Have you been wanting to reach a new online audience to sell your fine craft? How does reaching 1.5 million potential customers sound? If you’re an artist or maker, consider applying to the Citizens of Craft Virtual Market brought to you by Fabrique 1840.
In case you missed it, in our last blog we announced that the Citizens of Craft Virtual Market is a collaboration between Fabrique 1840 and the Canadian Crafts Federation to promote craft artists and expand their online reach. Fabrique 1840 is a vital showcase for handmade products, connecting craft artists with the notoriety and visibility of the broader Simons.ca website.
All Craft Council members are invited to apply to the month-long Citizens of Craft Virtual Market happening October 2021. As a member of your local crafts council, you’re automatically a member of the Canadians Crafts Federation. If you’re unfamiliar with your local craft councils, take a moment to review their membership benefits and requirements.
Provincial and Territorial Craft Councils:
| Province / Territory |
Organization Click the links for membership information |
| Alberta | Alberta Craft Council |
| British Columbia | Craft Council of British Columbia |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Craft Council (C2) |
| New Brunswick | Craft NB Metiers d’art NB |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Northwest Territories | NWT Craft Council
* NWT artists may be a member of either organization |
| Nova Scotia | Craft Nova Scotia |
| Nunavut | At the moment, artists from Nunavut may apply using NWT Craft Council / NWT Arts without requiring membership. |
| Ontario | Craft Ontario |
| Prince Edward Island | PEI Crafts Council |
| Quebec | Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Craft Council |
| Yukon | Yukon Art Society (Arts Underground) |
The Canadian Crafts Federation is excited to offer this opportunity to all active Provincial and Territorial Craft Councils who may apply to this virtual market for free. If you have been thinking about levelling up your creative business, consider this your sign to apply to the Citizens of Craft Virtual Market.