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New Charlottetown centre aims to grow P.E.I.’s craft business
The PEI Centre for Craft will raise public awareness and understanding of fine craft, increase educational opportunities, access to export markets, and employment opportunities for the Island’s craft industry. The provincial government will invest $115,000 in the new centre located at 98 Water Street, which will have its grand opening on Tuesday, June 5.
Nova Scotia to Host 13th Annual Canadian Crafts Federation Conference in October 2018
via Canadian Crafts Federation CCF CONFERENCE – SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars! The CCF/FCMA’s 13th national contemporary craft conference will take place in Nova Scotia from October 10th – 15th, 2018. Titled Placemaking: The Unique Connection Between Craft,...
New arts and culture strategy for P.E.I. will spend extra $3.5M
via CBC The provincial government will spend an additional $3.5 million on arts and culture on P.E.I. over the next five years under its new action plan. The document, Cultivating Growth, was released Monday afternoon and includes many changes to the bureaucracy...
Nova Scotia artist Ursula Johnson wins $50K Sobey Art Award
via CBC Nova Scotia artist Ursula Johnson has captured the $50,000 Sobey Art Award, Canada's largest prize for contemporary art. Johnson, born in Sydney, N.S., and based in Halifax, represented the Atlantic region this year. She received the Sobey Award Wednesday...
Craft Alliance Launches New Web Portal for Craftspeople & Retailers
Craft Alliance Atlantic Association, in partnership with its government & craft industry partners, is proud to launch a new website with the purpose of connecting craftspeople in Atlantic Canada with buyers from across Canada and beyond. Developed as a complement...
Craft Alliance Launches New Trade Networking Event for 2018
The Craft Alliance has announced the launch of the CRAFT EAST Buyers’ Expo, to take place in Halifax from February 10-11, 2018. The Craft East Buyers’ Expo will be a major event for growing the craft industry in Atlantic Canada, introducing a new venue, new name and...
Émilie Lavoie and Annie-France Noël Win Culture Medals
Via GNB ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (GNB) – Team Canada-New Brunswick completed the VIIIth Jeux de la Francophonie with five medals following the two won in sculpture and photography today, the last day of competitions for artists and athletes in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Émilie...
Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design: aircraft Emerging Artists Residency applications open
Via NSCCD The airCRAFT Emerging Artists Residency is the newest addition to our Centre. The one-of-a-kind craft dedicated residency strives to support emerging artists taking the next steps in their careers. Through a 9-month residency the Centre will work with each...
Mary MacDonald, celebrated artist, writer, and organizer dies at 32
Mary MacDonald, a pioneer in the St. John's arts community, has died at the age of 32. Her loss leaves the St. John's and Atlantic Canadian arts communities shocked and deeply saddened. Her work leaves them strengthened, inspired, and grateful. "She was a...
Michael Massie Receives Order of Canada
Via the Canadian Crafts Federation The CCF/FCMA would like to congratulate Michael Massie on becoming a member of The Order of Canada. He, along with 98 other Canadians, were officially inducted this June. The Order of Canada was first established to pay tribute to...