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Help grow the future of craft in Ontario!

Support the OCC’s Annual Members Campaign today. Click here to learn more and read this year’s letters.



What's New

OCC Members Gathering


Save the Date!

Saturday, September 25th in Metcalfe, Ontario.

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CraftSmarts

Precious Metal Clay Workshop

Saturday, September 25th, at the Tom Thompson Art Gallery (Owen Sound).

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Quilt of Possibilities

Keep updated on the tour schedule!

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OOAK Award

One of a Kind/ OCC Award for Excellence in Craft

The OCC and One of a Kind Show are pleased to announce Patrick Yeung as this year's recipient.

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Portfolio of Makers

PofM is growing!

New members and new work are being updated every month.

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OCC Gallery Upcoming:

Expat Report

September 23 - October 31, 2010

Megan Lafrenière and Lisa Pai ask about the effect of uprootedness or transplantation on artists and their artistic practices.

Image: Rachael Wong, Sliding Windows (detail)

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Southwest Events:

Craft Practical Symposium

Saturday, Sept 11 at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound (10am-5pm)

This full-day workshop focuses on best business practices, contemporary craft and curating.

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Job Posting:

Northern Ontario

The OCC currently has two (2) part-time, 20 hour/wk position openings. Both positions will be 13 month contracts acting as OCC Northern Regional Coordinators.

Click below for info on how to apply:

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The Guild Shop Registry:

The Gift of Canadian Craft

Getting married, celebrating an anniversary, or having a special event? Consider one-of-a-kind handmade gifts from The Guild Shop. Schedule an appointment to create your unique wish list from over 300 artists .

Image:Jane Thelwell, Espresso Mugs

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OCC 35th Anniversary:

Stay Tuned!

2011 will mark the OCC's 35th Anniversary, and we are going to be coming out with lots of exciting opportunities and events to celebrate!

Do you want to be involved? Send us an email and let us know...

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Quilt of Possibilities:

Touring across Ontario

April - December, 2010

The Ontario Crafts Council and the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation have come together to create a dynamic community quilt, which is now touring across Ontario.

Image: Sophia Lada, Quilt square detail

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The Ontario Crafts Council (OCC) is generously supported by the Ontario Arts Council.
The OCC would also like to recognize the Ontario Trillium Foundation's support
of the Growing Ontario's Craft Community project.

 

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