Craft Ontario – Call For Exhibition Proposals for 2027

by | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized

Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Craft Ontario is currently seeking proposals for solo and two-person exhibitions to take place in the new Craft Ontario Gallery, 401 Richmond St West, Suite 108, Toronto, in the 2027 calendar year.

Craft Ontario is devoted to the support, advocacy and promotion of Ontario craft and craft artists. Our services and programs provide support for craft artists at all levels of their careers from emerging to established, while raising awareness of, providing access to, and growing appreciation for their work.

Craft Ontario welcomes submissions in all craft media by artists at any stage of their career (emerging, mid or established). Submissions of both existing work and projects that have not yet been realized will be considered.

Craft Ontario provides curatorial support, installation assistance, insurance, and pays artist fees in line with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation / Le Front des artistes canadiens) guidelines.

If you have any questions about this call for entry or application process please contact [email protected].

In preparing your proposal, please review the gallery floor plan and images. Images of past exhibitions are also available here.

Conditions

  • Craft Ontario has updated our Membership Structure, including Program eligibility. Please note that you no longer need a Maker Membership to apply for an exhibition at Craft Ontario. Non-members will need to pay a $10 Admin Fee to apply and, if your exhibition application is successful, you (and your co-applicant, if applicable) will be required to purchase a Maker Membership prior to your exhibition. If you have questions about membership please contact Member Relations & Program Manager Elycia SFA at [email protected].
  • There are no residency requirements to apply (i.e. you do not need to be a resident of Ontario or Canada to apply).
  • Applications will only be accepted through this online form (see below for more details). Hard copy or email submissions will not be accepted.
  • **NEW**: No AI-generated works will be accepted, nor should applicants use AI to generate material for the exhibition proposal.

Exhibition Information

  • The Exhibitor will be responsible for shipping or delivering the work to the Gallery and for insuring the work while in transit.
  • Craft Ontario will insure all items for theft and damage while on the Gallery premises.
  • Any work included in the exhibition that is available for sale (at the artist’s discretion) will be sold at Craft Ontario’s usual consignment split of 50%.
  • Selected artists will receive an artist fee in line with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation / Le Front des artistes canadiens) guidelines.

Selection Criteria

Craft Ontario will consider the following when reviewing proposals:

  • Quality of work
  • Quality of proposal
  • Career Level – Craft Ontario aims to show artists at all levels, from emerging through to established
  • Disciplines – Craft Ontario aims to show a breadth of material practices
  • Identity – Craft Ontario considers the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council’s priority groups
  • Suitability of proposal to gallery space
  • Access for members that have not shown in the space before or recently

Submission Requirements

  • Applicant Information
    • Contact information
    • Website (if applicable)
    • Career level
    • Artist Bio (max. 500 words),
    • CV (max. 2 pages, max. 2MB, PDF only)
    • Voluntary Self-Identification
  • Co-Applicant Information (if applicable)
    • Same as for primary applicant above
  • Exhibition Proposal
    • Exhibition Description (max. 500 words) – Clearly describe the project you are proposing in concrete terms, including approximate number of pieces, scale, materials, and themes. Is this work existing, new (not yet produced) or a combination thereof? You do not need to propose an exhibition design unless it is integral to the work.
    • Images – 5-10 images showing examples of works to be presented, or of related work (max. 3MB each)
  • Non-members only: $10 Admin Fee payable by credit card or PayPal

https://craftontario.com/blogs/participate/call-for-exhibition-proposals-for-2027

Call for artists: 2026 Pride in Craft

by | Apr 28, 2026 | call for entry

Artwork in image by ceramic artist Julian Miholics (@julianmiholics), featured in Pride in Craft 2025: This Way Forward

Craft Ontario is seeking submissions for an in-person retail feature that will highlight the recent work of 2SLGBTQIAP+ Craft Artists from June 12 – July 12, 2026, as well as a written feature on the Craft Ontario website.

This feature has developed over the past several years from a partnership with the ArQuives, in which Craft Ontario presented craft items from fonds in relation to the work of current craft artists, to last year’s online juried feature of recent works of seven extraordinary trans and queer craft artists in Ontario, to now being a juried feature with access to a wider arts market in the Craft Ontario Shop.

“Craft” typically involves handmade objects with a functional purpose, using the following materials:

  • Glass
  • Clay
  • Textile
  • Wood
  • Metal
  • Paper
  • Printmaking
  • Stone
  • If your material/medium is not listed but you believe your work still fits the “Craft” criteria, please submit!

With the purpose of selling the accepted work, this year’s Pride in Craft offers artists the opportunity to highlight a range of work, including large or one-of-a-kind pieces, and production work in the Craft Ontario Queen Shop – located at 1106 Queen St W, Toronto, ON. All work displayed in the Feature must be for sale and should have the potential to sell in a retail setting.

Accepted applicants will receive the following:

  • Artwork displayed in the Craft Ontario Queen Shop for the specified duration
  • A complimentary 1-year Maker Membership to Craft Ontario
  • A selection of the featured works available on the Online Shop
  • Name, biography, and artist statement shared in the Online Shop alongside the work for sale
  • Accepted artworks promoted on Craft Ontario social channels
  • A written feature in a dedicated blogpost, providing context and an in-depth review of the artwork

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: May 12, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
  • Application response sent to accepted artists, May 15, 2026
  • Artwork dropped off at the Craft Ontario Queen Shop, May 28 – June 4, 2026
  • Feature on view and works available for purchase, June 12 – July 12, 2026
  • Unsold artwork picked up from the Craft Ontario Queen Shop, July 13-19

Please Note:

  • There is no charge associated with this application
  • You do not have to be a current Craft Ontario Member to apply for this opportunity

If you have any questions regarding applying to Pride in Craft 2026, please email [email protected]

MORE INFO HERE.

Artist in Residence Opportunity @ Saratoga Clay Arts Center

by | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized

Exploring residency options for the upcoming year? We want to see your work!

📸: 2024-25 Resident Artist @davidkwakpottery

Our Artist in Residence program is open to qualified clay artists looking to enhance their knowledge and experience in a working studio environment. Residents are expected to work to develop a strong and cohesive body of work, have a visible presence in the studio and interact with members of the clay community and the public.  This year-long adventure starts on September 1 and continues through August 31.

We also have a 3-month Summer Residency opening, running June 1 – August 31. Our summer resident will have the opportunity to assist or teach in our summer kids & clay camp programs while developing their voice as an artist and being part of a dynamic ceramic community.

Deadline for both opportunities: May 1.

Find the details here.

Call for Entry: Baltimore Clayworks Clay Biennial

by | Apr 28, 2026 | call for entry

Juried by Ching Yuan Chang @chingyuan.chang . “Baltimore Clayworks Clay Biennial” is a national juried exhibition presented in conjunction with the 61st Conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), that celebrates the vitality, diversity, and evolving language of contemporary ceramics. Open to ceramic artists working in all styles, techniques, and conceptual approaches, the exhibition seeks work that reflects both technical excellence and compelling artistic vision. Functional, sculptural, installation-based, and experimental works are all welcome.

Exhibition Dates: January 9 – March 13, 2027
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026
Learn more and apply by clicking the link in our bio or visit baltimoreclayworks.org/exhibitions/calls-for-entry