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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...
Pamela Ritchie wins Governor General’s Award
Via the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council The Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council (NSDCC) is proud to announce the 2017 Saidye Bronfman Award winner Pamela Ritchie! The NSDCC was deeply honoured to have nominated Pamela Ritchie for the Governor General’s Award in...