50 Years of Collaborative Impact and Innovation
Join us in Ottawa at the Ottawa Art Gallery for the 2025 Canadian Crafts Federation Symposium: 4 days of celebrating and shaping the future of Canadian craft!
About the Symposium
Get ready for Crafting Connections: 50 Years of Collaborative Impact and Innovation, a four-day event dedicated to celebrating and shaping the future of Canadian craft. This year’s symposium marks a special milestone as we honour five decades of collaborative work in craft.
Why Attend?
You’ll have the chance to connect with leading professionals from across the country. Discover how collective action, advocacy, and new technologies drive the craft community forward. Through inspiring keynote talks, in-depth panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and a collaborative national exhibition, you’ll explore the evolving role of craft in Canada.
Event Highlights
Keynote Speaker: Don Kwan, a third-generation Chinese Canadian artist and the 2024 Craft Award (Ontario) winner. His work explores identity, memory, and the complexities of belonging.
Workshops & Panels: Engage with topics like sustainability, digital transformation, organizational innovation, and the intersection of traditional and contemporary craft practices.
Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft Ceremony: Join us as we celebrate leaders who have made lasting contributions to the Canadian craft community.
Agenda at a Glance
Thursday Evening: Opening ceremony and gala
Friday: Keynote presentation, Cross-country updates from Craft Council members, and panel discussions.
Saturday: Keynote, project updates, panel discussions, and the Robert Jekyll Award Ceremony
Sunday: Peer-to-peer meetings for CCF/FCMA members only
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and support the future of Canadian craft.
Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation!
