Awards & Scholarships
The OCC has been helping build craft careers through awards of excellence for over 30 years. It’s worth your time to apply; over 30% of last year’s applicants received an award, scholarship or grant to help expand their studios, cover material costs, and continue their education. Selected works from winners are featured annually in the OCC Award Winners exhibition and are featured in Studio Magazine, Craftfl@sh, and the Canadian Crafts in Toronto brochure. Learn More>>
Calls for Entry
As member of the OCC you are eligible to apply to OCC sponsored juried exhibitions. Calls for entry through affiliated organizations are also identified in our Craftfl@sh e-newsletter. Learn more>>
Complimentary OCC member admission to over 80 OAAG affiliated galleries
Your Ontario Crafts Council membership grants you free admission into more than 80 affiliate galleries and art centres across Ontario, and you receive discounts in over 30 gallery shops. Learn more>>
Craftfl@sh
With your OCC membership you will receive Craftfl@sh once a month. This e-newsletter informs you of the latest calls for entry, grants, awards, professional development opportunities and exhibitions. Learn more>>
CraftSmarts and CraftTalks
The Ontario Crafts Council is pleased to present a new series of professional development workshops, lectures and discussions taking place year round at various venues throughout Ontario. All events are open to members, makers, and the general public. Pre-registration is required for any CraftSmarts attendees and all OCC members receive a special discounted rate. CraftTalks are free to all, no registration required.
Discounts on Advertising and OCC Publications
Craftfl@sh, CraftSource, and Studio Magazine have a combined annual circulation of over 24,000. Advertising in our publications is the perfect opportunity to reach craftspeople with your events and services. We offer up to 15% discounts to members on advertising within individual OCC publications. Contact Valerie McLean directly to discuss your marketing initiatives and/or receive a quote on OCC publication bundles.
Discounts on purchases at the Ontario Crafts Council Gallery and The Guild Shop
Membership with the OCC entitles you to a 10% discount on purchases made at the Ontario Crafts Council Gallery and the Guild Shop. The Guild Shop, our retail store in Yorkville, showcases an extensive collection of exquisitely handcrafted objects by Canada’s talented craftspeople. It is also Toronto’s oldest retail venue specializing in Inuit and Native art. Some exceptions apply. Please contact The Guild Shop at 416-921-1721 for details.
Discounts on supplies, workshops and business supplies
With an OCC membership you can save on your craft supplies, equipment and services with great discounts from dozens of companies. Click here for a listing of participating retailers.
Exhibitions
For more information on our current and upcoming exhibition schedule please click here
John Mather Award
John Mather was the founding treasurer of the Ontario Crafts Council and, in 1972, was President of the Ontario Crafts Foundation. After his death in 1977, John Mather was honoured through the establishment of the John Mather Fund, which is administered by the Executive Committee of the Crafts Council.
Since 1980, this honour has been awarded to individuals who have provided service to crafts over an extended period of time. The recipient also receives a life membership with the Ontario Crafts Council. OCC Board of Directors and Affiliate Members are eligible to nominate individuals. Learn more>>
Marketing Your Craft
We understand that the key to growing your business is not just selling more, but selling smarter. That is why we have the Marketing Your Craft program, established solely as a service to our Craft Professional Members. We offer you a one-on-one product assessment and provide valuable marketing feedback from a retail perspective that you can use to develop (or refresh) your successful marketing strategy. Submitting a Marketing Your Craft Application makes you eligible to sell your work through the OCC’s retail venue, The Guild Shop. Learn more>>
OCC Publications and Exhibition Catalogues
The Ontario Crafts Council produces and sells a variety of publications, including resource guides, essays, anthologies and catalogues on contemporary craft. Whether you are starting your own business or shopping for a beautiful collection of contemporary craft works, we have something for everyone! Learn more>>
Discounts on Business, Home and Auto Insurance
With your OCC membership you are eligible for Personal and Commercial Coverage from Pottruff & Smith Insurance Brokers Inc. Pottruff & Smith is committed to creativity, innovation, superior insurance products, and outstanding service to their clients. Learn more>>
Group Health and Dental Programs
Taking risks in your creative process is an exciting and often rewarding part of being a craftsperson, the same cannot be said of taking risks financially. The OCC understands that craftspeople need affordable, flexible Group Benefit Insurance and, in conjunction with Corporate Funding Insurance Agencies Ltd., we are proud to offer our member’s custom fit group benefit insurance packages. Learn more>>
Merchant discounts on VISA, MasterCard and Interac
Increase your Sales, Increase your Savings. Current OCC members are saving on their credit and debit card transactions by enjoying the preferential rates offered by Chase Paymentech. Learn more>>
Portfolio of Makers
These days, having an online presence to promote your work is key, but developing and maintaining a website can be time consuming and expensive. As a Craft Professional member you can have a profile on Portfolio of Makers which will provide you with valuable online exposure - as the OCC website is already a hub for craft activity online. Having a profile and portfolio online makes your work accessible to collectors, designers, organizations, corporations, galleries, curators and the general public. Learn more>>
Studio Magazine
Studio magazine brings the best of contemporary Canadian craft and design to a creative, curious and passionate readership. As the only national magazine dedicated to fine craft in Canada, Studio has a unique perspective on issues and developments in the craft world. Learn more>>
Questions? Contact Valerie McLean, Membership Services Coordinator at vmclean@craft.on.ca or by phone at 416.925.4222 ext.221
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