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LAST DATE UPDATED: AUGUST 19, 2026
LEARNING
WILD CLAY & PIT FIRING AT THE MUSEUM OF ONTARIO ARCHAEOLOGY: Explore the full journey from raw material to finished object in this 5-week class, where you'll learn to identify and process wild clay, shape it into your own pots, and finish with a traditional pit firing. Locally sourced dry wild clay is provided for every participant — no digging required.
SUNDAYS 1:00–4:00 PM | AUG 30 - OCT 4 | LONDON, ON
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS WITH NAOMI CLEMENT- Naomi teaches workshops and gives lectures across Canada and the US. These days she is teaching a wide range of virtual workshops—from instructional how-to sessions, to professional development workshops, or longer mentorship sessions, there is something for everyone. *FUSION members save 10% on a workshop or 50% the Spark Makers' Membership.
ON DEMAND WITH PURCHASE | ONLINE
Learn to mix glazes from scratch, be more strategic with your glazing process and learn glaze chemistry. Start with a free class. *FUSION members save $30 OFF the Glaze Mixing Essentials course.
ON DEMAND WITH PURCHASE | ONLINE
GLASS EDUCATION EXCHANGE (GEEX)
GEEX TALKS SEASON 6: GEEX SHORTS -The GEEX (Glass Education Exchange) Talks lecture series features outstanding artists and researchers within and beyond the field of glass.
ONGOING | ONLINE
CALLS FOR ENTRY
CALL FOR ENTRY: VISUAL ART – FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association is pleased to invite emerging visual artists to submit wall-mounted visual artwork for consideration in the Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists. Selected pieces will be shown alongside ceramic and glass work by FUSION members at Neilson Park Creative Arts in Etobicoke, ON from September 21 – October 11, 2026.
DEADLINE: AUG 28, 2026 | ETOBICOKE, ON
City of Craft is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit, juried craft show each December featuring craft-based installations, attracting approximately 4,000 attendees. Crafters and artisans from all disciplines are welcome to apply!
DEADLINE: SEPT 1, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
A Black Art Fair is making its return for a fourth edition and we want you to submit. Presented by Nia Centre, ABAF is designed to support Black Canadian artists by creating a high-impact, culturally grounded space where your work is not only seen, but collected.
DEADLINE: SEPT 3, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) invites emerging and established artists living and working in Ontario to apply to its Sixth Annual Juried Show of Visual Arts.
DEADLINE: SEPT 13, 2026
BURLINGTON WATERFRONT SCULPTURE TRAIL
Submissions are now open for the 2027 edition of the Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail. We encourage applications from both emerging and established artists. Sculptural works are selected for their ability to engage with site, materiality, and context, and to encourage audiences to think differently about place, time, and the spaces we share.
DEADLINE: SEPT 18, 2026 | BURLINGTON, ON
50 OVER 50: Interviews - We're seeking artists 50+ who embody resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to their practice—artists who are STILL CREATING, STILL CONTRIBUTING, STILL LEADING.
ONGOING CALL | WORLDWIDE
EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
Designed to connect artists and audiences beyond geographic boundaries, CONNECT ONLINE, FUSION's annual virtual exhibition, offers an accessible platform to experience the depth and diversity of clay and glass practices from across the community.
JAN 2026 - JAN 2027 | ONLINE
EARTHBORN is the annual juried exhibition of works by members of the Waterloo Potters’ Workshop. This year’s juror is Jessica Steinhäuser.
ON UNTIL AUGUST 30, 2026 | WATERLOO, ON
ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM
SHOKKAN: MATERIAL ENCOUNTER IN JAPANESE ART – this exhibition explores the profound connection between Japanese objects and the human sense of touch, known as shokkan—a vital element in the creation, appreciation, and circulation of Japanese art. This first-of-its-kind exhibition showcases over 80 objects, including textiles, armour, paintings, lacquer works, ceramics, prints, and contemporary art, many of which were made as integral parts of everyday life rather than solely for display.
ON UNTIL SEPT 7, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
During the weekend after Labour Day come and visit the Cabbagetown Art & Craft Show as well as the Cabbagetown Festival and the Riverdale Farm Fall Festival. The Art & Craft Show attracts thousands of art lovers to Riverdale Park West, in the heart of Toronto’s historic Cabbagetown district.
SEPT 11-13, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
Art. Food. Drink. Adventures. The Ultimate September Day Trip. Explore more than 50 artist studios, meet local makers, and enjoy scenic country roads, cafés, craft beer, cideries and the creative spirit of Uxbridge, all at your own pace.
SEPT 19-20, 2026 | ACROSS DURHAM REGION, ON
AS THE SHORELINE DISSAPPEARS: BRAD COPPING. Copping's practice spans two directions: sculptural glass installations, moved from commercial to public galleries as they've grown in scale, and blown/carved glass vessels exploring form, surface, and light. Both stem from his interest in navigating a world of constant change.
ON UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 | MINDEN, ON
The SOUPer Bowl will be held at Growing Chefs! At The Grove, where guests will enjoy a lunch of homemade breads and delicious soups, each crafted by a Growing Chefs! Chef using fresh, locally grown ingredients supplied by Urban Roots London. Beautiful artisan bowls created by Clayworx: Ceramic Arts Learning Centre, will be on display for you to choose your favourite to take home.
OCT 8, 2026 | LONDON, ON
OPPORTUNITIES
Clay with me is seeking to fill both Kids Pottery Instructor and Studio Coordinator positions at their Roncesvalles and Richmond Street locations.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED | TORONTO, ON
The Brampton Arts Organization’s (BAO) professional development fund supports activities that will help grow and advance applicants’ careers and professional practices as artists, creatives, or arts administrators. Activities accepted for this call include participation in a presentation or exhibition opportunity, specialized training, research or participation in conferences, and membership in a professional association for example.
APPLICATIONS REVIEWED MONTHLY UNTIL NOV 30, 2026 OR UNTIL FUND IS DEPLETED
JEAN JOHNSON CRAFT WRITING AWARD – this award recognizes the importance of supporting writing about craft by an emerging writer or curator. The award supports emerging careers in craft discourse, furthers the appreciation and understanding of craft in Canada, and recognizes critical analysis and the contemporary significance of the awarded work.
DEADLINE: SEPT 9, 2026 | CANADA
THEMATIC RESIDENCY WITH CAROLE EPP – This unique two-week residency invites artists to come together around a shared idea, question, or area of exploration. Carole Epp's chosen theme is “Shards at the End of the World," inviting ceramic artists to engage with one of the most urgent and relevant questions of our time: what stories do we tell, and what objects do we make, when the future is uncertain? The residency will run June 2 – 15, 2027, and will bring together seven artists in total.
DEADLINE: SEPT 15, 2026 | MEDICINE HAT, AB
CRAFTS PROJECT GRANTS - The program supports craft-based practices through grants to Ontario-based artists, curators, ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations.
DEADLINE: NOV 4, 2026 | ONTARIO
