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CCBC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting professional craftspeople. Through our gallery, gift shop, window installations, craft resource library, and annual awards, we promote contemporary craft and foster a thriving creative community in British Columbia.
the earring show
The Craft Council of BC presents The Earring Show craft + culture, an annual exhibition that highlights contemporary jewellery design. The exhibition sheds light on the timeless connection between craft and culture, and how they influence each other.
The event provides a novel opportunity for the general public to engage with contemporary craft.
walking alongside trauma
Walking Alongside Trauma Initiative
Material-based art exploring the vicarious traumatization of sexualized violence.
Mcgill Faculty Club and Conference Centre, Mcgill University, Montreal, Qc
opening | 5:30p-8:30p | march 20
viewing – march 20-21
Fritz Farm Community Centre, Montreal, Qc
opening | 5p-8p | march 22
viewing – march 23 – 27
the earring show: stories of craft + culture
This year, the Earring Show will feature over 120 pairs of earrings – each imbued with meaning. In this post, we take a look at some of the themes we saw in the submissions this year.
the earring show: a look back
The earring show is an original event by the Craft Council of BC, an exhibition, a fundraiser, and a connector’s space. It highlights the dynamic relationship between craft and culture, and serves as a space for collectors, artists, and earring appreciators to connect.
artist interview
susan purney mark
Rooted in my family’s needlework traditions, my creations have evolved from functional to pioneering, embodying experimentation…
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