2026 exhibitions
intimate observations | exhibition review by alena russell
“The works in this exhibition form a collective garden of
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2026 exhibitions
artist interviews
ccbc’s artist interview series with jan smith
Born in New Westminster, BC, Jan spent most of her
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intimate observations | a retrospective of jan smith
curated by charlinee wichaidit
A retrospective by Jan Smith exploring material transformation, close observation, and the beauty of nature through jewellery, enamel, and printmaking.
june 4 – july 23 | 2026
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the earring show | 2026 edition
The Earring Show 2026 featured an exciting collection of handcrafted earrings by talented artists from across Canada and around the world.
Visitors explored a wide variety of unique designs, from bold statement pieces to elegant everyday styles, celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of contemporary jewellery making.
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dumplings: holding meaning
clarissa long
This exhibition has lived quietly in my mind for years, like a recipe memorized but never yet cooked. I always knew it would be about dumplings. Not simply as food, but as symbol — as gesture, as memory, as a small and universal act of care.
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amy robertson’s journey | featured region program
The CCBC’s Featured Region Program highlights guilds, organizations, and art communities around BC. This spring we hosted a lovely group of artists from Cortes Island, BC, including weaver Amy Robertson. Read more about Amy’s journey of becoming a craftsperson below!
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artist interview with amy chang
With her CCBC gallery show Rebirth, we asked artist Amy Chang to share with us a bit about herself, her inspiration, and her projects.
Exhibition will be on view in our gallery from June 5 – July 24, 2025.
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ccbc’s artist interview series with larissa piva
“My long answer can be simplified into one sentence: I craft because I cannot help it.”
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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.
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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.
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ccbc’s artist interview series with atsuko yoshimura
“Above all, I make pottery because it brings me a sense of purpose and joy. It’s a way for me to express my aesthetic sensibilities, honour tradition, and share beauty with others in a way that is both functional and deeply personal.”
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ccbc’s artist interview series with laleh javaheri
“Embrace your unique voice and trust in the power of your creativity. Your experiences and stories are what make your work meaningful.”
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ccbc’s artist interview series with anna vagramova
“Moss, as a material, reminds me of immigrant women because we don’t have roots, and moss doesn’t have roots. So, we have to replant ourselves on the new soil basically.”
