CRAFTED Celebrates its 10th year with Local and Northern Artists
CRAFTED: Show + Sale Marks 10-year milestone and Kicks off with a Fashion Show
Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 24, 2024: The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq is proud to announce the 10th annual CRAFTED Show + Sale, taking place November 8-10, with a special Fashion Show on November 6. The annual celebration of fashion and craft takes over our exhibition galleries in a unique event that showcases works from artists and designers from Manitoba, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Nunavik.
CRAFTED: A Fashion Show will take place on November 6 with a runway weaving through the galleries featuring over 200 pieces, plus a living lookbook that allows up-close access to the accessory designs featured on the runway. Prior to the runway show, starting at 6pm, event attendees can wander through the Living Lookbook and browse the clothing, jewellery, accessories, and more made by CRAFTED artists. Be among the first to see some of the works that will be made available at the Show + Sale, while engaging with the artists who made them.
CRAFTED: Show + Sale will be held throughout the galleries from November 8-10 and host over 100 artists from 30 communities selling handmade items, just in time for the holidays. Works span textiles, glass, wood, metal, clay, and more, plus, your admission to the Show + Sale includes access to the galleries.
One of CRAFTED’s unique features is a philanthropic component, which changes every year. This year, we’re partnering with Alakan of Haley’s Handicrafts to offer a DIY Caribou Tufting Kit. Net proceeds from the sale of the kit will be donated to Rainbow Resource Centre, a non-profit organization that provides counselling, education, and programs to support to the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Quick Facts:
- The 10th annual CRAFTED: Show + Sale weekend kicks off on November 6 with CRAFTED: A Fashion Show in WAG-Qaumajuq. Tickets are available online at CRAFTED: A Fashion Show.
- CRAFTED: Show + Sale takes over WAG-Qaumajuq November 8-10 and features over 100 artists across 30 communities including 200+ looks from designers with garments featured in the fashion show up for sale! Tickets are available online or at the door.
- CRAFTED: Show + Sale is a one-of-a-kind juried craft show where supporters and lovers of fine, handmade goods will enjoy a beautiful shopping experience surrounded by the art of WAG-Qaumajuq. Visitors will enjoy current exhibitions, MOTHERGROUND: Dominique Rey with Madeleine and Auguste Coar, Winyan, Inuit Sanaugangit, and more.
- Designers featured on the CRAFTED runway include: Anne Mulaire, Bo Peep Reimagined Textiles, Callen Maude, Fashion by Hafsa, Feferitydesigns, Hello Darling Co., Inspire D’Elykia, Ittuvik Paquet, James Uatuaq Koomak, Koyle TJN, Kristie Mah, Lennard Taylor, Lounge Lakers, Maison Corazon, May-Lain Siusangnark, Pretty Windy Designs, Qulaut’s Fashion, Sarah Sue Design, Simone’s Rose, Ujaraatsiaq’s Garments, Willow Crescent by Dorathy Wright, Winnipeg North of Fargo.
- The Living Lookbook allows for up-close access to the accessory designs featured on the runway Fashion Show! Prior to the runway show, event attendees can wander through a Living Lookbook and see models wearing jewellery, handbags, hats, scarves, and more made by CRAFTED artists. Be the first to see some of the works that will be available at the Show + Sale, while engaging with the artists who made them.
- Models will be accessorized with handmade items by CRAFTED: Show + Sale artists, which can be purchased as part of the sale.
- Each year, CRAFTED gives back to the community with a philanthropic element as part of the CRAFTED: Show + Sale. This year proceeds from the purchase of DIY Caribou Tufting Kits from Alakan of Haley’s Handicrafts will be donated to Rainbow Resource Centre, a non-profit organization that offers support to the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
- Learn more about the sale and fashion show and purchase tickets at wag.ca/crafted.
Quotes:
“We are beyond excited to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of CRAFTED: Show + Sale at WAG-Qaumajuq. Every year, this amazing event gets bigger and better, and that’s all thanks to our collaboration with our incredible partners, sponsors, artists, and visitors. Thank you to this year’s presenting sponsor, Sussex Realty, for helping us expand CRAFTED, and for being a key partner with us since 2018. I would also like to thank all those who have helped make CRAFTED a signature event at the Gallery for the last 10 years. We have been fortunate to work with the Manitoba Craft Council, Northwest Territories Arts, Nunavut Development Corporation, Nunatsaivut Government, and Avataq Cultural Institute, thank you for your dedication and commitment to this event. And thank you to the very talented artists for sharing your work with us. I can’t wait for you all to experience CRAFTED this year, thank you for supporting the arts!”
— Stephen Borys, Director & CEO, WAG-Qaumajuq
“It’s been a dream come true celebrating CRAFTED’s 10 year anniversary. I have been very fortunate to work with incredibly talented partners, teams, and artists who share our vision of making an accessible, broad-reaching craft sale. Thank you Manitoba Craft Council, Northwest Territories Arts, Nunavut Development Corporation, Nunatsiavut Government, and Avataq Cultural Institute for your support of CRAFTED over the years, we have been able to grow this Show + Sale into an amazing event that many hold as a dear tradition while supporting artists and important non-profit foundations.”
— Sherri Van Went, Manager of Retail Operations & Partnerships
“Ten years ago, CRAFTED was born out of a vision to create an event where the most dedicated, skilled, and talented local craftspeople could showcase their work to an audience who truly understood and appreciated fine craft. Partnering with the WAG on CRAFTED was the perfect way to bring that dream to life, and it continues to exceed our expectations in every way. It’s truly become the envy of Craft Councils across the country, and we’re so proud to be celebrating its 10th anniversary.”
— Tammy Sutherland, Manitoba Craft Council
“We are very excited to partner once again with Manitoba Craft Council and WAG-Qaumajuq to bring a cohort of 12 Northwest Territories (NWT) fine craft artists to CRAFTED 2024. This vibrant market and the amazing community of Winnipeg continue to support northern artists with opportunity, generosity, and enthusiasm. CRAFTED not only has the potential to advance and inspire their careers, but also raise awareness of the quality of fine craft made in the NWT. We are so pleased to be a part of it again this year!”
— Johanna Tiemessen, Manager, NWT Arts Program, Government of the Northwest Territories
“Once again, Avataq Cultural Institute is proud of the Nunavik delegation, showcasing our very talented artists who have mastered their craft and sharing Nunavimmiut culture with CRAFTED visitors.”
— Andrée Anne Vien, Coordinator of Aumaaggiivik Nunavik Arts Secretariat
“It is very exciting to come to CRAFTED to sell Inuit art. You get to see so many wonderful pieces, and for us coming from Nunavut, it means a lot to be here and sell Inuit-made art. It really is so amazing to see clients that have so much interest in Inuit art!”
— Goretti Kakuktinniq, Business Advisor, Cultural Industries, Nunavut Development Corporation
Support
We thank presenting sponsor, Sussex Realty for their ongoing support of CRAFTED, and all those who have made CRAFTED possible over the last 10 years.
CRAFTED: Show + Sale is a one-of-a-kind craft show presented in partnership with Manitoba Craft Council, Northwest Territories Arts, Nunavut Development Corporation, and Avataq Cultural Institute.
Associated Links
CRAFTED: Show + Sale
CRAFTED: A Fashion Show
Download images
Stay Connected
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram #atwag
-30-
For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact:
Katryna Barske
Public Relations Officer
Winnipeg Art Gallery
204.789.1295
kbarske@wag.ca
About Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq
The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq is a cultural advocate using art as a catalyst for change. The Gallery features an impressive collection of over 27,000 artworks spanning centuries, cultures, and media, including the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world. Each piece has its own story to tell. Sharing these stories with the world is at the core of WAG-Qaumajuq. This is an engaging, accessible space where visitors can experience art and learning in new ways. Principles of equity, care, trust, and responsibility guide the institution towards meaningful impact and transformation. To learn more, visit wag.ca.
To plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit
