Call for Proposals
Call for Expressions of Interest: Wool Fibre Exhibition
Enrooted: Wool & the Land That Grows It
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
Late January – mid-March 2027
Wool has clothed this island for generations. Sheared, spun, and knit into garments that carry the marks of hand and place, or used in unique ways alongside other mediums. The Cape Breton Wool Sweater Project traces that thread from pasture to pattern, building a local supply chain rooted in the Aran knit tradition. This exhibition will showcase the skill, labour, and creativity of local craftspeople working with wool in traditional and novel ways. We invite Cape Breton artists of all mediums to submit proposals to be a part of the show.
We’re looking for:
Work that speaks to craft, land, and lineage, sweaters, garments, textiles, furniture, or mixed-media pieces exploring technique, material, or story connected to wool and local making. Work in progress or process-based pieces are welcome alongside finished objects. Collaborations are invited as well.
Eligibility:
Open to Cape Breton-based artists at any career stage.
To apply, please send:
- A short artist statement (250 words max) on the work you’d propose
- 3–5 images of recent or relevant work
- A brief note on space, display, or installation needs
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Exhibition dates: Late January – mid-March, 3rd Floor Loft, 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney
CARFAC fees paid to participating artists.
If you have any questions or would like to make a submission, please email:
Rhonda Ferguson
rhonda@capebretoncraft.com
CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS - OUTREACH PROGRAMMING
The Centre is seeking proposals from enthusiastic craft instructors for youth and adult courses and workshops in Inverness County, Victoria County, Richmond County and the town of Port Hawkesbury for the upcoming winter term. Programming can run for a maximum of eight weeks or shorter periods.
We invite course proposals for courses in pottery, basket making, stained glass, photography, painting, moccasin making, jewelry, rug hooking and more!
Your proposal package should include:
1. DESCRIPTION of the proposed course or workshop as you would like it to appear on the course brochure (max 50 words).
Please include preferred dates, times, and duration of the course.
Maximum and minimum number of students in the class.
2. COURSE OUTLINE including brief descriptions of what is to be covered in each week’s class.
3. A current CV or resume
4. BIO to appear on the Centre for Craft’s web page (max 100 words).
5. DIGITAL IMAGES (that represent the possible projects you will be teaching)
*When working with children, the Centre requires volunteers complete a Criminal Record Check.
If you have any questions about teaching off-site programming with Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, would like assistance with your proposal package or to send proposals electronically by email, please contact Tammy Sophocleous at tammy@capebretoncraft.com