MEMBERS
Circle Craft members include both emerging and established craftspeople whose unique works encompass the traditional and the contemporary and demonstrate excellence in design and craftsmanship. Any British Columbia resident whose work has been accepted by Circle Craft's jury may become a member. Members must purchase five shares at $5.00 each for a total of $25.00, redeemable when the member leaves the Co-op, and pay an annual fee of $25.00 due each January 1st. (Note: each member is a single voting entity regardless of the number of shares each owns.)
CIRCLE CRAFT IS OPEN
10am to 7pm - seven days a week
1-1666 Johnston Street, Granville Island
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
Telephone (604) 669-8021 | Fax (604) 669-8585
Circle Craft is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2010 jury.
Circle Craft Selections Process to become a Member of Circle Craft Co-op.
A volunteer Selections Committee considers submissions from British Columbia Craftspeople who are interested in marketing their work through Circle Craft Co-operative on Granville Island. The Committee is comprised of Circle Craft Board members, Circle Craft Members, and individuals from the community who have an interest or professional association with craft. The submission process is divided into 2 stages: Selections Stage 1 and Selections Stage 2.
Selections Stage 1
Interested individuals may submit a cd jury package of their work to the Selections Committee to include all of the following:
- 6 digital images in jpeg format - these images should be of a quality that best represents the work, to be sold at Circle Craft
- the craftsperson's CV
- an artist statement
- specific information about the work concerning materials and process
The text documents should be in separate word documents. There is no cost to submit a cd jury package and all cd's will be kept on file for further reference if successful. If the cd jury package is to be returned, a stamped, self addressed envelope must be provided by the submitting craftsperson. No critiques are given. Selections Stage 1 material may be submitted throughout the year.
Please note: if you are unable to provide the above digital files then please contact the Shop Manager, Ron Kong at 604.669.8021 for guidance.
Selections Stage 1 material should be mailed to:
Attn: Selections Committee
Circle Craft
#203-1537 W. 8th Ave.
Vancouver, BC V6J 1T5
If you are submitting your information electronically send to web@circlecraft.net
Selections Stage 2
If an individual’s work from Selections Stage 1 is considered to be appropriate and of interest, the Selections Committee will then invite the craftsperson to submit actual samples of the work for further deliberation before a final decision is made. At this time, the established, non-refundable Selections Fee of $26.25 ($25 + GST) will apply. No critiques are given. Selections Stage 2 juries are held twice annually.
PLEASE NOTE: At the present time, Circle Craft does not accept the following:
* greeting cards
* hobby crafts
* photography
* flower arrangements or potpourri
* plants
* decorated stones, sea shells or other found objects
* transfers, decals, decoupage
* liquid embroidery
* work made from kits, commercial patterns (as from pattern books or magazines)
or from assembled bought and found objects
* work made with a commercial product as the focal point
* work made with commercial moulds
* prints, paintings, graphics
* tolework
* food or cosmetic products
Current activities:
Scholarship fund for members only. Current members can CLICK HERE to find out more information on applying.
Community outreach scholarship program for graduating students. CLICK HERE for more information.
Gallery and Shop on Granville Island that displays members' work and hosts monthly gallery shows.
Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Access to a comprehensive benefit plan for members only.
