Crafted Vancouver

Festival Manager for a Signature Event Details

• Please note: Pre-Festival positions require availability starting in February to pre-plan with the Crafted Vancouver team and coordinate logistics between craftspeople, venues and our volunteer team.
• Signature Event Manager’s meetings approx. every 3 weeks (Feb – April)
• If you are interested in managing a Signature Event, please attach your resume or event planning experience below

Crafted Interiors

Set Up: Morning of Saturday, May 2

Exhibition Dates: Sunday, May 3- Thursday, May 7

Festival Launch at Crafted Interiors: Tuesday, May 5

Take Down: Evening of Thursday, May 7

Crafted Interiors is a 5-day Crafted Vancouver hosted exhibition designed to inspire and promote the use of beautiful handcrafted work and furniture as objects for everyday use in the home. The event takes place at The Pipeshop in the Shipyards District of North Vancouver.

Local and international handcrafted work made with skill and expertise are experienced through a series of arranged room vignettes within the Pipeshop exhibition space styled by Interior Designer Suzanne Ward.

Craft Journeys

Monday, May 4 from 7-9:30pm at The Pipeshop, North Vancouver & between Wednesday, May 13 - Saturday, May 17 at VanDusen Botanical Garden (exact dates & times to be confirmed).

A fun interactive evening where up to three artists are invited to give presentations exploring their unique career paths within the craft sector. If you'd like to be a presenter please indicate your interest by checking off this choice.

Meet the Makers

Wednesday, May 13 - Saturday, May 17 @ VanDusen Botanical Garden

Please Note: Further scheduling choices and details will be presented on the forthcoming Content Submission Form

Observers are invited to pull up a chair and join up to 10 tables during the day. Each table will host a master craft maker trading skills, knowledge and creative wisdom. Select tables may offer a chance to try hand working with a broad range of materials. Here is an opportunity for visitors to rendezvous and ask questions, learn, network and come away feeling inspired. This is an up-close, intimate experience with the opportunity to witness the skill and dedication that goes into each artisan’s unique work.

Visitors are encouraged to visit several tables over the course of each session. Individual makers may offer a selection of their work for sale.

Crafted in the City

May 1-25 within Metro Vancouver

Crafted in the City shines a spotlight on the best craft-based work at the retail level the city has to offer. Putting craftsmanship on display in Vancouver during the 25-day festival, these shops, showrooms and luxury brands aim to give a broader audience a greater understanding of the craft behind their goods.

Hosting physical displays or featuring local, national and international artisans performing live demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, talks, special evening events & more, Crafted in the City give audiences the opportunity to witness the creativity and fine craftsmanship that goes into each creation.

Crafted in the Valley

Saturday, May 9 @ Fraser Valley locations

Crafted in the Valley is a day-long Crafted Vancouver hosted private bus tour that includes up to three stops in the Fraser Valley area to visit artisan studios. Lunch and snacks are provided and some of the stops may include a workshop component.

REEL Crafted Film Festival

May 22 & 23

Please Note: If REEL Crafted is the only event you are applying to, please follow this link

REEL Crafted is the only film festival dedicated to craft and craft-based work in North America and features an eclectic collection of short films from around the world exploring craftsmanship and craft-based work.