Publications
Craft & Craftivism
A Biographical Dictionary of Contemporary Ceramic, Fibre and Glass Artists in Canada, Volume One – Ceramics
July 4, 2025
The Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Institute for Studies in Canadian Art at Concordia University is pleased to present Craft & Craftivism: A Biographical Dictionary of Contemporary Ceramic, Fibre, and Glass Artists in Canada, a free, three-volume e-publication co-edited by Loren Lerner, Janice Anderson, Shannon Stride, and Karine Antaki. This publication features professional biographies of nearly 350 artists, with an emphasis on the artists’ works in relation to materials, techniques, processes, creative inspiration, and artistic vision. Also featured are artists who blend craft with activism, using their works to convey social and political commentary, challenge the status quo, and advocate for change.