Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design - Call for Incubator Artisans
Since opening in 1972, the Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design (the Centre) has become an integral and leading force in the education, promotion, and development of the craft sector in Unama’ki-Cape Breton. Over the past 15 years, the Centre has developed multiple residency and creative practice incubator opportunities for craftspeople to hone their skills, build community connections, and establish or maintain their craft businesses.
Whether located within the Sydney facility, or through our various partnerships, each program is tailored to the needs of the craft community and provides space for participants to focus on their individual practice goals.
The Centre currently has three (3) vacant studios in the Customs House Artisan Incubator in Port Hawkesbury open for application from craftspeople across Turtle Island, with more coming soon.
Customs House Artisan Incubator
Are you interested in relocating to Unama’ki-Cape Breton to start or grow your contemporary craft business?
The Customs House Artisan Incubator might be the opportunity you’re looking for.
In partnership, the Centre and the Town of Port Hawkesbury offer long-term, 24hr access studio rentals (1 year minimum) that cushion participants from the risks of starting a craft business as a part of a thriving creative community.
Fully equipped studios (textiles, metals/jewellery & undetermined), combined with business and technique guidance, mentorship, sales, and marketing opportunities can help support your dream from the start-up stage all the way to a full-time Unama’ki-Cape Breton-based craft business reality. The program is specifically designed to help you develop your practice into a sustainable business.
Accessibility: Customs House is fully accessible with accessible washrooms, a ramp, and automatic doors.
Deadline: Open until full
