Craft Alliance Atlantic

We are proud to be celebrating the 2026 Atlantic Canada Craft Awards for Excellence Honoree’s:

Outstanding Exporter — Sea Salt & Twig (NL)


A Newfoundland-based maker featured across national craft markets, Sea Salt & Twig produces refined, coastal-inspired goods rooted in place. Their product line spans home, body, and giftware categories, demonstrating strong market adaptability.

Consistent participation in trade events has supported expanded distribution and export growth. Their work reflects a clear ability to translate regional identity into products with broad commercial reach.

Excellence in Product Design — Graham Blair Woodcuts (NL)


A multidisciplinary designer, Graham Blair’s work bridges craft, illustration, and cultural storytelling. He has contributed design and layout to major heritage publications documenting traditional knowledge.

His practice emphasizes clarity, narrative, and a strong visual language rooted in Newfoundland and Labrador. Blair’s work plays a key role in preserving and communicating regional craft histories.

Outstanding Retailer — Alexis Templeton Studio & Shop (NL)


A leader in Newfoundland and Labrador’s craft retail sector, Templeton is connected to a legacy of craft advocacy and community development. This lineage has historically supported makers through skills development and income generation initiatives.

Her retail approach prioritizes locally made work and the sustainability of the craft sector. Through curatorial retail practices, she strengthens visibility and market access for regional artisans.

Industry Leader/Supporter — PEI Crafts Council


A central organization advancing craft in Prince Edward Island, supporting makers through exhibitions, trade opportunities, and advocacy. The Council facilitates platforms such as provincial showcases and participation in major industry events.

Its work strengthens professional development and market reach for Island artisans. Through sustained leadership, it contributes to the growth and recognition of Atlantic Canadian craft nationally.

What a marvellous time we are having at 2026! We want to give a massive congratulations to the artists showing their work in the exhibit The Power of Objects: Voices of Contemporary Craft, curated by Bruno Vinhas ( ). This exhibition explores how handcrafted objects carry memory, identity, resistance and transformation within global craft dialogues.

Give them some love and follow their work:

• Yalda Bozorg – Ceramics | Mixed-Media - .bozorg 
• Darrell DesRoches – Wood - 
• Kristi Farrier – Fibre/Paper - 
• Neil Forrest – Ceramics - .d.forrest 
• Wendy Johnston – Ceramics | Mixed-Media - 
• Urve Manuel – Glass - .glassstation 
• Alexandra McCurdy – Ceramics - 
• Maja Padrov – Ceramics
• Heather Waugh Pitts – Ceramics - 
• Ralph Simpson – Organic Material | Fibre - 
• Stephanie Stoker – Fibre | Textiles -

Join us at Stand E12 this Sunday, March 1st, tfor the last day of this incredible event and experience the breathtaking works from Atlantic Canada in the heart of London.

🔗 For more on the exhibition, check the link in our bio or visit: craftportfolio.ca/exhibitions/collect-2026/