La Guilde is a charitable visual arts organization committed to supporting artists who push the boundaries of handmade art in Canada. We operate a gallery and look after a collection and archive that preserves and expands histories of art and craft. For over 120 years we’ve championed a sustainable art market for craft and handmade art with a focus on work by women and artists who are Indigenous. We support artistic experimentation and the vitality of contemporary craft.
Exhibitions : We offer exhibitions that present the work of early career and established artists.
Permanent collection and archives : We look after and develop a permanent collection of artworks and information that documents our organization’s activities and histories of art and craft in Canada.
Gallery : We support artist career development and offer sustainable art sales opportunities for Canadian artists.
Learning : We offer an extensive program of educational and cultural activities, including workshops, lectures, and interpretive exhibition visits.
Operations : Our activities and services, which are open to all, are supported by gallery sales, a community of donors and by public project grants.