A product assessment is an evaluation or examination of a product to determine its quality, functionality, performance, and compliance with specific standards or requirements. It involves a detailed analysis of various aspects of the product, such as its design, materials used, manufacturing process, durability, safety, and overall suitability for its intended purpose.

A committee comprised of craftspeople covering various artistic mediums review the applications. Maker Members of Craft Nova Scotia can apply to have their work juried without any additional fees.

To undergo assessment, please submit 3-6 crafted items that reflect your production line or artistic style. If your creations span different mediums or techniques, provide samples representing each variation. Applications must also submit a written application. Scroll down to review our current submission guidelines.

Please note that Craft Nova Scotia accepts the standard / product assessments jury results from our fellow craft organizations:

• Craft New Brunswick
• PEI Craft Council
• Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador
• Mawi’Art
• Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

If you have gone through an assessment with one of the above organizations you do not need to resubmit to Craft Nova Scotia. 

Craft Nova Scotia has temporarily paused the review of Master Artisan applications as we carefully evaluate the underlying intent and objectives of the program. This pause allows us the opportunity to ensure alignment with our mission of supporting and recognizing excellence in craftsmanship across Nova Scotia. We remain dedicated to fostering a program that reflects our commitment to artisans and the broader community, and look forward to sharing updates as we progress. 

Craft Nova Scotia 2024 Markets:

Summer Craft Market: July 19 – 20, 2024
Cedar Event Centre, Halifax

Designer Craft Show: November 15 – 17, 2024
Pavilion 22, Halifax

16 Pop Up Markets with the Halifax Convention Centre throughout the year.

Lunenburg Pop Ups
August 11 and September 1, 2024

Upcoming Product Assessments Registration

Click Here to Register: August 17, 2024

Product Review Dates: Saturday, August 17, 2024

Written Application Deadline: Monday, August 12, 2024
Applications are submitted digitally here:
https://airtable.com/appytYN0AH80y9UWP/shrtuLvgRGjYNtOlT

Product Arrival Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Submissions can be delivered and picked up from our gallery, The Mary E. Black Gallery located at 1061 Marginal Rd, Halifax during our hours of operation Wednesday - Sunday between 11 am - 4 pm

Click Here to Register: September 28, 2024