In The News
Start your shopping early!
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National Capital Artisans is excited to return to St. Mark Catholic High School, 1040 Dozois Road in Manotick on Saturday and Sunday, November 22nd and 23rd, with a great line-up of talented craftspeople, offering a wide variety of handcrafted goods. NCA is your one-stop for unique, quality artisanal products. You don't want to miss it. Free admission and free parking. Donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind would be appreciated.
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Thanks to all for joining us at the Holiday Magic Craft Show at Lester B. Pearson High School on Saturday, November 15th. A big thanks to the Optimist Club of Vanier for providing a warm lunch and goodies and also our young Lester B Pearson volunteers who supported us during the show.
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The Traditions Christmas Craft Show at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School in Orleans on November 1st and 2nd was a huge success! A fantastic beginning to NCA's first of four fall/Christmas craft shows.
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​​Applications are still open for Fall shows but some shows are waitlist only. Apply here!
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Mark your calendars for the fall shows!
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(1) September 6, 2025 - Art in Strathcona Park
(2) November 1 & 2, 2025 - Traditions Craft Show at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School, Orleans
(3) November 15, 2025 - The Holiday Magic Craft Show at Lester B. Pearson
(4) November 22 & 23, 2025 - Comfort & Joy Craft Show at St. Mark’s High School, Manotick
(5) November 29, 2025 - Last Minute Show - new prime location at Kanata United, 33 Leacock Drive, Kanata
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ABOUT US
Our Vision
We provide opportunities to local artisans from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec to promote, develop, and showcase their art and handcrafted products.
What We Do
We offer numerous marketing opportunities in the National Capital Region as well as provide mentoring to artisans on marketing and craft display.
Our Community
Our community brings together over 100 artisans with years of experience and knowledge in a warm and helpful environment.
You knew us first as The Capital Artisans Guild and The Ottawa Artisans Guild. On July 1, 2019 the two Guilds merged and became one organization renamed National Capital Artisans.
NCA Executive Committee 2025-2026
President: Betty Anne Dawson
Vice President: Larry Reed
Secretary: Natasha McKenzie
Member Services: Lucie Firlotte
Treasurer: Terry LeBlanc
Market Coordinator: Cristiane Doherty
Advertising: Vacant (Acting-Betty Anne Dawson)
Communications: Vacant (Acting-Terry LeBlanc)
Webmaster: Kathy Nadeau
CONTACT US
General Meeting meeting Place
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex
1490 Youville Dr, Orléans, ON K1C 2X8
Mailing Address
Box 7, Suite 260,
245 Centrum Blvd,
Orléans, ON K1E 0A1