Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery
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The Craft Council of BC's shop on Granville Island suits anyone who wants a piece by a working BC craft artist, since every one of its more than 100 consigners is a juried council member. It sits on quiet Cartwright Street away from the market crowds, so it's easy to walk past.
Photo Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery · From their own site and others, credited in the gallery
Check the hours before you go
The shop opens every day from 10 am to 5:30 pm. The council's office upstairs keeps weekday hours.
The council has run this consignment shop and gallery on Cartwright Street for years, and many locals still call it Crafthouse. Everything comes from CCBC artist-members, more than 100 of them, and a juried Standards of Quality process decides who gets shelf space. The council invites questions about any artist in the shop.
The council takes a public stand on Indigenous art. In 2021 it audited every shop and gallery on Granville Island for Indigenous-themed products and found that only 4 of the 18 places selling them carried entirely authentic work. It sent its policy recommendations to CMHC, which manages the island.
The council's gallery shows and window installations change through the year. The shop opens every day of the week.
Worth knowing
- Walk Cartwright Street from the public market toward the Granville Island Hotel, and the Gallery of BC Ceramics is a few doors away.
- Ask about the council's personal shopper service if you want help choosing a gift.
Quick answers about Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery
Where can you buy BC craft on Granville Island?
The Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery at 1386 Cartwright Street on Granville Island sells work by more than 100 BC craft artists. It opens daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
Is Crafthouse still open on Granville Island?
Yes. The Craft Council of BC runs the consignment shop and gallery that locals long called Crafthouse at 1386 Cartwright Street, and it opens every day from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
What does Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery sell?
The consignment shop carries work by more than 100 Craft Council of BC artist-members: handmade mugs and textured wall pieces sit beside one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs, all by BC artists.
Who runs Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery?
The Craft Council of British Columbia runs the shop on Granville Island and supplies the craft at the Audain Art Museum's shop in Whistler. The council calls itself a charitable arts service organization, and it has championed contemporary craft since 1973.
What are the opening hours of Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery?
Craft Council of BC Shop and Gallery keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:30.
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