In The News
Stay tuned for the spring 2026 show announcement by early February!
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While we all take a much deserved break and get ready for the holidays, NCA executive will be planning the 2026 shows in January. Also, booking our return visit to Kanata United in November or December for a repeat performance.
We look forward to reconnecting with you in 2026!
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The ​Last Minute Craft Show at the new location, Kanata United Church, on Saturday, November 29th was a great way to wrap up our craft show season. Visitors warmly welcomed us into their community and expressed their appreciation for the amazing and unique products they could shop from. NCA executive thanks all the amazing artists and artisans for making this maiden leap with us. Without you the show could not have been such a success.
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​​​​​Fall 2025 Past Show Dates:
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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