Welcome to the Website of the Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association (NACA), a non-profit incorporated society that promotes the growth and appreciation of Nunavut artists, and the production of their arts and crafts.

The eight annual Nunavut Arts Festival 2007 will be in Iqaluit June 20 - June 27, 2007 . The event this year will bring in 40 - 50 visual artists from Nunavut communities to network with each other, expand their knowledge, learn more about marketing, meet galleries and exhibit and sell their artwork.

There will be one main forum on the arts on June 21st for all organizations to present their information to the artists attending. During the week there will be workshops, demonstrations by artists, portfolios and bios created for artists attending. There will be an exhibition and sale of art from June June 22 to June 26.

During this week we hold our AGM (Annual General Meeting) when artists learn what NACA can do for them, they review the annual general report, financial statements, previous minutes and have a chance to vote for their regional representatives on the board. All members participate in an open discussion during the meeting to voice their concerns on art activities in their communities.

This will be the second year that NACA joins other organizations in hosting the Alianait! Arts Festival www.alianait.ca. Presented by a coalition of arts organization including the Nunavut Arts & Crafts Association, Alianait! is in its 3rd year as an annual event hosted in Iqaluit, Nunavut from June 21 to July 1 featuring art, music, film, storytelling, dance & theatre. 

Information for artists and public along with forms in both Inuktitut and English are on this website. You can also pick up the program and workshop schedule at the event or visit us at our office in Iqaluit, suite # 118, 8 storey highrise in Astro complex. The entire festival is held at Nunavut Arctic College old residence. For more information contact Beth Beattie at the NACA office, 867-979-7808. Toll free for Nunavut 866-979-7808.

We invite artists and art lovers alike to explore our site. There's a wealth of information here for Nunavut artists - everything from training opportunities and grants, to safety and health suggestions, promotion strategies, and leads to other helpful organizations. Drop by our site map first to track down the information you're after. Sign up to receive e-mail announcements about upcoming art activities, festivals, seminars, contests, craft shows and more.

Buying art from Nunavut? Explore our artists' profiles, read up on tips for buying quality art, and learn how to conserve your unique investment. Then browse through our extensive list of national and international retailers and wholesalers of Nunavut art.

Don't forget -- if you'd like to have your arts-related event or announcement included on our web site, submit your information here . We'd love to hear from you!