Cultivate | Instigate is about the influential creatives at the forefront of post- secondary craft education in Alberta. The artists in this exhibition balance the dual roles of educator and professional practicing artist.  Acting as torchbearers, they are bridging Alberta’s rich craft legacy with contemporary craft culture. They do so through the exceptional work they create, along with their passionate (and often resilient) commitment to imparting their knowledge, skills and dedication to emerging craft artists. Hailing from Alberta University of the Arts, Red Deer College, and Portage College, the faculty members in this exhibition are representing some of the excellent post- secondary craft educational opportunities around the province.

Participating Artists: Alberta University of the Arts: Zimra Beiner, Ceramics, Reed Fagan, Jewellery + Metals, Marty Kaufman, Glass, Mackenzie Kelly-Frère, Fibre, Martina Lantin, Ceramics, Bill Morton, Fibre, Lyndsay Rice, Jewellery + Metals, Tyler Rock, Glass, Natali Rodrigues, Glass and Laura Vickerson, Fibre, Portage College, Native Arts and Culture Program: Trudie Allen and Ruby Sweetman, Red Deer College Ceramics Program: Trudy Golley.