If a picture is worth a thousand words, the collected voices of Canadian artists speak volumes about our nation: they tell stories of our peoples, traditions, history, values, regional cultures, heroes, landscapes, sense of place, and so much more.

Textures of Canada is a curated exhibition that explores national identity through the medium of fine art textiles. Over 30 established and emerging fibre artists from across our country interpret to what it means to be Canadian, and to be an artist in Canada. Artworks may communicate a theme, idea or experience which characterizes the Canadian way of life, a current stage in the artist’s journey, or an exploration of fibre as a fine art medium.

Each artist brings a unique and exciting viewpoint to the discussion. How is local culture or community reflected in their work? How do factors like geography and the environment, or history and tradition, find expression in their materials or subject matter? What influences their textural processes, colour palettes, or designs?

This is an exciting opportunity to see Canada through the eyes of a textile artist, and to engage with contemporary thought, creative styles, and exploratory forms that reflects our nation. Explore the interweaving of traditional textile methods with modern materials and contemporary themes. Join the dialogue on what it is to be Canadian. Be inspired as you are welcomed to the Grand National Exhibition 2026!