Craft Ontario

Nina Rastgar was raised among the Gilaki communities of Gilan province in northern Iran, a region shaped by agriculture, craft, and food culture. There they worked at the Handicrafts Organization of Gilan, where they engaged in gardening and farming practices, which later evolved into wearable sculptures and object-based works in wood and metal, starting in 2014.

Now residing in Toronto, Canada, they work at the intersection of eco-social practices, craftivism, materiality, and gender.

6 pieces by are included in ‘The Price of Clay, Metal, Glass, Thread’, on display at 1106 Queen Street West, Toronto until this Sunday, July 12.

🌀 Visit the feature in person and shop all the artworks online through ➡️ craftontarioshop.com

Makers, we want you to receive funding to offset costs related to displaying your artwork! Craft Ontario is a recommender to the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Program and applications are now open!

Before applying to this program make sure you check the lists of eligible expenses.

Deadline: August 13, 2026

Find the 🔗 link in our bio for more info or go to:
https://www.arts.on.ca/grants/exhibition-assistance/recommenders-for-exhibition-assistance