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Craft NI is the sector-lead body for the promotion and development of the design-led contemporary craft industry in Northern Ireland.

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August Craft Month 2025 Results and Evaluation Summary

18 November 2025

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The Belfast Business Survey

16 October 2025

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Culture and Climate Connections

16 October 2025

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Crafted in Ireland, Curated for Europe – Five Irish Female Studio Jewellers Selected for Romania Jewellery Week 2025

11 September 2025

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Applying to QEST Funding

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Deadline: December 18, 2025

  The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) offers three grants to support makers and conservators: the Apprenticeship, the Emerging Maker Grant and the Scholarship.   Join us on the 18th … Continue reading Applying to QEST Funding

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Get Started in Business Programme

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  Explore whether self-employment or business ownership is the right path for you while growing your confidence and motivation along the way. Develop early-stage business ideas or simply discover what … Continue reading Get Started in Business Programme

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ANDBC Entrepreneurship Business Support Programme

Programmes

Deadline: December 15, 2025

  This fully funded programme is open to sole traders and early-stage entrepreneurs across Ards and North Down who are focused on strengthening, scaling and sustainably growing their business. The … Continue reading ANDBC Entrepreneurship Business Support Programme

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2026 Craft Makers Peer Support Network

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Deadline: December 10, 2025

Newry, Mourne and Down Council & Go Succeed have partnered with Craft NI to offer a new year programme for craft makers in the area,  to plan next steps for … Continue reading 2026 Craft Makers Peer Support Network

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Opportunities for Makers

The National Embroidery Awards 2026

Deadline: January 16, 2026 Read More

Open Call | Queen Elizabeth II Figurative Sculpture from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

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Residencies Open Call 2026

Deadline: January 5, 2026 Read More

Applying to QEST Funding

Deadline: December 18, 2025 Read More
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