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Celebrate Northern Ireland’s Local Creative Talent with August Craft Month 2019
19-Jul-2019Read this article →
Northern Ireland is set for another incredible celebration of Craft as August Craft Month begins once again. Showcasing the growing number of exceptional creative talent on its doorstep, August Craft Month will shine a spotlight on our renowned regional craft known across the globe and the new hidden gems making waves in the local craft world.
With internationally-recognised makers, craft start-ups and increasingly popular hands-on craft activities, the vibrant craft sector is continually thriving in NI. August Craft Month is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the local talented artists, designers and makers across NI, each with their own personal story behind their unique craft.
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CRAFT NI Director’s Report
18-Jul-2019Read this article →
A report from the CRAFT NI Director, Katherine McDonald.
Updates on current and future developments at CRAFT NI.
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Making Conversations Podcast
18-Jun-2019Read this article →
Making Conversations is a podcast from silversmith Robyn Galway and ceramicist Jemma Millen - both practicing makers and graduates from the applied art department of Ulster University, who share a love of making and craft. Join us on our journey of making conversations with local makers.
We are now LIVE! Listen to the very first episode of Making Conversations Podcast where we went on tour to the annual Ulster University Degree Show and spoke to some fresh, new makers due to graduate in 2019.
Opportunities for Makers
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CRAFT NI | Information Session | Arts Council of Northern Ireland SIAP
06-Aug-2019 - SeminarsView this opportunity →
CRAFT NI | Information Session | Arts Council of Northern Ireland SIAP
DATE Tuesday 6 August 2019
TIME 10.30am to 12.30pm
VENUE Board Room, Cathedral Quarter Managed Workspace, 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FF
CRAFT NI is holding an Information Session, open to all Craft makers.
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Lowe Craft Prize 2020
17-Jul-2019 - Awards & CompetitionsView this opportunity →
Applications are now open for the Lowe Foundation Craft Prize 2020.
All participants must be professional artisans of 18 years or older at the time of the submission of entries. Entries may be made by an individual or collective (as a ‘group submission’). Businesses and mercantile companies of any kind are excluded. All nationalities are welcome.
Each participant can present either one single piece of work or one series of works, understood as a number of objects considered as a single artistic creation (henceforth, ‘the Work’). This should fall within an area of the applied arts and, as a guide, within the following categories: ceramics, bookbinding, enamelwork, jewellery, lacquer, metal, furniture, leather, textiles, glass, wood, paper, etc.
Deadline to apply: 30 October 2019
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Handwerk & Design 2020
11-Mar-2020 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
A trade fair held in Munich, Handwerk & Design is the biggest and most important forum for contemporary handicraft in the field of applied arts and crafts in the German-speaking region.
National and international visitors from the arts community will be visiting Munich from 11-15 March 2020!
Deadline to Apply: July 2019
Events
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Welding Workshop with Leitrim Sculpture Centre
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The module is designed to introduce the student to Metal Crafts, which they can apply to their own requirements, with artist Michael O’Hara.
Date: Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July 2019
Cost: €220
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The Power of Networks - Social Media Live Event
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The Crafts Council UK are hosting a social media live event with Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots.
This talk, between Caroline Jackman, Talent Development Manager at the Crafts Council and Pip Jamieson, is aimed at creatives that are just starting out or looking for top tips on the power of building networks
The talk will be available to view via the Crafts Council UK facebook page from 29th July at 1pm
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Autumn Gift & Home
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The Autumn Gift & Home Fair showcases all that is new and innovative within the home and giftware markets. The Fair takes place again in the Citywest Events Centre from the 18th to the 21st of August. This B2B Event is for suppliers and buyers in Ireland.
Programmes
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Call for Applications: August Craft Month 2019
20-May-2019View this programme →
CRAFT NI invites you to register a Craft-related event for August Craft Month 2019.
August Craft Month is Northern Ireland's Annual Celebration of all things Craft.
August Craft Month is a series of events (Craft exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, fairs, festivals and more...) delivered by a partnership of individuals and organisations across Northern Ireland. It is co-ordinated by CRAFT NI on behalf of the Craft sector and is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland through the National Lottery.
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Call for Applications: NI Assembly Gift and Coffee Shop Retail Opportunity
18-Oct-2018View this programme →
Call for Applications: Northern Ireland Assembly Gift and Coffee Shop – Retail Opportunity.
Deadline: Thursday, 8 November 2018, 5pm
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August Craft Month 2018 – Call for Event Registration
08-Jun-2018View this programme →
CRAFT NI invites you to register a craft-related event for August Craft Month 2018.
August Craft Month is ‘An Annual Celebration of Craft in Northern Ireland’.
Deadline: 5pm, Friday 30 March 2018
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