News
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August Craft Month 2017 NEW DIGITAL GUIDE
17-Apr-2017Read this article →
August Craft Month is an annual celebration of contemporary craft and the applied arts in Northern Ireland. We can't wait to celebrate the vibrant craft
sector in Northern Ireland with you! Visit augustcraftmonth.com for the comprehensive, brand new digital guide.
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August Craft Month 2017 Near You!
31-Jul-2017Read this article →
As August Craft Month 2017 bursts into life, we're delighted at the diverse range of exhibitions, workshops, talks, fairs, demos and more happening throughout
Northern Ireland. This year sees our widest reach yet, and to celebrate, we've teamed up with wonderful makers and venues to showcase August Craft Month
around the country.
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SIAP: Artists' Career Enhancement Sceme Now Open for Designer-Makers
28-Jul-2017Read this article →
The Artists’ Career Enhancement Scheme (as part of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's SIAP funding) is now available to designer-makers and those working
in the crafts industry. Applications for all SIAP funding programmes must be submitted by 4pm on Thursday 24th August 2017.
Opportunities for Makers
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Golden Fleece Award 2018
17-Aug-2017 - Awards & CompetitionsView this opportunity →
Submissions are now open for the prestigious Golden Fleece Award 2018. The award is one of the largest independent monetary awards in Ireland, and makers
are urged to apply before the deadline of 17 November 2017.
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Call: Kilkenny Shop Seeks Best in Irish Craft & Design
11-Aug-2017 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Kilkenny Shop is launching its inaugural Kilkenny Open Call event this October in a bid to discover new Irish talent, as part of their continued ethos
to support Irish. Makers will have the opportunity to pitch their product at the RDS. Apply before 1 September.
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Applications Open for the Rosy James Memorial Trust
28-Jun-2016 - Awards & CompetitionsView this opportunity →
Applications are now open for the £15,000 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award for Designer-Makers. This unique bursary aims to assist craft makers to develop
their careers by creating a new body of work which would otherwise have been unattainable without the funding award. Apply by 4pm, 22 September.
Events
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August Craft Month 2017 Talks & Demos Digest Week 3
- Talks,Open StudiosView this event →
There are a number of illuminating talks and demonstrations lined up for August Craft Month 2017. Here's a handy digest for this week, but follow the link
at the bottom of the page for more details.
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August Craft Month 2017 Festivals & Fairs Digest Week 3
- Fairs,Open Studios,CommunityView this event →
There are a number of larger umbrella events encompassing festivals, fairs, and much more happening throughout August Craft Month 2017. Have a look at
this week's handy digest, with more detailed info available through the link at the bottom of the page.
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August Craft Month 2017 Workshops Digest Week 3
- WorkshopsView this event →
The third week of August sees many workshops of all persuasions taking place. Here's a little rundown of what to expect, but follow the link at the bottom
of the page for more information and booking.
Programmes
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Craft NI: The Art of Presenting Craft
23-Sep-2016View this programme →
The Art of Presenting Craft is a bespoke workshop programme aimed at mid-career designer-makers. It consists of four workshops focusing on personal and
professional development as well as business development issues pertinent to more established craftspeople. The workshops will take place fortnightly in
February and March 2017. Book in now.
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Maker Profile – making it 2015-17: Sasha McVey
20-Mar-2017View this programme →
As Craft NI's making it Programme comes to a close, and ahead of the Maiden Voyage exhibition celebrating the programme, we've been talking to some of the makers who've been involved. Lastly, Sasha McVey guides us through her process, background, and more.
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Maker Profile – making it 2015-17: Helen Faulkner
19-Mar-2017View this programme →
As Craft NI's making it Programme comes to a close, and ahead of the Maiden Voyage exhibition celebrating the programme, we talk to some of the
makers who've been involved. Next up, Helen Faulkner guides us through her process, background, and more.
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