News
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Restore
21-Jan-2021Read this article →
Restore by Tree & TideWednesday 27 January for 4 weeks, 7-7.30pm via Zoom
In these shifting and untethered times, you are invited to come engage in a series of simple and proven practises to feel better, resource yourself for what your days might hold and replenish what may have been lost.
Opportunities for Makers
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Innovate UK EDGE seeks pottery suppliers for Dutch distribution
15-Feb-2021 -View this opportunity →
Innovate UK EDGE is seeking to match pottery suppliers with a Dutch SME in pottery and kitchen trend products is looking for EU based suppliers of design pottery products under distribution services agreements (in this instance ‘EU’ relates to geography, so NI businesses are eligible).
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Blanc de Chine International Ceramic Art Award
20-Feb-2021 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
The Blanc
de Chine International Ceramic Art Award focuses on contemporary art using white porcelain. Online entries open until 15 May for the Biennale exhibiton in China later this year (dates tbc). -
Belfast City Council Cultural Support Programmes
25-Feb-2021 - Funding & GrantsView this opportunity →
In recognition of the negative impact coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on the culture, heritage and arts sector Belfast City Council is pivoting their support programme to help the cultural sector and maintain their commitment to make 2023 a year of cultural celebration for Belfast.
Events
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NI Science Festival 2021 Explores Linen in Northern Ireland
- TalksView this event →
NI Science Festival has commissioned a series of three stunning films documenting the past, present and future of the linen industry in Northern Ireland.
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China Now Conference:Cultural Exchange in the New Normal
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UK-China Exchange: Arts and Culture in a Pandemic
During the COVID pandemic, a growing number of cultural activities in China have moved into virtual spaces, from art exhibitions, festivals and film screenings through to tours of the Palace Museum. To open the conference, we explore some of the innovative digital practices that have transformed the country’s cultural industry over the past year, and how these can empower and enrich future collaborations between China and the UK.
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Collect 2021
- Exhibitions,FairsView this event →
The 17th edition of Collect, the international art fair for contemporary craft and design takes place online 26 February - 24 March 2021.
Programmes
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Advanced Social Media for Craft Businesses
18-Feb-2021View this programme →In this advanced social media session on 23 March, Anne-Marie Shepherd, Marketing and Social Media Manager at The Design Trust takes a deep dive into three social media platforms: Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook and share what’s new on each of these platforms and how you can use them strategically to enhance your social media marketing.
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Introduction to social media (for beginners)
18-Feb-2021View this programme →In this practical online workshop on 16 March, Anne-Marie Shepherd of The Design Trust will look at what social media is, and how it can be used more effectively in your craft business. Anne-Marie has over 16 years arts/craft industry experience and is now Marketing and Socail Media Manager at The Design Trust alongside Director Patricia van den Akker.
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Craft Kits and Delivering your Workshop Online
18-Feb-2021View this programme →
We’re delighted to welcome back Sophie Rochester of Yodomo for this FREE online workshop on Thursday 11 March 10am to 12.30pm.
Sophie is a craft entrepreneur using her online platform to help makers generate revenue from their skills and techniques, as well as from their work.
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