News
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EU Exit Mentoring from Belfast City Council
25-Feb-2021Read this article →
Belfast-based small to medium sized businesses can request free, in-depth mentoring support to deal with significant challenges or make the most of EU Exit opportunities.
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ACNI announces £6.9m IERP funding
25-Feb-2021Read this article →
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland, on behalf of Department for Communities (DfC) and in collaboration with Future Screens NI, has announced details of 1,562 individuals working in the Creative Economy, who are set to benefit from £6,910,794 of emergency funding.
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NI silversmith and the race that never was
18-Feb-2021Read this article →
Created by NI silversmith Cara Murphy, the trophy for the 2020 Randox Health Grand National – the race that never was – has finally been unveiled during the 2021 Weights event.
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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Retaissance Live
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Free 2-day virtual conference on 3 and 4 November 2020 to help European retailers and jewellery, footwear, gift, beauty, garden, homeware and clothing brands connect and overcome the current challenges.
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Artist Talk: Rachael Colley
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In partnership with the Pinned exhibition with ACJSNI (2 November to 2 January) Craft NI is delighted to welcome interdisciplinary artist Rachael Colley on a virtual visit to Belfast.
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South Down Craft Collective Craft Market
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South Down Craft Collective will be back at the outdoor courtyard of Rowallane Hub in Saintfield on Saturday 10 October 10am to 3pm.
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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