News
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The Only Thing that is Constant is Change
04-Dec-2018Read this article →
Hi, my name is Katherine McDonald and I’m the Interim Director at CRAFT NI.
I came on board in November to the merged CRAFT NI, and will be working with the team here to help the organisation engage further with the sector over the next few months until a new permanent Director is in place.
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Claire Mooney appointed to design and create Award pieces for Allianz Arts & Business NI 2019 Awards
03-Dec-2018Read this article →
Arts & Business Northern Ireland is working with local artist, Claire Mooney, who has won the recent commission to design and create the Awards pieces for the Allianz Arts & Business NI Awards 2019.
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Craftsmanship is thriving in Northern Ireland. Belfast is now a city with a fast growing culture of making.
29-Nov-2018Read this article →
"Craftsmanship is thriving in Northern Ireland. Belfast is now a city with a fast growing culture of making."
This is a quote from Kevin McCloud during the Grand Designs – RIBA House of the Year Final last night on Channel 4. Last night’s houses on the long list were grouped under the theme of interesting materials and craftsmanship.
Opportunities for Makers
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One Year In Entries Now Open
06-Dec-2018 -View this opportunity →
Are you a new creative business? Need help kick starting your design practice? Apply for One Year In at New Designers 2019. One Year In presents the year’s most exciting design talent.
The pre-show mentorship programme gets your business market-ready to exhibit at the New Designers exhibition. Expertly curated, you’ll receive the guidance and help to make your business a success.
Deadline: 31 January 2019
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OPEN CALL: ForM Sculpture Exhibition 2019
01-Jun-2019 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Applications are now open for artists to submit works for consideration for the 2019 ForM Sculpture Exhibition. This outdoor sculpture exhibition takes place in Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Co. Down.
Deadline: Monday 4 February 2019, 12noon
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Call for Makers: Rising Stars 2019 Exhibition
28-Nov-2018 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Rising Stars is a curated, national platform to foster and champion students and recent graduates from BA and MA crafts, design and applied arts programmes across the UK. Rising Stars aims to offer new makers their first step into the market place, through a curated, selling exhibition.
Deadline: 17 January 2019 by 5pm.
Events
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Derek Wilson Open Studio
- Open StudiosView this event →
Derek Wilson will open his studio from Friday 7 December 2018 at 10am for a sample & seconds sale.
The studio will continue to be open Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm and Saturday 10am - 12.30pm over the next 2 weeks.
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Leitrim Sculpture Centre Weekend Workshop 2019 Programme
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At Leitrim Sculpture Centre, the programme evolves around a number of key activities including national and international artist-in-residencies, and exhibitions, masterclasses and workshops and community based activities.
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Mourne Textiles - Open Workshop & Christmas Sale
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In these final weeks leading up to Christmas we’re opening the Mourne Textiles Workshop to visitors so you can browse our products and find the perfect presents for family and friends, or treat yourself to a much coveted blanket or pair of cushions.
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.
