News
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EU Exit Mentoring from Belfast City Council
25-Feb-2021Belfast-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-2021The 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-2021Created 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 -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 MakersThe 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 & GrantsIn 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
- TalksNI 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
-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,FairsThe 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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Online Training with Sophie Rochester of Yodomo
05-Nov-2020Craft NI is delighted to be working with Sophie Rochester of online craft hub Yodomo to deliver two online workshops designed to help you make the most of the crucial pre-Christmas season and join in Craft NI’s campaign to buy local craft online.
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Sell Your Craft Online
28-May-2020Craft NI presents a series of five FREE training sessions for NI Makers, selected to help Sell Your Craft Online with limited time and resources.
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Orbit Update
16-Apr-2020This programme is fully booked and we’ve been working with Chris Murphy to re-configure it for on-line delivery via Zoom. If lockdown lifts before the last session(s) we’ll revert to face to face, and either way, we’ll have an in-person session at the end for everyone to get together and work through any remaining questions.