News
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Local Goldsmiths commissioned to make Allianz Arts & Business N.I Awards.
20-Jan-2020Read this article →
Local Goldsmiths, Cameron & Breen were commissioned to make this years Allianz Arts & Business N.I Awards.
Based in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, Martin Cameron and Laura Breen's combined interest in sculptural Silversmithing has influenced their joint transition into Couture Jewellery.
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Survey for Craft Makers in Northern Ireland
13-Jan-2020Read this article →
The appetite for buying craft has increased dramatically over the past ten years, and we want to see the market grow even further. To this end, the Crafts Council and eight national partners*, including Craft NI, have already surveyed thousands of consumers - now we want to understand makers’ side of the story.
The closing date is Friday 31 January 2020.
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Craft NI hosts exhibition of works from the Arts Council’s Contemporary Art Collection
25-Nov-2019Read this article →
A special exhibition at Craft NI’s new Royal Avenue premises featuring selected works from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s contemporary art collection is now open. The exhibition has come about as part of the Arts Council’s new Art Lending Scheme, a free scheme which is open to curators, galleries, and organisations interested in putting works from the Collection on public display.
Opportunities for Makers
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Studios Available in East Belfast
20-Jan-2020 - ClassifiedsView this opportunity →
Sugary Studios in East Belfast have 2 studios available for rent from 1 February 2020.
Two private studios with sinks and 24hr access.
Studio rent includes bills and broadband.
1 medium/large studio £1601 small studio £80Please text Robyn on 07902952502 for a viewing. -
ACNI Collection Acquisitions Open Submission Scheme
20-Jan-2020 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
This scheme gives artists an opportunity to submit details of an artwork for consideration to be purchased for the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Art Collection.
Arts Council of Northern Ireland recognises the importance of purchasing contemporary work as a vital support mechanism for artists.
Deadline: Friday, 14 February 2020, 4pm.
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Call For Facilitators For The Bushmills Courthouse Creative Programme
17-Jan-2020 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Enterprise Causeway wishes to receive Expressions of Interest from enthusiastic, freelance creative facilitators to join our workshop facilitator panel to deliver engaging arts and creative workshops.
Deadline: Friday, 31 January 2020
Events
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Dreamer's Space by Corrina Askin
- ExhibitionsView this event →
Artist, Illustrator and animator Corrina Askin was awarded our first Springhall Artist in Residence in June 2019, made possible by the kind bequeath of John Onslow Springhall.
This exhibition demonstrates Corrina’s artistic work undertaken, including ceramics, digital drawing, illustration and glass making, as well as community engagement. Dreamer’s Space includes a free publication which illustrates and guides you on the Dreamer’s Space trail throughout the venue and park – please feel free to explore the Dreamer’s Space trail, which will lift the hearts and imaginations of young and old alike.
Dates: 17 January - 15 February 2020.
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James Rigler Lecture
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Applied Arts Ireland & Northern Ireland are delighted to announce its Spring lecture by ceramic artist, James Rigler, at Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre in Belfast.
Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2020, 2pm-4pm
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The Designerie: Mad about Making March Event
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The Designerie: Mad about Making March Event
Five different taster workshops available for groups of five lasting 30 minutes each. There will be lots of opportunities for tea, cake and engagement with the makers.
Date: Saturday 21st March Time: 11am - 3pm (light refreshments and all materials included)
Programmes
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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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Maker Profile – making it 2015-17: Malcolm Murchison
12-Mar-2017View this programme →
As Craft NI's making it Programmme 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, Malcolm Murchison guides us through his process, background, and more.
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