News
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Craft NI Board seeks new Chair.
13-Apr-2018Read this article →
In October 2017, we completed the merger between the legacy organisations of the Craft & Design Collective and Craft Northern Ireland. Following a period of transition, we are now seeking to appoint a Chair to manage and provide strategic leadership to the Board of Directors, taking responsibility for the Board’s compostion and development.
The Chair will support the Chief Executive Officer in building productive and effective relationships, liaising with both external and internal stakeholders and acting as an Ambassador for Craft NI.
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Craft NI Recruitment: Chief Executive Officer
29-Mar-2018Read this article →
Craft NI Seeks Chief Executive Officer
Craft NI is the sector-lead body for the promotion and development of the design-led contemporary craft industry in Northern Ireland.
Craft NI supports and promotes the craft industry as an integral, entrepreneurial and vibrant part of the region’s economic and cultural infrastructure. Its key partners include regional government and agencies, local government, cultural organisations, universities and colleges of further and higher education, private business and industry.
Deadline for submission of completed Application Forms is 12noon, Friday 27April 2018
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August Craft Month 2018 – Call for Event Registration
01-Mar-2018Read this article →
Craft NI invites you to register a craft-related event for August Craft Month 2018.
August Craft Month is ‘An Annual Celebration of Craft in Northern Ireland’.
For the past 11 years Craft Northern Ireland invited artist/designer/makers, craft organisations, craft retail outlets, galleries, museums, local councils, arts centres, cultural venues, further education colleges, universities, heritage organisations, amongst others, to consider putting on craft-related events and activities, during August Craft Month, which support and promote themselves and/or artist/designer/makers and of course Craft.
Deadline: 5pm, Friday 30 March 2018
Opportunities for Makers
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Call for Applications - Preziosa Young Design Competition 2019
1-Mar-2018 - Awards & CompetitionsView this opportunity →
International competition / exhibition for young jewellery makers
Are you a goldsmith, a designer, an artist, and you’re under 35?
Do not miss the opportunity to participate to PREZIOSA, the most prestigious Italian exhibition dedicated to the contemporary goldsmith research. Jewellers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, designers, professionals, students from all over the world are invited to present projects that illustrate the work in which they are currently involved.
Deadline: 15 November 2018.
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Apprentice Opportunity - Nigel O'Reilly Goldsmith
26-Feb-2018 - Calls for MakersView this opportunity →
Nigel O’Reilly Goldsmith is an independent goldsmithing and diamond setting studio based in Castlebar, Mayo, Ireland. Nigel O’Reilly Goldsmith works for 11 UK and Irish jewellery houses alongside the development of his own bespoke collections and future exhibitions. As part of their studio expansion, Nigel O’Reilly Goldsmith is currently seeking a full time apprentice goldsmith.
Deadline: 23 March 2018
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Call for Applications - Emerge Craft Prize
26-Feb-2018 - Awards & CompetitionsView this opportunity →
Zealous have launched a UK-wide competition for emerging artists.
Born in response to the changing nature of the UK’s relationship with Europe, the Emerge Prize celebrates new generations of diverse creative talent.Submissions are free and open to all emerging creatives across 12 categories (craft, design, film, performance, writing and more!) who reside in the UK.Deadline: 19 March 2018
Events
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The Big Red Button
- ExhibitionsView this event →
Ever thought about Armageddon? beginning to worry about who has their finger near the button? Get hints and tips for survival from The Belfast Artists Paper Society, or not...
Date & Time: Thursday 3 May 2018, 7 - 9pm
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Craft Adventure Workshops
- WorkshopsView this event →
Join Jenny and Sarah of ‘Craft Adventures Workshops’ for two upcoming workshops in May.
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Make a Silver Bangle with Robyn Galway
- WorkshopsView this event →
Bangle One Day Weekend Workshop
This workshop will take you through the basics of how to make a bangle from piercing and filing your materials to soldering and polishing. The aim is for you to leave with a bangle with your own personal finish. Lunch and silver are included in the price, all you need to bring is some creative ideas. The workshops run from 12 – 5pm.
Dates: Saturday 21 April 2018 and Sunday 11 November 2018
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.
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