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Golden Fleece Award launches newly-designed logo and website

26-Jul-2019

The goal of the new website is to create a more user-friendly platform that would highlight the quality of work and diversity of creative practices supported by the Golden Fleece Award.

The new logo is based on the hand-lettered text of the original emblem created by the Award’s founder, Lillias Mitchell, for the Golden Fleece Weaving Workshop that she established at 84 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2 in 1946.
Processions Banner to be exhibited at the British Textile Biennial

23-Jul-2019

A processions banner created in Northern Ireland has been selected to be exhibited at the British Textile Biennial.

The Banner was produced in a collaboration between The Institute for Conflict Research, the artist Rita Duffy, and over 30 women participants from various locations across Northern Ireland.
Celebrate Northern Ireland’s Local Creative Talent with August Craft Month 2019

19-Jul-2019

Northern Ireland is set for another incredible celebration of Craft as August Craft Month begins once again. Showcasing the growing number of exceptional creative talent on its doorstep, August Craft Month will shine a spotlight on our renowned regional craft known across the globe and the new hidden gems making waves in the local craft world.

With internationally-recognised makers, craft start-ups and increasingly popular hands-on craft activities, the vibrant craft sector is continually thriving in NI. August Craft Month is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the local talented artists, designers and makers across NI, each with their own personal story behind their unique craft.
CRAFT NI Director’s Report

18-Jul-2019

A report from the CRAFT NI Director, Katherine McDonald.

Updates on current and future developments at CRAFT NI.
Visual Artists Ireland (NI) Arts Council of Northern Ireland SIAP Information Session

20-Jun-2019

Visual Artists Ireland (NI) are holding an Information Session, open to all artists (and Craft makers). The session aims to provide information about the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Support for the Individual Artist Programme or SIAP which is due to open for applications in July 2019.

Date: Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 11.30am to 1pm
Making Conversations Podcast

18-Jun-2019

Making Conversations is a podcast from silversmith Robyn Galway and ceramicist Jemma Millen - both practicing makers and graduates from the applied art department of Ulster University, who share a love of making and craft. Join us on our journey of making conversations with local makers.

We are now LIVE! Listen to the very first episode of Making Conversations Podcast where we went on tour to the annual Ulster University Degree Show and spoke to some fresh, new makers due to graduate in 2019.
Launch of Another Économusée

18-Jun-2019

Hot Milk Forge is now the eighth Économusée in the UK. It is an initiative of Eamonn Higgins. Eamonn was a participant on the Craft Northern Ireland Making It Programme 2011 to 2013.

There are currently eight Économusée workshops in Northern Ireland. Five are food based. The other three are Craft based and in County Antrim. Steensons Jewellers in Glenarm, Scullion Hurls in Loughguile and Hot Milk Forge in Martinstown.
Craft Forum 2019: Agenda

07-Jun-2019

Thank you to everyone who registered for the Craft Forum on Tuesday, 11 June 2019.

The Forum is an event aiming to bring together makers and those with an interest in the Craft sector in Northern Ireland to provide feedback on Craft NI's plans and programmes. It will also give us an opportunity to share experiences, network and to identify opportunities and areas for development for the Craft sector in Northern Ireland.
New Appointments at CRAFT NI

07-Jun-2019

We’re pleased to announce some new faces at Craft NI following a recruitment process and recent Board meeting.
Craft Forum: Registration

28-May-2019

We have pleasure in inviting you to CRAFT NI's first Craft Forum on Tuesday 11th June in The Mac, Belfast.

Deadline for Registration is Thursday, 6 June 2019, 5pm.

Date: Tuesday 11 June 2019
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: The MAC, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast, BT1 2NJ
Gail Kelly of Algan Arts to show work as part of Spring Fling 2019 Scotland

18-May-2019

Spring Fling is a vibrant visual art and craft open studios event covering the length and breadth of Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland.

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, 25 and 26 May 2019
Belfast Met new HND in Art & Design

03-May-2019

Belfast Met new HND in Art & Design

From September 2019, Belfast Met will be offering a new multi-disciplinary Higher National Diploma in Art & Design. This will be a two-year full-time course aimed at students who wish to purse or develop their careers in the creative industries.
CRAFT NI | Craft Forum | Survey

27-Apr-2019

CRAFT NI | Craft Forum | Survey

CRAFT NI is planning a Craft Forum meeting.

The first meeting will be a half-day session and will take place in Belfast.

To this end we are conducting a survey to find out from you, the Craft makers and stakeholders, what your preferred session would be.

Deadline: Sunday, 5 May 2019, 5pm.
LUACHANNA: PINCH x Mourne Textiles

27-Apr-2019

MOURNE TEXTILES and furniture brand PINCH present their collaboration LUACHANNA: a collection of wall hangings and cushions to celebrate artistic making, symbolising the shared values that both brands employ in their collections and approach to creating elegant and dimensional products.

Installation open: 8 – 10 May, 09:30 – 17:30, 11 May 10:00 – 16:00

Demonstrations: 8 and 9 May, 10:00 and 14:00
Art in the Loft Series "Gifts from the Sea"

23-Apr-2019

An exhibition of sculptural work formed from driftwood and delicate floral paper sculptures

19 April 2019 - 6 May 2019
Call for Event Registration: August Craft Month 2019

20-Apr-2019

August Craft Month 2019 | Call for Event Registration

CRAFT NI invites you to register a Craft-related event for August Craft Month 2019.

August Craft Month is Northern Ireland's Annual Celebration of all things Craft.

Apply now.
The Arts Council announces Annual Funding of £12.8 million for 97 key arts organisations

10-Apr-2019

Government funds of £8.4million will maintain the core costs of 97 arts organisations while £4.3 million of National Lottery funding will support their programming costs.
BBC 2 Arts NI Presents - Ones to watch

02-Mar-2019

Featuring 5 artists including makers Anne Butler - ceramics and Mairead McCormack - textiles.

A great showcase of local craft. Also featured are illustration, gaming and screenwriting.
Recruitment: Craft NI - Director

01-Mar-2019

Craft NI is seeking a skilled leader, with vision, passion and a strong entrepreneurial approach who can drive and build the momentum of the organisation as they move forward.

Deadline for applications: Friday, 29 March 2019
Emerging Artist to exhibit in New York in April 2019

20-Feb-2019

Northern Ireland based Textile Artist Mairead McCormack will be exhibiting her solo show 'Formidable Parallels' at the Irish Arts Center in New York in April 2019.