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Please browse our opportunities listings for the craft sector. This section includes news, opportunities, commissions, calls for makers, awards and funding opportunities.

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Preziosa Young 2020

Awards & Competitions30-Apr-2019 - 15-Nov-2019

Since 2008, “PREZIOSA YOUNG”, is an international competition dedicated to worldwide emerging artists, goldsmiths, designers.

The aim is to contribute to the circulation of what is new in research jewellery, as well as showcase what the new generations of goldsmiths/designers/artists are “brewing”.
Young Masters Art Prize

Awards & Competitions30-Apr-2019 - 31-May-2019

Applications for the fifth edition of the Young Masters Art Prize are now Open!
https://www.young-masters.co.uk/apply
Jerwood New Work Fund

Funding & Grants30-Apr-2019 - 3-Jun-2019

Funding for artists, artistic groups and artist-led organisations to undertake the research, development and creation of new work to enable a step-change in their practice and profile.

The Jerwood New Work Fund provides funding for the research, development, creation, production and dissemination of new work, with a focus on developing artistic practice.
Space to Let

Classifieds30-Apr-2019 - 31-May-2019

We are delighted to offer to the market this excellent opportunity to let our unit/units suited to a number of uses. The space is capable of being let as one suite or it can be subdivided into separate units.

1 Unit Size 50m2

2nd Unit Size 25m2

email: info@ancreagan.com
Hand Made Crafts Wanted

Calls for Makers30-Apr-2019 - 26-May-2019

Craft Fair on 27th May: Do you sell your own hand made crafts? Or know someone who does? Send them our way!

Email arts@ancreagan.com
Assemble Stockholm Shoot 2019

Calls for Makers04-Apr-2019 - 17-May-2019

Open call for the Assemble Stockholm Shoot 2019.
An opportunity for textiles designers, printmakers, weavers and illustrators.
Explore enterprise with the Prince's Trust

Seminars07-May-2019 - 09-May-2019

Got a business idea, but not sure where to start?

The Prince's Trust are offering a FREE three day Enterprise course in Belfast for people aged 16-30 to help you get started in business, with access to a mentor, funding, and support - helping you become your own boss.

Dates: Tuesday 7 - Thursday 9 May 2019.
Call for Applications: Guildhall Craft Fair 2019

Calls for Makers15-Apr-2019 - 17-May-2019

The application process for this year’s Guildhall Craft Fair is now open! This year the Guildhall Craft Fair will run from the evening of Friday 22nd until Sunday 24th November.

Deadline: Friday, 17 May at 4pm.
Call for Applications: DCCoI Tyrone Guthrie Centre Craft and Design Residency Bursary 2019

Residencies31-May-2019 - 20-Sep-2019

Opportunity for a practitioner in any design and craft form currently based in Ireland to spend one week at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre artists' workplace, Annaghmakerrig, Co. Monaghan.

Closing date: 12noon, Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Call for Applications: Bishopsland 2019, Reading, Berkshire

Calls for Makers12-Apr-2019 - 12-Apr-2019

A Few Places Still Available at Bishopsland. Are you looking for a bridge between university and a professional life as a Silversmith or Jeweller? - Apply now
Glass Artist in Residence Call - CIT Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork

Residencies16-Sep-2019 - 27-Oct-2019

Artists who work primarily with glass are invited to apply for a 4 – 8 week duration beginning mid - September 2019. Whether you are an established artist or an emerging artist this is a great opportunity to explore a new direction in your practice or simply a chance to work in a new environment
Application deadline: Monday, 6 May 2019
Open Call - Unframed Works for Ulster Hospital

Calls for Makers9-Apr-2019 - 10-Apr-2019

The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust is seeking to purchase up to 60 unframed 2dimensional artworks in any medium (valued between £100 and £1,000) to enhance the patient environment at the Acute Services Block, Ulster Hospital currently under construction.

Successful artist’s work will reflect the themes of Nature and Movement and will contribute to a soothing and inspiring atmosphere for patients, staff and visitors. Submissions from artists based in County Down and Antrim would be particularly welcome
Application deadline: Wednesday, 10 April at 4pm.
The Hidden Garden Experience Summer Art Fair - Call For Exhibitors

Calls for Makers02-Jun-2019 - 02-Jun-2019

The first big event will be the Summer Art Fair in the ballroom of the Marine Court Hotel, Bangor on Sunday 2nd June 2019.

Application deadline: Monday, 13 May 2019
Call for Entries: Arts Thread Emerging Talents at Handmade Oxford

Calls for Makers27-Jun-2019 - 30-Jun-2019

The four-day festival will bring together some of the most exciting makers from all over the world, featuring contemporary craft and design, sculpture, interiors and lifestyle, print and photography, artisan food, workshops and demonstrations.

Deadline: Tuesday, 30 April 2019
The Leopards and Prince's Trust design competition - in partnership with British Vogue’s Contributing Jewellery Director Carol Woolton

Awards & Competitions9-Apr-2019 - 31-May-2019

Entrants are invited to design a piece of jewellery inspired by UK Architecture. Using the definition of architecture as 'the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings',the design should be supported by preparatory work which links to the specific piece(s) of architecture that provided inspiration.

Please note: Entrants need to be aged between 16 and 30-years-old and have received support from The Prince’s Trust.
Deadline: Friday, 31 May 2019
Artist in Residence Leitrim Sculpture Centre 2019 Open Call for Applications

Residencies05-Apr-2019 - 01-May-2019

The residency provides artists, and other creative practitioners working in the field of contemporary visual arts, with the space and time for research towards the development of new work.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Ceramic Residency Opportunity

Residencies1-Sep-2019 - 30-Apr-2020

Applications are currently open for the LSAD Ceramic Residency Programme. The residency runs for 6 months from September to April.

Deadline for applications is Monday 20 May 2019
Call for Applications: Galway Potters Market

Calls for Makers18-Mar-2019 - 08-Apr-2019

Applications are now open for the Galway Potters Market in the Spanish Arch, Galway
Date of the market: 19 - 21 July 2019
Call for Applications: Legnica International Jewellery Competition 2019

Awards & Competitions11-Mar-2019 - 01-Apr-2019

Legnica SILVER Festival, celebrates its 40th anniversary, this year’s theme “Silver” refers to the origin and history of the Festival.

Deadline: Monday, 1 April 2019
Brexit: Planning Vouchers

Funding & Grants13-Mar-2019 - 31-Mar-2019

Support to help your business get advice on specific issues such as movement of labour, goods, services and currency management.
Call for Applications - Identity

Awards & Competitions05-Mar-2019 - 31-Mar-2019

You are invited to submit a piece of work which explores and addresses the concept of identity and self expression, while reflecting your cultural or personal identity. This opportunity is presented by Handmade in Britain and Ashmolean Museum.
Deadline for entries: Sunday, 31 March 2019