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Maker Opportunities

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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Call for Applications: Kunsthuis Gallery - Ceramics

Calls for Makers01-Feb-2018 - 01-Jul-2018

Open Call - Kunsthuis Contemporary Gallery
This is an opportunity to take part in Kunsthuis Gallery’s ‘Winter Show 2018’ which runs 2 November to 23 December 2018. You can submit between five and twenty pieces depending on scale.

Applications are invited from functional and/or sculptural ceramics.

Deadline: 1 July 2018
Exhibit at Collect Open 2019

Calls for Makers23-Apr-2018 - 04-Jun-2018

Collect: The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects is an annual fair presented by the Crafts Council. Collect Open offers a unique opportunity for individual makers and collectives to exhibit alongside international galleries showing at Collect.

Deadline: 4 June 2018
Call for Applications: NI Assembly Gift Shop - Retail Opportunity

Calls for Makers20-Apr-2018 - 08-May-2018

Call for Applications Northern Ireland Assembly Gift and Coffee Shop - Retail Opportunity
Continuing the successful collaboration between Craft NI and the Northern Ireland Assembly Gift and Coffee Shop at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, the initiative now invites applications from Northern Ireland based Artist/Designer/Makers for the period 1 June 2018 to 1 December 2018.

This is an opportunity not only for sales but to raise the profile of selected Artist/Designer/Makers and Craft in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Assembly Gift and Coffee Shop is located in Parliament Buildings, Stormont. It is open to members of the public from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

Deadline - Tuesday 8 May 2018, 5pm
62 Group Membership Application 2018

Calls for Makers20-Apr-2018 - 01-Jun-2018

62 Group of Textiles Artists - Call for Membership Applications

Membership of the 62 Group of Textile Artists is open to those of any age, gender or nationality working in any textile media worldwide.

Deadline: 1 June 2018
Call for Makers: Make for Murmur

Calls for Makers09-Apr-2018 - 11-May-2018

Could you make for Murmur?

Murmur is a group of Irish designers together. We are a lifestyle brand with a range of homewares, ceramics, clothing, bedlinen, furniture, jewellery, fragrance, leather goods and gifting. If you’re an Irish based maker or designer, and you like the idea of an already established market, we want to hear from you.

Deadline: Friday 11th May 2018
Call for Applications: Puffin Gallery

Calls for Makers02-Apr-2018 - 15-Apr-2018

Call for Artists – Puffin Gallery, Ballycastle

Call for artists to submit their work for a special exhibition in the Puffin Gallery in August 2018.

Theme: 10 x 10in or 10 x 10 x 10in

Application Deadline: 15 April 2018

Submission Deadline: 20 July 2018
Future Makers

21-Mar-2018 - 13-Apr-2018

The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s (DCCoI) ‘Future Makers Awards & Supports’ is now open for applications.

It provides support for the next generation of makers including; Future Makers funds: research, training, residencies, materials, exhibitions and more creative opportunities.
Call for Makers - Glass Jewellery, Images for Publication

Calls for Makers09-Mar-2018 - 27-May-2018

Call for Submissions: Makers working with Glass in Jewellery
Jewellers or glassmakers interested in submitting images of their work and process for upcoming publication about Glass Jewellery.

The book will written by Mirka Janeckova and published by Crowood Press, UK. Expected date of publishing will be early 2019. Book will be distributed internationally.

Deadline: 27 of May 2018
Call for Makers - Podcast Interview

Calls for Makers05-Mar-2018 - 31-Mar-2018

Dr Sarah McAleer is looking for makers to take part in a new podcast series called 'Sarah McAleer Chatsmith'.

This is a call for artists and makers from a range of disciplines and at any stage in business as well as those who have expertise in a particular area.
Call for Graduates - The Fine & Dandy Market

Calls for Makers28-Feb-2018 - 17-Mar-2018

The Fine & Dandy Market is offering recent graduates the chance showcase their work for free.

The Fine & Dandy Market is a monthly market, showcasing the work of independent artists, designers, illustrators, craftsmen and food producers in Elmwood Hall, Opposite Queen University, Belfast.

For more information email: hello@fineanddandymarket.co.uk
Apprentice Opportunity - Nigel O'Reilly Goldsmith

Calls for Makers26-Feb-2018 - 23-Mar-2018

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
Call for Entries - Sculpture in Context 2018

Calls for Makers12-Feb-2018 - 05-Apr-2018

Call for entries: Sculpture in Context Annual Open Exhibition 2018.
The exhibition runs from 6th September to 19th October 2018 in National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.

Deadline: 5 April 2018.
Call for Applications: Pewter Live 2018

Calls for Makers08-Jan-2018 - 30-Jan-2018

Opportunity for designer / makers working in pewter.

2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Pewter Live. In homage to this the Worshipful Company of Pewterers have set the challenge of producing an item, or range of items, that evoke a celebration, be it a wedding, christening, winning a competition or gaining a degree.

Deadline: 30 January 2018
Call for Applications: Goldsmiths' Fair 2018

Calls for Makers01-Jan-2018 - 26-Feb-2018

Apply for Goldsmiths’ Fair 2018

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2018 will take place at Goldsmiths’ Hall, London, 25 September – 7 October 2018.

Deadline: 9am, 26 February 2018.
Blacksmith Residency Opportunity

Residencies01-Jan-2018 - 30-Jun-2018

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council is embarking on a Heritage Lottery-funded project to develop Moneypenny’s Forge as a unique heritage craft facility on the banks of the Newry Canal. This 2-year project will increase access to the Forge through learning programmes, events and workshops. We are currently seeking proposals from experienced blacksmiths to participate in the delivery of the project through our six-month Blacksmith-in-Residence Programme.

Submission Deadline: Monday 18th December
Opportunity to showcase tourism product

Calls for Makers06-Nov-2017 - 30-Nov-2017

Belfast City Council, in partnership with Visit Belfast, has launched a competition to find new tourist products to sell at the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre.

Successful candidates will be offered one-to-one mentoring to help design and develop their product and then quote for it to go on sale in Visit Belfast’s city centre premises – one of the most visited buildings in Belfast.