2010 archive
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Year of Craft 2011
13th December 2010
Craft NI and the Crafts Council of Ireland have designated 2011 as Year of Craft. The joint initiative features a comprehensive programme of workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and activities to showcase the very best of craft made on the island of Ireland.
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Craft NI’s activities and programmes for 2011
6th December 2010
We’re looking forward to an exciting year in 2011. Here are some of ways you can get involved:
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An update on Craft NI’s activities in 2010
6th December 2010
It's been a busy year. A range of funding enabled Craft NI to deliver a very full programme of activities. Here is a summary of what we've completed in 2010.
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Arts Council Northern Ireland Launches Two New Publications
1st December 2010
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has published a new and extensive report examining the impact of the arts on Northern Ireland society and economy.
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Culture NI publishes series on ‘why the arts matter’
30th November 2010
Culture NI's series of articles look at the importance of arts to science, health, education and the community.
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Craft NI study visit to Finland supports learning & skills development
3rd November 2010
A group of six lecturers, training managers and policy makers, from Northern Ireland’s business and education sectors, were given a unique insight into the rich culture of Finland’s craft industry as part of a study visit, organised by Craft NI, earlier this month.
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I Value the Arts campaign launches in NI
3rd November 2010
Arts organisations in NI team up to support the national campaign for the arts with a Northern Ireland branch.
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NI Jeweller Fiona Kerr exhibits at MADE
2nd November 2010
This winter one of Northern Ireland's most prominent jewellers, Fiona Kerr, will exhibit at Yorkshire Sculpture Park alongside other talented UK and International makers.
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Making it 09 participant launches Blacksmith Business
2nd November 2010
This month a new craft business, 'Cold Iron', opens its doors at Oxford Island in Craigavon. The business is run by talented blacksmith, Steven Murphy, with the support of Craft NI's making it 09 programme.
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Glass artist, Pia Raeymaekers, unveils new work at major UK craft fair
20th October 2010
Pia, a Belgian glass artist now living in Northern Ireland, exhibits new work in glass and ceramics at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. A major event in the UK craft calendar, the fair took place in Manchester this month.
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Five NI designer-makers selected for top UK selling events
3rd October 2010
This Autumn five designer-makers from Northern Ireland will be taking part in two key selling events for contemporary craft with support from Craft NI's Trade Development Programme.
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Craft NI gallery receives record numbers for Culture Night Belfast 2010
1st October 2010
Over 1,000 people visited Craft NI's gallery as part of Culture Night Belfast on 24 September to preview an exhibition of glass and ceramics by Rachel Dickson and Alison Lowry.
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Slow Coast Ireland documents the work and studios of NI designer-makers
29th September 2010
On 10th August 2010 Nick Hand set off on his bicycle to document artisans live and work along Ireland’s coastline. Setting off from Belfast, Nick visited a total of 32 creative businesses on the Island of Ireland.
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Charity Auction calls for bids on collectable work by NI Silversmith
14th September 2010
Members of the public are being asked to bid for Northern Ireland Silversmith, Cara Murphy, one of 74 UK celebrities, craftspeople and artists, who has been commissioned for the Branching Out project.
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Craft NI supports ‘I Value the Arts’ campaign
13th September 2010
'I Value the Arts' is a new public campaign launched that urges the public to voice their support for the arts. If you value the arts and want to have a say about the arts in your community please register your details.
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Craft NI invites you to tell us how we’ve been doing
9th September 2010
Craft NI is nearing the end of its current strategy, 2008-11 and is developing a new plan for the next three year period. The Board of Craft NI is consulting with key individuals, groups and organisations in Northern Ireland that have an interest in the development of the craft sector to inform its 2011-14 plan.
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland developing a Minority Ethnic Arts Strategy
5th September 2010
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is at the initial stage of developing a Minority Ethnic Arts Strategy.
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Artists to help ‘open eyes’ to the wonders of Strangford Lough
1st September 2010
The Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership is calling on the imagination and freshness of artists and designers to help us afresh the distinct wonders of Strangford Lough and draw our gaze back to its extraordinary wildlife, natural environments and beauty.
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The Old Courthouse reopens with an exhibition of woodturnings
16th August 2010
During August, the Old Courthouse presents an exhibition of craft by the 'Woodsmith': Danish artist Hans-Henning Pedersen.
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Craft NI launches its new website
12th August 2010
Welcome to Craft NI’s new website which focuses on our forthcoming, annual celebration of contemporary craft in Northern Ireland - August Craft Month 2010. Over the next month we will be populating the rest of the site with new content and helpful and interesting information on what’s happening in the contemporary craft world - so please be patient with us.
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New £700,000 arts fund launched
11th August 2010
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland's new £700,000 Arts & Older People Programme will provide new opportunities for older people to engage with the arts.
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Arts Council Scheme Highlights Artistic ACES
11th August 2010
The £65,000 funding scheme will offer artists, working in music, visual arts, literature, and participatory arts, the opportunity to apply for a £5,000 bursary. The scheme will enable artists to boost their careers by partnering with a professional organisation to deliver new creative work. It is expected that up to 13 artists will benefit from this new investment between now and March.
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August Craft Month 2010 Begins
29th July 2010
Yarn bombings, street pianos, a Bohemian Festival – just some of the many events taking place at this year’s August Craft Month – the biggest in its four year history.
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Yarnbombing in Belfast as part of August Craft Month 2010
19th July 2010
Designer-makers put their own spin on Belfast graffiti art. The famous sheep outside the Waterfront Hall were the first to get the woolly jumper treatment and throughout August skilled knitters will wrap their imaginative creations around public property.
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Derry-Londonderry named UK City of Culture
15th July 2010
After months of campaigning and anticipation the news that the Derry bid as city of culture triumphed over Birmingham, Norwich and Sheffield was very welcome.
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Craft NI launches August Craft Month 2010 programme
6th July 2010
Slow down and experience August Craft Month 2010 with more than 40 events including exhibitions, talks, workshops, demos and guerrilla craft from international and local makers.
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ACNI engage Older People in the Arts
1st July 2010
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) is to invest £700,000 in a new three year programme designed to encourage older people to take part in the arts.
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View Catherine Keenan glass blowing demonstration online
28th June 2010
In the spring of 2010 the Island Arts Centre in Lisburn was host to an exhibition by glass artist Catherine Keenan
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UU Graduate’s winning designs show potential for tourist market
27th June 2010
Talented new graduate Emer Kelly picked up the top business award for craft at University of Ulster’s annual prize-giving ceremony in June.
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Collective Contemporary Art: New Project for RDS
20th June 2010
The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is to embark on a new project Collective Contemporary Art: RDS. CCA: RDS will feature 120 artists, 2 exhibitions and a programme of talks and workshops. CCA: RDS will be selected by an international panel from applications along criteria based on quality, exhibition track record and professionalism.
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New Blacksmith Business in Craigavon
1st May 2010
This month emerging blacksmith Stephen Murphy launches his craft business at Oxford Island in Craigavon. Cold Iron - a fitting title for the blacksmithing business - will open its doors with the support of the making it 09 programme.
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Craft NI Craft/Trade Show Opportunity
26th April 2010
Craft Northern Ireland is providing support for designer-makers living and working in Northern Ireland wishing to take part in two selected trade/craft fairs in the UK.
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Guest Speaker Claire Loder at Business Support
14th April 2010
Module 2: Creative Marketing & Promotion - Strule Arts Centre, Omagh
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Irish Contemporary Ceramic Award Winners 2010
13th April 2010
An opportunity to see the video recording from the recent INTERCHANGES: Craft & Context Symposium.
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Launch of the HCA
7th April 2010
Traditional craftspeople come together at the HCA launch and forum.
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Craft NI’s New Creative Programmer & Events Planning for August Craft Month 10
1st April 2010
Craft NI has appointed Orlagh Woods as the Creative Programmer for August Craft Month 2010
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Promote your craft business with new Discover Northern Ireland initiative
31st March 2010
NITB/Discover Northern Ireland want to hear about your Northern Ireland Experiences.
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Craft NI launches major marketing campaign for contemporary craft
25th March 2010
Craft NI has developed an extensive public awareness campaign to support Northern Ireland’s growing craft industry and we would like you and your business to benefit as much as possible. Through a carefully planned PR and marketing strategy, we aim to raise the profile of the sector and its practitioners and encourage members of the public to See, Make and Buy contemporary craft.
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Craft NI launches directory of Craft Fairs, Retail Exhibitions and Trade Events
12th March 2010
Craft NI has commissioned a comprehensive directory of craft fairs, retail exhibitions and trade events in GB as well as a list of international events.
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Support Derry - Londonderry Bid for UK City of Culture 2013
1st January 2010
Derry~Londonderry is harnessing energy and support to achieve a winning bid for UK City of Culture 2013.
