Craft NI is now inviting proposals for its annual, selected exhibitions programme 2011-12 from craftspeople, designer-maker, curators, craft networks and retail outlets.
The Craft NI gallery is a showcase platform for displays and exhibitions of quality contemporary craft. Through an annually selected exhibitions programme, Craft NI offers year round access to displays and exhibitions of quality contemporary craft in the centre of Belfast. The ground floor gallery is housed in the historic Cotton Court building, a former Bonded Warehouse and is conveniently located opposite the Merchant Hotel in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.
Each year Craft NI invites designer-makers, craftspeople, curators, craft organisations and retail outlets to submit exhibition proposals for an annual programme of exhibitions at the gallery. Normally, exhibitions run for two months. A craft curator selects exhibitions on the basis of proposals submitted to Craft NI and on our general quality criteria. Find out more about the exhibition programme here → Selection Process and Criteria
Work will be selected for display by an independent panel on the basis of the exhibition proposal and Craft NI’s general quality criteria.
By this, Craft Northern Ireland means contemporary work that:
- extends practice as well as ensuring high standards of technical skill and design;
- does not reproduce or restore but is innovative in its use of materials and aesthetic vision;
- reflects the signature of the individual maker and demonstrates investigation of processes and critical enquiry.
Your application should contain:
- Contact details
- 4 jpeg images of recent work or link to website/blog
- CV (no more than 2 pages)
- Brief description of the work you are proposing (max 150 words)
- Indication of how you will use the space/any special technical requirements
- Information on when the proposed work is available
Venue: Craft Ni
End: 14th March, 2011 16:00
How To Take Part: Please complete an application form and return with required information to [email protected] or post to Craft NI, Cotton Court , 42 Waring St. Belfast BT1 2ED The closing date is 14 March 2011.
