Craft Victoria – Call for Submissions

Closing date: 31 March 2010
Craft Victoria Melbourne
Proposals are now being sought to exhibit at Craft Victoria in the first half of 2011. Craft Victoria welcomes proposals for individuals and groups who wish to participate in our exhibition program. Proposals are examined by an advisory panel with diverse expertise. Applicants are encourage to discuss their proposal beforehand with Craft Victoria staff.

To apply, firstly download the following document guidelines outlining how to apply for an exhibition:
Exhibition Proposal Guidelines Details of what to include in your proposal document
Exhibition Agreement Exhibition agreement between you and Craft Victoria
Site plan All enquiries regarding exhibition proposals should be directed to the Coordinating Curator, Nella Themelios.Website
Phone: +61 3 9650 7775
Email: [email protected]

Call for Artists: Glenbow Museum Shop, Calgary

The Glenbow Museum Shop carries a wide variety of Canadian made hand crafted jewellery and craft. We are currently accepting new artist’s work for the Spring/Summer season. We are looking for unique Alberta made gifts, jewellery and sculpture. Our shop carries items on consignment and/or outright wholesale purchase depending on the needs of both the artist and the shop.

If you are interested in submitting your product for consideration please contact Connie Smith at [email protected] or by phone at (403) 268-4228.
For more info about the Glenbow Museum shop visit: http://www.glenbow.org/visiting/shop/

Craft + Design Enquiry – Call for papers

Sustainability – Issue #3 Call for papers

The Carbon issue – Sustainability in craft and designThis issue welcomes academic papers documenting research that contributes to an understanding of sustainability as a context for craft and design. This understanding ranges from the practical to the symbolic.Papers can include:

  • A review historical movements such as the Arts & Crafts movement or Bauhaus
  • A reflection on current craft and design projects
  • An engagement with contemporary sustainability discourse
  • A speculation on the future of craft and design in a world more than two degrees warmer than today
  • A critical examination of the relationship between sustainability and the aesthetic dimension

Specific areas of interest include: Green thumbprint Can handmade production provide a more sustainable alternative to industrial processes? Craft ethicDoes the broader ethic of craft, involving local production, symbolic value and social exchange provide an alternative to global consumerism? Carbon aesthetics How does the material and organic dimension of craft appear from the ‘cloud’ of online communication – as outmoded or higher truth?Papers are due on 30 June 2010. It is highly recommended that you send an outline to the guest editor by the 30 March 2010.Kevin Murray is Guest Editor for this issue. Inquiries, contact Kevin Murray at [email protected]Or Jenny Deves at [email protected]To submit papers please register onlineFor author guidelines

Origin: The London Craft Fair


Origin is an annual showcase of original contemporary craft, bringing together 220 of the most innovative UK and international makers for 1 week. It offers a rare chance to buy directly from the makers and meet them face to face. Origin 2010 will relocate from Somerset House to the newly refurbished Old Spitalfields Market from the 23rd-29th September 2010. This exciting new venue in the heart of creative London and the new timing of Origin as a major presence during the London Design Festival will inject new life and a renewed sense of excitement into this highly respected, established event.Established Makers
Exhibitors who have been in business for 3 years or more.
Deadline: 12th April 2010

New Makers Initiative
Exhibitors who have been in business for less than 3 years.
Deadline: 4th May 2010

For all the info visit their website here.

Craft NI Launches Collecting Contemporary Craft Initiative

What is C3?

C3 – Collecting Contemporary Craft is a Craft NI initiative aimed at stimulating the market for collecting contemporary craft and encouraging individuals, businesses and institutions to buy and collect.

Working with a wide range of stakeholders including commercial, gallery and other cultural outlets, Craft NI is currently exploring and testing new markets in order to assist in the expansion of the customer base for high value craft. Through a number of high-profile promotional and showcasing events, C3 – Collecting Contemporary Craft will market local artists to potential collectors. It is hoped that this will be an ongoing programme which, over time, will encourage innovation and excellence in individual practice, grow craft businesses and contribute to the strengthening the overall infrastructure for craft development in Northern Ireland. As part of the promotional support, Craft NI will produce a catalogue which will contain biographical material, critical endorsement and high quality images in relation to each selected artist. An exhibition of the work of selected designer-makers will be included in the initial launch event to be held in the Ulster Museum in late spring 2010. Designer-makers will also be involved in ongoing promotional activity related to the programme.

Craft NI is inviting designer-makers to apply to be part of this programme. The closing date for applications is 4.00pm, Monday 15 March 2010 The initiative is supported by The Ulster Museum and The Merchant Hotel.
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