INFORMATION
Crafts Council Services to Makers in Scotland (CRA2)
September 2007
The Scottish Arts Council’s partnership with the Crafts Council in London enables makers and venues in Scotland to benefit from a wide range of Crafts Council activity
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Crafts Council
The Crafts Council’s new vision for the future will focus on the following areas:
- working in partnership with other cultural venues to present contemporary craft activities
- working much more visibly and effectively across the country
- strengthening the profile and awareness of craft in a number of ways, including through a new website and through the development of a number of information channels
- working to help shape the future of craft in education through formal and informal learning and continuing professional development activities
The work of makers based in Scotland is considered for:
- Scottish contemporary craftwork is reported in Crafts Magazine
- Inclusion in Crafts Council exhibitions and showcases
- Purchase to the Crafts Council Collection
- Training opportunities for recipients of Scottish Arts Council Start Up award
- Training events for makers on exhibiting and selling crafts at trade fairs
Selling opportunities for Makers in Scotland
Origin The London Craft Fair at Somerset House, London
Week 1: 2-7 October 2007
Week 2: 9-14 October 2007
A presentation of the very best of craft talent. Exhibitors are a mixture of established names and emerging talent, who all show work of a consistently high standard, and demonstrate creativity and technical skill. Applications are invited from UK and international designer-makers of contemporary craft. In 2006 Origin featured a strong representation of Scottish designer makers. Briefing days for new exhibitors are held in London and Edinburgh as part of the support package for exhibitors. Applications for Origin 2007 have closed but will reopen for Origin 2008 in January.
COLLECT
The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects
Presented by the Crafts Council
At the V&A, London
25-29 January 2008
A selection of prestigious applied and decorative arts galleries from around the globe exhibiting museum quality works by over 350 international craft artists in the unequalled setting of the V&A, London. Applications are invited from UK and international craft and applied art galleries and artist groups. The 2007 show included the Scottish Gallery and a showcase presentation by Dovecot Tapestry Studio. Additional Scottish artists were represented by galleries based outside of Scotland.
COLLECTion London and Edinburgh
January 2008
A programme of special lectures, events and activitiesto coincide with COLLECT. A special feature of eventswill take place in Edinburgh to celebrate the presentation of the Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2007: Jewellery at the National Museums of Scotland.
Crafts Council at the V&A Showcase Programme
Situated in the V&A’s main shop and presented in partnership with the V&A Enterprises, the showcase programme presents work for sale from some of the most prestigious craftspeople working in the UK.
Retail Development
Scottish craft and applied arts shops and galleries will be invited to a networking event for craft retailers to be held during Origin 2007
New YorkInternational Gift Fair
A major international trade fair for the commercial sector. The Crafts Council acts as official sponsor for groups of British designer makers exhibiting at the Fair, with subsidy provided by UK Trade & Investment.
Several Scottish makers have taken part over the past few years.
Crafts Council Exhibitions and Maker Events in Scotland
Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2007: Jewellery
The shortlist of six selected makers includes the work of two Edinburgh based artists: Susan Cross and Grainne Morton.
As part of the touring programme for this prestigious exhibition, it will be on show at National MuseumsScotland, Edinburgh from October 14 to2 March 2008. Accompanying events will be arranged.
Continuing Professional Development Opportunities for Curators in Scotland include:
Spark Plug Awards
The Crafts Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new Award scheme for curators. The annual Spark Plug Curator Award scheme will enable successful applicants to each receive a £5,000 Award (inclusive). The Spark Plug Curator Award scheme aims to provide each year a minimum of four selected curators the opportunity to develop an ambitious and innovative exhibition project. There is the potential for one award of £5,000 to be funded by the Scottish Arts Council and to be presented to a Scottish curator, on selection of an appropriate application. The scheme is open to curators across the UK with innovative exhibition projects.
Alternative Presence: collecting, interpreting and the display of contemporary craft in the 21st Century.
Crafts Council’s annual Crafts Curators’ Conference:
This free conference is hosted by mima and developed by the Crafts Council and mima for curators working with contemporary design, craft and applied art collections.
To reserve a place, please contact
mima
Centre Square
Middlesbrough
TS1 2AZ
This event is supported by the Esmée Fairburn Foundation, as part a three-year regional development programme with the Crafts Council.
Conference organised by the Crafts Council in partnership with the MA Curating Contemporary Design at KingstonUniversity (in partnership with the DesignMuseum):
Tales of the Unexpected: the Future of Curating Contemporary Craft
8th November 2007
Hosted by mima
Centre Square
Middlesbrough
TS1 2AZ
Ticket price £25, including lunch & refreshments
To reserve a place, please contact Ann Dykes; .
Professional Development Opportunities for Makers in Scotland
Professional Development Forum and promotional postcards
Places available for makers on Scottish Arts Council Start up Scheme and promotional postcards printed.
General applications
- Makers based in Scotland may apply for Next Move.
- Makers based in Scotland may attend any open Crafts Council Professional development talks or forums, such as those days held at New Designers.
- Mid career and established makers based in Scotland may apply for the Crafts Council - V&A Craft Residency as part of an open submission process.
- Scottish Higher Education Institutions will be invited to join the Applied Arts HEI group to be launched in 2007.
- Scottish Professional Development Agencies will be invited to attend the planned forum for national PD agencies.
Other services for Scottish makers and venues
National Register of Makers
The National Register of Makers is a listing of those in Great Britain working in contemporary crafts. The database is made available to the English Regional Arts Offices, Arts Council of Wales and the Scottish Arts Council. The associated file of picture cards is available for use at the Crafts Council Reference Library. The reference library is currently closed but will reopen later in 2007. A remote enquiries service is available Tuesday – Friday 020 7806 2501.
Photostore Online®
Photostore Online® contains images of work by craftspeople on the Crafts Council’s list of Photostore Selected Makers, by recent recipients of Crafts Council Development Awards and Scottish Arts Council Start Up awards, and pieces purchased for the Crafts Council Collection. Enquirers can search online for images and information by maker, object, material and technique. Makers in Scotland are eligible for selection for Photostore.
Contact: Photostore Officer
T: 020 7806 2503
E:
Contacting the Scottish Arts Council
For information, publications, advice, funding guidelines and application forms, call the Help Desk on 0845 603 6000 (local rate)
If you are calling out of the UK, call +44 (0) 131 240 2444 or 2443
Visit our website at
or e-mail the Help Desk at
Scottish Arts Council
12 Manor Place
Edinburgh
EH3 7DD
Main telephone: +44 (0) 131 226 6051
Main fax: +44 (0) 131 225 9833
Typetalk: please prefix Help Desk number with 18001
Information is provided by the Scottish Arts Council in good faith and accurate at the date of publication. We cannot take responsibility for changes which may subsequently occur.
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