2008
Designers appointed for Origin
Released: 2 July 2008
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MARC&ANNA will lead on the marketing design and BKD will design the pavilion that will house the fair in the courtyard of the Edmond J. Safra courtyard at Somerset House. The campaign has to fully illustrate all elements of the Origin...Origin returns to Somerset House
Released: 2 July 2008
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Origin is housed in an elegant and modern pavilion designed by Ben Kelly within the beautiful setting of the Edmond J. Safra courtyard at Somerset House. Each week will present around 150 makers across all disciplines, including ceramics, textiles,...Programme July - October 2008
Released: 1 July 2008
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Welcome to the summer edition of the Crafts Council Programme. You can now get the latest headlines and Craft Council stories in one place.Crafts Council acquires Arcady
Released: 2 June 2008
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Arcady consists of 18 porcelain pots with De Waal’s trademark celadon glazes ranging from white to pale yellow, held within a steel case. The 1.4 metre high case has a narrow vertical opening at the front revealing a glimpse of the stacked pots....Maker Trustee Appointment
Released: 16 May 2008
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We are the national agency for the promotion of contemporary craft; an independent charity established by Royal Charter. We are moving into an exciting period for the organization with the development of our flagship events Origin and COLLECT;...Deviants
Released: 14 May 2008
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Deviants is an exhibition of 16 curious pieces from the Crafts Council’s Collection that deviate wildly from what we think of as traditional craft. These pieces are by ten of the UK’s leading craft makers, including Jill Crowley, Carol McNicoll,...Programme March-June 2008
Released: 27 March 2008
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Welcome to a new year at the Crafts Council. You can now get the latest headlines and Craft Council stories in one placeCraft and Architecture Collaboration
Released: 19 March 2008
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In order to gain more information and investigate what opportunities exist for future collaborations and capture the contemporary themes and areas of interest that can be explored further, we are asking craft and architecture professionals questions...Origin applications are now closed
Released: 18 February 2008
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Origin: The London Craft Fair, was launched in 2006, replacing the Chelsea Crafts Fair as the UK’s principal selling event for individual designer-makers. In 2007 there were more than 20,000 visits to Origin and the event attracted 316 exhibitors...Collect 2008 sales
Released: 6 February 2008
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Organisers of Collect the Crafts Council UK, are delighted that exhibitors at the fifth Collect enjoyed a very successful fair. Firmly established as the most prestigious event of its kind worldwide,...Thomas Lyte Modern Heritage Award
Released: 5 February 2008
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Thomas Lyte, the new English luxury brand has joined forces with the Crafts Council to launch The Thomas Lyte Modern Heritage Award – a new national craft competition to search for new talent in contemporary craft. The Thomas Lyte Modern...Collecting a Kaleidoscope
Released: 5 February 2008
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Collecting a Kaleidoscope is an exhibition of 20 objects from the Crafts Council Collection selected by Ralph Turner, renowned curator, writer and former Head of Exhibitions at the Crafts Council from 1979-1989. Collecting a Kaleidoscope is the fourth...Crafts Council Research Library
Released: 1 February 2008
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The new Research Library provides an inclusive, inspirational, open access learning environment serving the needs of makers, academics, the education community and all those interested in contemporary craft. During the closure of the library the...CCDA
Released: 29 January 2008
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Crafts Council Development Award Recipients 2007 The Crafts Council Development Award, formally the Setting Up Scheme, is the longest running scheme of...Next Move Group 2007-09
Released: 29 January 2008
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Developed by the Crafts Council and Arts Council England, North West, this exciting setting up scheme, which is now working with its seventh intake, has provided some amazing opportunities for the 51 makers so far involved. As well as English...Winners of Art Fund Collect 2008
Released: 25 January 2008
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Art Fund Collect, was launched by the Art Fund charity in partnership with the Crafts Council and aims to boost the quality and profile of public collections of contemporary craft in the UK. The winning museums and galleries are: Hove Museum &...Spark Plug Award
Released: 10 January 2008
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The Spark Plug Award scheme selects a minimum of four curators each year and awards them £5,000 for the fixed period of one year of research activity, during which time the awardees are required to research and develop an original exhibition project....
