As part of Craft NI's Trade Show Programme, Craft NI is coordinating a group stand for designer-makers from Northern Ireland wishing to exhibit at top UK selling events in Spring 2011.  This opportunity is open to  professional craft business wishing to reach buyers, curators, interior designers and collectors. The show are:

• Top Drawer Spring/Summer - Earls Court, London: 16-18 January 2011
• Ceramic Art London - Royal College of Art, London: 25-27 February 2011 (please note deadline for applying is the 6th September for this event)

Selected makers will receive a heavily subsidized rate to attend each event.

This will include:

• Application fees for event
• Flights, transfers and transport of work
• Accommodation budget
• Coordinated marketing material
• Professional photography
• Press and PR prior to the event
• Professional development day at Craft NI

For further details please download an application pack below. Read more about the five designer-makers already taking part.

The deadline has been extended until 4pm, 24th September 2010. Makers wishing to be considered for this opportunity should complete an application form and return to Craft NI .

Makers can apply for both events by completing one application form. Craft NI will forward all applications onto event organizers for selection. Final selection will be made by the event organisers. Craft NI is currently applying for funding and, over the next 3 years, we aim to offer an annual tradeshow programme for designer-makers in Northern Ireland.

If you would like more information please contact Craft NI

Supported by the Creative Industries Innovation Fund