The Craft Exhibition Group (CEG) meetings are open to any individual or organisation that is involved in programming, curating and setting up exhibitions. The group convenes on a 6-monthly basis with international exhibition opportunities, contacts and touring programmes signposted. The meetings are scheduled to take place in early spring and autumn each year. The next meeting will take place in March 2010. If you are interested in attending the next meeting please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Please feel free to download the resources from CEG meetings including speaker presentations, information and contacts for UK, ROI & International touring exhibitions resources.

Meeting 5 – Craft & the Slow Movement, 12 March 10 at Millennium Court Arts Centre
“Both [Craft and the Slow Movement] think through where things are made and by whom and engage in ideas of provenance – being immersed in a rich narrative of human experience. Asking us to slow down, perhaps not literally but certainly philosophically, and to reflect on other and perhaps more thoughtful ways of doing things.” Helen Carnac (2009), Taking Time: Craft and the Slow Revolution, Exhibition Catalogue

‘Slow Down & Make’ is the theme for August Craft Month 2010. This half-day Seminar explored the relationships between the craft sector and the Slow Movement and how partnership projects can be developed between designer-makers and venues.
Speakers:
Keynote speaker: Karl Honore – The Slow Movement
Journalist Carl Honoré is best known for his advocacy of the Slow Movement. His bestselling book In Praise of Slowness plots the lineage of our speed-obsessed society; while it recognises the difficulty of slowing down, it also highlights the successes of everyday people around the world who have found ways of doing it. Speaking on the ideals and ethos of the Slow Movement, Carl will reflect on how its message has a relevance for our times and contemporary craft practice.

Download Presentations from Slow Down & Make:
Annie Sherburne – Slow and other ecological strategies for designer-makers DOWNLOAD PDF >>
Derek McCallan, Director of Development (Ards Borough Council) DOWNLOAD PDF >>

Workshops:
Developing Venue / Maker Partnerships – Fionnuala Walsh, Arts Council of Northern Ireland & Ceramicist Diane McCormick DOWNLOAD PDF >>
Craft and Cultural Tourism – Northern Ireland Tourist Board DOWNLOAD PDF >>

Meeting 4 – 8 Sept 09, Island Arts Centre
Agenda & Touring Exhibitions Update (PPT)
Touring Exhibitions Information & Links(PDF)
Helen Carnac_ Slow Presentation (PDF)
Helen Carnac Biog & CV
The Slow Movement – An Introduction
Slow Spider (PDF)

More information on Slow & Craft: http://www.helencarnac.co.uk http://www.nolabelattached.wordpress.com | http://www.makingaslowrevolution.wordpress.com

Meeting 3, 03 March 09, Ormeau Baths Gallery
Agenda
NITB Presentation – Craft Tourism Opportunities
Update on August Craft Month 09 (PART 1)
Update on August Craft Month 09 (PART 2)
Touring Exhibitions Update
Touring Exhibition Infopage:- click here to view all the latest touring exhibitions >>

MEETING 2, 02 December 08 | Golden Thread Gallery
Agenda
Speaker Biogs
Craftspace Presentation
Craftspace Presentation support info
Background on Craftspace
The Bluecoat – Presentation
Touring Exhibitions Update
August Craft Month Presentation

Meeting 1, 25 June 08, University of Ulster
Craft Exhibitions Group (CEG) Meeting Outcomes
Lisa Gee, Harley Gallery
Details of Current Touring Exhibitions
Touring Exhibitons Group (TEG) Seminar