August Craft Month 2026 is now open for applications!

15 April 2026

Calling All Makers & Event Organisers!

Join us for August Craft Month – a summer Celebration of Crafts!

August Craft Month 2026 is now open for applications. This unique celebration of the craft sector provides opportunities for the public to experience, take part in, buy and learn about our local craft makers.

In 2025, there were over 130 events across Northern Ireland with participation from individual makers, networks and collectives, Councils and arts centres

This will be our fifth year partnering with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland to promote August Craft Month in NI and RoI, sharing audiences and growing support for the crafts.

Makers told us:
“The launch and exhibition was so well attended and it was a great opportunity and to be part of August Craft Month 2025.”

“I also appreciated the contact and support from PR which got me an interview on Q102. This was an incredible opportunity and I am very grateful for that!”

Visitors told us:
“It was absolutely fabulous. Everyone was delightful, patient, kind, encouraging, lovely to my children. We thoroughly enjoyed it.”
“Hands on, immersive and enjoyable”
What type of events can you hold? The possibilities are endless! Consider hosting the following:
Workshop or class
Try-out or taster session in your discipline
Demonstration
Craft talks
Craft trails
Meet the Maker
Who can take part? We welcome event applications from:
Individual craft makers
Guilds, Associations, Collectives
Galleries, retailers, museums and libraries
Councils, arts centres and cultural venues
Further and Higher Education Craft institutions and educators
Heritage organisations