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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210621
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SUMMARY:174 Vessels by Ellie Niblock
DESCRIPTION:174 Vessels by Ellie Niblock consists of a collection of unique\, handmade sculptures\, representing 174 vessels built for the Royal Navy by Harland & Wolff\, acting as a reminder of the Belfast Shipyard’s importance through thought-provoking\, colourful scupltures. \nOpen Monday to Saturday\, 9am to 5pm. \nFree Admission
URL:https://craftni.org/event/174-vessels-by-ellie-niblock/
LOCATION:FE McWilliam Gallery\, 200 Newry Road\, Banbridge\, BT32 3NB
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211008
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SUMMARY:1845: Memento Mori
DESCRIPTION:1845: Memento Mori is a famine memorial and glass installation of 1\,845 blown glass potatoes dedicated to the 19th-century Great Irish Famine\, created by Seattle-based Irish artist Paula Stokes.\n1845 is significant as it references the year that the potato blight came to Ireland\, marking the beginning of a period of mass starvation\, disease\, and emigration. Between 1845 and 1852\, over 1.5 million people died\, and 1 million emigrated to Australia\, Canada and America. The form of the installation differs in response to specific locations\, changing shape and volume depending on light\, accessibility and exposure of each site.\nAt the Ulster American Folk Park it will be installed in the Single Room Cabin\, which dates from the late 1700s to early 1800s and is an example of the type of dwelling occupied by many poor tenant farmers. It will be the only venue for the installation in Northern Ireland.\nThe fragility of the glass potatoes is representative both of the vulnerability and of resilience of those who died and those who survived the famine. Paula Stokes was born in Ireland butmoved to Seattle in 1993 to pursue a career in glass. Her glass work has been shown extensively both nationally and internationally. As a modern-day member of the Irish diaspora\, Stokes’ glass installations reflect on her own history as an immigrant to examine historical events that have shaped the present.\nShe believes that ‘1845: Memento Mori will resonate with a wide variety of audiences as it reminds us of our own fragile humanity and serves as a connection between shared human experiences in the past and present’.\nThis project has been generously supported by the Thomas Dammann Junior Memorial Trust and is displayed in partnership with Craft NI for August Craft Month.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/1845-memento-mori/
LOCATION:Ulster American Folk Park\, 2 Mellon Rd\, Omagh\, BT78 5QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016
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SUMMARY:Sculpture in Context 2021
DESCRIPTION:Sculpture in Context is celebrates its 35th anniversary and 20 years exhibiting in the National Botanic Gardens\, Glasnevin in Dublin. \nBringing together the work of over 140 artists using a wide range of media\, the works represent the diverse character of Irish and International contemporary sculpture today. From the smallest\, most intricate ceramic works to stone sculptures of a monumental scale\, visitors to the exhibition will be enriched by the experience of viewing such inspiring works in one location. \nSculpture in Context was established in 1985 to raise the profile of sculpture and provide a platform for artists outside the normal gallery context. It is a not for profit organisation run by sculptors. The exhibition was founded by Cliodna Cussen\, Colm Brennan and Gerard Cox and originated in Fernhill Gardens where it ran for 10 years. Since then it has been hosted in the Conrad Hotel\, Malahide Castle\, Kilmainham Gaol\, the Irish Management Institute\, Dublin Castle\, Farmleigh House and since 2002 has been held in the magnificent National Botanic Gardens. \nSculpture in Context promotes artists and creates opportunities for practicing artists to exhibit their works in a wider public arena.  The organisation has provided much needed opportunities for Irish and Non-Irish sculptors in Ireland.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/sculpture-in-context-2021/
LOCATION:National Botanic Gardens\, National Botanic Gardens\, Glasnevin Ireland D09 VY63\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211024
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SUMMARY:Michael Moore: Intersect
DESCRIPTION:Intersect presents a collection of sculpture made by Michael Moore since January 2018. It researches mapping of locality. It examines how clay forms interplay and balance\, exploring precarious constructions. Grid forms reflect journeys around places of personal importance. Clay forms explore movement and contortion\, seeking out unusual\, abstracted structures. \nMichael Moore is Reader in Fine and Applied Arts at Ulster University. He has works in the permanent collections of the Ulster Museum\, National Museum of Ireland. He is an elected member of the International Academy of Ceramics and a registered maker with Craft NI and the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland. \nImage © Jim Maginn – Intersect 2018 – Hand built Ceramics
URL:https://craftni.org/event/michael-moore-intersect/
LOCATION:Marketplace Theatre and Arts Centre\, Armagh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T083526
CREATED:20210707T133857Z
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SUMMARY:British Ceramics Biennial
DESCRIPTION:British Ceramics Biennial returns to Stoke-on-Trent with a vibrant five-week festival of new artist commissions\, exhibitions and hands-on events that celebrate the life\, character and creativity that ceramics bring to the city. \nThe post-industrial Spode factory site in the heart of Stoke Town will be transformed and animated by the UK’s leading ceramic artists and emerging talents\, many of them taking inspiration from the city’s industrial heritage and transforming tradition in a contemporary way. For the first time BCB will also curate an online programme of films\, tours and events for those unable to visit in person. Spode’s iconic China Hall is the focal point of the festival\, with AWARD and Fresh exhibitions taking centre stage. Fresh will bring together up to 25 early career ceramic artists\, while AWARD will feature work from 10 of the UK’s most innovative ceramic artists.  You can read more about the festival highlights here.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/british-ceramics-biennial/
LOCATION:Spode Factory\, Stoke-on-Trent\, Stoke-on-Trent\, ST4 1QQ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="British Ceramics Biennial":MAILTO:info@britishceramicsbiennial.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211031
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SUMMARY:'Beyond Darkness' exhibition by Susan Mannion
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition by Boyle based visual artist Susan Mannion\, Beyond Darkness features works of enamel on steel and copper in response to the past few months of living with COVID restrictions. The exhibition includes a large scale enamel work depiction of being contained in a small space and looking towards nature and the outdoors for emotional balance. \nThe elements of nature run through the exhibition\, reflecting our dependency upon it as a means to escape from our enclosed spaces during lockdown. This body of work has grown out of a sense of restless energy and a need for change and adaption. \nOriginally from Omagh\, Susan is now currently based in the west of Ireland where she is a printmaker and copper enamellist. Susan is influenced by landscape and patterns in nature\, her work evolving from observed detail captured by sketching then laying down the image onto the block or copper surface creating intricate thread-like lines and fine textural incisions to create an atmospheric\, surreal asthetic\, distilling a sense of place\, time and memory. Susan has exhibited work nationally and internationally with her work being held in several public and private collections worldwide. She has been awarded several commissions and residencies including The Dock\, Cill Rialaig\, Valerie Earley Award\, Tyrone Guthrie Residency Award\, Arts-Science Residency Award and the MI-Lab Mokuhanga six week residency in Japan. \n  \nGalleries are open Tues\, 10-4 / Wed & Thurs\, 10-4 & 7-9 / Fri 10-3 / Sat 10-1
URL:https://craftni.org/event/beyond-darkness-exhibition-by-susan-mannion/
LOCATION:Flowerfield Arts Centre\, 185 Coleraine Road\, Portstewart\, BT55 7HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023
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SUMMARY:Translating Linen
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition showcasing the award winning Translating Linen project\, which features a digital music piece created from the DNA structure of flax overlaid with the sights and sounds of Northern Ireland’s Linen Mills\, and a large scale artwork on linen. \nVisual Artist Robert Peters was invited to respond to Dr. O’Kane’s translation of Linen DNA pictorially. He created an image that attempts to encompass the historical use of flax and linen from neolithic times to its demise in post-industrial Ireland. This image has been printed onto linen to form a large scale wall hanging. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/translating-linen/
LOCATION:R-Space Gallery\, 32 Castle Street\, Lisburn\, BT27 4XE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211011
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SUMMARY:Goldsmiths’ Fair 2021
DESCRIPTION:Goldsmiths’ Fair is an annual selling event and exhibition showcasing a curated selection of work by some of the best fine jewellers and contemporary silversmiths creating and making in the UK today. It is widely regarded as an essential stop in the international fine jewellery and contemporary silver events calendar. \nThe Fair has taken place at the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall\, one of London’s hidden treasures\, since 1982. All Fair exhibitors use exceptional handmaking skills to create their pieces\, applying techniques that have been passed down over hundreds of years. Visitors can expect to find beautiful\, handmade pieces all containing an element of precious metal. Behind every piece is a unique story and a unique artist. \nThe emerging and established makers exhibiting at Goldsmiths’ Fair are chosen through a rigorous selection process which ensures the highest standards of both materials and craftsmanship. And each year up to ten graduate bursary places are awarded to support new talent. \nThis year’s event has both in person and online elements including some interesting (free) sessions in the Talks Programme. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/goldsmiths-fair-2021/
LOCATION:Goldsmiths’ Hall\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211028
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SUMMARY:Thinking Out Loud
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of abstract stitched textiles by Patricia Kelly \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nPatricia\, who lives in Co. Fermanagh\, attended the Ulster University in Belfast where she obtained a B.A Honors degree in Fine Craft Design. \nSpecialising in embroidered textiles\, Patricia has always been inspired by the ever-changing colour\, light and texture of the landscape and skies in the west of Ireland. She constantly pushes her work in new directions exploring images through drawing and paint\, but finally realising her outcomes through the medium of textile employing the use of free motion embroidery techniques. \nPatricia’s work has become much more abstract in recent times with a greater focus on the use of the stitched line. The repetitive use of shape and mark has become an increasingly important aspect of her work which imbues a meditative quality. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/thinking-out-loud/
LOCATION:Ards Arts Centre\, Town Hall\, Conway Square\, Newtownards\, BT23 4NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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