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SUMMARY:'Art of the Possible'
DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, the Ulster Museum has collected a significant number of  important artworks from around the world—many of which have never been seen by the public until now. \nArt of the Possible features over 40 artworks made from glass\, ceramics\, silver\, metalwork\, jewellery\, and wood. These works were created by some of the most talented and important artists and designers working in these materials today.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/art-of-possible/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:'Sgrafitto'
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition of work by ceramic artist Jakki Trainor. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nThe ‘Sgraffito’ exhibition explores how decorative mark making and sensitive carving can reveal detail\, pattern\, light and shade. \nJakki draws inspiration from a love of nature and folklore\, producing illustrative ceramics depicting both real and imagined flora and fauna that aim to engage the viewer in unravelling the narrative.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/sgrafitto/
LOCATION:North Down Museum\, Town Hall\, The Castle\, Bangor\, BT20 4BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:InterWOVEN
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition brings together artists from the North and South of Ireland whose work and processes reference Linen heritage in a contemporary context. The exhibition weaves together each artist’s creative practice and how it engages\, questions or explores sustainability in relation to functional textiles and textile art. \nExhibiting Artists: Katerina Gribkoff\, Malú Colorín\, Maya Todd\, Niamh Ní Catháin\, Ruth Osborne \nThis exhibition is shown as part of the 2025 Linen Biennale.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/interwoven/
LOCATION:Down Arts Centre\, 2 - 6 Irish Street\, Downpatrick\, Down\, BT30 6BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linen Binennale Northern Ireland":MAILTO:https://www.linenbiennalenorthernireland.com
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SUMMARY:Craft NI @ RUA 2025
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI has been invited to present a Guest Showcase at the 144th Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) Exhibition at the Ulster Museum. This exciting partnership between the RUA and Craft NI brings together two leading organisations dedicated to nurturing and celebrating artistic excellence. \nThe Academy has a long-standing commitment to recognising craft as an integral part of contemporary visual culture: RUA academicians exhibiting this year include celebrated ceramicist Anne Butler\, glass artist Alison Lowry and renowned silversmith Cara Murphy\, whose exquisite\, sculptural silver vessels and tableware have been commissioned at the highest levels\, including Downing Street and as the maker of four Grand National trophies. \nThe Craft NI Showcase will further expand on this celebration of material-based practice\, featuring works by Adam Frew\, Andrea Spencer\, Anne Earls Boylan\, Caitlin Murphy\, Celine Traynor\, Derek Wilson\, Grainne Watts\, Jack Doherty\, Jakki Trainor\, Janice Gilmore\, Joel Smith\, John Piekaar\, Mark Hanvey\, Mario Sierra (Mourne Textiles)\, Patricia Kelly and Scott Benefield. From wheel-thrown porcelain to blown glass sculptures\, woven textiles to meticulously crafted jewellery\, visitors will encounter a diverse spectrum of work that demonstrates both tradition and innovation. \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/craft-ni-rua-2025/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craft NI":MAILTO:gallery@craftni.org
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SUMMARY:‘Materials\, Messages and Meaning #14: Experimental Dialogues’
DESCRIPTION:‘Materials\, Messages and Meaning #14’ features Lydia Bell\, Michael Geddis\, Patricia Kelly\, Ruth Osbourne and Ioana Petcu-Colan\, five visual artists selected from our annual open call\, each responding to the theme ‘experimental’. \nExperimental – 1. based on untested ideas or techniques and not yet established or finalized. 2. involving a radically new and innovative style. \nThe group exhibition presents the work of these five artists\, allowing its ‘experimental’ nature to emerge through their diverse approaches – in the materials they choose to work with\, the messages and meaning they convey through those materials\, and the processes they employ to make their work. \nMichael Geddis re-sites and re-purpose scientific tools and processes using patterns from nature as inspiration. Patricia Kelly’s textile practice entails working with the landscape\, stitching\, natural dying\, and folklore. Ruth Osborne similarly draws from the landscape using soil\, chemistry\, place and the elements as tools to create new textile outcomes. Lydia Bell’s work likewise uses the rural landscape as the starting point to tell stories of change\, survival and impact on nature\, history and communities. Finally\, Ioana Petcu-Colan starts with a musical landscape to generate exploratory ways to see music and hear visual art.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/materials-messages-and-meaning-14-experimental-dialogues/
LOCATION:R-Space Gallery\, 32 Castle Street\, Lisburn\, BT27 4XE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="R-Space Gallery":MAILTO:rspace@linenroomslisburn.com
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SUMMARY:Curved Earth - Ceramic Forms in Spiral Balance
DESCRIPTION:“Curved Earth” showcases work by Enniskillen-born\, London-based ceramic artist Pádraig Drugan. \nPádraig’s striking hand-crafted ceramic sculptures flow with spirals\, curves and rhythmic lines. Inspired by the natural world\, the forms suggest harmony\, movement and balance\, inviting us to pause and reflect. Short media clips reveal how Pádraig creates his work from first sketches to finished clay pieces. Photographs of his stone installations along the Irish Atlantic coastline provide a further insight into the landscapes and traditions that inspire the artist. \n“Curved Earth” invites visitors to reflect on form\, beauty and rhythm in a way that speaks to universal experience. \n\nAdmission tickets to Enniskillen Castle are necessary. \n  \nPlease note opening hours as follows: \nMon – Fri: 9.30am – 5.00pm\, Sat: 11.00am – 5.00pm
URL:https://craftni.org/event/curved-earth-ceramic-forms-in-spiral-balance/
LOCATION:Enniskillen Castle Museum\, Enniskillen Castle\, Co. Fermanagh\, BT74 7HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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