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SUMMARY:2026 RDS Craft Awards
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis exhibition marks a new partnership between the Royal Dublin Society and the National Museum of Ireland. \nCurated by Dee Morgan of the RDS\, the exhibition presents work by the 12 shortlisted makers from the 2026 RDS Craft Awards\, offering visitors an opportunity to experience some of the most exciting contemporary craft being produced in Ireland. \nThe shortlist features six emerging makers: Jack Ó Meara (Kenmare Needlepoint Lace)\, Camilla Hanney (Ceramics)\, Muck Murphy (Woodturning and Vernacular Furniture)\, Luke E. Holden (Glass)\, Sam Gleeson (Metalsmith and Knife Making) and Kate O’Neill (Sculpture\, Ceramics and Textiles). \nThey are joined by six established makers: Emma Bourke (Glass)\, Pierce Healy (Jewellery and Objects)\, Zsiri Melinda Dempsey (Ceramics)\, Andrea Spencer (Glass)\, Frances Crowe (Tapestry Weaving) and Róisín Pierce (Textile Design and Craft). \nSelected following a competitive call for applications from Ireland and internationally\, the shortlist spans disciplines including ceramics\, textiles\, wood\, glass\, metal\, jewellery\, weaving and lace\, reflecting the breadth of contemporary craft practice today. \nBy placing contemporary makers alongside Ireland’s material heritage\, the show highlights craft as a living\, evolving practice\, rooted in tradition and engaging with modern life. It also reconnects two institutions with shared roots\, with the National Museum of Ireland originating from collections transferred from the RDS in 1877. \n  \nFind out more here.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/2026-rds-craft-awards-exhibition/
LOCATION:Collins Barracks\, Benburb St\, Dublin 7\, D07 XKV4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Craft NI Showcase @ RUA 2026
DESCRIPTION:Craft NI are delighted to be invited back for a second year to present a Guest Showcase at RUA’s 145th Annual Exhibition!\n\nThe Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) returns to the Ulster Museum this autumn for its 145th Annual Exhibition\, bringing together around 350 works by artists from Northern Ireland\, across Ireland and further afield.\n\nCraft NI will present a guest showcase within the exhibition\, bringing together a curated selection of contemporary craft works spanning various disciplines such as ceramics\, glass\, jewellery\, textiles\, metalwork and furniture. The showcase brings together works that explore new\, contemporary interpretations of the natural colours of the Irish landscape: from bespoke furniture and blown glass to silversmithing\, ceramics and handcrafted jewellery\, the works sit in conversation with one another\, creating a shared canvas of the local landscape and its influence on the makers.\n\nParticipating designer-makers include Adam Frew\, Andrea Spencer\, Anima Roos\, Anna Smyth\, Cara Murphy (RUA Academician)\, Carla Pennie McBride\, Céline Traynor\, Joanne Lamb\, John Piekaar\, Mark Hanvey\, Matthew Chambers\, Rauni Higson\, Sarah Cathers\, Scott Benefield\, Seliena Coyle and Shauna McCann.\n\nThe showcase highlights the breadth and vitality of the local craft sector\, with an emphasis on the quality\, creativity and technical skill evident in the work of NI designer-makers.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/craft-ni-showcase-rua-2026/
LOCATION:Ulster Museum\, BT9 5AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Bernat Klein: Influence & Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:  \nCraft NI Gallery in partnership with Belfast School of Art\, Live Borders Museums & Galleries and The Bernat Klein Foundation\, is delighted to present a capsule exhibition of selected work that shares the legacy of Bernat Klein (1922 – 2014)\, textile designer and manufacturer\, artist and colourist. \n  \nColour connects every aspect of Klein’s creative practice that lasted a lifetime. Whether in his innovation of 1960s couture mohair tweeds or printed textiles\, or evident in his work as an artist and colourist. Klein encompassed the importance of place in exploring his visual language of colour and texture. \n  \nThere will also be a sister exhibition (details to follow) at Belfast School of Art and a symposium in November. Both exhibitions illustrate Klein’s influence across design\, architecture\, visual arts\, as well as his significant creative and cultural contribution to Scotland. Original archive pieces give context to the work of contemporary practitioners who have been inspired by The Klein legacy\, and which still holds relevance today. \n  \nWho was Bernat Klein? \nSerbian born designer Bernat Klein (1922 – 2014) emigrated to the UK in the post-war period and based his textile manufacturing business in the Scottish Borders (1951 – 1992). In a career spanning six decades\, Klein found international success in the interlarded spheres of visual arts\, fashion\, textiles design\, architecture\, industrial design\, and colour consultancy. He sold couture fabrics to leading couriers such as Chanel and Dior\, gained recognition in Scandinavia and North America\, and realised two important buildings with modernist architect Peter Womersley (1923 – 1993). \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://craftni.org/event/bernat-klein-influence-inspiration/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:The Gift
DESCRIPTION:The Gift\, Craft NI Gallery’s annual Christmas selling exhibition\, opens November 5th! Join us for a festive opening night on November 5th\, 6 – 9pm (Late Night Art Belfast) to see the latest creations of local designer-makers and a chance to meet some of them in person! \nCelebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of local makers\, the exhibition brings together a thoughtfully curated collection of unique\, handcrafted gifts\, from contemporary jewellery and ceramics to textiles\, woodwork and much more. Whether you’re searching for a special gift for a loved one or something to treasure yourself for years to come\, discover one-of-a-kind pieces made by talented makers right here on our doorstep. \nParticipating makers: Abbie Dixon\, Aisling Higgins\, Anna Smyth\, Fiona Kerr\, Hugh Cummins\, Inga Reed\, Janice Gilmore\, Jill Phillips\, Marlene McKibbin\, Martin Cameron\, Mary Chris\, Natasha Heaslip\, Nichola Dalton\, Rory Shearer\, Sarah Elliott\, Seamus Gill\, Ursula McGivern. \n  \nThe exhibition runs until January 31st\, 2027.
URL:https://craftni.org/event/the-gift-2/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Big Bauble Showcase
DESCRIPTION:An annual staple at Craft NI Gallery during the festive season\, the Big Bauble Showcase features a wide selection of limited ranges and one-off baubles  all handcrafted to a high standard by local designer-makers in porcelain\, felt\, enamel\, textiles or hand blown glass. The event is a highlight for visitors who come back each year to add to their collection. \nStop by to admire the skills of local makers and pick up a meaningful gift!
URL:https://craftni.org/event/big-bauble-showcase-4/
LOCATION:Craft NI Gallery\, 115 - 119 Royal Ave\, Belfast\, BT1 1FF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Exhibitions
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