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Craft NI is the sector-lead body for the promotion and development of the design-led contemporary craft industry in Northern Ireland.

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The Belfast Business Survey

16 October 2025

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Culture and Climate Connections

16 October 2025

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Crafted in Ireland, Curated for Europe – Five Irish Female Studio Jewellers Selected for Romania Jewellery Week 2025

11 September 2025

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International Creative Connections

11 September 2025

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Clay City Professional Residency

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Deadline: November 15, 2025

  Clay City is a year-long collaboration between Throwing Shapes and Staycity, offering one 12-month graduate program and three 3-month professional residencies for ceramic artists. This one-of-a-kind initiative provides free … Continue reading Clay City Professional Residency

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Training Provider Call-Out

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Deadline: November 2, 2025

Craft NI is seeking expressions of interest from practitioners or facilitators who can  deliver professional development sessions for craft makers across Northern Ireland. We are particularly interested in training on … Continue reading Training Provider Call-Out

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Breakthrough Founders Programme

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A new UK-wide programme is now open to support innovative business founders from underrepresented groups to raise investment and scale. Breakthrough Founders, funded by Innovate UK, offers a fully funded … Continue reading Breakthrough Founders Programme

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Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2025/2026

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Deadline: October 30, 2025

  DAERA has launched the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2025 / 2026 which will deliver capital grants of up to £7,500 to support rural micro businesses across Northern Ireland. … Continue reading Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2025/2026

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The Burton Ceramics Residency

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