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The 145th RUA Annual Exhibition Call Out

18 March 2026

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Expressions of Interest for the National Gallery’s ‘Art On Your Doorstep’ Programme

11 March 2026

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All Together Now Invites Artists to Submit Proposals for Installations

11 March 2026

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Open Call for Makers – London Craft Week 2026

25 February 2026

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Creative Connections

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  Creative Connections is a new peer support and skills development network for creative makers across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area. Designed to be inspiring, practical … Continue reading Creative Connections

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Call for Submissions – Living Heritage in the UK

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Deadline: March 27, 2026

A call for submissions has opened for inventories of living heritage in the UK, asking communities to submit their traditions and heritage practices. An area of heritage often overlooked, living … Continue reading Call for Submissions – Living Heritage in the UK

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Two New Short Courses from DCCI Academy

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  Two new jewellery short courses are now open for registration at the DCCI Academy, taking place at our Jewellery & Goldsmithing School in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. These programmes are … Continue reading Two New Short Courses from DCCI Academy

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2026 Craft Makers Peer Support Network

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Deadline: December 10, 2025

Newry, Mourne and Down Council & Go Succeed have partnered with Craft NI to offer a new year programme for craft makers in the area,  to plan next steps for … Continue reading 2026 Craft Makers Peer Support Network

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Opportunities for Makers

Sustaining and Developing my Mature Art Practice – Online Talk

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Freelance Fridays at Innovation Factory

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Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking Webinar

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Talk to the Professionals Programme for Artists and Technicians

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