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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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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
ProgrammesDeadline: 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
ProgrammesDeadline: 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
Read MoreOpportunities for Makers
Artist Residency – The Marketplace Theatre & Arts Centre
Deadline: February 16, 2026 Read MoreThe Atypical Generation Fund is open!
Deadline: March 10, 2026 Read MoreCreative Networking Event – Arts, Activism and Disability: Marking International Day of Social Justice
Deadline: February 20, 2026 Read MoreExpressions of Interest for ACNI Rural Engagement Arts Showcase.
Deadline: February 20, 2026 Read More