Designer Makers are a vital part of the creative industries, yet are often overlooked and are sometimes dismissed as hobbyists. Their are many support networks around the West Midlands that show a thriving sector, and a need for even more good exhibition space to hold all of this new work.
Here are a few opportunities and support networks around at the moment:
Designer Maker West Midlands – the advocate for the designer maker sector in the WM and holds quarterly meetings with designer makers to maintain a dialogue on funding and future opportunities.
Craftspace – a crafts development organisation.
designGap – a selective membership group of well over 200 designer producers, designer-makers and artists.
The Mailbox – have exhibition space available.
Contact: Helen – 0121 6321000, info@mailboxlife.com.
Bilston Craft Gallery – have exhibition space available.
Contact: Carrie Jones – 01902 552506.
Moseley Arts Market – is organised by the Moseley Creative Forum and is held alongside the Farmers Market on the fourth Saturday of every month.
Own Art (Arts Council) – you can sell your work in participating WM galleries through this scheme.