Calling crafty people!

Alex Jones — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:50:00 +0000

BXL are organising a Christmas Spectacular at The Square, behind Oasis Market in Birmingham center, on Saturday 4 December from 12am – 4pm.

They’re looking for designer makers to join the current rundown of activities and attractions lined up for the day, including choirs, face painters, storytellers and reindeer. Stallholders will be given an opportunity to sell their goods at no charge to themselves, in a perfect location to catch festive shoppers.

To take advantage of the Christmas Spectacular, contact Chris Bishop on 07919 887 122

Designer Maker opportunities

Kate Spragg — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:15:05 +0000

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.