Collect Open Application Advice session

The Crafts Council is the UK's national charity for craft. We inspire making, empower learning and nurture craft businesses. We believe craft skills and knowledge enrich and uplift us as individuals, and, in doing so, will change our world for the better.

Crafts Council

An online discussion to support artists and makers in applying to Collect Open 2023

An online advice session on how to apply to Collect Open 2023

About this event
Crafts Council are hosting an advice session and Q&A about the Collect Open programme; how to apply and information on what is involved if selected.

For more information about the opportunity visit: <a href="https://craftscouncil.smapply.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://craftscouncil.smapply.io/ </a>image credit Iona Wolf

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Agenda
11.00 Welcome and Introductions
11.05 Fair Director Isobel Dennis introduces you to Collect
11.15 Fair Officer, Sarah Dormer shares what is involved in Collect Open and how to apply
11.40 Caroline Jackman, Head of Craft Business Skills will share information on what you need to consider when applying to the fair and if you are selected
12.05 Robert George, Collect Open 2022 exhibitor, will be sharing his experience of applying and taking part.
12.30 Questions from the audience
12.45 Round up and Poll
13.00 Finish
About Crafts Council
The Crafts Council is the national development agency for contemporary craft in the UK, funded by Arts Council England. They founded Collect in 2004 which brings together a wealth of international galleries showcasing artists, designers and craftspeople demonstrating a vast array of contemporary fine art.

Collect Open offers a unique opportunity for individual artists or collaborations to exhibit alongside the world-class galleries at Collect. These selected makers present proposals that push the boundaries of their practice, Collect Open has built a reputation as the home of some of the most interesting installations exhibited at on this international stage. https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect-art-fair

Did you know Crafts Council have a wide offer of support for maker businesses?
For makers and anyone running a small business - we are already in conversation with the relevant government departments about how to best support you with regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the sector. Head to our '<a href="https://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/articles/supporting-the-craft-community-at-this-time/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Supporting the Craft Community</a>' page on Crafts Council website for essential information and resources. Visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CraftsCouncilUK/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@CraftsCouncilUK </a>page on Facebook to keep up to date with latest advice on support, as well as ask questions and connect to other makers. You can also join the conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CraftsCouncilUK" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@CraftsCouncilUK</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/craftscouncil/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@craftscouncil </a>on Instagram.

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