Networking Event
Join us at our networking event on the 16th April.
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Wicklow Craft Foundation Exhibition 2024
Made In Wicklow Craft Trail - Information for Exhibitors
Design Week 2023
Convened by the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI), Irish Design Week is a National programme of events that will take place from 13 – 17 November, 2023.
For more information about Irish Design Week, go to https://www.dcci.ie/whats-on/irish-design-week/
AGM and Discussion
AGM and Discussion
Join us at our Annual General Meeting and an update on what the Wicklow Craft Foundation have been doing.
Thanks to incredible efforts by County Wicklow Partnership, more than €50,000 has been secured through the LEADER Rural Development Programme for the development of craft in Wicklow. There will be a discussion on WCF’s plans for implementing the Wicklow Craft Strategy, from 10:30 to 12:00, followed by a brief AGM for those who are members of the Wicklow Craft Foundation.
Topics
There will be a grass-roots discussion on the development of a Digital Craft Trail.
It is proposed that the launch for the craft trail will take place before the end of 2023.
With this in mind, we need direct involvement from the Craft Community to determine the correct ‘criteria’ for participation and inclusion in the craft trail. A presentation will be made by Evelyn Murray, LEADER Rural Development Officer from the County Wicklow Partnership (https://www.wicklowpartnership.ie/) . Evelyn will provide a detailed account of the significant funding that has recently been secured for the development of craft in Co. Wicklow, and she will outline the landmark projects that will be completed in two phases: the first by the end of 2023, and the second by the end of February 2024.
The first phase of spending will include the following exciting project initiatives:
1. An upgrade to the existing Wicklow Craft Foundation website which will broaden the capacity of the site so that it can cope with additional members information and the inclusion of the Craft Trail.
2. The creation of the Craft Trail itself.
3. Professional product shots for a limited number of qualifying participants of the Craft Trail.
4. Six videos of professional craft practitioners. It is proposed that these videos will be used on the WCF website, and also be distributed to secondary schools for educational purposes.
5. The development of a Library Education Programme of 26 lecture/demonstrations to be delivered to seven county libraries. This programme is to be presented by craft practitioners who will receive payment for their involvement.
6. To employ the services of a Social Media expert to advertise all of the above.
The investment of €50,000 to support the development of craft has been secured through the LEADER Rural Development Programme and is co-funded and supported by Wicklow County Council and County Wicklow Partnership, to implement the first steps of the Wicklow Craft Strategy 2023-2027 If you would like to attend, please let us know by signing up using the link below. We look forward to seeing you there.
Showcase Exhibition
VENUE: Schoolhouse for Art, Enniskerry Village
DATE: 19th & 20th August (to coincide with August Craft month & Heritage Week)
TIME: 11am - 4pm
The Wicklow Craft Foundation is delighted to announce its first (of many) SHOWCASE EXHIBITION. This
2 day event will be a hub of activity for all craft makers & artists.
Here’s what’s in store & info on how to get involved - please share with other makers out there that you
think this might appeal to.
Exhibitors will benefit from;
● Premium exhibition space (space per exhibitor is approx. 2 x 1m flat surface/hanging space also
available) either Under the Tent or in the Life Room of the Schoolhouse for Art
● Retail your work (0% commission)
● An opportunity to run live demonstrations to showcase how you do what you do
● Utilizing the technology available at the Schoolhouse for Art and stream a live demonstration
through zoom for further exposure
● The details of you and your work will be included and highlighted in the various advertising
channels used to promote the event
● Meeting other like minded people and share learnings and information
Cost to exhibit is €60 for members & €120 for non-members
T’s & C’s
- Set up is strictly between 9.30am & 10.45am on Saturday 19th August & Sunday 20th August
- Works displayed outdoors must be taken into the Schoolhouse at 4pm on Saturday and secured overnight
- All displays must be removed after 4pm on Sunday 20th August
- The Schoolhouse for Art nor the Wicklow Craft Foundation is responsible for any damage or loss of work during the event
- Exhibitors are required to keep their work on display for both days of the event.
- Booking fee of €60 for members or €120 for non-members is non-refundable
- Non-members may sign up to become a member of WCF to avail of the lower exhibition fee
To express interest in exhibiting at the event please email secretary@wicklowcraftfoundation.ie
All submissions must be in by 10th July
Successful applications announced by 17th July who will then be invited to secure their place at this event
with the booking fee and finer details will be discussed