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Irish Craft Heroes - Call for Nominations

Irish Craft Heroes - Call for Nominations

National Design & Craft Gallery are inviting nominations of makers who have significantly impacted craft in Ireland, for a new touring exhibition reflecting on the evolution of craft and design in Ireland from 1971 – 2021.

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NDCG Open Call for Exhibition Proposals 2021-23 EXTENDED DEADLINE

National Design & Craft Gallery invite innovative, ambitious and engaging exhibition proposals from professional curators, practitioners, galleries, partners and museums. In 2021 Design & Crafts Council Ireland will mark its’ 50th Anniversary, we particularly invite exhibition proposals which celebrate this milestone and look forward to the future of craft and design practice.

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CRAFT, DESIGN AND RURAL FUTURES - ACTIONS & DETAIL PANEL, Fri 3 Aug at 6pm

CRAFT, DESIGN AND RURAL FUTURES - ACTIONS & DETAIL PANEL, Fri 3 Aug at 6pm

Join us for a discussion on the potential of co-operation, craft and industry to sustain rural economies. This event is part of the Bring Your Own Chair design and craft residency programme delivered by Workhouse Union with the Design & Craft Council of Ireland. As part of the project three craft makers/designers are undertaking two-week residencies engaging with the vernacular craft and design history of the locale. The discussion will include Michelle Browne and residency participants and hosts Rosie O’Reilly, Deirdre O’Mahony, Sarah Lincoln and Mollie Anna King.

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Bealtaine Crafternoon Tea + Gallery Tour

Bealtaine Crafternoon Tea + Gallery Tour

National Craft Gallery is delighted to host a special event this May in conjunction with Bealtaine Festival, celebrating creativity as we age. We invite you to join us at the National Craft Gallery for ‘Crafternoon Tea’ and an informal gallery tour on Tuesday 16th May at 11am or 2.30pm. The gallery tour will explore the stunning craft in our Portfolio exhibition.

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