We regularly issue information on our activities. Available here are both current releases and those from the past year.
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Highlights
Read moreThe Fifty:Fifty Programme
Released: 10 Nov 2008
The Fifty:Fifty Programme: A new initiative for UK based galleries and venues
Read moreCOLLECT at the Saatchi Gallery
Released: 20 Oct 2008
COLLECT at the Saatchi Gallery, 14-17 May 2009
Read moreOrigin 2008 Survey
Released: 22 Oct 2008
Tell us about your experience of Origin 2008 and you could win an Ipod Shuffle.
Read moreArt Fund COLLECT
Released: 20 Oct 2008
The Art Fund is calling all museum and gallery curators who would love the chance to buy some of the world’s best craft works at COLLECT 2009.
2008
The Fifty:Fifty Programme
Released: 10 November 2008
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The Crafts Council is delighted to announce the launch of its latest collaborative exhibition scheme, Fifty:Fifty Programme. The Crafts Council...Origin 2008 Survey
Released: 22 October 2008
The Crafts Council is keen to ensure that our events meet the expectations and requirements of our visitors. We would be grateful if you would let us know your opinion by taking a few minutes to complete theArt Fund COLLECT
Released: 20 October 2008
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The Art Fund is calling all museum and gallery curators who would love the chance to buy some of the world’s best craft works at COLLECT 2009, Europe’s premier fair for contemporary craft. Applications open in mid-November for Art Fund COLLECT...COLLECT at the Saatchi Gallery
Released: 20 October 2008
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COLLECT presented by the Crafts Council is to re-launch in 2009 in a stunning new venue – The Duke of York’s HQ, Chelsea, London. COLLECT will take place from 14-17 May 2009 (14 May by invitation only). Launched in 2004, COLLECT is one of the...Winners announced at Origin
Released: 20 October 2008
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This year a series of awards were given at Origin: The London Craft Fair in order to recognise excellence, creativity and skill of contemporary craft makers. Over 140 makers in each week presented their work to the public and the following makers were...Day 4 Week 2 of Origin
Released: 17 October 2008
The Origin 2008 Awards was held on Wednesday 16h October at Somerset House. The event was attended by over 150 exhibiting makers, press, award sponsors from UKTI, Evening Standard Homes & Property, Selvedge Magazine,Day 3 Week 2 of Origin
Released: 16 October 2008
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The 2008 Crafts Awards Ceremony will be held in the Ben Kelly pavilion at Origin, Somerset. Attending the event will be award sponsors, shortlisted makers, Craft Council Trustees and photographers and hosted by Crafts magazine editor, Grant Gibson. ...Day 2 Week 2 of Origin
Released: 15 October 2008
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Origin Awards – week 1 Shortlisting for the UK Trade & Investment Award for Export, Evening Standard Homes & Property Award for Best Domestic Product, Selvedge magazine Award for Excellence in Textiles and Crafts Council...Day 1 Week 2 of Origin
Released: 14 October 2008
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With makers such as Sophie Cook, Yoko Izawa, Esther Lord, Aneta Regel Deleu exhibiting Week 2 is not to be missed. Origin features around 150 makers each week, in addition to a host of events and late-night shopping opportunities, making this...Origin - Change Over
Released: 13 October 2008
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Monday 13th October is the change over day at Origin in preparation for Week 2. Makers will be setting up today so if you missed Week 1 do come down to Somerset House for you chance to see and buy the very best of contemporary craft and well as a host...
