Collection and Exhibitions

Out of the Box scheme

'Small Yellow Bowl' 1983 (70x112mm) © Lucy Rie/ Crafts Council 2007

'Small Yellow Bowl' 1983 (70x112mm) © Lucy Rie/ Crafts Council 2007

Out of the Box is a new long-term loans scheme for galleries, museums and university collections to borrow large groups of objects from the Crafts Council Collection acquired between 1970 and 1992. There are 1,000 objects available for loan from this period.

Out of the Box is available for a minimum five year period with the option to renew.

For more information download our leaflet

  • Framed Head' 1987 (200x150x120mm) ©Jan Zalud/Crafts Council 2007

    Framed Head' 1987 (200x150x120mm) ©Jan Zalud/Crafts Council 2007

    Who is eligible?

    Organisations that want to enhance their permanent craft collection.

  • 'Blue Pot' (48x36cm) by Henry Pim/ Crafts Council 2007

    'Blue Pot' (48x36cm) by Henry Pim/ Crafts Council 2007

    How do I apply?

    Please contact Birgit Dohrendorf, Registrar (Collection) to discuss borrowingfrom the Collection.

    Email: b_dohrendorf@craftscouncil.org.uk
    Telephone: 020 7806 2525

    We will also need you to complete three UKRG standard documents to help us assess your loan request.

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See also

  • Spark Plug Award

    An annual award scheme that supports craft curators and professionals in the UK.

    Learn more