Artists' Professional Development
Craft Rally is an inclusive, dynamic and inspirational opportunity for makers to exchange information and ideas delivered via a physical and virtual network. Craft Rally is open to all makers at any stage in their career, wherever they are based. It is designed by makers, for makers and with makers. Join us for the first Craft Rally event: a programme of talks, seminars, screenings, discussions, performances, networking and socialising, taking place over two days.
Part 1: London Thursday 25 March 2010 Chelsea College of Art & Design, 45 Millbank 10am – 5pm, evening event 5 – 7pm £40 per place
Part 2: Sheffield Friday 23 April 2010 Museums Sheffield: Millennium Galleries, Learning Centre 1.30pm - 5.00 pm £20 per place. Attend both events in London and Sheffield for £50!
Participate, investigate and celebrate the breadth of approaches within contemporary craft at this inaugural Craft Rally!
Where are we? ... Where are we going from here?
How has the meaning of craft changed and developed through time? How can our current landscape offer new and exciting ways of thinking and making today? Do you want to… ... exchange ideas and experiences with craft makers from around the country? … explore and articulate ways of thinking and working that are inspirational and engaging, challenging and involving, participatory and revelatory, unexpected and surprising? ... be challenged and inspired to develop your own thinking and practice? … reflect, assess or embrace your future practice? … create your space for collaborative thinking, making and action? If so, come and bring your voice to the Craft Rally.
If you would like to book a place call Rally HQ on 020 806 2589/2504 during office hours with your credit/debit card details or go to www.craftscouncil.org.uk/rally and follow the instructions. Please note that the closing date for booking is Friday 12th March 2010 for the London event and Friday 9th April for the Sheffield event.
This first Craft Rally is presented by the Crafts Council in partnership with Artquest and Yorkshire Artspace. Maker Helen Carnac has worked with Artquest to provide advice to develop the content and structure of the event.
1-2-1 advice sessions offered by our staff
For career development and funding applications
Contact Mir Jansen, Programme Manager professional development on 0114 2130111 or mir@artspace.org.uk
For arts education & outreach
Contact Rachael Dodd, Programme manager education & outreach on 0114 2130111 or rachael@artspace.org.uk