Reveal - Call out for emerging D&G Makers

Call Out : ‘REVEAL’....revealing excellence from emerging Dumfries and Galloway Craft Makers

Deadline: 5pm on 13^th January 2012

Are you ready to reveal yourself?

CABN is looking for new and emerging makers in Dumfries and Galloway to showcase their work for the first time at The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF)

15-17 April 2012

This 3 day trade-only event takes place at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, showcasing work from exclusively British and Irish makers. With a 30 year history this show has built an excellent visitor base from Galleries, high quality Craft shops, museums, interior designers, journalists and national organisations.

We are looking for 6-8 makers to have their own area on a group stand at BCTF, this opportunity offers:

·         Very competitive stand prices (due to group booking)

·         Group mentoring before the show with advice on choosing /displaying your work, pricing, marketing and talking to buyers

·         Access to 1000’s of buyers from across the country and a presence on the BCTF website.

(image from BCTF website)

For more information on BCTF: http://www.bctf.co.uk/index.php

http://www.bctf.co.uk/feedback_2011.php (feedback from exhibitors)

If you are interested please use contact details below for the application form and return it by email or post to:

Amanda Simmons, c/o CABN, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Gracefield Arts Centre, 28, Edinburgh Road, Dumfries  DG1 IJQ

E: amanda@cabn.info

If you have any questions or queries please email Amanda with your telephone number and she will get back to you. Alternatively you can telephone Gracefield on 01387 262084  and ask for Lesley Rogers.