Oct 22nd-25th 2009, The Manchester Grammar School, Manchester.
We are writing to inform you of the "Call for Exhibitors" for the above event and would be grateful if you could pass the information on to your members and colleagues and other interested parties. I have attached a press release below and as an attachment, to include in newsletters, websites etc Entries will be open from 1st March – and the deadline for applications is 1st May 2009.
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft launched in October 2008 to great critical acclaim from both exhibitors and visitors. The inaugural show attracted 3500 visitors and the exhibitors reported collective sales in excess of £100,000.
The Great Northern is a high profile, high quality selected event that will showcase the finest contemporary craft coming out of the North and give makers from other parts of the country an opportunity to establish a northern client base. We will present approx 130 of the most innovative and influential designer-makers in the UK - both established and emerging - and give them a platform to sell their work directly to the public. To ensure high standards and cutting-edge craft, all exhibitors will be selected by an independent panel of craft experts to create an inspiring mix of ceramics, jewellery, glass, wood, textiles, silver, metalwork, basketry, paper and more.
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, a three day event with a preview evening, including an awards ceremony, will be held between 22nd-25th October 2009 at The Manchester Grammar School, an elegant venue with free parking and good access.
The event will provide an excellent opportunity to sell and promote your work to a new audience of buyers and collectors .Exhibition stands from £330 ( 2mx1.5m); shared applications welcome.
Further information and application packs will be available from the 1st of March and can be downloaded from http://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk Or can be obtained by emailing info@greatnorthernevents.co.uk detailing your name and contact details ( e.mail and address) or by sending a large SAE to: Great Northern Events, 23 Belfield Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6BJ. The deadline for applications is the 1st of May 2009
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is organised by Great Northern Events, a not for profit organisation, developed to champion contemporary craft in the North and promote designer-makers.
Furthermore we would like to promote The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair to potential visitors throughout August/September/October and would be grateful if you could let us know copy deadlines for any newsletters that you may be sending out during these months.
Should you require any more details please don’t hesitate to contact us.
With many thanks for your support and kind regards,
Ann-Marie Franey & Angela Mann Great Northern Events Ann-marie@greatnorthernevents.co.uk mobile 07973 574735 angela@greatnothernevents.co.uk mobile 07749 258661