In 2023, we celebrated the landmark anniversary of 50 years of Crafts ✨ now, we’re asking you to help support the future of our publication by signing up to an annual Crafts membership. Head to bit.ly/3tPes62 📸 Crafts SS2023 issue by Elijah Serumaga

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For one week only, our interview with artist Dima Srouji – the cover story of our current issue – is available for free on our website. Read it before 14 February or become a Crafts member get the print edition while it’s still available bit.ly/4bt6tfI

For one week only, our interview with artist Dima Srouji – the cover story of our current issue – is available for free on our website. Read it before 14 February or become a Crafts member get the print edition while it’s still available bit.ly/4bt6tfI

Frank Bowling sells signed prints to buy art supplies for 100 schools Arts in schools ⁦The Guardian⁩ ⁦NSEAD⁩ ⁦Crafts Council UK⁩ ⁦Heritage Crafts⁩ ⁦Association for Art History⁩ theguardian.com/education/2024…

A letter I wrote in response to a misguided review of #EntangledPasts exhibition Royal Academy which appeared in Financial Times: How readily we dismiss things we do not understand. One glaring example illustrates this perfectly: the reviewer dismisses @ArtBhartiParmar's

NEW 🎨 Visualise, our flagship research commission with Freelands Foundation, examines the current state of race and inclusion in art education in England. We confirm what educators have been saying for years: that art education is at crisis point. 👉 runnymedetrust.org/visualise

THIS! ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️ 🔥'Digital Technology in Craft' - booking now! SDC Craftsmen 🗣️Pls share - thankyou! 😍 Heritage Crafts All-Party Parliamentary Group for Craft Ruskin To-Day ('There is no wealth but life') Art Workers' Guild Society of Graphic Fine Art Crafts Council UK natalie melton TheCreativeDimension @r_greenlees #Craft #DigitalinCraft x.com/KateJMason/sta…

SarahPCorbett natalie melton Crafts Council UK @unbounders An incredible launch for SarahPCorbett @Craftivistshosted natalie melton Crafts Council UK HQ to celebrate the launch of #TheCraftivistCollective @unbounders. Such a lovely vibe full of change-makers, workshops, goodwill, hope for the future and an excellent panel discussion.🙏🏼🧵🪡

We are excited to announce the appointment of John Knell as our Chair of Trustees! John has built an international reputation as a cultural policy analyst, working with major cultural institutions around the world.  Find the full press release here: bit.ly/3GTYGcO

Want to gain experience working with collections? Found out more about our Collections Placement (Accessible Collections Project) at the link below. Deadline to apply is 28 August. This paid opportunity is open to all #YoungCraftsCitizens members! craftscouncil.org.uk/sector-support…

Delighted to be representing Crafts Council UK at this coming together of the creative industries.

Makers! Complete our biennial survey and help shape our work. Our Maker's Survey explores your involvement in the craft community and the support you require to build a successful practice. Closes 23 September. bit.ly/3Temizt 📸: Carl Fox. Photographed by Paul Read.

On 24 October former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas will discuss her new book Another England: How to Reclaim Our National Story with master potter Edmund de Waal. Start your month's free Crafts membership before 13 September to book your free ticket bit.ly/4ghU3cW

What do makers need from the new UK government? Join this online talk on 11 September, which will delve into what public policies the craft sector needs to flourish. Start your trial Crafts membership now to get your complimentary ticket (or buy it for £8) bit.ly/4dNU2fc

On 24 October former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas will discuss her new book Another England: How to Reclaim Our National Story with master potter Edmund de Waal. Start your month's free Crafts membership before 13 September to book your free ticket bit.ly/4ghU3cW

Only a week left to complete our Makers Survey! Don't miss out on this vital chance to have your say. Submit before midnight 23 September to make sure we can include your opinions. bit.ly/3Temizt Rezia Wahid photographed by Paul Tucker.

On Sunday, Crafts Council's executive director, Natalie Melton will be speaking at the Labour Party Conference on the panel 'Regeneration and Placemaking'. The panel will be exploring how arts and creativity can support local places to thrive. 12.15pm, 22 September. Stand K8.

Jenny Waldman of Art Fund, natalie melton of Crafts Council UK and our CEO Lizzie Glithero-West are now taking the stage to explore how culture can help places thrive and drive sustainable growth.

Working as a professional artist is an increasingly unattainable luxury, so why do so many people try anyway? Join us on 15 October for a talk with ˗ˏˋ ᶻᵐ ˊˎ˗ and Gabrielle de la Puente of The White Pube about their new book Poor Artists bit.ly/47UrGOn