Professional Development Forum - 1 July 2005
Held at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Introductions were made by Marta Donaghey, Contemporary Ceramics- CPA Shop London
She began by discussing the importance of the photography section to follow. “Interesting times- we all have to adapt”
Martin Avery, Professional photographer
“The reason you need good photography is because sometimes, it’s the only time people see your work”. “Your one and only chance.”
Simon Hulbert
Simon introduced himself with a few details about his background as a potter and gallery owner. Simons’ notes can be sent on request.
Pete Goodridge:
Pricing for viability/ profit, what sells, what suits market? why the buyer buys
A professional practice tutor, he tells students not to have unrealistic expectations. “To have achievable goals.” “Build confidence on small successes
“It is important to find your market!”. Making, puts pressure on the making, make informed discussions.
Why exhibit?
Build your C.V, increase your profile
Carol McNicoll: Full time ceramicist.
Carol started her presentation with a CV of her background, She described herself as a ”An obsessive maker.”
Carol showed slides of her retrospective and recent work
“I love the way we’re bought into consumer capitalism. and took a photo of a lady wearing Moschino” and put it on a slip cast pot.
“Until four years ago I was teaching. This made it possible for me to keep making. I just about survive- I’m quite good at surviving.
Barbara Jones: Crafts council
www.craftscouncil.org.uk
www.reference@craftscouncil.org.uk
020 7806251
Barbara opened explaining that the Crafts Council was applicable “for all levels of makers.”
“Next Move”- for recent graduates. It is a residency scheme for crafts businesses within a college environment. It includes a mentoring scheme.
Tutor- graduate. Graduate – students. It includes a rent free studio within a college, £6,000 maintenance grant, £1,000 Business grant, and access to specialist equipment.
“One year on” Is an exhibition at New Designers, trade show. They include work from the first year of setting up “The best of last years crop.”
“Chelsea Crafts fair”, An October event, which is selected. 900 applications, for 200 spaces.
Barbara explained that due to high numbers of entrants, they are looking at new ventures to expand.
Loyal buyers attend- 1.3 million. “It is a networking opportunity.”
“Collect”- The V&A gallery show in January 2005. Presentations of makers work, represented through the gallery.
British Crafts in Japan-
New York International Gift Fair.
Barbara then introduced other opportunities the Crafts Council offered, such as the Crafts council Resource centre.
She also mentioned the National Register of makers.
Natalie Camus
Arts Council of Wales
www.artswales.org
Natalie began with a brief history of the Arts Council of Wales She explained that there are three offices making up the Arts Council of Wales,
The funding opportunities for makers are four types of grants
1= Project Grants= £250- £5,000
2= Production grants £5,001-£20,000
3= Creative Wales= £5,001-£10,000, and £20,00-£25,000
4= Training grants= 3250-£5,000
At the end of the day talks concluded, followed by a lively questions and answers session:
For a full report on this day, apply to:
Sophie Bennett
C/O Aberystwyth Arts Centre, UWA, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DE
sophiebennett@feileclai.com
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