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Craft Fairs
Directory of Retail Exhibitions Trade Events
2013 Update Section One ALL CRAFT DISCIPLINES
Contents
Ambiente 3/4 Angel Spring Fair & Christmas Fair 5 Art in Action 6 Christmas Crafts 7 Contemporary Craft and Design Show - Canterbury 8 Contemporary Craft and Design Show - Crowthorne 9 Contemporary Craft and Design Show - Sevenoaks 10 Contemporary Craft and Design Show - Wisley 11 Craft & Design Experience – Henley on Thames 12 Designer Craft at the Mall 13 Dulwich Craft Fair 14 Eco Design Fair 15 Eunique 16 Festival of Crafts 17 Giving & Living Fair 18 Handmade Chelsea Old Town Hall 19 Hereford Contemporary Craft 20 Home 21/22 Landmark Art Fairs 23 Live Crafts & Food Festival – Loseley Park 24 Live Crafts & Food Festival – Parnham Park 25 Live Crafts & Food Festival – Mapledurham House 26 Live Crafts & Food Festival – The Memorial Hall Park 27 Living Crafts – Hatfield House 28 Luster 29 MADE Brighton Craft Fair 30 Made By Hand 31 New York International Gift Fair 32/33 Pulse 34 Scotland's Trade Fair Spring and Autumn 35
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The British Craft Trade Fair 36 The Contemporary Craft Fair 37 The East London Design Show 38 The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 39 The Home and Gift Show 40 The Islington Contemporary Art & Design Fair 41 Top Draw – Spring/Summer & Autumn/ Winter 42/43 KiC 44
Disclaimer Certain links (including hypertext links) will take you outside the site. Links are provided for your convenience and inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or approval by Craft Northern Ireland of the site, its operator or its content. Craft Northern Ireland is not responsible for the content of any website outside of our site. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information contained in these pages is accurate it is to be used as a guide only. Generic categories having been created for ease of use. For further details and the most up-to-date information on the events or funding criteria, please look on the web site in question as information can change. Costs A – Below average stand costs B – Average stand costs C – Above average stand costs D – Stand prices are not published, details of stand costs are provided on successful application or on membership to the representative organisation/ individual. The above costs should be used as a guide only. Costs are based on show averages based on price per sq. meter using 2012 – 2013 prices, excluding VAT and other additional costs. When considering the costs for taking part in an exhibition check the information provided by the event organisers in detail; the following provides a list of some of the areas you may wish to consider:
• Check whether the show has minimum and maximum stand sizes. (A show may provide costs per sq. meter, for example £150, and have a minimum stand size of 10 sq. meter resulting in a minimum participation cost of £1,500 + VAT.)
• Check whether the show’s costs are based on space or shell schemes and, if a shell scheme, what is included in the package.
• Check application or registration fees; catalogue entry and other marketing costs; environmental protection charge and Public Liability Insurance cover charges.
• Check for first time exhibitor; new or established business; demonstrations or rebooking price reductions that may apply.
• Check for reductions if booking over a number of meters. • Check whether stand sizes and costs are given per meter or feet (US). • If exhibition overseas confirm the % of VAT charged.
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AMBIENTE Summary A large scale event with an emphasis on manufactured products, with special exhibit areas suitable for the more unique/ design-led products. The new Ambiente features three leading international fairs Dining, Giving and Living. The fair is only open to trsample hand-outs are not permitted. 'The throbbing heart of the international consumer Country Germany/Frankfurt Location Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Halls Dates Held annually in February Event Organiser Messe Frankfurt GmbH Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 Frankfurt/ Main 60327 Thomas Kastl: Director Dining T: +49 69 75 75-64 60 F: +49 69 75 75-67 61
Sabine Scharrer: Director Living T: +49 69 75 75-64 73 F: +49 69 75 75-57 70
Yvonne Engelmann: Director Giving T: +49 69 75 75-62 42 F: +49 69 75 75-58 98
Emine Disli: Design Plus T: +49 69 75 75 - 69 15 F: +49 69 75 75 - 65 18 E: emine.disli messefrankfurt.com
Web Address www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com Application Process Application online
A large scale event with an emphasis on manufactured products, with special exhibit areas suitable for the led products. The new Ambiente features three leading international fairs Dining, Giving
and Living. The fair is only open to trade visitors; access is not available to private visitors. Cash sales and outs are not permitted. 'The throbbing heart of the international consumer
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A large scale event with an emphasis on manufactured products, with special exhibit areas suitable for the led products. The new Ambiente features three leading international fairs Dining, Giving
ade visitors; access is not available to private visitors. Cash sales and outs are not permitted. 'The throbbing heart of the international consumer-goods sector'.
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Year the show was established The Talent section has been running since 2001 Stand costs Band B Other Information 4,383 exhibitors from 86 countries presented an international range of products for the fields of tableware, kitchen, home, furnishing and giving. Solutions; Ambiente spotlights functional innovations by exhibitors – and gives products distinguished by clever solutions for everyday problems in the kitchen and household a significant boost. Talents: A promotional programme that has been supporting young international designers since 2001. Messe Frankfurt provides free exhibition stands for young designers at the beginning of their career (see the website for details).
Next: A promotional programme for young entrepreneurs - for companies with products relevant to Loft (Interior Design) and Carat (Jewellery). Applications are invited from young companies with a design background, which have already been able to gather initial business experience and want to carve out a place for themselves in the consumer-goods sector.
Design Plus: Each year, exhibitors at Ambiente can enter products in the competition that have an outstanding design and have not been on the market for more than two years. A jury of international design experts then reviews the entries and awards the DESIGN PLUS distinction to the very best.
Visitor Numbers Over 144,000 buyers from over 150 countries - the world’s biggest trade-fair for the consumer-goods sector. Approximately 77,500 of visitors from Germany. One in two of the buyers are from outside Germany making the level of internationality about 46 percent. After Germany, the top five visitor nations are Italy, The Netherlands, France, the USA and Switzerland.
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ANGEL SPRING FAIR AND CHRISTMAS FAIR Summary Small scale showcase for Artists and Designers to promote and sell their work.
Country UK/London Location Candid Galleries 3 Torrens Street Angel London EC1V 1NQ Dates Held annually in March and December Event Organiser Candid Arts Shows 3 Torrens Street EC1V 1NQ E: [email protected] T:+44 (0) 20 7837 4237
Web Address www.candidarts.com Application Process Online application Year the show was established Established in 2003 Stand costs Band A Other Information 50 exhibitors over the four weekends.
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ART IN ACTION Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public, emphasis is placed on demonstrations. Country UK/Oxfordshire Location Waterperry House , Waterperry , Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire , OX33 1JZ Dates Held annually in July Event Organiser Art in Action 96 Sedlescombe Road London. SW6 1RB E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 20 7381 3192 F: +44 (0) 20 7381 0605 Web Address www.artinaction.org.uk Application Process Request pack online, participation is by selection only. Year the show was established Established in 1977 Stand costs* Band A Other Information 400 demonstrators Visitor Numbers 25,000 visitors
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CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/Surrey Location Farnham Maltings Bridge Square Farnham Surrey GU9 7QR Dates Held annually in December Event Organiser Farnham Maltings Bridge Square Farnham Surrey GU9 7QR E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)1252 745405 T: +44 (0)1252 745444 Web Address www.farnhammaltings.co.uk Application Process Applications available from August Stand costs Band A Other Information 80 exhibitors
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CONTEMPORARY CRAFT AND DESIGN SHOW Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/ Canterbury Location Kent College Canterbury CT2 9DT Dates Held annually in April Event Organiser Craft in Focus PO Box 942 Maidstone Kent ME15 0YB E:[email protected] T: +44 (0) 1622 747 325 F: +44 (0) 1622 747 246 Web Address www.craftinfocus.com Application Process Application form available by request. Year the show was established Craft In Focus has been organising contemporary designer craft events at the top end of the industry for the last nine years. Stand costs Band A Other Information 80 exhibitors
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CONTEMPORARY CRAFT AND DESIGN SHOW Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/ Berkshire Location Wellington College Dukes Ride Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 6DY Dates Held annually in October Event Organiser Craft in Focus PO Box 942 Maidstone Kent ME15 0YB E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)1622 747 325 F: +44 (0)1622 747 246 Web Address www.craftinfocus.com Application Process Application form available by request Year the show was established Craft In Focus has been organising contemporary designer craft events at the top end of the industry for the last nine years. Stand costs Band A Other Information 90 exhibitors
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CONTEMPORARY CRAFT AND DESIGN SHOW Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/ Sevenoaks Location Sevenoaks School Sevenoaks TN13 1HU Dates Held annually Oct./Nov. 2012 Event Organiser Craft in Focus PO Box 942 Maidstone Kent ME15 0YB E:[email protected] T: +44 (0) 1622 747 325 F: +44 (0) 1622 747 246 Web Address www.craftinfocus.com Application Process Application form available by request Year the show was established Craft In Focus has been organising contemporary designer craft events at the top end of the industry for the last nine years. Stand costs Band A Other Information 60 exhibitors
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CONTEMPORARY CRAFT AND DESIGN SHOW Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/Surrey Location RHS Garden Wisley nr. Woking GU23 6QB Dates Held annually in May & November Event Organiser Craft in Focus PO Box 942 Maidstone Kent ME15 0YB E:[email protected] T: +44 (0)1622 747 325 F: +44 (0)1622 747 246 Web Address www.craftinfocus.com Application Process Application form available by request Year the show was established Craft In Focus has been organising contemporary designer craft events at the top end of the industry for the last nine years. The show at RHS Wisley started in 2010. Stand costs Band A
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CRAFT & DESIGN EXPERIENCE Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/Greater London Location Henley Show Ground Greenlands Farm Nr. Hambleden Henley On Thames RG9 3AS Dates Held annually in June Event Organiser Craft & Design Experience PO Box 942 Maidstone Kent ME15 0YB E:[email protected] T: +44 (0)1622 747 325 F: +44 (0)1622 747 246 Web Address www.craftexperience.co.uk www.craftinfocus.com Application Process Application form available by request Year the show was established Craft In Focus has been organising contemporary designer craft events at the top end of the industry for the last nine years. Stand costs Band A Other Information 150 exhibitors
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DESIGNER CRAFT AT THE MALL Summary An exhibition of craft from members of the Society of Designer Craftsman. Country UK/ London Location The Mall Galleries The Mall London SW1 Dates Held annually in January Event Organiser Society of Designer Craftsmen 24 Rivington Street London EC2A 3DU United Kingdom E: [email protected] M: +44 (0)7531 798983 Web Address www.societyofdesignercraftsmen.org.uk Application Process Selected exhibitors from members of the society. Year the show was established The Society of Designer Craftsman have been exhibiting for 22 years in 2012 at the Mall Galleries. Stand costs Band A Other Information 100 exhibitors
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DULWICH CRAFT FAIR Summary Three weekend events held annually for the direct sale of high quality crafts. Country UK/Greater London Location St Barnabas Church Hall Dulwich Village London SE21 Dates Held in June, November and December annually Event Organiser Dulwich Crafts 38 Kitson Road London SE5 7LF E: [email protected] T:+44 (0)20 8402 2255 Web Address www.dulwichcrafts.co.uk Application Process No application form, selection by photographs or samples of your work and covering letter. Year the show was established Established in 1977 Stand costs Band A Other Information 45 exhibitors Visitor Numbers Visitor numbers ranging from 500 -1000 per event with the age range of visitors being from young married couples to retired in approximately equal portions.
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ECO DESIGN FAIR AND WINTER FAIR Summary Founded in 2004 by Textile Designer Louise Kamara, the Eco Design Fair is an annual retail event. The aim of the fair is to encourage direct trade between the public and designer makers – all of whom focus on environmentally friendly production methods and/or fair trade principles. Country UK/ London Location Set up in 2004, the Eco Design Fair has been held at: Cecil Sharp House Camden , The Old Truman Brewery Brick Lane Islington Town Hall (as part of - Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair at Old Spitalfields Market) and The Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7LB Dates Held annually in November Event Organiser Louise Kamara E:[email protected] M: +44 (0)7956 916 079 Web Address www.ecodesignfair.co.uk Application Process Email for further details
Year the show was established Established in 2004
Stand costs Band A
Number of Exhibitors Approximately 40 exhibitors Visitor Numbers 2,300 visitors
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EUNIQUE Summary Eunique is the only trade fair in continental Europe solely for Applied Arts & Design.
Country Germany
Location MESSE Karlsruhe, Messeallee 1 76287 Rheinstetten Germany
Dates Held annually in June
Event Organiser Karlsruher Messe-und Kongress GmbH EUNIQUE Festplatz 9 76137 Karlsruhe
E: [email protected] T: +49 721 3720-5126 F: +49 721 3720-99-5126
Web Address www.eu-nique.eu Application Process Downloadable application available on the website
Year the show was established Established in 2006 Stand costs Band B
Other Information Over 350 exhibitors from 21 countries. Special conditions provided for WCC members. Two special exhibition areas. Visitor Numbers 12850 visitors, the characteristic visitor potential of EUNIQUE consists of a mixture of art professionals and private art and design enthusiasts with significant purchasing power.
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FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/Surrey Location Farnham Maltings Bridge Square Farnham Surrey GU9 7QR Dates Held annually in October Event Organiser Pauline Smith & Amy Collins Farnham Maltings Bridge Square Farnham Surrey GU9 7QR E:[email protected] T: +44 (0)1252 745405 T: +44 (0)1252 745444 Web Address www.farnhammaltings.co.uk/news/festivals/547/208/145/festival_of_crafts.aspx Application Process Application forms available from February onwards Year the show was established Established in 1996 Stand costs Band D Other Information 80 exhibitors
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GIVING & LIVING TRADE SHOW Summary A medium sized event for trade buyers only.
Country UK/Devon
Location Westpoint Exhibition Centre Exeter Devon
Dates Held annually in January
Event Organiser Hale Events Ltd. Premier House Old Church Road Axbridge Somerset BS26 2BQ
E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)1934 733433 F: +44 (0)1934 733233
Web Address www.givingliving.co.uk
Application Process Information available through online request.
Stand costs Band B
Other Information 500 manufacturers, importers and wholesalers.
Visitor Numbers 4,000 businesses, 80% of which are independent retailers, including fair trade outlets, garden centers, heritage sites, tourist attractions, wholesalers and department stores. Newcomers – featuring products previously unseen in the show. Design and Made in Britain – featuring UK produced gifts. Naturally Trail – featuring products with strong environmental credentials.
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HAND MADE IN BRITAIN Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public. Country UK/London Location Chelsea Old Town Hall Kings Road London Dates Held annually in November Event Organiser Handmade in Britain 10 Cheshire Street LONDON E2 6EH [email protected] [email protected] T: +44 (0) 20 7729 5704 M: +44 (0) 7876 595850 Web Address www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk Application Process Application information available to download from the website £20 application fee Year the show was established Established in 2007 Stand costs Band B Other Information 90 exhibitors
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HEREFORD CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public. Country UK/ Herefordshire Location The Courtyard Edgar Street Hereford Dates Held annually in November Event Organiser Herefordshire Council's Cultural Services Brockington 35 Hafod Road Hereford HR1 1SH E:[email protected] T: +44 (0)1432 260182 Web Address www.herefordshire.gov.uk/craftfair Application Process Request application details online Stand costs Band A Other Information Approximately 60 exhibitors
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HOME Summary Home is a retail and contract event of homewares, housewares and interior accessories. Taking place alongside Top Drawer at Earls Court, London. Country UK/ London Location Earls Court, London Dates Held annually in January Event Organiser Clarion Events Ltd. Taha Meziane E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)20 7384 7728 Bhavin Valand E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)20 7384 7729 Web Address www.home-london.net Application Process Home is a selected show, application information is available on the website Stand costs Band C Year the show was established Established in 2011 Other Information The ‘Homegrown’ section is a business opportunity dedicated to some of the newest and best British designers looking to reach a commercial audience of Retail buyers, contract buyers and press. Homegrown is a subsidised area to help promote new businesses that have not previously been seen at a mainstream tradeshow.
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Visitors Combined with Top Drawer, the two shows present the largest collection of design-led brands, over 1000 exhibitors and an expected audience of over 16,000 buyers. Visitors to Home include department store buyers, multiples, independent retailers, interior designers, hotel and restaurant groups, show home designers and online retailers from across the UK and beyond.
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LANDMARK ART FAIRS: Sparkle - Contemporary Craft & Gourmet Food Fair Midsummer and Autumn Fairs Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/ Greater London Location Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, London TW11 9NN Dates Sparkle is held annually in November Midsummer and Autumn Fairs in June and October Event Organiser Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road Teddington E: [email protected] T:+44 (0)115 846 7775 Ben Kidger Art Fair & Landmark Gallery Curator E: [email protected] M: +44 (0) 7989 570831 Web Address www.landmarkartscentre.org Application Process Details available online Stand costs Band B Other Information Approximately 80 exhibitors
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LIVE CRAFTS & FOOD FESTIVAL Summary A craft fair where craft makers can sell direct to the public usually held in large country estates and stately homes. Emphasis is placed on demonstrations and more traditional craft skills. Country UK/ Surrey Location Loseley Park Compton Nr. Guildford Surrey GU3 1HS Dates Held annually in August Event Organiser Stately Solutions 10 Caldecott Road Abingdon Oxford OX14 5HB E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)1235 538134 Web Address www.statelysolutions.co.uk/live_crafts_loseley.html Application Process Application form available online Stand costs Band A
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LIVE CRAFTS & FOOD FESTIVAL Summary A craft fair where craft makers can sell direct to the public usually held in large country estates and stately homes. Emphasis is placed on demonstrations and more traditional craft skills. Country UK/Sussex Location Parnham Park, Parham House & Gardens, Storrington, Nr Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4HS Dates Held annually in July Event Organiser Stately Solutions 10 Caldecott Road Abingdon Oxford OX14 5HB E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)1235 538134 Web Address www.statelysolutions.co.uk/live_crafts_loseley.html Application Process Application form available online Stand costs Band A
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LIVE CRAFTS & FOOD FESTIVAL Summary A craft fair where craft makers can sell direct to the public usually held in large country estates and stately homes. Emphasis is placed on demonstrations and more traditional craft skills. Country UK/Berkshire Location Mapledurham House Mapledurham Nr. Reading Berkshire RG4 7TR Dates Held annually in May Event Organiser Stately Solutions 10 Caldecott Road Abingdon Oxford OX14 5HB E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)1235 538134 Web Address www.statelysolutions.co.uk/live_crafts_loseley.html Application Process Application form available online Stand costs Band A
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LIVE CRAFTS & FOOD FESTIVAL Summary A craft fair where craft makers can sell direct to the public usually held in large country estates and stately homes. Emphasis is placed on demonstrations and more traditional craft skills. Country UK/Buckinghamshire Location The Memorial Hall Park Great Missenden Buckinghamshire HP16 9AE Dates Held annually in September Event Organiser Stately Solutions 10 Caldecott Road Abingdon Oxford OX14 5HB E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)1235 538134 Web Address www.statelysolutions.co.uk/live_crafts_loseley.html Application Process Application form available online Stand costs Band A
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LIVING CRAFTS Summary A craft fair where craft makers can sell direct to the public usually held in large country estates and stately homes. Emphasis is placed on demonstrations and more traditional craft skills. Country UK/ Hertfordshire Location Hatfield House Hatfield Hertfordshire, AL9 6NQ Dates Held annually in May Event Organiser Living Crafts 66 Penny Street Portsmouth PO1 2NL
E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)23 9286 3871 Emerging Designer-Makers & Special Features E: [email protected] Web Address www.livingcrafts.co.uk Application Process Application form available by registering interest online. Stand costs Band B
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LUSTER Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/ Nottingham Location Lakeside Arts Centre, DH Lawrence Pavilion & Djanogly Art Gallery Dates Held annually in November Event Organiser Lakeside Arts Centre University Park Nottingham NG7 2RD London TW11 9NN T: +44 (0)115 846 7777 Web Address www.lakesidearts.org.uk/Crafts/LUSTRE.html Application Process Contact the organisers for further information Year the show was established Established in 2007 Stand costs Band B Exhibitor numbers Approximately 55 exhibitors
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MADE Brighton Craft Fair Summary The fair is a showcase for affordable craft, design and applied art, selling directly to the public. Country UK/ Brighton Location The Corn Exchange, Brighton Dates Held annually on November Event Organiser MADE13 P.O. Box 4729 Worthing West Sussex BN11 9LD E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1273 709709 Web Address www.brightoncraftfair.co.uk Application Process Request information online Year the show was established Established in 2004 Stand costs Band C Exhibitor numbers Approximately 100 exhibitors. Visitor Numbers 5000 visitors
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MADE BY HAND Summary Made by Hand, in association with The Contemporary Craft Fair and the National Trust is a craft selling event for the public. Country UK/ Wales Location Tredegar House Newport South Wales NP10 8YW Dates Held annually in November/December. Event Organiser Made by Hand Events 6 Marlborough Terrace Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9AU E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1626 830612
Web Address www.madebyhand-wales.co.uk Application Process Application forms can be requested online Year the show was established Established in 2010 Stand costs Band B Exhibitor numbers 140 exhibitors
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NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR Summary The NYIGF is produced twice annually by glm. Held in January and August in New York City, the Fair showcases the very best lines across the home, lifestyle and gift spectrum. Country USA/New York Location Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 655 W 34th Street New York City (212) 216-2000 Piers 92 & 94 711 12th Ave, New York City (55th Street and 12th Avenue) Dates Held annually in January and August Event Organiser George Little Management (GLM®) White Plains Office 1133 Westchester Avenue Suite N136 White Plains NY 10604 [email protected] E: [email protected] T: 914 421 3395 Web Address www.nyigf.com Application Process Online application. Year the show was established Established in 1930 Stand costs Band C
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Exhibitor numbers 2,900 exhibitors Visitor Numbers 35,000 buyers from 50 states and 85 countries
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PULSE
Summary A trade only event held at Earls Court with exhibitors showing products in urban interiors, classic interiors, childrens' products, stationery, gifts and fashion accessories.
Country UK/London
Location Earls Court
Dates Held annually in May
Event Organiser Clarion Events Ltd. Earls Court Exhibition Centre Warwick Road London SW5 9TA Raj Gill E : [email protected] Ning Lu Pulse Sales Manager T: +44 (0) 207 384 7737 E : [email protected]
Rebecca Robertson Pulse Sales Executive T: +44 (0) 207 384 7739 E: [email protected]
Web Address www.pulse-london.com
Application Process Apply online
Stand costs Band C
Exhibitor numbers Approximately 650 exhibitors, 120 new exhibitors as part of the ‘Launchpad’ selected area
Visitor Numbers 7000
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SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR SPRING AND AUTUMN Summary A trade only event with a focused promotion in Scotland and Northern England. The Launch Gallery showcases the best new and emerging design-led companies in one central location. Country UK/ Scotland Location SECC, Glasgow, G3 8YW Dates Held annually in January and September Event Organiser Scotland's Trade Fairs are organised on behalf of Clarion Events by Springboard Events Ltd. Bigram Port of Menteith Stirling FK8 3LF E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1877 385 772 F: + 44 (0) 1877 385 772 Web Address www.scotlandstradefairs.co.uk Application Process Contact the organisers directly
Year the show was established Established in 1979
Stand costs Band B
Exhibitor numbers 500 exhibitors
Visitor Numbers 5000 buyers
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THE BRITISH CRAFT TRADE FAIR Summary A medium to large scale, trade only, event. Country UK/ Yorkshire Location Hall 1 Great Yorkshire Showground , Harrogate, N. Yorkshire , HG2 8PW Dates Held annually in April Event Organiser PSM Ltd Hammonds Barn London Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9QJ E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1444 246446 F: +44 (0) 1444 246456
Web Address www.bctf.co.uk Application Process Online registration for exhibiting Stand costs Band B Exhibitor numbers Over 500 exhibitors 72 stands in the newcomers’ gallery area. Visitor Numbers 4,500 visitors
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THE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/ Devon Location Mill March Park Bovey Tracy Devon Dates Held annually in June Event Organiser Contemporary Craft Fair in association with The Devon Guild of Craftsmen The Contemporary Craft Fair Mill Marsh Park Bovey Tracey E: [email protected]. T: +44 (0) 1626 830612 F: +49 69 75756433 Web Address www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk Application Process Selected application available by request Stand costs Band A Exhibitor numbers 165 exhibitors Visitor Numbers Approximately 8,000 visitors; ABC1 affluent individuals, age 35-55, predominantly female, professional couples, retired couples and families.
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THE EAST LONDON DESIGN SHOW Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries.
Country UK/ London
Location Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT
Dates Held annually in December
Event Organiser Della Tinsley & Gideon Cleary ELDS 15 Ellingfort Road London. E8 3PA E: [email protected]
E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 20 8510 9069 Della Tinsley M: + 44 (0)7971570577 Gideon Cleary M: +44 (0) 7976256673
Web Address www.eastlondondesignshow.co.uk
Application Process Downloadable application form
Year the show was established Established in 1994
Stand costs Band C
Exhibitor numbers 100 exhibitors
Visitor Numbers Approximately 7,000 visitors
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THE GREAT NORTHERN CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR Summary A craft fair where designer-makers can sell direct to the public and specialist retailers/ galleries. Country UK/ Manchester Location Spiningfields Hardman Boulevard Manchester. M3 3AQ Dates Held annually in October Event Organiser Great Northern Events 23 Belfield Rd Didsbury Manchester M20 6BJ E: [email protected]. Web Address www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk Application Process Selection process, application packs available on request. Year the show was established Established in 2008 Stand costs Band B Exhibitor numbers 150 exhibitors Visitor Numbers 6000 visitors over £200K of sales in 2012
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THE HOME AND GIFT SHOW Summary Home & Gift is a trade only show. Exhibitors have a 'minimum order' policy and will not sell to members of the public. Country UK/ Yorkshire Location Harrogate, Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NX Dates Held annually in July Event Organiser Clarion Retail Earls Court Exhibition Centre Warwick Road London SW5 9TA
E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)20 7384 7731
Lennox Addo E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 207 384 7745
Web Address www.homeandgift.co.uk Application Process Request application pack online.
Stand costs Band B
Exhibitor numbers 900 exhibitors
Visitor Numbers 12,000 high quality retail buyers attend Home & Gift.
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THE ISLINGTON CONTEMPORARY ART & DESIGN FAIR Summary The Islington Contemporary Art & Design Fair is an established showcase for Artists and Designers to promote and sell their work.
Country UK/London
Location Candid Galleries , 3 Torrens Street , Angel, London EC1V 1NQ
Dates Held annually in October - four weekends, four shows
Week One: Painting, Sculpture, Moving Image Week Two: Photography, Illustration, Graphics, Printmaking Week Three: Fashion, Textiles, Jewellery Week Four: Design Products, Furniture, Ceramics, Glass
Event Organiser ICADF Candid Arts Shows 3 Torrens Street EC1V 1NQ
T: +44 (0) 20 7837 4237
Web Address www.candidarts.com
Application Process Online application
Year the show was established Est. 2003
Stand costs Band A
Exhibitor numbers 200 exhibitors over the four weekends
Visitor Numbers 3000 visitors
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TOP DRAWER – SPRING/SUMMER & AUTUMN/WINTER Summary A large scale, trade only event. Country UK/London Location Earls Court One Warwick Road London Dates Held annually in January and again in September Event Organiser Clarion Events Ltd. Earls Court Exhibition Centre Warwick Road London SW5 9TA
Taha Meziane T: +44 (0)20 7384 7728 E: [email protected]
Sales Manager Ed Hubbard - Home & Gift T: +44 (0)20 7384 7733 E: [email protected]
Michelle Prah - Fashion T: +44 (0)20 7384 7735 E: [email protected]
Melissa Spanton - Wellbeing & Children's T: +44 (0)20 7384 7738 E: [email protected]
Julie-Anne Scutt - Stationery & Greetings T: +44 (0)20 7384 7736 E: [email protected]
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Web Address www.topdrawer.co.uk Application Process Online application Year the show was established Established in1984 Stand costs Band C Exhibitor numbers Combined with Home, the two shows have over 1000 exhibitors. Product GB gives exhibitors a chance to showcase their products that are made using materials sourced from the UK, and are designed and produced locally. Eco Trail - Oliver Heath will stamp identifies products that are: Produced ethically/ Under fair trade schemes/ Ideally made of sustainable materials/ Biodegradable or reusable in some way.
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Discipline All Crafts Event
KiC Summary KiC is the largest selected fair for crafts and arts in Denmark. KiC is held every year in the centre of Aarhus in Ridehuset Aarhus. KiC is an abbreviation of "Kunsthåndværk i Centrum", which, roughly translated, means Crafts in the Centre. This comes from the fact that KiC puts crafts and arts in the centre as well as taking place in the centre of Aarhus in Denmark. Country Denmark/ Aarhus Location Crafts in the Centre Ridehuset Vester Allé 1 Århus C. Fredag Dates Held once every two years in November Event Organiser Association KiC KIC-aarhus.dk Crafts in Downtown E: [email protected] Web Address www.kic-aarhus.dk Application Process Applications submitted online Year the show was established Established in 2005 Stand costs Band C Exhibitor numbers 60 exhibitors