HEREFORD CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR 2012
16th, 17th & 18th November
Call for applications: Herefordshire Council invites applications from contemporary designer makers working in traditional and non-traditional media. Selection will be based on the quality of design and technical skill. Now in its nineteenth year, the Craft Fair is a well established event which attracts a high volume of visitors who are keen to buy or commission a unique piece of craft. Apply now for this showcase of the finest contemporary craft from Herefordshire and the UK. A New Exhibitor Award is open to Herefordshire makers who have not previously exhibited at this event - this includes a subsidised stand and extra promotion. A Best Product Award is also made, as voted
by visitors to the fair. Application forms can be downloaded from the website
www.h-craftfair.co.uk or contact: Anna Morgan,
Community Arts Officer, Herefordshire Council, Cultural Services, PO Box 4, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0XH. e-mail amorgan@herefordshire.gov.uk or Tel: 01432 260182 Deadline for applications: 20th March 2012
Herefordshire Arts Markets open for bookings in 2012.Go to www.creativeherefordshire.co.uk/market for more. --------------------------- Herefordshire Council Tenders for Arts Commissioning Agreements 2012/13 – Expressions of Interest We are currently seeking expressions of interest from organisations who may wish to submit a tender for an Arts Commissioning Agreement with Herefordshire Council Arts Team in 2012/13. Due to the work around future options for Cultural Services, budgets are yet to be confirmed for 2012/13. However, if budgets are agreed relevant paperwork and application details will be made available to all those expressing an interest in making an application as soon as possible in the new year. As in previous years, those arts organisations who wish to submit a tender will need to show how their work can address the strategic priorities of Herefordshire Council. It is important to note that the commissioning budget has been reduced in recent years and this is likely to result in an extremely competitive process. If your organisation would like to express an interest in receiving further information about the Arts Commissioning Agreements for 2012/13 (subject to budget confirmation) please email Deborah Allison, dallison@herefordshire.gov.uk by Monday 16 January 2012. Arts organisations who may wish to submit a tender or find out more about the process should contact Deborah Allison, Arts Development Officer, tel: 01432 260614, email dallison@herefordshire.gov.uk. Deborah is normally in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays but will be away from Wed 14 December through until Monday 9 January. | 
