Made in the Middle: Artist & Maker Development Day
About Made in the Middle: Artist & Maker Development Day
A Craftspace development day for professional and hobbyist creatives. Join us to meet like-minded people and get advice for your practice.
Hear from Arts Council, The Artists Information Company and QEST on their support for creatives. Practical guidance presentations on social media, selling online and writing about your practice. You will also have the opportunity to network with regional artists and makers, and visit the Made in the Middle exhibition.
Packed lunch and refreshments provided (details below).
For travel information, Craftspace's car scheme information and travel bursaries, please refer to our 'Find out more' section below.
Speakers
- Jennifer Collier, Paper Artist
- Felicity Forster, Marketing Lead, Folksy
- Julie Lomax, Chief Executive Officer, a-n The Artists Information Company
- Louise Rains, Head of Projects and Events, The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST)
- Ruth Singer, Researcher and Artist
- Declan Westwood, Relationship Manager, Visual Arts, Midlands, Arts Council England
Organised in connection with Made in the Middle: A Craftspace touring exhibition, on display in MAC's First Floor Gallery until Sun 12 April 2026.
If you are interested in an afternoon advice session (details TBC), book your slot at the registration desk on arrival. Places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you are interested in presenting a 3-minute share, please email e.daker@craftspace.co.uk. There are 10 slots available. Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Any Powerpoint slides will need to be sent by Mon 9 March.
Find out more
Packed lunch and refreshments
Hot drinks are provided on arrival and at lunch. A packed lunch will be provided including: sandwich, fresh fruit, crisps and can of water.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements or allergies within the booking path.
Travel information
For more information on how to get to MAC by public transport, car, walking, cycling or taxi, please refer to our Getting Here page.
Car Share - helping each other and the planet: Join a temporary What’s App group to self-organise car sharing. If you would like to be added to the What’s App group to discuss car share options please email info@craftspace.co.uk. By requesting for your number to be added to the group you are agreeing for it to be shared. The group will be deleted following the event.
Travel bursaries
We recognise that not everyone has equal access to live events and that the cost of travel is a barrier to some people. We have five travel bursaries of up to £65. We can offer these on a first come first served basis. A travel bursary is for you if you have financial barriers that would mean that you would not attend without this support.
We will not ask for any proof of circumstances, but will need cost of travel. To request a travel bursary please email info@craftspace.co.uk
Booking info
To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.
