Hidden Art . Newsletter for Designer-Makers

 

February 2008

 

To access and participate in all the Hidden Art services and initiatives detailed in this newsletter, you must be a paid Hidden Art member. Full membership details and application form can be downloaded here or buy your membership online at www.hiddenartshop.com.

 

 

 

 

"Collaborations for a Global Market"

 

The first forum, Collaborations for a Global Market, aims to offer everyone a glimpse of what 2008 has in store for Level 2 and Innovative Routes to Market members.

 

This event is open to everyone although numbers are limited and participation will be on a first come, first served basis. Please refer to the programme details found at www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/irtm, or see the booking form at www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/irtmregistration.

 

The deadline for registration is 2pm, Thursday 28 February.

 

 

 

 

11 March, 10am – 5pm

 

All London Level 2 members are eligible for a one to one consultancy session (one per calendar year only). Sessions are one hour long and focus on Funding with Keith Benson.

Keith will offer advice on accessing finance, grants and funding, who to approach for money

and how, tips for writing funding applications as well as the Access to Finance Scheme.

 

Booking and full details about the schedule can be found at www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/onetoone.

 

More sessions with Keith are available throughout the year. Sessions are also available with Femke Teunen (who will talk about selling) and Marion Gillet (Product Development).

 

 

 

Open to Hidden Art Level 2 Innovative Routes to Market members.

 

We have a very exclusive opportunity for 6 designer-makers (within no more than a 15 minute drive from Liverpool Street station) to benefit from advice from UBS Investment Bank. This is planned for Thursday 13 March 2008.

 

A team of 10 industry experts from UBS Investment Bank will be split into three groups. Their intention is to visit 6 designer-makers between them to offer support and advice on reviewing product-selling and assessing how to optimize revenue streams and reduce costs, focusing specifically on pricing and revenue structures. These visits will be scheduled either in the morning or the afternoon and will last two hours. Advice will be provided at the end of the visit.

 

To participate, please email amy@hiddenart.co.uk with the details about the products that you would like reviewed. You should include:

·         Background information about you, your product/ service.

·         Wholesale & retail prices, cost of materials, "best sellers" and income figures.

Deadline to participate is Friday 29 February and you will be advised whether you are selected for a visit no later than Wednesday 5 March.

 

 

 

For those who need accommodation during Milan Furniture Fair this year, we have established an online forum allowing you to network and team up with other designer-makers. If you need someone to share with, know of good accommodation, or are completely at a loss where to stay, get online and start sharing.

 

www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/generalforum.

 

 

 

 

The Hidden Art E-Shop’s next product assessment is taking place on 14 March. Ideal products for this period will be along a Spring/Summer theme.

 

For details on how to submit your products contact daniel@hiddenart.co.uk.

 

 

 

Hidden Art members, in association with Hidden Art, are holding Making Factories during the Do Something Different weekend, 8-9 March.

UK Designers and Designer-Makers like Helen Rawlinson, Barley Massey and WEmake will be taking part, helping you to create your own designs and crafty items all weekend. For more details visit www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/news.

 

 

 

Current and future E-Shop participants should keep their eyes peeled for the new E-Shop selection criteria. The E-shop team are currently working hard on the new documents, which will apply to both existing and new products on the site.  When ready they will be made available at www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/eshopinfo.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Hidden Art does not vet individual listings and cannot be held responsible for any resulting loss or injury.

 

 

“Craft Forms 2008” 14th International Juried Exhibition. Contemporary Craft. 5 December, 2008 – 22 January, 2009. $4,000 + Cash Awards. Entry Fee: CD/Slide $40/On-line $30. Deadline: 19 September, 2008.

 

For more details visit www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/competitions.

 

 

 

Part time arts administrator for fledgling designers collective in Clarence Mews, E5.

Would be responsible for taking on a central organising role dealing with events, publicity, website & fund raising etc for a group of about 10 designers/craftspeople. No premises provided so a local person would be ideal.

 

See www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/jobs for more details.

 

 

 

The DLR new build Stratford International have 9 tonnes of mixed waste metal and ceramics (the insulator parts that hold up the old third rail). Should these be of any use to anyone, please see 'Miscellaneous' under www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/classifieds to get contact details.

 

 

 

Innovation Central award bursaries to help innovative businesses in Camden and Islington to grow and prosper. You can apply for an award of up to £3,500 towards the cost of developing and implementing your business plan.

 

There are deadlines each quater, rolling throughout the year.

 

12 bursary awards are made each year. They select only the highest calibre of applicant for this funding and the emphasis is on high-growth businesses, which will create new jobs and business opportunities within Camden and Islington. Your application documentation will be carefully vetted to ensure clear validation of your credentials, the commercial potential of your business idea, and your commitment and determination to succeed.

For more information visit www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/funding.

 

 

 

Semi retail ground floor studio, with large window onto Clerkenwell Road coming available from 1st April 2008. 

 

Studio 3, 21 Clerkenwell Green is approximately 175 sq ft and costs £597.40 per month. 

Additional costs are telephone, electricity & lightbulbs, public liability insurance and rubbish bags.

 

The studios are a place for networking with other creatives and enjoying a range of support and opportunities.

 

For more details and application information visit www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/studios.

 

 

 

Metropolitan Works are running a technology taster day for those looking for a introduction into using digital print on fabrics, on 18 May 2008, 10am-1pm.

 

For further details see www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/trainingopportunities.

 

 

 

Metropolitan Works are running a technology taster day for those looking for a introduction into using laser cutting, on 18 March 2008, 2-5pm.

 

For further details see www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/trainingopportunities.

 

 

 

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About Mazorca Projects and Hidden Art
Hidden Art is a membership organisation that supports and promotes designer-makers, while offering companies and members of the public access to original design. Hidden Art is the trading name of the not-for-profit support organisation Mazorca Projects.

 

Mazorca Projects Ltd receives funding as well as support in kind from the public and private sectors. For 2008 this includes: 100% Design, Arts Council, Artsline, Bombay Sapphire, Briffa,  British Chamber of Commerce for Italy, Business Link Hertfordshire, Canary Wharf Ltd, City Fringe Partnership, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP (Solicitors), Create, East London Business Alliance, Esmée Fairbairn, European Social Fund, Field Fisher Waterhouse, Geffrye Museum, Heal’s, Inspire, London Borough Hackney, London Development Agency, London Design Festival, London Metropolitan University (Metropolitan Works and Polymer Centre), MAS, Newham College of Further Education, Own-It, Rich Mix, Salone Satelite, UBS Investment Bank, Zetter.

 

 

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