Accessing New Markets Forum
New Markets Forum
Friday 26th October
 
Venue: University College Falmouth, Tremough Campus, Penryn, 9.30am to 4.30pm
 
This one day forum was aimed at designer-makers who wanted to access new markets. It covered topics such as: how to identify the right market for your work, selling and exhibiting internationally, how to get into the top galleries and retailers, choosing the right trade or retail fair for your work, getting into the contract and corporate markets, and how to reach interior designers.
 
 
Speakers
Chair, Matthew Lewis, Centre Manager of Metropolitan Works
Beatrice Mayfield, Professional Development Officer at the Crafts Council
Catherine Ince, Design Curator at the British Council
Helen Blake, Director of Absolute Design
Janice Hosegood, Director of the Electrum Gallery
Rory Uniacke, Head of International Trade for UK Trade and Investment
Marie-Louise Denny of 100 Metres, Hidden Art Cornwall designer-maker
Mirri Damer, Hidden Art Cornwall designer-maker
 
 
Click here to download podcasts of the presentations given at the forum.