Collect was launched in 2004 by the Crafts Council as a new annual event to develop the art market for craft.  Over the last three years Collect has built an outstanding reputation as the best fair in Europe presenting contemporary applied arts.  The event attracts museum curators and private buyers and has made an impact on many private and public collections.

craftscotland is applying to exhibit at Collect 2008 to showcase the best of Scottish craft and is inviting submissions from makers based in Scotland. 

The craftscotland exhibition is open to all makers working in Scotland and covers all disciplines: furniture, textiles, jewellery, silver, ceramics, glass etc.  The work submitted must have been made since 1990 and be unique/’one of a kind’ and marked limited edition artwork.  Batch produced/artwork produced in numbers can not be considered.

Applicants must show evidence of: collectible nature of their work, their reputation, existing market and aesthetics and an existing international reputation.  

A number of new makers can also be shown and if you wish to apply in this category you need to meet the criteria of unique/’one of a kind’ as well as provide evidence of ways you have been developing an international reputation.

A full brief and application form can be downloaded below.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 27 April 2007.

Enquiries via email to: tina@craftscotland.org or Tel. 0131 447 6575.