Future Makers exhibition 2011

I went to Cork Thursday 3rd November, to attend the Future Makers seminar and gallery exhibition. The seminar began at 10.00 a.m with an opening talk from Daniel Charny about "The power of making' exhibition in the V&A in London. Many of the talks were from some of the exhibitors and how the award they received has helped them in continuing and setting up their practice. It was very inspiring hearing their stories and advice on setting up to make a living from their craft. A lot of the re-accuring advice was to get professional photos taken, apply for every grant, award and exhibition out there in Ireland and abroad and to get your work on the internet either as a simple blog or website. At lunch I got a chance to see the exhibition, which was great as I had two of my pieces on exhibit as part of future makers. They seemed to draw a bit of attention on the day which was great to see. The exhibition closed on the 4th of November and received great feedback from many visitors.