RISING STARS

The programme will consist of the Rising Stars exhibition that enables new makers to access the market place and collectors; three free to attend professional development events with Crafts Council, the Design Trust and Making Goode, including knowledge transfer on topics such as pricing guidance, advice on marketing and how to gain and manage new connections, and a catalogue to act as a promotional tool for the selected makers. The 2021 focus will be on supporting new makers in the post COVID-19 market place. Following an open call, 20 makers of exceptional talent were selected. They are Deborah Beck, Alice Burnhope, Alessandra Centorbi, Hari Gordon, Jo Harrison-Hall, Katie Iacovou, Qiang Li, Janet Lines, Chloe McCarrick, Jayden Newman, Mark Newman, Marged Owain, Porter + Trundle, Laura Quinn, Irene Roca Moracia, Bronte Simpson-Little, Sydney Alts, Paul Wheeler, Jean White and Jessie White. Janet Lines and Jessie White are named as the runners up.