Croatian Jewellery Group Project

8 Jun-25 Jun 2011

Overview

Initiated by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, this exhibition has been seen in Prague, Bratislava, Helsinki, Innsbruck, Pečuh, Baja, Bekescsaba (Hungary), Subotica, Novi Sad, and Beijing. The Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) and Craft Northern Ireland (Craft NI) have designated 2011 as Year of Craft, a year long celebration of craft on the island of Ireland. This marks the 40th anniversary of CCoI, a highlight of which is the Annual General Assembly of the World Crafts Council - Europe in Dublin Castle June 8th & 9th 2011. In recognition of the importance of this initiative President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, is Patron of Year of Craft 2011. The programme of events for 2011 includes an estimated 900 events; for details see the dedicated website www.craftinireland.com.