The latest news from producers, makers, venues and events organisers from around Derby and Derbyshire. If you have news to add to this page, then email us to let us know about it: editor@madeinderbyshire.org
Art and Design students at Derby College Group (DCG) have created a striking obelisk which stands proudly near the entrance of Ilkeston Community College.
The 2m high polished concrete public art celebrates key aspects of Ilkeston’s roots as an Anglo Saxon settlement and its industrial and cultural heritage from iron and coal to lace and the annual charter fair.
April 4th – 5th 2020, Bonsall Arts Trail, Bonsall, Derbyshire. A new and exciting curated arts trail showcasing Derbyshire artists. Various venues throughout this beautiful Peak District village. There will also be workshops and live music. Info at www.bonsallartstrail.org
April has created a range of beautifully hand finished prints in small runs of 9 each that capture the energy and personality of some of natures most adored creatures.
Whether you consider yourself a Cheeky Hare or more of a Wistful Fox these beautiful prints would be a very welcome gift under anyone's Christmas Tree this year.
In the run up to the big day you can buy these prints at a 25% discount to add a little bit of Christmas Cheer to your celebrations.
A pioneering Derbyshire County Council project funded by the Museums Association will see new homes being found for up to 2,300 pieces of art and other objects of historical and archaeological interest.
For more information, take a look at this article: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/landmark-project-sees-new-home-for-rare-de-morgan-vase.aspx
The first authors are revealed today (27 November) for the sixth Derby Book Festival, which will be held from 29 May – 6 June 2020 in venues across the city. The Festival is now a well-established part of the city’s cultural calendar and celebrates the joy of books and reading. It has just held its first successful Autumn Edition in October and will return next Spring with over 90 events across nine days with some of the very best writers in the country.
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A unique world-class art sculpture trail in Derby for summer 2020
Businesses that have not yet signed up to be part of the Derby Ram Trail are being urged to ruminate no longer, as less than ten Rams remain available for sponsorship.
To date, over 20 businesses have registered to take part in the project which will be one of the largest mass-participation art events ever to be held in the city.
Are you a serious artist who is looking for inspiration or want to explore new techniques, or do you just want to have fun trying out your creative skills? You are sure to find something that will suit your needs perfectly amongst the exciting variety of art workshops we have lined up for 2020.
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire’s quest to promote the area as a world-class destination has been given a huge boost after it was recognised in three of the travel industry’s top awards.
It has been revealed that the Peak District and Derbyshire has won bronze in the prestigious 2019 British Travel Awards, which are considered the benchmark for excellence in the travel industry and are voted for by the travelling public.
The countdown to Christmas has well and truly started, but if picking the perfect gift for a loved-one is giving you a headache, Derby LIVE and Derby Active have put together a fabulous list to give them an experience to remember.