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Design-Nation Nottinghamshire Cluster Hub presents ‘Growth’ at Sock Gallery and Stamford Arts Centre

24th February 2026

We are delighted to present a collaborative exhibition by 15 professional and associate members from Design-Nation’s Nottinghamshire Cluster Hub. ‘Growth’ will tour to TWO venues in the Midlands this spring. Exhibiting artists: •  Barinder Designs •  Debbie Barber •  Denise Coupland •  Hannah Lane •  Jan Garside •  Jane Frost •  Jayne Middlebrook •  Jill Riley •  Kate Bajic •  Mary Johnson • … Continued

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Design-Nation 25th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser

20th February 2026

You’re invited… Date & Time: Thursday 12 March 2026, 7.00–9.30pm Venue: The Hub, Sleaford Hosted by: Andrew Tanner – Creative Industry Lead, Design Author & Voluntary Brand Ambassador for Design-Nation Preston Fitzgerald – Collector, Curator & Brand Ambassador for Design-Nation Clare Edwards – Director, Design-Nation & The Hub Evening Reception Highlights: Drinks and Canapés Reception After Hours Tour, Talk … Continued

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Design-Nation North West Cluster Hub X Manchester Craft & Design Centre

19th January 2026

We are delighted to present work by 14 professional, graduate. and associate members from Design-Nation’s North West Cluster Hub. Exhibiting artists: Nerissa Cargill Thompson • Toby Cotterill • Helen Foot • Juliette Hamilton • Anne Haworth • Tone von Krogh • Dan Morrison • Rachel Peters • Elizabeth Sinkova • Beverley Sommerville • Aneliya Soyanova … Continued

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Design-Nation returns to Cultural Enterprises Trade Show

15th January 2026

The Cultural Enterprises Conference and Trade Show has featured in Design-Nation’s calendar of events since 2019 and we’re excited to be showcasing 10 fantastic designer makers at the 2026 show. It takes place at ICC Birmingham, 9-11 February. Spanning a range of craft disciplines including textiles, jewellery, ceramics and print, our exhibitors are looking forward … Continued

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Kick start 2026 with trial membership

23rd December 2025

Are you thinking of applying to join Design-Nation but not sure if it is right for you? We would love you to join us for a one month trial during January to try out some of the benefits of membership. These include: Design-Nation Welcome on Wednesday 7th January, 7-8pm (Zoom) DN Discussion – Approaching Galleries … Continued

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Design-Nation Returns to Collect Art Fair 2026 with 25th Anniversary Presentation ‘Topophilia’

12th December 2025

We’re delighted to announce that Design-Nation will be back at Collect Art Fair 2026, the leading international art fair for contemporary craft and design, exhibiting work from 14 of our members. Our 25th Anniversary presentation, ‘Topophilia’, celebrates the profound emotional connection to place. Our artists embed a deep sense of location in their work, translating … Continued

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