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Creative Kernow Associates x MAKE Southwest: Guest Makers Open Call 2026

This oppor­tu­ni­ty offers select­ed mak­ers the chance to show­case and sell their work with­in the MAKE South­west shop

Closing
17:00 03/04/26
Organisation
Creative Kernow Associates
Region
Cornwall
Address
Cre­ative Ker­now Asso­ciates, Krowji, West Park, Redruth, TR15 3AJ
Contact Name
Anna Harris
Email
associates@creativekernow.org.uk
Website
asso​ciates​.cre​ativek​er​now​.org​.uk/​c​r​e​a​t​i​v​e​-​k​e​r​n​o​w​-​a​s​s​o​c​i​a​t​e​s​-​x​-​m​a​k​e​-​s​o​u​t​h​w​e​s​t​-​g​u​e​s​t​-​m​a​k​e​r​s​-​o​p​e​n​-​c​a​l​l​-​2026/

We are seeking four artists/makers, each to be featured as a guest maker in the MAKE Southwest shop for three months:

  • May 2026 – July 2026
  • July 2026 – September 2026
  • September 2026 – November 2026
  • November 2026 – January 2027

Selected makers will have their work stocked and sold through the MAKE Southwest shop for the duration of their placement.

Makers will be featured under the Design Frontier banner – a brand promoting and representing the best of design and craft from Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, established by Creative Kernow in 2018.

Who is this for?

We welcome designers and makers working in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly working in all mediums to apply. You may want to refer to MAKE Southwest website to make sure it is the right context for your work.

You must be a Creative Kernow Associates member to apply (membership starts from £5/month).

About the work

Work must be:

  • Of a high professional standard
  • Of strong quality and craftsmanship
  • In keeping with the standard and aesthetic of work already sold at MAKE Southwest
  • Suitable for a contemporary craft retail setting

All selected work must be available for sale through the MAKE Southwest shop. This is a retail opportunity, and applicants should ensure they are prepared to supply saleable work for the full duration of their placement.

Selection

Selection

Makers will be selected based on:

  • Suitability of your work to the opportunity;
  • Whether your work brings something new to the MAKE Southwest Shop;
  • The impact this opportunity may have on you and your business.

The selection panel are:

  • Laura Wasley, MAKE Southwest
  • Anna Harris, Creative Kernow Associates
  • Member of MAKE Southwest Selection Committee TBC

Practical Information

  • There is no cost to apply to or take part in this opportunity, but you will need to be a CKA member to apply;
  • Selected makers are expected to supply 20-30 pieces of work if they are small, or 10-15 pieces for medium and large pieces;
  • The shop takes item on sale-or-return basis, 50% commission will be taken on all sales;
  • Selected designers/makers will be responsible for transportation of their work to and from Bovey Tracey;
  • The panel will decide which 6-8 weeks slot each of the exhibitors will be allocated.

How to apply

Please fill out the following application form here.

If you are interested in delivering a workshop or Meet the Maker event, please include a brief outline of your proposal.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Deadline: Friday 3rd April, 5pm

We hope to select and inform all applicants of a decision by 17th April 2026.

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