MAKING IT 2025
Showcasing emerging artists, makers and designers in the Southwest.
Willow Bloomfield, Dawn Vessel, organically forged metal sculpture
Our biennial celebration of emerging artists, designers and makers.
Held every 2 years, Making It is one of the leading showcases for emerging artists, makers and designers who are based in the Southwest, celebrating innovation, diversity and collaboration in craft and making. The exhibition will see 25 Southwest-based emerging artists who are self-taught, have undertaken apprenticeships, and/or are recently graduated, in the prestigious Jubilee Gallery at MAKE Southwest, alongside and followed by an engaging programme of exhibitor development and public events. This exhibition and programme has been a useful springboard for many creative talents in the Southwest.
We understand that graduating or starting up as an artist or craftsperson is an especially challenging time. MAKE Southwest is a charity dedicated to supporting artists, makers and designers at every stage of their career.
25 January - 8 March 2025
Jubilee Gallery
Events
Preview Evening, Friday 24 January 2025, 6pm - 8pm
Book Launch and Meet the Maker with Alex Finberg, Making It 2023 alumni, Friday 31 January 2025, 11am - 2pm
Paper Making Workshop with In The Making, Making It 2025 exhibitor, Saturday 8 February 2025, 2 - 4.30pm
Make a chopping board with Jo Weadon, Making It 2023 alumni, Friday 21 February 2025, 10.30am - 1.30pm
Meet the Maker with Jenny Gracie, Making It 2025 exhibitor, Friday 21 February 2025, 10.30am - 2.30pm
Intuitive Sculpting Workshop with In The Making, Making It 2025 exhibitor, Saturday 8 March 2025, 2 - 4.30pm
Spoon Carving Workshop with Alex Finberg, Making It 2023 alumni.
Friday 14 March 2025, 10.30am - 3pm
Our exhibitors for 2025:
Plan your visit
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm.
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