Blackburn Makers Market

Blackburn Makers Market A new pop-up Makers Market showcasing the creative talents of the region and providing a 'not normaly on the hight street' shopping experience.

Blackburn town centre will be hosting a Makers Market on Saturday 6th December, showcasing the very best handmade work from Makers across the region. Blackburn Old Town Hall will be opening its doors to provide a prestigious and unconventional venue for this special event and it is hoped that up to 70 traders will be present to provide an extra special ‘not normally on the high street’ shopping ex

perience for town centre visitors. The Makers Market welcomes makers from any creative field – artists, crafters, designers, photographers, foodies…….. and will be a great way to promote and sell work to the public, as well as providing an opportunity to get involved in Blackburn’s growing and vibrant creative community. This is a non-profit making creative collaboration and pitches are offered from as little as £10, with a range of sizes and interesting positions available. Tables, chairs and electricity can also be provided. Any emerging or established Makers wanting further details or wishing to book a pitch should message us or contact Julia Simpson on 01254 588958 or email [email protected]

17/10/2024
07/06/2024

How amazing.

07/06/2024

We're almost ready for our birthday month! 🎈🎉

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery has been planning a wide range of free events for our visitors to enjoy, including a very special residency by artist ! 🎨

Dave will be creating an evolving artwork of Blackburn in the museum within our birthday week (12th of June - 14th) and we would love to know some places you think are important to include. Comment below to contribute!

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31/05/2024

OPEN CALL FOR EMERGING CREATIVES & ENTREPRENEURS!⁠
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Not Only a Street Market promotes and encourages creative entrepreneurship by hosting mini block parties in often overlooked areas of town. This year, for a new Festival marketplace, they are seeking makers, artists, collectors, or any creatives looking for a place to emerge as an entrepreneur. ⁠
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💥 Are you a person who feels they want to be part of a circular and sustainable economy? ⁠
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💥 Do you want to be immersed and engaged in an inspiring and creative environment through having your own stall? ⁠
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Then we need you! ⁠
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All products, goods (new and second hand) and made items considered. ⁠
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Application Information: ⁠
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💥 Email [email protected] to register your interest⁠

💥 Stall holders: aged 16-30 ⁠- The aim of this market is to support young makers, however if you feel you would benefit from this opportunity and are outside the age restriction, you are welcome to still apply.
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Application deadline: Monday 10th June ⁠
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Contact the email above if you have any questions.⁠
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Discover BwD Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Blackburn College Arts Council England

05/03/2024

Applications are now OPEN for our Makers Market at the National Festival of Making

The Makers Market curated by Hopeful and Glorious is a joyous celebration that spotlights art, craft and design from across the region taking place on Saturday 6th July in the magnificent Blackburn Cathedral as part of the festival weekend. ✨

The market will showcase art, craft, and design from across the region, featuring unique pieces, limited editions, and handmade treasures. ️

Think textiles, furniture, ceramics and everything in between!

Ready to apply? Head to the link in our bio for more information

10/12/2023
09/11/2023

🎄 LOCAL BUSINESSES GET INVOLVED 🎄

We are looking for local businesses that would like to sell their produce in the tipis this Christmas, and the good news is there is no charge for your stall. 🙌

If you are interested please direct message us for information.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Great opportunity November and December 2023 at the Firepit Tipis for makers, artists and crafters.
09/11/2023

Great opportunity November and December 2023 at the Firepit Tipis for makers, artists and crafters.

🎄 LOCAL BUSINESSES GET INVOLVED 🎄

We are looking for local businesses that would like to sell their produce in the tipis this Christmas, and the good news is there is no charge for your stall. 🙌

If you are interested please direct message us for information.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

18/10/2021

Due to the HUGE success of our First Rag Market in August we are definitely having another in October!

Its the exact same procedure as last time, just drop me an email or give us a call to find out anymore information and to secure your space!

We cannot wait to see you all again and hope to be even bigger and better than last time! 🤩🤩

22/03/2021

If you feel it, say it BIG! 📣 A poetry sculpture trail is coming to Blackburn and Darwen and your words could be part of it.

Take a moment to express yourself by submitting a short poem online and be a HUGE part of the artist, Luke Jerram’s brilliant Of Earth And Sky, an installation across 25 locations in collaboration with poet, Hafsah Aneela Bashir of the Poetry Health Service.

To launch the 2021 Festival programme, Of Earth And Sky will be a great opportunity to get creative and enjoy the outdoors. The special trail will see writing on different subjects in metre-tall letters, painted onto grass, posted onto buildings and hosted on digital screens, encouraging us to explore our streets, parks, waterways and more, while absorbing inspirational and thought-provoking lines of poetry.

Calling people from, or connected to, Lancashire! Getting involved is simple – you don’t need any experience and can be of any age or background.

✍️Just think of a short poem and submit it online.
💭It just needs to be an original piece of work to be considered as part of the sculpture trail.
⏳The deadline for entries is Sunday 11th April 2021.

To see the full submission criteria and to submit your poem visit 👉⁠www.festivalofmaking.co.uk/projects/ofearthandsky/


Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Super Slow Way Arts Council England

19/03/2020

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Blackburn town centre hosted it’s first Makers Market on Saturday 6th December 2014, showcasing the very best handmade work from Makers across the region. Blackburn Old Town Hall opened its doors to provide a prestigious and unconventional venue for this special event with over 70 traders providing an extra special ‘not normally on the high street’ shopping experience for town centre visitors. Since then, Blackburn has welcomed a whole host of Makers Markets in various forms and locations, working with partners including Blackburn Business Improvements District, Blackburn College, Blackburn Market, Blackburn Is Open, The Bureau, The Making Rooms, Hopeful and Glorious and The National Festival of Making.

Blackburn is now becoming a hub for Makers and Creative people and is etching it’s place firmly on the UKs creative map. This page remains to highlight opportunities for Maker to sell work to the public in Blackburn town centre, as well as promoting Blackburn’s growing and vibrant creative community. All are welcome here.