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Heritage Building and Conservation Craft Skills Bursary
Derwent Valley. Photo Richard Tymon
Heritage Announcement Opportunities Funding

Heritage Building and Conservation Craft Skills Bursary

4 March 2026
Derbyshire Makes History new bursary scheme
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Meet the Artists of The Makory Tour 2026
The Makory, Heanor. Photo Richard Tymon
The Makory

Meet the Artists of The Makory Tour 2026

27 February 2026
The 2026 Makory Tour brings artists across Derbyshire to celebrate the county’s heritage of innovation through hands-on making.
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Derbyshire Makes 2026 - Programme Announcement
Design by Sanna Studio
Dare to Dream The Makory Women Who Make Festival Announcement

Derbyshire Makes 2026 - Programme Announcement

9 February 2026
This year’s festival is set to be bigger and better than ever. Mark your calendars, gather your family, and join the celebration of Derbyshire’s extraordinary art and heritage!
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Derbyshire Makes Creative & Community Grant Awards
Photo Richard Tymon
Announcement Funding

Derbyshire Makes Creative & Community Grant Awards

7 February 2026
The first round of Derbyshire Makes Creative & Community Grants has been awarded, supporting artists, organisations and community groups to develop engaging projects across Derbyshire during 2026.
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Derbyshire Makes History Heritage Grant Awards
Masson Mills. Photo Richard Tymon
Heritage Announcement Funding

Derbyshire Makes History Heritage Grant Awards

7 February 2026
The first round of Derbyshire Makes History Heritage Grants has been awarded, supporting organisations to develop heritage-focused projects across Derbyshire in 2026.
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MAKE Room: Making Space for Nature, Community and Imagination
Wisdom of Water, Whitfield Well. Photo Richard Tymon
MAKE Room

MAKE Room: Making Space for Nature, Community and Imagination

28 January 2026
A short reflection on MAKE Room’s first chapter within Derbyshire Makes and the legacy it leaves behind.
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Photography Bursary for Designer-Makers
The Clayrooms. Photo Jenny Macare
Business support Opportunities Funding

Photography Bursary for Designer-Makers

26 January 2026
Create Growth Photography Bursary - applications Now Open
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Artist-Maker Call Out for Dare to Dream
Dare to Dream Opportunities Artists Textiles Heritage crafts Public art Exhibition

Artist-Maker Call Out for Dare to Dream

26 January 2026
Launch Call for Artist-Makers for the Dare to Dream finale
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New Funding Available for Derbyshire Heritage Organisations
Heritage Funding

New Funding Available for Derbyshire Heritage Organisations

26 January 2026
Please take part in the Derbyshire Makes History 2026 - Heritage Sector Survey
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Finding Home Through Stitch: Rosie Sykes’ Journey After Graduation
Photo Rosie Sykes
Dare to Dream Artists Textiles

Finding Home Through Stitch: Rosie Sykes’ Journey After Graduation

12 January 2026
Dare to Dream artist Rosie Sykes shares reflections on life after graduation, embroidery, and finding creative inspiration back home in Derbyshire.
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MAKE Room Periodical 4
MAKE Room at Craft Wood. Photo Glassball
MAKE Room Public art Exhibition

MAKE Room Periodical 4

5 January 2026
Glassball Studio discuss and illustrate their MAKE Room residencies
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Reflecting on Derbyshire Makes 2025
Derbyshire Makes Cromford Mill. Photo Richard Tymon
Dare to Dream The Makory MAKE Room Women Who Make Festival

Reflecting on Derbyshire Makes 2025

11 December 2025
A look back at the creativity and community that shaped Derbyshire Makes 2025
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