Networking Opportunities

Designers Marketplace not only presents you with wares to buy directly from some of the regions most talented artists and designers, it also becomes the regions largest networking event for the day.

Here's a chance whether you're a stall holder or not, to promote your business and work via the medium of our networking board. An area to leave your business cards, pr material, job offers, job seeker requests and any other information you hope to swap with others within the creative industries.

The event attracts anywhere between 250-900 visitors throughout the day so you stand quite a good chance of making some valuable connections!

Next event: Sunday 29th November. Free entry. 11am - 4pm

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

CHRISTMAS DESIGNERS MARKETPLACE

Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt

Sunday 29th November 11am - 4pm, free entry

47 Stalls selling some of the regions best creative talent.

We have the mulled wine and Christmas music at the ready!

A great time to come and buy all those extra special Christmas gifts!

Expect to see products on sale by Design Mob, Sisters Wardrobe, Rachael Taylor Designs, Punky Pins, Love Little, Folly Works, Dolls and Molls, Jailhouse Frock and many many more!

Designers Marketplace Hit Leeds!

Designers Marketplace had its first time visit to Leeds at the beginning of this month on the 3rd October. Along with it we saw some fabulous new brands and work on display with names like Anna Hunt, Ella Kirk, Punky Pins, Rachael Taylor and many more. I would just like to thank all that made it along to the market and we hope to see you at the next event on Sunday 29th November at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt......we have the mulled wine and Christmas music at the ready!

A miniature Designers Marketplace sale...Weds 23rd Sept 6-9pm

The Studios at Forbes Building is opening itself for the first time to new occupants who work within the creative industries. Here is an opportunity to move into a studio workspace environment alongside other creative people whether your forte be fashion, art, sculpture, graphics or music, the list goes on. As an introduction to the this fabulous victorian building an open evening has been organised for the evening of:

♦ ♦ ♦ WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER. 6-9pm ♦ ♦ ♦

♦ ♦ DESIGNERS MARKETPLACE WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE EVENING HOSTING STALLS FROM A SMALL NUMBER OF OUR REGULAR ARTSIST AND DESIGNERS ♦ ♦

Representing some of its most loyal artsist and designers by selling high end quality designer maker products and artwork.

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT STALL HOLDER AT THE DESIGNERS MARKETPLACE AND ARE INTERESTED IN RESERVING A STALL SPACE FREE OF CHARGE FOR THE EVENING please email: reservations@designersmarketplace.org.uk.

Please remember its first come first served as stall spaces are limited


There will also be exhibitions by:

♦ Textile artist Vicki Graham - 'A walk in the park'
♦ Photography by Steven Philip Brown
♦ A screening of 'Migration(Tonal); Excerpt by local video artist Richard A Lehman
♦ Rachel Powell representing and recruiting for Fashion Network North East

Refreshments on all evening ♦ Members of the Middlesbrough Council, the owner of Forbes building and creative consultant for the Forbes project will be at hand to answer any further questions on the development of the building and queries on renting studio space.

Location: Forbes Building, 309-321 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough

Designers Marketplace Pop-Up Shop

Since November last year the Designers Marketplace has moved on and developed faster than we could have imagined. With a following of over 80 super talented artists and designers some travelling as far from London, Edinburgh, Derbyshire and Cumbria just to attend. Plans are now underway to expand the opportunities provided to the loyal followers of the market.

Designers Marketplace is planning a move into retail under the new scheme and concept of 'pop-up shop'. In addition to the markets which currently run on a quarterly basis, the more permanent space will be within Middlesbrough town centre and sell works by artists and designers from around the region. Products on sale will be exclusive to non-commercial designer maker products and artwork.
The shop will also be used as a gallery space with rotational exhibitions on a regular basis, again representing local artsists, illustrators and photographers. Developments will be underway before the end of the year.

If you are interested in selling work through the new static format of the market, please email: Helen Stevens at info@designersmarketplace.org.uk

This months news...

This coming month there seems to be quite a few developments worth mentioning to those who are becoming loyal die-hard followers of the market. Firstly lets not forget to mention where and when the next Designers Marketplace is taking place...

Saturday 3rd October . The Loft, Leeds
Opening: 10.30am to trade and press, 11am - 4.30pm to the public. £2 entry.

October's market is set to introduce yet another set of exciting designers from far and wide, as well as bringing along some of our loyal artists and designers. Over 30 stalls, expect to see works by...

PUNKY PINS // KITSCHEN SINK // RACHAEL TAYLOR DESIGNS //
KNIT & DESTROY // BOREAL // ART FANS // SARAH WESTWOOD //

KITTY & DUDE // FINEST IMAGERY.

Reservations are now being taken.

For more information go to: www.designersmarketplace.org.uk

or email: reservations@designersmarketplace.org.uk.

Future dates for this year: Sunday 27th November at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt.

A bite of what to expect...

Just incase you haven't made it down to one of the markets yet and are wondering what its all about, here are some shots from last months market which was held in Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt. Remember our next stop is The Loft in Leeds just behind the Corn Exchange, on Saturday 3rd October opening at 11am. Showcasing a fresh bunch of talent along with some of our old die hard almost 'resident' stall holders!