The venue will be hosting an exhibition, titled And The Work Goes On, which marks the end of a year-long initiative to support young makers as they begin their careers in the UK craft industry.
Over the past year, the charity has worked with emerging makers nationwide, offering mentorship, residencies, internships, and exhibition opportunities to help them thrive in the creative sector.
Many of the young makers, alongside key partners from Heritage Craft, local businesses, and cultural organisations, will be attending the event.
Thanks to an Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant, the programme has provided six young makers with mentoring from craft writer and curator Melody Vaughan.
It has also hosted an interior design student from Bath Spa University for an internship with the exhibitions team, supported young embroiderer of the year, Beth Somerville, with a fully funded year-long craft residency, and partnered with Cirencester College art history students to create digital interpretations of the Museum and Art Swindon ceramics collection.
New Brewery Arts CEO Beth Alden said: “Craft is at the heart of what we do as a charity and ensuring its future means investing in young talent.
“It has been inspiring to work with so many young people—from those taking their first steps in craft to those beginning professional careers.
“We look forward to seeing how they shape the industry in the years to come.”
Lithographer Samantha Thompson, whose work is featured in the exhibition, said: “I am excited to be a part of this exhibition amongst other talented young craftspeople and to have the support of Heritage Crafts and New Brewery Arts to showcase my lithography prints.
“I think it is really important to highlight the next generation of craftspeople as many are making strides in their field but are struggling to be recognised for it.”
The And The Work Goes On exhibition features the work of 15 makers under the age of 25.
It is at New Brewery Arts in Cirencester until May 24, in the gallery space.
Entrance is free to all.
