Craft Central

Reflect Forward

Your chance to witness ground-breaking design and crafts that have never been seen before

The Reflect Forward award scheme & exhibitions give leading designer-makers a showcase for an original new body of innovative work.  Be the first to see, discuss and buy cutting edge design and craft at these informative exhibitions. 

Reflect Forward Exhibitions for 2009

Alison Milner, Print and Ceramic Artist, 25 February - 21 March 2009

Carolyn Massey, Menswear Fashion Designer, 1 - 25 April 2009

Olivier Droillard, Furniture Designer, 6 - 30 May 2009

Previous Reflect Forward Exhibitions in 2008

Kate Maestri, Glass Artist: New work inspired by the Museum of Domestic Architecture 

Lucy May Schofield, Paper and Book Art: New work inspired by the V & A Museum of Childhood

Maxine Sutton, Embroidered Textiles: New work inspired by the Geffrye Museum

Selected designers undertake a period of research at a London Museum to gather inspiration for their new work, and benefit from extensive support in pushing the boundaries of their practice and increasing public interest in their work.  The awards comprise of financial support, bespoke training and mentoring and a solo exhibition.  

Reflect Forward is part of Craft Central's "Awards for new work" scheme and is funded by the Arts Council England

Arts Council England