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An AHRC funded research project exploring diversity and expertise development in the contemporary craft economy

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‘Tackling racism and inequalities in craft’ event and second working paper

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 By Karen Patel
‘Tackling racism and inequalities in craft’ event and second working paper
News

On Tuesday February 16th we held an online event for this project in which I presented further findings from the research, gathered some more ideas for action to address inequalities in craft, and got to hear from some fantastic craft artists we are commissioning. You can watch my research presentation portion of the event below. … Read More “‘Tackling racism and inequalities in craft’ event and second working paper” »

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Craft Expertise, or ‘Supporting diversity and expertise development in the contemporary craft economy’ is an AHRC funded UKRI/RCUK Innovation Fellowship led by Dr Karen Patel of Birmingham City University, in collaboration with Crafts Council UK.

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