Members encompass traditional to contemporary designer crafts.
We are a community that values, nurtures and prioritises innovation, imagination and artistic expression, where the ultimate goal is human well-being rather than just consumption.
We aim to encourage open-mindedness and collaboration.
The NCCS was founded in 1972 to:
Set and reflect high standards in craft works.
Provide opportunities for members to interact socially, while encouraging continuing, professional development.
Raise public awareness of good design and high quality in small scale production.
Explore outlets for exhibition and sales.
FULL MEMBERSHIP - £40 Subscriptions are renewable annually in October.
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To apply for Full Membership we ask that you complete the form below and submit some examples of your work alongside a statement about yourself, your experiences and any qualifications you may hold. If invited you will be asked to bring a cohesive collection of your work to a selection meeting.
Acceptance as an NCCS member is decided by the current membership. A member working in the same or associated media may be asked to speak on your behalf.
You may feel that showing your work at a selection meeting would be quite daunting, but we do endeavour to make it as friendly and welcoming as we can.
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​An Application form (Pages & Word), full Society Rules and Members Agreement documents are included at the bottom of the page. Please click to download. If you need an alternative file format please request through our contact page.
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The majority of Society members are based in Norfolk. The Society is organised by a voluntary committee elected each year from the Members and Friends at the Annual General Meeting. Applications are also welcome from prospective new members and supporters who live in other parts of East Anglia or who have links with the Region and are interested to work with us in developing the Society.
The NCCS stages exhibitions and arranges events that are open to all members. The Society aims to set, and reflect, high standards in craft works, to explore outlets for selling and opportunities for members to meet socially, as well as to raise public awareness of good design and high quality in small scale production.
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Full members are entitled to exhibit with us, display images of their work in the Society's website and take part in events.
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​A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM is included below.
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The Society welcomes new members - both exhibiting makers and Friends – to join us
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OTHER MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
All subscriptions are renewable annually in October.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER - £25
Associate Membership may be awarded instead of Full Membership, when the Selection Committee believes that the applicant would benefit from mentoring during a preliminary year with the NCCS.
FRIEND - Practical help and/or £20 donation annually in October.
Friends of NCCS are important partners in the administration and development of the Society. Friends can join the makers at events and meetings and can add greatly to the vibrancy of the Society in many diverse ways.
We welcome new Friends to join us - and especially appreciate those who could sit in at exhibitions or have organising skills to share in the fields of public relations and/or administration. They may or may not be makers and can choose how closely they become involved in the Society’s activities.
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​A FRIENDS APPLICATION FORM is included below.
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EMERGING MAKER AWARD
We encourage new makers to submit an application via the Emerging Maker Award page.
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Please use the contact page to make any other enquiries.
Norfolk Contemporary Craft Society
(NCCS) is the leading Norfolk association of designer-makers.