Connecting & Championing UK Craft & Design since 1999: Design-Nation is a national network and curated portfolio supporting Britain’s leading designer-makers
To mark our 25th anniversary, we opened our second major public touring and selling exhibition at the Hub national centre for craft & design. Beneath the Surface: Material and Meaning‘ is an exploration of craft – where every material holds a memory and every object tells a story. As the exhibition draws to a close, our 25th anniversary is a powerful moment to celebrate with our community of makers, supporters, partners and craft curious public, and to invest in the next 25 years of Design-Nation’s work.
With your support, we can expand our creative programmes and opportunities, nurture emerging and established makers, and grow the reach and impact of craft and design across the UK.
You’re cordially invited…
Date & Time: Thursday 12 March 2026, 7.00–9.30pm
Venue: The Hub Sleaford
Hosted by:
- Andrew Tanner – Creative Industry Lead, Creative Author & Design Brand Ambassador
- Preston Fitzgerald – Collector, Curator & Design-Nation Ambassador
- Clare Edwards – Director, Design-Nation & The Hub
Evening Reception Highlights:
- Drinks and Canapés Reception
- After Hours Tour, Talk & Meet the Artists of Beneath the Surface exhibition – all exhibition works are for sale (proceeds split between the Hub and Artists)
- Live Music throughout the evening
- Live Fundraising Appeal by Andrew Tanner and Clare Edwards
- Live & Online Auction of Promises & Experiences hosted by Preston Fitzgerald – online auction opens Monday 2 March!
- Live Raffle Draw with some very exclusive prizes for attendees
Tickets are limited, so guests are encouraged to register in advance:
RSVP HERE
We are not charging a ticket fee to attend the event, however we do hope guests will take part in the Auction and Raffle or provide a donation. All proceeds support Design-Nation’s creative programmes for designers and makers across the UK.
We look forward to celebrating an incredible exhibition and honouring 25 years of creativity and collaboration, while building a strong and sustainable future for Design-Nation and the makers we champion.
Main Image: Amy Cushing, Honorary Design-Nation Member
