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"WITH CORPORATE INTENT" 3RD-27TH MARCH
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The Crafts Council of Ireland has initiated and is presenting an exciting exhibition of gifts of excellence, designed and made for discerning corporate buyers. The exhibition includes previously commissioned unique works on loan, in addition to specially created pieces. We believe that craftworkers
represent the cutting edge of
welcome the opportunity to
contemporary design.
create work for special clients;
The second is THE CORPORATE
and also that people who need to
AWARD, pieces tailored exactly
buy gifts or commission trophies
for the occasion. The third is
welcome work which is Irish-
THE CORPORATE HANDSHAKE,
made and distinctive.
for special occasions such as a retirement or career move.
Handmade sterling silver bowl: Rudolf Heltzel Photo: Tony Hurst
V H I SCHEME FOR REGISTERED CRAFTWORKERS
These corporate gifts fall into four
The final category is
categories. The first, The 25-
CORPORATE KEEPSAKES ,
CARAT PRESENTATION are gifts
these say "thank-you", "this is
given at the highest level and are
who we are" or "we'd like to do
museum-quality objects which
business with you".
The Crafts Council is keen to
question slip and return it to
develop services for makers. We
Margaret Jones in Dublin, by 31
are currently discussing the
March. The response slips will
formation of a group medical
then be passed to the V.H.I, and
insurance scheme for registered
they will contact you directly
craftworkers with the V.H.I. The
regarding payment and other
V.H.I, will offer a 10% discount on
arrangements. The Council will
premiums, provided there is a
not be involved in the administra-
sufficient level of interest.
tion, other than gauging initial interest. The criterion for member-
The enclosed circular outlines the
ship of the scheme is that the
benefits of membership. If you
applicant is a craftworker
are interested please complete the
registered with the Crafts Council.