This November we will be hosting a new and innovative festival celebrating the life, work and influence of William Morris - MorrisFest –which will be held at the Birmingham & Midland Institute.
The aim of the festival will be to promote Morris, his work and ideas as well as related topics and discuss how they are still relevant today and inspiring contemporary artists, designers and thinkers. It will consist of lectures, panels, workshops and craft demonstrations as well as our annual Kelmscott Lecture the Useful & Beautiful Art Prize finalists will be exhibited and winner announced. This will create a lively and welcoming atmosphere in the spirit of fellowship with activities aimed at attracting a young, international and diverse audience. MorrisFest will take place over two days on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2026 and will be a ticketed event, however the Artisan Market taking place as part of the festival will be free to attend and open to all! We expect it to be a very busy and exciting weekend.
For this market, we are aiming to attract artisans who create products that are; ethically and sustainably made, unique and of high quality. Please fill in the form linked below and send it back to Olivia Johnson Hyland, Events Manager events@williammorrissociety.org ASAP to apply for a place.
