In your position as Mayor of Shrewsbury, I would like to extend a warm invitation for you to visit the Shropshire Artisan Showcase, which will be held at the Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury from the 11th to the 16th of May, 2026.
To give you some context, the Shropshire Growth Hub has collaborated with The Darwin in Shrewsbury and Buy-From to organise this programme.
This programme is a fully funded initiative aimed at helping designers, makers, and producers enhance their retail confidence, skills, and long-term business resilience. The programme includes expert retail preparation, mentoring, and real-world trading experience, all culminating in a week-long pop-up showcase at the Darwin Centre.
This article provides more information about the showcase and application process which has now closed. We are working with our 10 finalists. https://www.shrewsbury-shopping.co.uk/blog/shropshire-artisan-showcase-2026/
Event Enquiry – meet with our 10 artisans in the showcase unit – final details to be confirmed nearer the date.
Please let me know if you require any further information at this point.