Australian Design Centre

28 September – 22 November 2023

Australian Design Centre presents this major new national award celebrating innovation in contemporary craft and design.

The winner of the MAKE Award will receive a cash prize of $35,000 with a second prize of $10,000, making it the richest non-acquisitive prize for craft and design in Australia. 

5 October – 22 November 2023

Eight makers from Australia and New Zealand explore materiality in contemporary jewellery, body adornment, and objects.

Studio 63: Ebony Russell and Alexandra Standen

22 September–22 November 2023

Responding to their shared love of vintage Australian lusterware this project by Ebony Russell and Alexandra Standen focuses on a collaborative series of ceramic sconces and lamps.

5 October – 22 November 2023

Curated by Bridget Kennedy for Australian Design Centre, this group installation features 12 makers who have repurposed costume jewellery and other found objects into new pieces.

ADC Travelling Exhibitions

Since the 1970s ADC has toured nationally and been at the forefront of providing regional Australia with access to cutting edge work and ideas. Find out about our travelling exhibition program here.

Handmade. Unique. Collectible.

Object Shop supports over 100 leading and emerging Australian designer makers.  Find limited-edition, handmade and collectible jewellery, ceramics, objects and textiles. 

Find out all the latest news, events and announcements at Australian Design Centre.

Australian Design Centre's ideas hub

Delve into articles, essays, films and interviews covering a huge range of craft and design on Object Digital. 

It's nearly 'time' for the 2023 city-wide Festival to begin! Start planning your Festival experience now.