Recent News

Join us to champion Australian creative innovators by donating to support the future of the MAKE Award: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design.

A great range of events coming up to keep you inspired - come into the Centre for workshops, talks and inspiration.

Here at ADC we’ve had a great start to 2025 with a full program of events and exhibitions planned for the year ahead.

Australian Design Centre is delighted to announce the judging panel for the inaugural MAKE Award: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design.

Australian Design Centre and Canberra Glassworks are delighted to invite you to join us for this special event on 12 February, 6-8pm. 

Launching into a new decade of contemporary craft and design.

Australian Design Centre, in partnership with Regional Arts NSW, is calling for expressions of interest from designer makers based in regional NSW three exhibition opportunities in 2025.

Australian Design Centre turned 60! A milestone that has made this a special year of celebrations.  We thank the many, many people who have enriched this year of projects and connections.

Entries open on 9 December 2024 for the 2025 MAKE Award: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design, a national award for Australian designer/makers.

In 2025 we’re offering NSW based designer makers an opportunity to hold a pop-up market stall in the Centre on Saturdays. Our growing Saturday audience is highly engaged with craft and design and we want to work with you to give them something extra special. Submit your expression of interest form today!