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Australian Design Centre is delighted to announce presenting partners for the MAKE Award finalist exhibition: Jam Factory and Geelong Gallery.

Belonging to Us: Nurturing women through making is an international social enterprise showcase, curated by Craftspace for Vittoria Street Gallery, School of Jewellery, Birmingham, UK

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

Entries are now open for MAKE AWard: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design, a new national award for Australian designer/makers.

Australian Design Centre welcomes the Federal Government’s new National Cultural Policy – Revive.

Join us for a lively daytime market that showcases outstanding local craft and design as part of WorldPride Arts on Sunday 26 February 10am - 3pm.

In 2023, Australian Design Centre continues to support growth in creative practice in craft and design; grow national and international opportunities for artists, particularly First Nations artists; and involve audiences in cultural activities that enrich their lives.

Australia Design Centre Sydney WorldPride program running through February and March 2023 features textile exhibitions Unravelling Queerly and Chili Philly’s Crochet Social 2023 and a stellar line up of makers in Queer Mart: A Darlo Makers Market.

Three Australian Design Centre exhibitions converge at Hazelhurst Arts Centre this summer for a celebration of jewellery, object design and ceramics.

Australian Design Centre is partnering with UNSW Galleries and UNSW School of Art & Design to present 'Barangga' a yarning series that celebrates culture and community in First Nations design and making practices across Australia. The series includes a talk and workshop led by ADC's First Nations Producer Dakota Dixon.