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We are calling for applications from New South Wales designers and makers to exhibit in Object Space in 2021. There are three exhibition opportunities available this year. Expressions of interest close 19 February.

Listed here are the highlights in contemporary craft and design exhibitions, festivals and events happening across Australia in 2021. There is so much happening! Use this ready reference to find the best craft and design experiences across the year.

There is also a list of state based organisations in the Australian Craft and Design Centres (ACDC) national network and national craft guilds.

We are following the NSW Health COVID-19 Safety Industry Guidelines for museums and galleries to keep our guests and staff safe.  Find out what you need to know before visiting the Centre.

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

In 2021, we present the work of over 700+ artists in 13 exhibitions, and 100+ events, 14 ADC On Tour openings and 150+ citywide festival events for Sydney Craft Week.

In the lead up to Christmas, ADC's retail space, Object Shop has taken over the whole lower gallery. Featuring limited edition jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass and cards, all hand crafted by over 100 leading Australian makers and emerging talent new stock is arriving daily.

Taking inspiration from the work of OzHarvest to feed people in need, we challenged the Object Shop makers to make a Christmas decoration using OzHarvest’s signature yellow.

We are delighted to announce that Australian Design Centre is part of the Sydney Festival 2021, Australian Made program. We are presenting two exhibitions, multiple workshops, maker talks and a special Sydney Festival edition of our renowned Makers Market. 

8 -15 November 

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

The theme for 2020 is – Always Was, Always Will Be.