Profile 2019 Craft Week Image: Rhiannon Hopely
Artist Talk: Profile 2025
In this talk event a selection of makers exhibiting in PROFILE 2025: JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award will discuss their work and creative practice.
When: Saturday 15 March, 2025, 11.30am - 12:30pm
Where: Australian Design Centre
Free Event, bookings essential.
2024 Block 4 Exhibition Opening, Ximena Briceno, Jacket Image: 5 Foot Photography
Artist Talk: Robert Foster Metal Prize
Robert Foster Metal Prize celebrates contemporary Australian metal work and honours the legacy of Robert Foster. Meet a selection of the 2024 award artists as they discuss their work and creative practice.
When: Saturday 15 March, 2025, 1 - 2pm
Where: Australian Design Centre
Free Event, bookings essential.
ADC Opening Night, 2024. Photo: Jacquie Manning.
Designer Maker Meet-Ups
Join fellow designer makers for a lunchtime discussion and exhibition preview at ADC. We know that many makers have a solo practice and are looking for opportunities to catch up with other creatives. Designer Maker Meet-Ups are designed for you. This free lunchtime event will include a short conversation and plenty of time to catch up informally.
Coffee and tea provided, so bring along your lunch and take a well deserved break!
Next Event: Monday, 7 April 2025, 12 - 1:30pm
Where: Australian Design Centre
Free Event, bookings essential.
ADC, 2024. Photo: Amy Piddington.
Free gallery tours
Make the most of your trip to Australian Design Centre with a free exhibition tour. The gallery team will introduce you to the current exhibitions and Object Shop.
Find out what's on here
Tour times:
Thursdays, 12.30pm
Book here or call on us on 9361 4555 to make a booking or register at the front desk 10 minutes prior to tour time.
Sydney Ceramics Market, 2023. Photo: Amy Piddington.
ADC Saturday Maker Marketplace
Throughout 2025 ADC presents a regular Maker Marketplace on selected Saturdays at the Centre in Darlinghurst .
See the exhibitions, browse Object Shop, meet the artists and perhaps acquire a new handmade work for your collection.
Saturday 5 April 11am-3pm
Where: Australian Design Centre
Featuring: Marina Civiero + Small Impact Studio
For the full Saturday Maker Marketplace program, click here.