What's On
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LACED
6 June – 20 July 2024
In this exhibition three NSW based artists use three different lace techniques to interpret their personal experience and give contemporary expression to this traditional artform.
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Vessels: Transcending Tradition
6 June – 20 July 2024
Australian Design Centre, in collaboration with the National Indigenous Art Fair, proudly presents Vessels: Transcending Tradition, a celebration of the rich tapestry of Indigenous object-based artistry.
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Canopy
6 June - 20 July 2024
This contemporary jewellery installation, Canopy, is the artist’s response to the illegal poisoning of large trees, an issue that contributes to accelerating temperatures in urban areas.
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Current: Gail Mabo, Lisa Waup, Dominic White
COMING SOON - 30 July - 25 September
Current highlights and connects each artist’s vital and contemporary multi-disciplinary practices while referencing the passages of water moving along Australia’s eastern coast, between the land and people of Zenadh Kes/Torres Strait in the far north to lutruwita/Tasmania in the south.
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Events and workshops
A great range of events coming up to keep you inspired. Grab a friend and come into the Centre for workshops, talks and inspiration.
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Gadigal Mural
Gadigal Mural, designed by Sydney artist Jason Wing, with ADC's First Nations Creative Producers Dennis Golding and Lucy Simpson is a collaborative artwork referencing both the topographical patterning and material culture of Gadigal country.