What's On
PROFILE 2025
13 March – 17 May 2025
Australian Design Centre and JMGA-NSW present PROFILE 2025, the JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award.
Robert Foster Metal Prize
13 March – 17 May 2025
Australian Design Centre presents the 2024 Robert Foster Metal Prize in partnership with Craft + Design Canberra.
Jeff McCann Play
14 February – 17 May 2025
Jeff McCann experiments with cardboard to make wearable art works. Presented in celebration of the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Threads: Lore and Lineage
COMING SOON
22 May – 4 July 2025
Australian Design Centre presents Threads: Lore and Lineage in partnership with the National Indigenous Art Fair (Overseas Passenger Terminal 5-6 July 2025).
GULAMANMANHA Bringing Something Closer (Wajarri)
COMING SOON
22 May – 5 July 2025
Fusing ancient practices with contemporary form and materials, GULAMANMANHA is a testament to the continuous, living, and thriving culture of the Yamaji people.
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.
ADC Maker Marketplace
Throughout 2025 ADC presents a regular Maker Marketplace at the Centre in Darlinghurst on selected Saturdays. The Maker Marketplace series will kick off with a special market with 14 exceptional artists working in ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, and glass. See the exhibitions, browse Object shop and meet and purchase new works from local artists.
Sydney Craft Week 2025 - Apply Now
Applications are now open until 15 June 2025 for the 9th Sydney Craft Week Festival. Makers, galleries, shops, associations, libraries, councils and other organisations are invited to apply.