Be part of Craft ACT’s respected artistic program in our 50th anniversary year, 2021. Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre is now accepting proposals for our 2021 exhibition program. We are seeking proposals for engaging and unique exhibitions from craftspeople, designers, makers and curators, welcoming all levels of experience and all mediums of practice. Do not miss the chance to be part of our anniversary program.
About Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre
Since 1971, Craft ACT has played a vital role in sustaining Australia’s high-quality studio practice and supporting craftspeople, designers and audiences. We are proudly one of Australia’s longest continuous-running membership organisations in the visual arts and we have much to celebrate. As part of our golden anniversary in 2021, our artistic and public programs will celebrate the ability of artists to transform raw materials into objects which creatively express layers of meaning, history and connection from the domestic to the public sphere.
About the exhibition program
Craft ACT promotes artistic excellence within contemporary craft and design. Each year our respected exhibition program supports recent graduate and early career artists as well as established and distinguished practitioners and researchers. Recognising the core dynamic role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australian arts and culture, Craft ACT encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to apply to exhibit in our 2021 program.
FAQs
Who can apply?
Any artist, designer, maker, curator or craftsperson who locates their practice within contemporary craft and/or design is welcome to apply.
- All craft and design practitioners from a wide range of mediums including (but not limited to) textiles, fashion, furniture, wood, glass, design, design thinking, commercial products, jewellery, metals, ceramics, graphic design, paper etc
- You can be an early, mid-career or established artist
- Guilds, associations and artist-run initiatives
- Groups or solo shows
Unfortunately, we do not accept submissions from current undergraduate university students.
What kind of exhibitions are you looking for?
- Ambitious and engaging proposals that embody contemporary craft and design practice and concepts at all levels of experience and across all mediums
- Collaborations between different disciplines, mediums, industries and interstate artists are encouraged
- Joint proposals and group exhibitions
- Outstanding solo exhibitions
- Exhibitions that are underpinned by a strong curatorial narrative and foundation
If your proposal forms part of an exhibition tour, please include (itinerary) details in your submission. Preference is given to exhibitors which premiere at Craft ACT.
When is the submission date?
Your proposal needs to be with us by 11.59 pm (AEST) Sunday 15 March 2020. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Need further information?
Visit our news page on our website for more information.
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Contact Rachael Coghlan, CEO/Artistic Director, Craft ACT:
ceo@craftact.org.au or 02 6262 9333
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Madisyn Zabel, Gallery manager, Craft ACT:
gallery@craftact.org.au or 62629333
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