Expressions of Interest are now open for Crafted Futures: West.
Crafted Futures: West is a creative professional development program brought to you by Craft in partnership with Wyndham City Council. Craft is the leading professional organisation championing contemporary craft and Australian makers.
Emerging and established visual artists and makers are invited to submit an expression of interest for this new and exciting four-month mentoring and professional development opportunity.
This new program is designed to strengthen the capacity of local artists and makers to develop sustainable, long-term creative careers.
This initiative is offered at no cost to participants and will support 15 creative practitioners connected to Wyndham who wish to enhance their professional skills within the visual arts, craft, and design sectors. The program focuses on fostering professional growth, sustainability, and confidence in navigating the creative industries.
Crafted Futures: West provides participants with:
- industry insight
- community building and networking opportunities
- targeted training
- and sustained support towards goals
Program Activity
The professional development program will run from February – August 2026, combining individual mentoring with group professional development sessions.
The program dates and activities will include:
- Saturday 2nd May, 1:30pm-5:30pm: 1 x 4-hour workshop with Craft
- Wednesday 15th July (in-person), Thursday 16th July (online): 1x 30 min 1-on-1 mentoring session
- Saturday 6th June: 2-hour small group critiques
- All participants will receive complimentary Craft Maker Memberships for one year
Expression of interests will be assessed by a panel comprising of representatives from Wyndham City Council and Craft.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the following selection criteria:
- artistic merit
- commitment to professional development
- a clearly articulated rationale of how they will benefit from participation in the program.
- be over 18 years of age
- either live, work, study or demonstrate a connection to Wyndham
For questions or further information please contact [email protected]
Submit an Expression of Interest
Image credits:
#1 – Claire Armstrong, courtesy Craft.
#2 – Anke Kindle in her studio photo by Lauren Bamford, courtesy Craft.
#3 – Fables and Folklore, photo by Michael Pham, courtesy Craft.
#4 – ‘Fresh’ opening, photo by Claire Amstrong, courtesy Craft.
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