OPPORTUNITIES

Exhibitions | Programs | Open Studios | Retail + More

For Craftspeople, Designers + Artists

Craft + Design Canberra is seeking proposals from craftspeople, artists, designers, makers and curators across all mediums for our upcoming exhibitions and programs. Apply for multiple opportunities using one Initial Details Form, followed by tailored applications for specific programs that match your interests.

STEP 1 | Please complete this form which captures your key details here.
STEP 2
| Scroll down to review the Opportunity Guidelines, and links to individual opportunity application forms. 
STEP 3 | Submit applications for specific opportunities before their due date. 

DEADLINES + OPPORTUNITIES
Closed | Reopening April 2026
| 2027 Exhibition Program ⁠
Closed | Reopening April 2026 | 2027 Artist-In-Residence ⁠Program
Closed | Reopening April 2026 | Stock Our Shop
Sunday 20 July 2025 | ⁠2025 Craft + Design Canberra Undercurrent Design Market
Thursday 31 July 2025 | 2025 Open Studios ⁠Program
Thursday 31 July 2025 | 2026 Workshop Program ⁠
Thursday 25 September 2025 | 2026 First Nations Curatorial Opportunity
Thursday 16 October 2025 | 2025 Annual Members Exhibition ⁠

2026 EXHIBITION PROGRAM

Applications closed |  Thursday 12 June 2025

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2026 FIRST NATIONS CURATORIAL OPPORTUNITY

Applications close | Thursday 25 September 2025

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2025 ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION

Applications close | Thursday 16 October 2025

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2026 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Applications closed | Thursday 3 July 2025

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2025 OPEN STUDIOS PROGRAM

Applications close | Thursday 31 July 2025

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2026 WORKSHOP PROGRAM

Applications close | Thursday 31 July 2025

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STOCK OUR SHOP

Applications closed | Thursday 3 July 2025

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2025 CRAFT + DESIGN CANBERRA UNDERCURRENT DESIGN MARKET

Applications close | Sunday 20 July 2025

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GUIDES FOR ALL APPLICATIONS


Photography Guide
Tips for capturing high-quality images of your work, including lighting, composition, and technical specifications required for submissions. 

Writing Guide
Advice on crafting compelling artist statements, project descriptions, and proposals that effectively communicate your ideas and practice. 

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Craft + Design Canberra is a not-for-profit membership based organisation which supports artists, craft practitioners, designers and makers at every stage of their careers.

We promote and celebrate excellence and innovation in contemporary craft in everything we do – in our retail space, exhibitions, events and membership program.

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