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
Thursday 12 June 2025 | 2026 Exhibition Program
Thursday 3 July 2025 | 2026 Artist-In-Residence
Thursday 3 July 2025 | Become A Stockist
Thursday 31 July 2025 | 2025 Open Studios
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 FIRST NATIONS CURATORIAL OPPORTUNITY
Applications close | Thursday 25 September 2025
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.

Craft + Design Canberra
Membership
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.
Craft + Design Canberra
Member Directory
Browse our directory of talented Accredited Professional and Associate Members.
Ceramics | Glass | Industrial Design | Metals | Mixed Media | Paper | Textiles | Wood

Membership questions
Have membership questions? Please reach out to our team at membership@craftanddesigncanberra.org