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. 

DEADLINES + OPPORTUNITIES
Open | Closing 29 March 2026
| 2026 Robert Foster National Metal Prize
Closed | Reopening April 2026 | 2027 Exhibition Program 
Closed | Reopening April 2026 | 2027 Artist-In-Residence Program
Closed | Reopening April 2026 | 2026 Annual Members Exhibition 
Closed | Reopening March 2027 | Stock Our Shop
Closed | Reopening March 2027 | Workshop Program 

2026 ROBERT FOSTER NATIONAL METAL PRIZE

Applications Open | Closing 29 March 2026

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2027 EXHIBITION PROGRAM

Applications Closed | Reopening April 2026

2027 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Applications Closed | Reopening April 2026

STOCK OUR SHOP

Applications Closed | Reopening March 2027

WORKSHOP PROGRAM

Applications Closed | Reopening March 2027

2026 ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION

Applications Closed | Reopening April 2026

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.

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