Our PARTNERS

We thank our Government funders, Major, Multiyear, Silver, Bronze and Organisational partners for their generous support of the Craft + Design Canberra Festival that celebrates Canberra as a creative capital and a global city of design.

GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT

  • Craft + Design Canberra is partially supported by Creative Australia,  the Australian Governments arts funding and advisory body though Multi-year investment funding and the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy (VACS) delivers a nationally coordinated package of investment and support for the Australian contemporary visual arts sector that promotes creative work by living artists and craft practitioners, and the organisations that support their practice.

     

  • Craft + Design Canberra is funded via the ACT Government's Arts Organisation Investment Program 2023 to 2026. 

    This Program supports the arts sector in Canberra to create, develop and promote the arts for the benefit of artists and their work, and for the ACT community to have strong access to and engagement in the arts.  

    The ACT Arts Organisation Investment Program supports arts organisations that engage with the local community to provide arts programs, services, expertise and infrastructure to support and develop the arts in the ACT. These organisations provide sector development, professional pathways for artists and arts workers, support a diversity of activity and provide access opportunities for all Canberrans. 

    The program funds the delivery of activities that meet the three strategies in Canberra: Australia’s Arts Capital – a statement of ambition for the Arts 2021–2026 for Canberra to be recognised as Australia’s arts capital: 

    • Create amazing art and culture – everywhere, at any time, for everyone 

    • Develop arts, cultural and creative industries, practice and facilities – supporting creation and culture at all levels via any path 

    • Promote our arts and culture – to attract artists and creators, arts workers, visitors and investment. 

    This funding provides arts organisations with opportunities for arts leadership, organisational and financial management, innovation and impact for the arts sector and broader community. 

Major Partners

  • Located in the heart of the CBD. Canberra Centre is the leading destination for fashion, entertainment and dining, offering 200 of your favorite brands including over 50 restaurant and dining options.

  • The City Renewal Authority is charged with shaping the growth of the central parts of Canberra to make it a great place to live, explore and enjoy.

    In partnership with the community, the Authority aims to create a thriving city heart through the delivery of design-led and people-focused urban renewal with a focus on social and environmental sustainability.

    The Authority works within the City Renewal Precinct, which spans Dickson, Braddon, Civic, Northbourne Avenue, Haig Park and Acton Waterfront.

MULTIYEAR Partners

  • Art Group is a multi-award-winning Canberra based property developer building homes for over 20 years. Dedicated to delivering projects of quality and distinction, Art Group is passionate about making a positive contribution to the nation’s capital by pushing design and architectural boundaries and creating sustainable communities for future generations.

    As a truly local developer with an ambition for a rich and prosperous city, Art Group are excited to support Design and Craft Canberra; advocating for the creative community and continuing to cement the city as a creative hub, and achieve a collective ambition for unparalleled innovation and design.

  • The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for architecture.

    They represent over 14,500 members globally, committed to raising design standards and positively shaping the places where we live, work and meet.

    Along with members, they are dedicated to improving our built environment and the communities we call home by promoting quality, responsible, sustainable design and advocating on behalf of the profession for the benefit of all Australians.

  • A long-time supporter of Craft + Design Canberra, home.byholly is a dynamic, full-service boutique real estate agency delivering innovative, creative and exceptional outcomes. Creating an emotional attachment through the personal story of homes, home.byholly’s bespoke service is designed to make the process of buying and selling a home unique experience for everyone.

SILVER Partners

  • Established in 1993 F!NK & Co. is a much loved and respected Australian design company with an international reputation for producing world-class tableware, hollowware, jewellery and lighting. Be it the iconic F!NK Water Jug, every F!NK product melds refined craftsmanship with shapes and colours largely inspired by the Australian landscape.

  • The Suburban Land Agency deliver great places where communities thrive across Canberra.

    Through greenfield development and urban renewal, we create place experiences and lifestyles that are uniquely Canberran, where everyone feels welcome and at home. We collaborate closely with the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the land and any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, to ensure their voices shape the narratives of the places we create.

    Our approach is steeped in creativity. We experiment, invent and innovate to find solutions that best serve the community and industry.

PRODUCT Partners

  • A by Adina is where confident travelers enjoy the best of both worlds with world-class dining and bars.

    Step inside, and you’ll find the perfectly suited balance between a hotel and residential experience that’s refreshingly different from the apartment hotels, hotel residences and all suites offered by mainstream hotel chains. Each destination showcases world-renowned architecture that blends seamlessly with its surroundings, complemented by understated yet impactful contemporary Australian interiors.

  • Canberra's Ale Mary Brewing Co. is a multi award winning independent microbrewery, founded in late in 2022 by three local guys with one thing in common, a love of all thing’s beer.  At Ale Mary Brewing Co. the team takes pride in handcrafting small-batch beers and are passionate about delivering a distinctive beer experience that not only celebrates the local culture but also showcases their dedication to the craft of brewing.

  • HerCanberra is Canberra's premier lifestyle media brand, connecting Canberrans with their city and each other.

BRONZE Partners

  • Opened in 1998, Canberra Museum + Gallery showcases the diverse history and contemporary culture of the Canberra region. Visitors to its Civic Square location can see first class exhibitions for free, relax in the café, or book a behind-the-scenes tour.

  • Finland has a proud history of design. Finnish design is functional and its form inspired by nature. It considers the user, the purpose and now more than ever, the planet. These features are shown in the design of more than just objects, but also services, businesses, places and experiences.

    Finnish design is characteristically restrained, much like the Finns themselves. It serves a purpose, without compromising on aesthetic. Furniture, glass, textiles and ceramics have long been our strengths with brands such as Marimekko, Fiskars and iittala embodying this tradition. Now, we begin to see new pioneers apply these same principals to meet the challenges of the future.

  • The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia’s national audiovisual cultural institution. We collect, preserve and share Australia’s audiovisual culture.

    Our Acton home is open daily from 10am to 4pm, in walking distance of Canberra’s city centre.

    There’s always something to inspire and delight at the NFSA, whether it’s school holidays, date night or just a quiet afternoon to yourself. Catch a cult classic at Arc Cinema, join us for thought-provoking discussions, explore the curious collection of audiovisual artefacts on display in The Library or simply drop in to enjoy a locally roasted coffee in Mediatheque or our sunny heritage courtyard.

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  • The National Zoo and Aquarium inspires and assists in the conservation of the natural world through exciting and innovative educational experiences.

    Their mission is to set world’s best practices for animal care and sustainability while impassioning their guests to protect the natural world. They do what they do to move towards a better future for us, and all living creatures on this planet.

  • Yarralumla Nursery provides high-quality competitively prices plants for the landscape industry. It is the oldest continually operating nursery in the Canberra region and in 2024 is proudly celebrating 110 years of continuous operation.

    Specialising in climate hardened trees and shrubs for the ACT and surrounds, the nursery supplies wholesale plants to the landscape industry, retail and wholesale nurseries, all levels of government, not-for-profit organisations, and rural landholders.

    Yarralumla Nursery often partners to deliver landscape projects and supports forward orders and advanced tree growing.

    The Nursery also provides employment to apprentices, students, and physically or mentally disadvantaged persons.

MEMBER ORGANISATION Partners

  • ANCA inc. is an independent artist-run organisation founded in 1989 to provide studio and gallery space for emerging and professional artists in the ACT. There are currently 50 artists working out of ANCA's 35 studio spaces, located in Dickson and Mitchell. The ANCA Gallery mounts 14 shows per year consisting of work by local and interstate artists and groups.

  • Canberra Contemporary Art Space (CCAS) is Kamberri/Canberra’s leading independent contemporary visual arts organisation, bringing fresh ideas and bold directions in art to a broad and engaged audience. CCAS is committed to the growth and development of contemporary art in the Kamberri/Canberra region, exhibiting ambitious work that challenges perceptions, our diverse programs engage with communities, allies, and leading artists locally and nationally, with international reach. CCAS has a rich history spanning four decades and has played a significant role in our city’s cultural landscape.

    We manage two venues, our main gallery in the National Triangle, and a project space in Manuka, and our program includes exhibitions, public programs, residencies, publications, and events, providing career-defining opportunities for artists, curators, writers, and arts workers to develop excellent and thought-provoking new work and foster sustainable practices.

  • Canberra Glassworks is an ACT Arts Centre. The building contains state of the art workshops for all forms of creating studio glass, a gallery that presents an annual program of curated exhibitions of work by Australia’s finest glass artists, and a retail shop with an extensive range of beautiful handmade glass objects.

  • Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to make an impact and change the world. In doing so, we are strengthening the position of Canberra as a clever, connectd, and creative city where entrepreneurs and businesses build on the city’s excellence in research and innovation to create social and economic benefits for all citizens.

  • Canberra Modern's events aim to increase awareness and promote protection and appreciation of the mid-century places and spaces which make an irreplaceable contribution to Canberra’s historic urban and designed cultural landscape.

  • Canberra Region Feltmakers are a group who love to share ideas, innovate and have fun making felt. The techniques that we use are constantly evolving. Our work includes jewellery, quirky small pieces, accessories, homewares and designer felt garments. Our members range from beginners through to master feltmakers who exhibit and tutor across Australia. We have a shop specialising in felting supplies and a library for our members. We run drop-in days and workshops covering topics from beginner feltmaking through to specialist techniques with international tutors. See canfelt.org.au for more information.

  • Since 1966, Canberra Spinners and Weavers Inc have promoted the art of spinning, weaving, dyeing and other related crafts. The association houses the Fay Skyring Gallery and offers members a professional textile art library and valuable equipment resources. CSW runs an extensive workshop program, holds monthly meetings with speakers, and sells members work at Exhibitions and Open Day sales. Members have the opportunity to meet at weekly drop-ins, at special interest group sessions and a yearly weekend retreat. CSW supports emerging textile artists with several awards each year. More information can be found out at: canberraspinnersandweavers.org.au and canberraspinnersweavers@instagram.com

  • Cultural diplomacy plays a key role in the work of the Embassy of Uruguay in Australia. Cultural diplomacy is harnessed by countries to promote their cultural distinctiveness, thus enhancing the world's cultural diversity while paving the way to cooperation and dialogue. In a globalized, interconnected world where countries are increasingly interdependent, cultural diplomacy can be critical to fostering peace and stability. Whether it be enabling the mobility of artists to promote cultural diversity, pooling expertise to boost the capacity of the creative industries or launching languages programmes, cultural diplomacy initiatives have multiple benefits for fostering global citizenship. Our partnership with Craft + Design Canberra Festival allows us to showcase our unique way to create and design, supporting the local economy and promoting sustainable consumption and production, while building on culture as a resource for friendship and cooperation.

  • Founded in 1985, M16 Artspace is an inclusive organisation that supports a thriving arts community of emerging and established artists, writers and curators of any age, background or culture. We present high-quality exhibitions from both emerging and established artists and curators from Canberra, interstate and overseas. We are partially supported by the ACT Government for our gallery program. Today, M16 Artspace runs three gallery spaces, manages 31 artist studios and houses five arts organisations that offer art classes. With new exhibition blocks beginning their cycle every four weeks, it is an ideal place to experience art in Canberra. 

  • Thor’s Hammer designs and makes furniture, joinery and architectural products from recycled timbers recovered from demolition sites around Australia. These valuable materials are renewed and reused for projects from domestic to commercial, and have been purchased by national institutions like Parliament House, Commonwealth Place, the Australian National Botanic Gardens and Old Parliament House grounds. Minimising environmental impact is key in Thor’s work. This includes practicality and simplicity in design, and making a high quality, durable product. The ethic extends into the production process and includes the use of plant-based resins and oils for filling and finishing the timber, turning waste sawdust into clean burning fire briquettes, and investment in electric forklifts and a big solar PV array.  

  • The University of Sydney and University of Melbourne jointly lead the project Locating Giurgola: From Philadelphia School to Global Practice, which is funded through the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) Discovery Project (DP) scheme.

    This project focuses on the life and work of Italo-American architect Romaldo Giurgola, (1920-2016), the principal designer of Australian Parliament House. Giurgola was a founding partner of the architectural firm Mitchell/Giurgola (Philadelphia and New York) and later Mitchell Giurgola & Thorp (MGT) in Canberra and ultimately in Sydney as well.

    The research team for this project comprises five scholars based at the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney, as well as three international partners based at the University of Pennsylvania, Penn State University and the Swiss Federal Institute (EFL) at Lausanne.

MAJOR DONORS

  • Complete Constructions Aust is a commercial construction company, proudly operating in and supporting the Canberra region for over 25 Years.