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artisan artisan is Queensland's home of craft and design.

Founded in 1970, we share, celebrate and offer advocacy for Australian practitioners with exhibitions, events, workshops, and the artisan store. Interested in more info about artisanqld Check out our website www.artisan.org.au and follow us on Instagram

The value of human made is rising and the arts ecosystem is shifting. It's time to lay out a plan for what comes next to...
07/09/2026

The value of human made is rising and the arts ecosystem is shifting. It's time to lay out a plan for what comes next together for Queensland craft and design.⁠

MADE 2026 is conceived as a meeting place to imagine and action. After the morning hearing what's going on in the rest of the country. In the afternoon workshops, every group sits with the same four questions.⁠

What is happening for the sector, really, from where you stand?⁠
What's already working that we should be doing more of, together?⁠

and... How do you want to see the Queensland artisanal sector viewed by the world by 2032?⁠

What matters to you at this pivotal time? MADE asks you to shape Your ticket isn't just entry, it's your voice in the room, and the outcomes from the day will be shared with the whole sector afterward.⁠

📍 State Library of Queensland⁠
📅 10 September⁠

Image credits:
Slide 2: Image of Elizabeth Shaw. https://www.elizabethshawjewelleryobjects.com/studio.html
Slide 3: Image courtesy of Beck Davis
Slide 4: Image courtesy of Angela Spillane.
Slide 5: Image courtesy of Susan Richardson.
Slide 6: Image courtesy of Ella Collopy.

The value of human made is rising and the arts ecosystem is shifting. It's time to lay out a plan for what comes next to...
07/09/2026

The value of human made is rising and the arts ecosystem is shifting. It's time to lay out a plan for what comes next together for Queensland craft and design.⁠

MADE 2026 is conceived as a meeting place to imagine and action. After the morning hearing what's going on in the rest of the country. In the afternoon workshops, every group sits with the same four questions.⁠

What is happening for the sector, really, from where you stand?⁠
What's already working that we should be doing more of, together?⁠

and... How do you want to see the Queensland artisanal sector viewed by the world by 2032?⁠

What matters to you at this pivotal time? MADE asks you to shape Your ticket isn't just entry, it's your voice in the room, and the outcomes from the day will be shared with the whole sector afterward.⁠

📍 State Library of Queensland⁠
📅 10 September⁠

Image credits:⁠
Slide 2: ⁠Baylee Griffin at the opening event of ODE - to Gwyn (2026) exhibition, artisan. Photography by Danielle O'Brien.
Slide 3: Image courtesy of Adam Boyd.⁠
Slide 4: Image courtesy of Libby Harward.⁠
Slide 5: Image courtesy of Diamando Koutsellis.⁠
Slide 6: Image courtesy of Shannon Garson.⁠
Slide 7: Image courtesy of Jane Orme.

03/09/2026

Thursday tip: just ask
Asking for what we want does two things. Firstly it clarifies our goals as artists. Saying something aloud gives it substance and enables us to start the process of making it reality. Whether that be learning new skills, meeting people you need, or building a process in the studio.
Secondly, asking enables the people who can help us to give us what we want. If no one knows you want that exhibition or to get that job then there is no chance of you getting it. Give your aspirations fresh air. Just ask.

02/09/2026

If you're a maker new to the world of craft and design, MADE2026 is the perfect opportunity to take that first step...⁠

Connect with fellow makers, gain insights from leading industry voices, and join the conversation shaping the future of craft and design in Queensland. ⁠

Whether you're looking to turn your creative practice into a professional one, or just want to know more about craft and design in Queensland, MADE2026 is the perfect place to discover, connect, and put yourself out there.⁠

Don't forget you can claim your ticket as a tax deductible under professional development!⁠

Secure your spot at MADE2026 today. Visit the link in our bio for tickets.⁠

📍 State Library of Queensland⁠
📅 10 September

You collect the work. Now be part of the room where the future of the people who made it gets decided. artisan associate...
28/08/2026

You collect the work. Now be part of the room where the future of the people who made it gets decided.

artisan associates Collectors get 10% off MADE 2026, plus VIP exhibition previews and Meet the Makers events all year round.

Your membership funds the pathway from studio to market for Queensland makers and puts you in the room on 10 September when the sector's first industry-led action plan comes together.

Collector membership is $170 a year. Link in bio.

Image credits:
Slide 1 & 4: Photographs by Jade Ferguson, pictured; Small Objects exhibition works, Marisa Culpo; 'Between Form' with artisan x Metro arts 2026.

Ever wondered how a public art career actually gets built? 🏛️ Join Daniel Templeman for How to Public Art, an honest loo...
27/08/2026

Ever wondered how a public art career actually gets built? 🏛️ Join Daniel Templeman for How to Public Art, an honest look at landing your first commission and what comes after it. ⁠

Wednesday 2 September, 5.30pm. Register now, link in bio. ⁠

📅 Wednesday 2 September
🕐 5:30pm
📍 , Level 1, The Parlour⁠


Image credits:
Slide 1: (top image) Three Rings, 2018: Olympic Sports Park, Suzhou, China.
Curated and fabricated by Urban Art Projects. Photograph by by Rex Zou.
(bottom image) Image courtesy of Dr. Daniel Templeman.
Slide 3: Missing Corners, 2016: Entry to North Sydney, Australia
Commissioned by North Sydney Council. Curated by Creative Road. Fabricated by Albert Smith Group. Images by Silversalt Photography.
Slide 4: Four Rings 2019: McKinnon Sports Park South, Yarrabilba, Australia. Commissioned by Lend Lease. Curated by Creativemove. Images courtesy Albert Smith Group. Photography by Dave Kan.

Find out more about our upcoming workshops through the link in bio: workshop program 🙌
27/08/2026

Find out more about our upcoming workshops through the link in bio: workshop program 🙌

Visit our workshop program at the link in bio to find out more and book your tickets today!
27/08/2026

Visit our workshop program at the link in bio to find out more and book your tickets today!

Visit our workshop program at the link in bio to find out more and book your ticket today!
27/08/2026

Visit our workshop program at the link in bio to find out more and book your ticket today!

Address

Level 2, State Library Of Queensland, Stanley Place, Cultural Precinct
Brisbane, QLD
4101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+61732150800

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