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Celebrating Helen Britton as the tenth Living Treasure Master of Australian Craft
Last night we launched the tenth exhibition in the Living Treasures: Master of Australian Craft series The Story So Far | Helen Britton. Working with Helen over the past two and a half years has been a privilege and a joy. I’ve learnt so much about the deep research process which is her creative practice and the beautiful, thoughtful things she makes out of that process to tell otherwise untold stories. Together we have made an exhibition, a book, a podcast and an audio tour for everyone to enjoy and dig deep into Helen’s story so far. At the same time it has encouraged me to think about my own story and the things that are important to me and hold fragments of meaning. Please come and see the show, listen online and if you can buy the book - it is a beautiful artwork that I know you will treasure.
- Lisa Cahill
What's On Now
Helen Britton | The Story So Far
Come see the culmination of 30+ years of creative excellence with the tenth artist to be nominated in the series Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft.
ADC is proud to present this major solo exhibition featuring new works including painting, installation, jewellery, drawings and objects alongside the first showing of the photographic work My Godmother's House.
Ocean Inspired Porcelain
Ceramic artist, Jo Victoria, is inspired by weathered surfaces, broken shells and bones washed up with the tides on the NSW South Coast. Many recent works have been made using natural materials found on the beach, dipped into porcelain and fired to leave only a trace of itself in the clay.
In this installation Jo aims to capture the area where she lives, the light that filters through the banksia forest and sea mist rolling in across the bay.
Events
In Conversation: Helen Britton & Julie Ewington, 30 August 11:30am - 12:30pm, Tickets here.
Saturday Maker Marketplace with Meraki Fire + Susan Buret, Saturday 6 September 11am-3pm, More info here.
ADC is proud to present this major solo exhibition featuring new works including painting, installation, jewellery, drawings and objects alongside the first showing of the photographic work My Godmother's House.
Upcoming Events
MAKE Award
MAKE Award: Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design is a national award produced and presented by ADC. The 36 finalists were announced in June, working across object design and material practice in the fields of ceramics, glass, furniture, metal, jewellery, textiles and fibre.
The winners will be announced at the launch event on Friday 10 October.
Opening Night: Friday 10 October, 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates: 10 October - 22 November 2025
Sydney Craft Week
The 9th annual Sydney Craft Week Festival will run from 10-19 October 2025. Ten days of making, stimulating exhibitions and events and inspiring conversations exploring this year's theme of 'Material Intelligence' in all its forms for Sydney’s designer makers, craft community and craft lovers.
This year's program includes over 600 participating artists and 57 participating groups across 45 suburbs of Sydney to present over 220 events, exhibitions, workshops, markets, open studios and more.
Program Live: 2 September
Festival Dates: 10 - 19 October 2025
reJOY at Geelong Gallery
VISIT
6 September - 2 November 2025
Geelong Gallery, 55 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220
SIXTY at Toowoomba Regional Gallery
SIXTY: The Journal of Australian Ceramics 60th Anniversary 1962–2022 is a special ADC On Tour exhibition project presented in partnership with The Australian Ceramics Association to acknowledge this significant anniversary.
VISIT
16 August - 12 October 2025
Toowoomba Regional Gallery, 531 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City QLD 4350
🎙️ Series 1 Episode 9 of Object Podcast now LIVE
Follow the tenth Living Treasure: Masters of Australian Craft into the depths of her creative process in a conversation with artist Helen Britton and ADC Director Lisa Cahill. Tune in where you get your podcasts here.
The Audio Exhibition Tour
Visitors to the exhibition can access an audio tour with the artist Helen Britton here.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Australian Design Centre is proud to be a creative place located on Gadigal Country. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners, the Gadigal People, and to Elders past and present. As a cultural organisation with national connections, we also pay our respects to all First Peoples across the country.
About Australian Design Centre
Established in 1964, Australian Design Centre is an independent impact organisation based in Darlinghurst, Sydney. We support and promote Australia’s innovative designer makers, established and emerging, and encourage people to engage with design, craft and creativity through dynamic and high-quality national touring exhibitions, publishing, digital and educational activities.
ADC is supported by the generosity of our partners and donors, the Australian Government through the Visions Australia program, the NSW Government through Create NSW and the City of Sydney.
ADC is a member of Australian Craft and Design Centres network, Australian Museum and Galleries Association, Arts Law, NAVA, Regional and Public Galleries NSW and the Sydney Culture Network.
Images:
ADC Opening Night, 2023, 2024, 2025 Photos: Jacquie Manning.
