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 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. 

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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.

IN KIND SUPPORT

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • 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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