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Women’s shed: A proposal
I am a craftsperson with over 50 years of experience. In the 1970’s I remember participating in a crafts council initiative to spread the idea of craft, called the craft train. Continue reading
Petition: Support Australian Craft Education
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Spotlight: Bic Tieu
This is the first in a series of Australia craftspersons who are eligible for the World Crafts Council – Asia Pacific Award of Excellence. These include finely made and innovative objects that are designed for everyday use. The objects in … Continue reading
When Australia was the envy of the world: Robert Bell and the World Crafts Council
In 2008, I flew to Hangzhou to attend the General Assembly of the World Crafts Council. I was seeking UNESCO endorsement for a code of practice for artisans and designers and was told this required pre-approval by the World Crafts … Continue reading
Visit of Kyrgyz artists to Melbourne
The Melbourne UNESCO Observatory of Arts Education provides a platform from which research and professional networks grow, not only within Melbourne, but across Australia and in collaboration with other Arts Observatories within South East Asia. The Observatory provides avenues for … Continue reading
Vale Robert Bell (1946 – 2018)
With regret, we announce the loss of a grand figure of Australian craft. Dr Robert Bell’s leadership as curator on both Australian coasts helped give our crafts the national prominence it was due. He was also a keen advocate internationally for … Continue reading
Hamadan International Craft Fair – 21-25 August 2018
Here’s a wonderful chance to display your wares at one of the great craft cultures of the world. Hamadan Holds 14th National Craft Fair and First International Craft Fair Coinciding Hamadan Recognition as the Tourism Capital City of Asia Hamadanˊs … Continue reading
Will Robert Bell be replaced at the National Gallery of Australia?
For many years, the decorative arts in Australia were ably served by Dr Robert Bell. The National Gallery of Australia was the preeminent collector of the nation’s finest decorative arts and crafts. As Senior Curator, Decorative Arts and Design, Robert … Continue reading
Advice on Australia Council funding for craft
While there have been significant cuts to the Australia Council funding available to artists and organisations, it still remains a significant resource for supporting works of artistic promise. Having recently served as a peer, I can share some observations that … Continue reading
The road to China
Are you interested to invest in developing a Chinese market for your craft products? Here’s an invitation from our Chinese colleagues, the West China Cultural Industries Expo: WCCIE is an international and comprehensive cultural industries expo at national level which will … Continue reading