artisan’s inaugural symposium
Shaping the future of Queensland's contemporary craft and design sector
Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue Partner: The State Library of Queensland Auditorium.
Australia's makers have shaped the nation's culture for generations. Now there's a place to come together, connect with each other, and help shape what's next.
This September, artisan is launching MADE 2026, a new symposium bringing makers, craftspeople, designers and curators together for a day of connection, conversation and ideas.
Held on Thursday 10 September at artisan's new home within the State Library of Queensland, MADE 2026 is your chance to step into the wider maker community and meet other makers from across Queensland and beyond, swap ideas, and hear from some of Australia's leading craft and design voices.
The day opens with a keynote from Sally Brand, Curatorial Manager of Australian Art at QAGOMA, followed by A Nation of Makers, a panel conversation featuring:
- Aimee Frodsham | CEO and Artistic Director | Canberra Glassworks
- Brian Parkes | CEO | JamFactory
- Carmel Haugh | CEO | artisan
- Melanie Gibson | Board Member | Indigenous Art Centre Alliance
- Travis Tiddy | Co-CEO | Design Tasmania
In the afternoon, there will be breakout sessions where you'll work alongside other makers to build practical ideas for the sector's future, no experience or insider knowledge needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get involved.
Can't make it in person? A live streaming ticket option will be available.
30% of in-person places are reserved for regional and remote Queensland makers.
Whether you've been making for decades or you're early career, MADE 2026 is a place to meet other makers and learn from the panels and workshops.
Save the date, 10 September 2026.
Early-bird tickets are available until 20 August, don't miss out.
General admission tickets are $285.
Don't miss out on this milestone moment for the Queensland Contemporary Craft and Design Sector.
Standard Ticket Prices
| Type | Early-Bird (before 20 August) | Standard |
| General Admission |
$235 | $285 |
| Student* (flat rate) |
$150 | $150 |
| Online Livestream Access (flat rate) |
$85 | $85 |
* Please use an email associated with your educational institution on your payment.
artisan Associates Ticket Prices
| Type | Early-Bird (before 20 August) | Standard |
| Student Maker* (50% off) |
$117.50 | $142.50 |
| Professional Maker (20% off) |
$188.00 | $228.00 |
| Collector (10% off) |
$211.50 | $256.50 |
| Peer (20% off) |
$188.00 | $228.00 |
* Please use an email associated with your educational institution on your payment.
NOTE: Online Livestream Access is a flat rate with no early-bird tier and no further discount.