Free Exhibition Tours
Make the most of your trip to Australian Design Centre with a free exhibition tour. The gallery team will introduce you to the current exhibitions and Object Shop.

Tour times: Thursdays, 12.30pm

Book here or call on us on 9361 4555 to make a booking or register at the front desk 10 minutes prior to tour time.

13 March – 17 May 2025

PROFILE 2025: JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award
Australian Design Centre and JMGA-NSW present PROFILE 2025, the JMGA-NSW Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award. This biennial exhibition showcases the diversity of practice across contemporary jewellery and object design with over 107 finalists contending for four major awards.

A selection of artists will speak about their work during the tours - to be announced.

Robert Foster Metal Prize
Australian Design Centre and Craft + Design Canberra present the 2024 Robert Foster Metal Prize. The award celebrates excellence in the field of contemporary Australian metal work, honouring the legacy of Robert Foster and the significant contribution to Australian design.

Jeff McCann: Play
In Object Space on William Street, is an exhibition of work by Jeff McCann. Play showcases a Cardboard Fabrication technique that spans art, design, fashion and craft by experimenting with the materials to make wearable pieces. Australian Design Centre presents this exhibition in celebration of the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Image above: Marian Hosking, Shifting Light, 2024, Image: Courtesy of the artist

Image top: Jeff McCann - Curtains 3 Image: Credit of the Artist

FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Please note: This event will be documented with photography and/or video and the images/footage may be shared online. By attending the event you understand that you may be photographed/videoed and you give permission for the images/footage to be shared online for promotional purposes.

ACCESSIBILITY
There is a ramp at the side entrance of ADC (Palmer St) and wheelchair-accessible toilet on the lower gallery level. Access to the lower level is through the main entrance off William St. Please ask our friendly staff for assistance. A full gallery Access statement is available to download from the ADC website.