9AM | Welcome + Making Matters
Meet the artisan and Ingham Art Action teams and hear about the day ahead, including ideas and strategic actions emerging from the MADE 2026 Symposium.

9:45 AM | Informal Talks + Conversations
Short talks and open conversations focused on the needs, opportunities and experiences of makers working in the region.

11 AM | Artist Talk with Mari Hirata at the Japanese House

Attendees are invited to join artist Mari Hirata for a special artist talk at the Japanese House as she shares the ideas, research and creative process behind The House of Floating Flowers (Ukibana no ie). Separate registration for this event is essential: Artist Talk - The House of Floating Flowers (Ukibana no ie) | Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts

1PM | Speed Crits
Bring along your work, an idea or a project in development for a short, focused conversation and feedback session.

3pm | Panel Discussion: Regional Making, Connection + Opportunity
Join Mari Hirata, Ann Vardanega (Ingham Art Action), Kate O’Hara (Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts) and Carmel Haugh (artisan) for a conversation about sustaining ambitious creative practice from regional Queensland and the role that networks, residencies and partnerships can play in creating new opportunities for makers.

Contact the host of artisan × Ingham Art Action: Making Matters