Makers Shift

Saturday the 29th is an 18+ event. Valid photo ID is required for entry.

Sunday the 30th is open to all ages. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

No pets allowed, unless they are a certified guide dog or assistant animal.

Makers Shift ~ Art & Design Exhibition Market - On Gadigal Land

29+30 August ~ Chippendale, Sydney

Makers Shift is a new Art & Design Exhibition Market celebrating independent artists, designers, and makers from our local creative community.

More than just a market, Makers Shift is about movement. It's about artworks and objects finding new homes, makers connecting with new audiences, ideas being shared, a shift in perspective, and creative practices continuing to evolve.

At its core, the event exists to create a thoughtful platform for emerging and independent creatives while fostering a community built around a shared love of making.

For its first edition, Makers Shift brings together a curated selection of 14 local artists and designers, showcasing a diverse range of disciplines, mediums, and practices. With an intentionally intimate scale, the event invites visitors to slow down, meet the makers, discover original work, and experience the stories behind each practice.

Each day has been thoughtfully curated to offer a different experience.

Opening Night ~ Saturday 29 August ~ 4:00pm ~ 10:00pm

Saturday the 29th is an 18+ event. Valid photo ID is required for entry.

Join us as we launch Makers Shift with an evening celebrating art, music, food, and community.

Expect a vibrant opening night featuring:

~ A curated selection of exhibiting artists and designers
~ DJs selecting the soundtrack for the evening
~ Drinks sponsored by Philter Brewing
~ Food available from EatOzzo
~ A relaxed garden space to gather, connect, and celebrate

We'll be announcing our drinks partner, food vendor, and full DJ lineup soon via our instagram @makers__shift

Sunday Market ~ Sunday 30 August ~ 10:00am ~ 3:00pm

Sunday the 30th is open to all ages. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

Free Entry for 12 year olds and under.

Return on Sunday or experience Makers Shift for the first time. Sunday offers a slower-paced experience centred around creativity and community.

Take your time exploring the exhibition, collecting art, meeting the makers, connecting with others, and enjoying a carefully curated soundtrack designed to complement the slower pace of the day.

Pastries available from Tuki Bakery.

A Sunday spent discovering local artists, with complimentary coffee and matcha from our friends at Single O. While stocks last.

Depending on when you visit, there may be a short wait during busier periods due to the intimate nature of Makers Shift, and venue capacity limits.

Stay Connected

We'll be announcing our exhibiting artists, creative spotlights, DJ lineup, food and drinks partners, and other event updates over the coming weeks.

Stay up to date with all announcements and key event details via Instagram: @makers__shift.

We can't wait to welcome you to the first Makers Shift.