2025 Program EOI

 

EOI application forms for our 2025 Program will be released shortly! We appreciate your patience as our team transitions. 

Artist in Residence (AiR)

If you are an artist looking for a unique experience, consider applying for our Artist in Residence Program. This program offers a chance to immerse yourself in a creative environment, collaborate with fellow artists, and develop your craft. It’s a fantastic way to gain exposure and share your work with a supportive audience.

Image copyright of Rosalie Boland

Exhibitions

For those interested in exhibiting their work, our Exhibition Space is available for applications. This is an excellent platform to display your creations and connect with art enthusiasts. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to highlight your artistic vision.

Beanie Festival Tutors

Additionally, we are seeking passionate individuals to join us as Beanie Festival Tutors. If you have skills to share and a love for teaching, this is a perfect way to inspire others while fostering creativity in our community.

Each year in our store...

  • 7,600 Visitors

    Each year we have over 7,600 visitors to our store.

  • Over 2,800 Artworks Sold

    In 2024, we sold 2,833 artworks on behalf of 75 artists

  • Over $61,200 income generated

    Artworks sold each year generates over $61,200 in income for our makers.

About

Located alongside the Central Craft studios, our Craft Maker Store showcases and promotes high-quality craft and design within the Central Desert region. Works in the store are made by members, artists-in-residence, and others with long-standing ties to our community and region. 

As a member-run Not-for-profit organisation, our store is proudly maintained by our amazing team of member-volunteers and is open Monday to Saturday, 10am–2pm. To keep our store open, our Craft Sellers are expected to assist in staffing the retail outlet for 2 (two) x 2 (two) hour shifts each calendar month in exchange for a 25% commission. If Craft Sellers are unable to do this, a 35% commission is applied.

What We Accept

  • Mediums

    • Textiles
    • Ceramics
    • Glass, metal & wood
    • Paper-based
    • Jewellery
    • Mixed-Media

  • The works must

    • Be handmade, or original in concept
    • Not in breach of said copyright laws
    • Must come with relevant care instructions or warnings (if applicable)

  • From

    1. A Current Central Craft Members OR
    2. A Central Craft Artist in Residence OR
    3. Have a strong connection to Central Craft and / or the Central Desert Region

How to get stocked:

We accept applications from those who wish to sell their handmade works through our store—it's a great opportunity to reach new audiences and be part of a thriving local creative community. 

For Craft Sellers submitting work to Central Craft for the first time (or introducing a new style of work), Please email admin@centralcraft.org.au with the following:

  1. Images of items you'd like to stock
  2. Titles & Descriptions of items (mediums)
  3. Sales price for each item
  4. Your contact details (email + phone number)

Once accepted, you'll be emailed a Craft Sellers Agreement Form to complete.

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