Artisan presents, promotes and celebrates excellence in craftsmanship and design. Our commitment and passion comes to life in our vibrant, high quality exhibitions.
We thrive on our collaboration with artisans and designers from across Australia and the world. findoutmore
The network of Australian Craft and Design Centres (ACDC) is a group of peak organisations from all states and territories in Australia that represent the professional craft and design sector. The organisations engage with the sector at a local, national and international level and offer services and programs that support sustainable practice. findoutmore
Welcome to artisan, Queensland’s home of the best in leading and emerging design and craftsmanship. This website will help you plan your next visit to artisan, whether to see an exhibition, attend an event or visit our retail store. findoutmore
Artisan supports design creatives from emerging talent to living legends. We develop and launch local talent in the global marketplace and bring the finest international craft and design to Australians.
Vision: Representing excellent and desirable contemporary Australian craft and design. findoutmore
Artisan is the trading name for Craft Queensland which began as the Crafts Council of Queensland. It was an off-shoot of a cluster of organisations commenced by the Craft Council of NSW.
The organisation has, for more than thirty years, been the primary organisation representing and advancing Queensland’s contemporary craft and design practitioners to achieve prominence and sustainability in their practice. findoutmore
Chair and Director of Ranger Design P/L
Gavan is a widely experienced architect who has worked on major projects in both the public and private sectors; as a development manager and then design manager for a major redevelopment project; and as the principal of major architectural/design practices in Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane. findoutmore
Artisan has a talented and committed team who are passionate about what they do. We value our people and the skills they bring to our organisation and the craft and design sectors.
If you would like to get in touch with artisan or anyone in the artisan team, please use the details for each team member below. findoutmore
We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and creative people to join the artisan team. Check this space regularly for employment opportunities.
