ARTISAN'S MOST HONOURED PATRON

Her Excellency the Governor of Queensland, Ms Penelope Wensley AC

CORPORATE PATRONS

Living Edge supplies beautifully designed furniture to the Australian marketplace. While our particular emphasis has always been on the architectural and design community we also showcase a range of world-class products to satisfy the majority of people’s needs for the home or office.As a company, Living Edge has always been committed to authenticity in design and we proudly distribute several premium international and local furniture ranges including Herman Miller, Walter Knoll, Established & Sons, Howe, Andreu World and Norman + Quaine.  Our showrooms mix iconic and classic pieces from the likes of Charles and Ray Eames with contemporary designs from Sebastian Wrong and Alexander Taylor. 

Formed in 1990 in response to the changing environment for cultural organisations, Positive Solutions has developed into a highly specialised and client focused company serving non-profit, government and commercial clients, operating from our office in Brisbane, Australia. Our services include research, policy and cultural planning, facilities planning, business planning and organisational development, visual art projects and board development. Our work is driven by the following guiding principles: Quality - to provide services based on the best knowledge and research available; Effectiveness - to provide services which are of practical benefit to the client, and to assist in implementation where appropriate; Economy - to secure valuable results within the limits of the client's budget and timeframe; Partnership - to work strategically with relevant agencies, and collaboratively with clients, to utilise existing knowledge and expertise; Inclusiveness - to adopt consultative processes that result in a high level of client and stakeholder ownership; Contextual sensitivity - to recognise the importance of cultural and organisational context while developing our advice.

BDO was established as an association of firms in Australia in 1975. Today, we are one of Australia's largest associations of independently owned accounting practices, with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. In Australia, BDO offers the expertise of more than 155 partners and directors, supported by over 1300 staff. We provide our services to a diverse range of clients, from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across a broad array of industry sectors. We enjoy outstanding relationships with our clients by focusing on what is important to them, adopting a partnership-style approach, being responsible and reliable, keeping our promises and maintaining open and frank communication. Our approach to relationships allows us to partner with our clients and really get to know them and their organisation. Using this insight, we look for innovative ways to help our clients maximise growth opportunities, improve processes and avoid pitfalls. The end result is that we meet – or exceed – our clients’ expectations.

Distinction Through Innovation. Conrad Gargett Architecture brings an enthusiastic and fresh approach to projects and a demonstrated ability to work as lead consultant and as a proactive agent within a larger team. The company has the organisational ability and depth of experience to adequately resource projects through all phases. Our practice is committed to providing comprehensive design management for each phase of every project and have delivered projects as far afield as Darwin and Hobart. Our office interiors team supports the architectural team with specialist knowledge in workplace design and the delivery of high quality work environments. CGA provides integrated landscape and urban design services at master plan and detail design level. Collaboration with other design professions is an integral part of the process to insure the best possible outcome, long term success and environmentally conscious solutions. With an experienced team, we are focussed on delivering a sustainable outcome that is tailored to the particular circumstances of each project.  

We seek to understand the context of every project, listen to our client’s needs and develop highly creative, yet commercial, design solutions for project challenges.

This approach has helped us deliver some of Australia’s most striking, functional and successful buildings. “B^P started at the beginning of a property boom and has grown alongside many of our client’s businesses. This has given us a great understanding of the commercial realities of the design business.” Liam Proberts Director

Minter Ellison is one of the largest full-service law firms in the Asia Pacific region. With more than 280 partners and 1,000 legal staff located in Australia, Hong Kong, The People's Republic of China, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Minter Ellison supports leading industry and government clients when and where they need us. With a strong Asia Pacific focus and people who are passionate about putting the law to work, we deliver practical commercial solutions. Few law firms have Minter Ellison's experience in advising Queensland's public and private clients. That's not surprising, given our Queensland heritage dates back to 1896 and our continued commitment to practice as a full service commercial law firm.  Today is little different from 1896 - our practice is still based on the values we hold, a commitment to intellectual rigour in all aspects of our work, and being passionate about putting the law to work.

Urban Art Projects is a specialist design consultancy creating site-specific art and design commissions for architectural and landscape environments. We collaborate with project teams in master-planning, art strategy, artist appointment, design, construction, installation and project management. We ensure the creative intent of an installation is preserved and delivered on time and to budget. UAP offers a unique turn-key approach to commissioning large-scale artwork and creative design solutions, providing low-risk solutions for clients. Our works are commonly commissioned for urban renewal and streetscape improvements; retail and entertainment precincts; commercial and residential towers; hotel and resort projects as well as airports and transport interchanges. We ensure art and design outcomes align with a project’s aesthetic and the client vision.

Brisbane based BCM is one of Australia’s largest and longest established independent, full service advertising and communications agencies.
The agency comprises over 80 staff across Creative, Account Service, Electronic and Print Production, and Finished Art services, as well as Digital, and Media strategy and planning divisions – all in-house. BCM has been recognised nationally and internationally for its campaigns.  This includes being named State Agency of the Year a total of ten times by leading trade publications B&T and AdNews. The agency has a national client base of well-known Queensland and Australian brands.

grain is Australian furniture for Australian Homes & Businesses. Grain timber furniture is tailor made to order every time. We can adapt & adjust our furniture styles – changing; size, timber, colour & finish to your needs. Grain is crafted from solid and veneered timbers into the modern styles we have created for our stories.

grain is locally crafted to be timeless and refined. Grain draws on furniture styles from all over the world and make them, our own. While our style looks forward, our style is steeped in Australians rich design past.

grain prefers to use local species such as; Moreton Bay Chestnut, Spotted Gum, and Victorian Ash. When the look requires, Grain blends these local timbers with beautiful imported species such as, American Walnut & Oaks, from certified sustainable suppliers. Australia has an equally proud history in managing and preserving our scarce local timber resources. Of course all our timbers are responsibly managed for long term sustainability.

grain are proud to be the furniture sponsors for the Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor exhibition.

SOS Components is one of the most recognised prototyping companies in Australia. Part of their success can be attributed to the wide experience of their professional team, which includes toolmakers, designers, architects and skilled model makers. Their vision is based on their wide knowledge of the market, however they are always looking for new applications for their unique combination of technologies.
SOS Components creates prototypes and working models from 3D CAD data. They are able to convert 2D design files to 3D files or reverse engineer designs by scanning existing objects to create a 3D design.
Prototypes are typically used by designers and engineers to access product design and function before commissioning production tooling. Industries serviced include: automotive, aerospace, consumer appliances, marine, medical, architectural and many others. SOS Components offers a number of methods of manufacturing prototypes: SLA, SLS, 3D PRINTING (Z-print) FDM and vacuum moulding. Each of these methods has special applications and should be chosen in consultation with the skilled staff at SOS Components.
SOS Components are at the forefront of additive manufacturing technology and constantly monitor their processes to ensure their high quality of service and manufacture is maintained. Their SLS techniques are so advanced that they can do away with many of the limitations of traditional manufacturing, making the manufacture of the impossible possible every day.   
THE TECHNOLOGY IS UNBELIEVABLE.

Brisbane Airport is the Gateway to Queensland. It is not an island operating on its own. It is part of a growing ‘New World City’, and a thriving state. Millions of passengers use the terminals each year - 24 hours a day, seven days a week - to connect with places and people across the world. More than 17,000 people work at the airport each day, and thousands more jobs are indirectly linked to its operation and growth.

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is leading the way in developing strong and mutually beneficial relationships between the airport and the community. BAC sponsors a wide range of community groups and services and is also heavily involved in Brisbane’s sports, arts and cultural life.

With an emphasis on engagement with regional and local organisations, BAC's approach is driven by its commitment to fostering positive community relationships across sport, business, arts, environment and community.

BAC is a proud sponsor of the Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor exhibition.

MAJOR SPONSORS

CHAMPIONS OF DESIGN

Brisbane Airport Corporation
Cox Rayner Architects
Designer Rugs
Grain
SOS Components
St George Bank
Urban Art Projects

HOSPITALITY PARTNER

Our mission is simple – to bring amazing, handcrafted wines to your table and tell their story. In a world where wine is increasingly being produced in industrial-style volumes for giant corporations, Purple Palate focuses on sourcing unique wines from smaller, family-owned producers, and collecting benchmark wines for cellaring and enjoyment in years to come. We believe the world of wine is an adventure and love the thrill of discovering new wines and understanding different varieties. We believe winemakers are rock stars and relish every chance to get to know them and their vineyards and learn the secrets of their craft.

GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Artisan receives financial assistance from its major sponsors, Arts Queensland (State Government) and the Australia Council, the Commonwealth Government's arts funding advisory body.