MADE 55: artisan, a legacy of our making
Celebrating Fifty-Five Years of Queensland Craft and Design!
Join us for MADE 55, an unforgettable evening celebrating 55 years of making and creativity in Queensland.
Since 1970, artisan has championed the bold, the beautiful, and the innovative in craft and design — a hub for jewellers, textile artists, ceramicists, designers, and dreamers alike. From lace to zines, zero-waste fashion to cutting-edge design, artisan’s legacy is woven into the fabric of Queensland’s creative culture.
Now it’s time to celebrate – and we want you to be part of it!
MADE 55: A one-night-only reunion honouring the makers, stories, and spirit of artisan
Friday 20 June, 2025
6 – 9 PM
artisan
45 King Street, Bowen Hills
Save the date and book your tickets HERE.
MADE 55 ARCHIVE
Add to the Archive. Share the Spotlight.
To honour the past and inspire the next 55 years of Queensland’s vibrant making culture we are inviting you to collaborate on an important ongoing project with us.
As part of MADE 55, we’re launching the MADE 55 ARCHIVE – a living digital collection celebrating the people, stories, and objects shaping artisan’s 55-year journey.
We’re calling on you – our makers, past exhibitors, audiences and friends to help us tell the full story – especially from the 1970s to early 2000s. Have a rummage and share your:
- Event photos and behind-the-scenes images
- Posters, flyers, catalogues, and press clippings
- Studio and workspace shots
- Maker stories – the people, places, and moments that made it real
🌐 Submit your newer or older photos and materials here: MADE 55 ARCHIVE.
📧 Got questions or stories to share? Email us at info@artisan.org.au
Help Spread the Word
Been part of artisan’s journey? Know someone who was? Forward this page. Help us honour the legacy of making in Queensland.
1: Linen Lattice, Anne Farren. Photo: Victor France.
2: Four DIY Series Vases, Liz Stops. White slip-cast porcelain.
3. Wire Jawun, 2007, Abe Muriata. Galvanised wire, spray paint, hose. 50 x 50 x 25cm. Photo: Andrea Higgins.
4: Shadow Jacket, by Tovah Cottie and FASHIONED Typography by Jacque Prior. Curated by Gabriella Szablewska and a Fashion Parade coordinated by Carolyn Gardam
5: Hall, 2006, Donna Marcus. Aluminium. Photo: Andrew Nobble. Image courtesy of Dianne Tanzer Gallery.
6: Metal jewellery by Elizabeth Shaw, 2001. Recycled sterling silver.
7: Oversized tongue in cheek ring set by Barbara Heath. Gold plated and synthetic gems. 60mm diameter.
8: ANTon Table, 1996, Marc Harrison. Macadamia shell and polymer.
9: Fire Opal, 1992, Chris Pantano. Blown glass. 10cm diameter.
10: Paper sculpture by Terry Summers. Date unknown. Paper mâché.
11: Pod Ring Series, 1996, Simona Chytil. Sterling silver.
12: Title unknown, 1982, Molly Huffley.
13: Fashion from Journey to the World of Tomorrow, 2008, Rachel Bending. Autumn/Winter range. Image courtesy of Bird Textiles.
14: Unleashed (exhibition view), 2024, Julya Hegarty. Hand coloured slip, vessels and bases, clear glaze and gold lustre. Dimensions variable. Photo: Michelle Bowden. Image courtesy of Julya Hegarty.
15: Image of Craft Queensland Store, 2012.
16: Thong Cycle, 2006, Gerry Wedd. Four pieces, hand built, oxidation fired, 1220 degrees C, cobalt underglaze. Dimensions variable. Photo: Grant Hancock.
17: Photo of Michael Zavros and Gail Sorronda (from left to right) at artisan Studio Tour: MBFF Collaborations in Fashion, 2013.
18: Craft Association of Queensland (CAQ, former name of artisan) workshop participants and Kit Shannon (second left, early member of CAQ).
