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Associations and guilds

Associations and guilds represent the craft and design sector at a national level and lists organisations that support a range of disciplines from design, new media, wood, glass and ceramics to textiles. The listed organisations act as an access point to local and state associations and guilds.

Arts Nexus
Arts Nexus is a non profit, member-based regional arts development and cultural industry association providing services for the arts, entertainment and cultural sector in Far North Queensland.

Association of Northern, Kimberly & Arnhem Aboriginal Artists
ANKAAA is the peak advocacy and support agency for Aboriginal artists and art centres located in the regions of Arnhem Land, Darwin, Katherine, Kimberley and the Tiwi Islands.

Australian Association of Glass Artists Limited
Ausglass is a national membership organisation that supports the advancement of Australian glass artists by fostering effective communication and information exchange.

Australian Ceramics Association, The
The Australian Ceramics Association is a national, non-profit organisation representing the interests of practicing professional ceramists, students of ceramics and all those interested in Australian ceramics.

Desart
Desart is the association of central Australian Aboriginal art and craft centres. Desart represents art centres which supports authenticity of artworks, 100% returns to Aboriginal people and their organisations, promotion of professional art practice and ethical dealings with artists.

Design Institute of Australia
The Design Institute of Australia is Australia's professional membership body for designers and design businesses. The DIA provides support with networking, services and information to improve professional practice.

Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild of NSW Inc
The guild brings together practitioners working in the areas of hand weaving, spinning and associated areas of fibre practice. They foster and encourage the development of craft through instruction, discussion and exhibition.

Jewellers Metal Goldsmith Association (NSW)
Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia NSW is affiliated with the state jewellery and metalsmiths groups collectively known as JMGA. The management of JMGA's quarterly national journal, Lemel, and biannual international conference rotates from state to state every two years.

Megalo Access Arts Inc
Megalo provides access to specialised printmaking facilities and manages an international Artist In Residence program.

Victorian Woodworkers' Association Inc
Victorian Woodworkers' Association represents and supports woodworkers in Australia through exhibitions and workshops. The aim of the association is to make connections between woodworkers in a global community, disseminate and expand on information available about the craft, and foster new audiences.

Woodworkers Association of NSW
Woodworkers Association of NSW represents professional woodworkers and provides a forum for networking, supports skills development and promotes public awareness and appreciation of fine woodwork.

 
 

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