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Artisans in the Gardens 2013

The popular Artisans in the Gardens exhibition returns, in 2013, for its thirteenth year. In keeping with its iconic location the exhibition will showcase the work of some of Australia’s leading contemporary artists and craftspeople along with indigenous Australian artists.

The exhibition will feature the works of artists from around Australia including emerging and established contemporary jewellers, ceramicists, glass makers, textile artists, weavers and sculptors.

This annual spring exhibition, presented by Foundation & Friends of the Botanic Gardens, brings together some of the country’s most innovative and exciting artisans whose inspiration for their outstanding work is drawn from the beauty and complexity of nature.

All work is for sale and proceeds support the work of the Foundation & Friends of the Botanic Gardens and the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust.

Tickets for the opening night on Friday 18 October will be available from the Foundation & Friends office from mid August.

When: Saturday 19 - Sunday 27 October
Where: Lion Gate Lodge, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney.
Cost: Free Entry

Applications are now open to artist and craftspeople interested in exhibiting in 2013.

For enquiries contact the curator, Julieanne Mills, Mob: 0418 468 418 or jmills@bigpond.net.au

Entries close Saturday 30 March

Important Dates

Entries close Saturday 30 March
Selection and notification of artists Wednesday 1 May
Deadline for return of registration forms Thursday 30 May
Deadline for inventory Friday 13 September
Delivery of work to the Garden Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 October
Opening night Friday 18 October
Exhibition dates Saturday 19 - Sunday 27 October