how to apply
You can submit an Expression of Interest under any of these streams. The form takes around 10–15 minutes and you can submit more than one EOI — one per project, role or offer.
- Project
- An exhibition, talk, installation, workshop, performance, open studio or other work with a defined outcome.
- Collaborate
- You're a designer or studio looking for collaborators, or to join an existing project.
- Host
- You have a venue and want to host an event, exhibition, talk or other ADW activity.
- Team
- You'd like to be part of the ADW team — volunteer, coordinator, or behind-the-scenes contributor.
- Sponsor
- You or your organisation want to support ADW financially or in kind.
what events look and feel like
ADW events are generous, grassroots, and open — celebrations of the profession and the people in it.
The events that worked best in 2025 brought people into a room together: an opening, something to eat or drink, a reason to stay and talk. You don't need a big production — just a moment that makes people feel welcome and design feel close at hand.
before you apply
Please review the following before submitting:
- You, or a representative for you / your project, will be available and responsible pre, during and post event.
- You have your own insurance.
- You have read and understood the terms and conditions.
