whats happened/happening in 2026 -

Open Studio!!! - November 7th & 8th between 10am & 4pm. Go to the Craft + Design Festival page for details- https://www.craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org/2026program/open-studios-weekend

A lot has been happening over the last couple of months….

• I was accepted as a finalist in the Woollahra Small Sculpture prize with my piece ‘Still’. For me the prize was just being accepted into this very competetive prize. As I type the exhibition is still on at - https://www.woollahragallery.com.au/Home

• I was also accepted into one of my favorite prizes ‘The Little Things Art Prize’ which is focused on the small things that bring us happiness. The work produced by the entrants is always a joy to see. The exhibition is over now but was held at https://www.projectgallery90.com/ , also in Woollahra

• New works, ‘Living Edge’ 1 & 2, are part of the Canberra Potters Society Annual Members Exhibition. I was excited about tese pieces and interested in the response they might recieve. They were purchased at the opening by a lovely artist couple and they won the ‘Brian Privett Award for Surface Decoration’ sponsored by Walker Ceramics and judged by Dr Patsy Healy. So lovely to receive and this will be spent on materials for new work through 2027.

• I also received the news that I have been accepted for a residency at The Australian Botanic Gardens and Namadgi National Park in 2027. This will lead to an exhibition at Craft + Design Canberra in 2028

  For 2027-

• I’ll have been participating in the Yuin Country Sharing Stories Exchange through the ANU School of Art & Design and have a drawing to complete before the exhibition of participant work in January or Febuary 2027

• In May I have a exhibition in the 2 small crucible exhibition niche at Craft + Design. I’m looking forward to this as I’ll be taking the opportunity to do installation work, It’s been a long while since I’ve had an opportunity to do this.

• The residency will be happening in the first half of the year and I’ll be running a short workshop focused on observation on the Namadgi Residency Open Day. I’m just going to spend the time learning, observing and playing, knowing this will eventually resolve itself into work for the exhibiton in 2028.

  The year is coming to an end very soon. Have a peaceful christmas and happy new year.

  cheers Robyn