ADC Annual Report 2021

Vision and Values
Our Vision
Australian Design Centre is a major contemporary craft and design organisation
igniting creative ideas and building cultural vibrancy. We take a lead role
developing and supporting Australia’s craftspeople and designers to build
audiences for their work globally. We do this through our extensive exhibition,
festival, touring, retail, publishing, digital and learning platforms.
Our Values
We are an ethical organisation
committed to contributing to the
creative lives of all Australians.
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Our platforms provide opportunities
for creative practitioners to
experiment, test new ideas and push
the boundaries of innovation across
design and contemporary craft to build
a better Australia.
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We champion Australian Indigenous
makers and designers, offering spaces
for learning, dialogue and storytelling –
places to make and share culture.
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We connect and build audiences
across Australia in cities and regional
centres and globally by sharing our
content.
We support and nurture diversity
across age, disability, gender, sexual
orientation, race and religion.
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We foster connection and
collaboration within our team and with
our stakeholders so that collectively we
can grow our contribution to Australian
culture.
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We take pride in our history and
ensure that our governance and
operations are robust and financially
sustainable for the future.
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ADC Annual Report 2021