Call for submissions for 2024

What is the cost?

Corridor and Terrace  Room (the Function Rooms)

Single Stall
1.80m trestle $595 gst inclusive

Double Stall
3.60m 2 Trestles $850 gst inclusive

Triple Stall
5.40m 3 Trestles $1,250 gst inclusive

Clothing Designer Stalls
2.5 m x 2.5m  Partitioned Space  $1,250 gst inclusive

Gordon Darling Hall & Foyer Spaces
premium area but very limited

Single Stall
1.80m trestle $720 gst inclusive

Double Stall
3.60m 2 Trestles $950 gst inclusive

This year will mark the 14th iteration of our annual celebration of all things Australian design.

Every year over three fabulous days, thousands of people converge on the iconic National Portrait Gallery to shop small and support the designers, makers, and artists wh join us to showcase their work across a vast range of mediums from ceramics, glass, jewellery and object, textiles, fashion, and more.

We're searching high and low for fresh, innovative designer-makers to showcase their creations at Undercurrent 2024.

Whether you work with ceramics, jewellery, textiles - or any other creative medium - we want to see your bold and brilliant designs!

If you’re interested in joining us as a stallholder at Undercurrent 2024, all you have to do is give us the lowdown on you and your creations.

How to Apply

Undercurrent Design Market is now accepting applications for 2024.

This year we are doing things a little differently and ask that you submit your application through our online form.

Even if you’re a seasoned Undercurrent veteran, we ask that you spare a few minutes to submit your application through the form to ensure that we are able to best represent you and your work through our marketing campaign.

Submit your application here.

Applications will close July 31st, 2024.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at undercurrent@thecuratoreum.com or call us at 02 6102 7170.

How are stallholders selected?

Stallholders are selected based on the following selection criteria:

  • Originality

  • Quality

  • Suitability of product

  • Cohesion of product range

  • Stall Design/Concept

What is the Marketing?

Direct Marketing:

To the NPG’s Circle of Friends Program & to our own in-house mailing list

  • Local Media:

  • City News

  • HerCanberra

  • Spy Posters

Online:

  • www.thecuratoreum.com

  • www.undercurrentdesignmarket.com

  • Google ads

  • Facebook page

  • Instagram

  • Online editorials

What is provided for stallholders?

  • 1.8 metre trestle table

  • 1 chair

  • Backing panels

Just a heads up - we have limited electrical power, so we can't hook up every stall. To avoid any letdowns on the day, please give us a heads up on what your power needs are in your application.

Final Bits

In order to reserve your spot, stallholder fees will need to be paid in full by October 1, 2023. We'll only be assigning spaces to those who've paid in full by that deadline, so be sure to get your payment in on time!