Northern Territory Craft Award 2026

The Northern Territory Craft Award 2026 showcases selected works by NT craftspeople across a wide range of disciplines, highlighting the depth and breadth of creative practice in the Territory.

The Award celebrates material-based making with a strong focus on technique and craft-led process.

Exhibited works span:

• Ceramics
• Glass
• Textiles and fibre
• Wood, metal, stone and natural materials
• Jewellery
• Paper
• Mixed media with a craft-led approach
• Print-based works, where printmaking forms part of a materially driven craft process

Prizes:
First Prize: $3,000
Second Prize: $1,000
Third Prize: $500
People's Choice Award: $500

This year's judges: Laurie Zio MLA, Sarah Johnson (Head of Collections, MAGNT), and Jenny Shepherd (Tactile Arts Board Member).

Exhibition Details
Opening Night & Award Announcement: Friday 10 July, from 5:30pm - all welcome.

Selected works are on display 11-25 July 2026, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–2pm at Tactile Arts Gallery.

People's Choice Award:
Vote for your favourite work in person at Tactile Art Gallery.
Voting is open throughout the exhibition, 11-25 July 2026, during gallery hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-2pm).

The People's Choice Award winner will be announced Tuesday 28 July via Tactile Arts' social media and website.

Visit Us:
Tactile Art Gallery
19 Conacher St, The Gardens, Darwin
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–2pm

Design support for the NT Craft Award proudly sponsored by Studio B Designs - https://www.studiobdesigns.com.au.

Studio B Designs is a creative graphic design agency based in Darwin, dedicated to helping local businesses and organisations stand out with creative, purpose-driven branding and design solutions. Founder, Brooke, is also an artist, illustrator and surface pattern designer who proudly creates and sells Territory-themed products that showcase her love and passion for the NT!