BONUS: Craft Lab 2025 – A Curator’s Perspective with Angela D’Alton - Event Breakdown special

In this special bonus episode, Angela D'Alton and Renée Baker take us behind the scenes of Craft Lab 2025, an ambitious sector development program led by the City of Ballarat. Angela, who serves as the curator, shares the story of how this project supports regional craft practitioners through professional development, mentorship, and a curated public exhibition.

Together, they explore the depth of the program, from the origins of Craft Lab and how it's evolved, to the curation of the central exhibition, the powerful Deep Listening installation led by First Nations artist Jenna Oldaker, and the thoughtfully integrated dining experience, The Great Takeaway.

Whether you're a maker, curator, or creative business owner, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in community-driven, purpose-built arts initiatives.

What we cover in this episode:

• What Craft Lab 2025 is and who it’s for
• How the program supports local craftspeople
• Angela’s curatorial process and creative framework
• The role of First Nations culture and the Deep Listening project
• The evolution of Craft Lab's central installation
• Behind-the-scenes of the immersive dining event, The Great Takeaway
• The challenge of reclaiming the word “craft”

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Brand artwork by Mel Baxter Moonshine Madness

Brand photography by Maja Baska Photography

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