Fresh! 2022

Celebrating the next wave of Victorian graduates in contemporary craft and design. Presented annually since 1993, Fresh! showcases the energy, skill and innovation of some of the best graduating students from craft, design and fine art disciplines throughout the state.

Fresh! provides an important opportunity for graduates beginning their career as makers. The exhibition fosters the potential of graduating students and provides an insight into new directions of contemporary craft.

The Prizes

The John Wardle Architects Craft Prize
Judged by Meaghan Dwyer, Partner.
Prize of $1,000
Erin Bussell

The Future Leaders Award 
A philanthropic initiative promoting leadership, achievement and potential among young Australians.
Judged by Dr Helen Sykes AM.
Prize of $1,000
Zipei 'Summer' Huang

The Future Leaders Directors Choice Award 
A philanthropic initiative promoting leadership, achievement and potential among young Australians.
Judged by Dr Helen Sykes AM.
Prize of $500
Hira Tanao, Narelle White and Julian Leigh May

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Prize 
An exhibition in their exclusive gallery/foyer space, valued at $3,000.
Judged by Clive Scott, General Manager, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, and Lisa Warrener and Donald Williams, Global Art Projects.
Ruth Hazell

The Irene Spilsbury Prize
To develop, conceptualise and present a body of work at Oigåll Projects as part of their 2023 exhibition program.
Judged by Andy Kelly, Director of Oigåll Projects.
Jill Stevenson

The Annual Lemon Award of Excellence
This award recognises curious and experimental bodies of work.
Judged by James Lemon and his boyfriend.
Prize of $1,000
Erin Bussell

The Artichoke Emerging Maker Prize
A profile in Artichoke magazine and a 2-year magazine subscription.
Judged by Cassie Hansen, Editor of Artichoke Magazine.
Nae Tanakorn

The Selection Panel

Each year, Craft Victoria and an invited team of craft and design professionals view graduate exhibitions across Victoria to search for the freshest emerging makers working within craft and design disciplines. The 2022 Fresh! selection panel included: Alexsandra Pontonio, James Lemon, Yu-Fang Chi, Zaiba Khan, Louise Meuwissen and Craft Victoria's Curatorial and Programs Manager, Eliza Tiernan.