Funding cuts threaten NSW's design center and galleries

The Australian Design Centre (ADC) in Darlinghurst faces potential closure after being denied state funding, jeopardizing its support for artisans and designers. The ADC, the only government-supported design center in NSW, lost $500,000 in base-level funding, impacting its ability to operate from 2026. More than a dozen regional galleries also missed out on funding, raising concerns about program cuts. The funding cuts come amid workforce reductions at Create NSW, the agency distributing grants, despite government promises to reinvest in arts programs. The ADC is seeking public donations to stay open.