The Finders Keepers Design Market

Overview

Finders Keepers Design Market is returning to the Royal Exhibition Building for its 18th edition. This time, a bevy of dining and drinking nooks has been added to fuel artsy shoppers as they browse through a whooping 220-plus-strong stallholder list. 

In partnership with Bush Heritage Australia, this season's market will debut a fresh crop of 40 newcomers. Among them, Palawa First Nations visual artist Natalie Jade will showcase her vibrant contemporary paintings via Finders Keepers' Indigenous Program and Regional Program stationer Wildwood Pages.

Kiln pros like May Lis, Louise Mueller and Rittle King, feline illustrator Miss Wenly, and crispy chilli oil from DC Cartel are also hitting Finders Keepers for the first time.

Hot tip? Arrive hungry. The Dingo Ate My Taco team (who are also behind Brunswick favourite Taqueria Sin Nombre) are running a Mexican-style tacqueria, with drinks from Fin Wines, Sailor's Grave Brewing and Meet Gertrude.

Or head to the designated Sweet Spot for treats conveniently parked near a Coffee Supreme cart, like warm crumbles from Cherub's Crumble, Siora Tiramisu serving up generous coffee-soaked slabs, and vegan gelato scoops from Billy van Creamy.

Adults can swing by the market's first-ever Bottle-O to stock up on inventive, locally-made sips, while younger visitors can enjoy the playground with a host of creative activities.

Market favourites are returning too, including the communal Mindfulness Mural led by Adelaide artist Claire Ishino, Eleonora Arosio's sell-out three-minute portraits, curvaceous ceramics from meNom and fresh editions from independent makers like Sheng Yi Lee, Loop Lab, and Little Hangry Women. 

Tickets for the Finders Keepers Design Market are on sale now and range from $7 to $10. To find out more, head to the event website.

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