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Shop local - support CBR artists

Want to support local artists and makers? Good news - we've got you covered!

By buying local, you’re helping ACT artists, organisations and our local economy, as well as giving someone an awesome, uniquely Canberra gift! 

Art, craft, jewellery and pretty things

You can buy art from a gallery, shop or buy directly off the artists themselves

Craft ACT products

Image courtesy of Craft ACT featuring Alison Jackson butter knives, cheese tools, little spoons; F!NK  vase, beakers, jug. Photo by Lean Timms.

For the book lover

For the literary lover in your life, why not buy a book from one of our previous ACT Book of the Year winners and shortlisted books.
There are also some fantastic children’s books by local authors that would make great stocking stuffers.

ACT Libraries' online Local Author Showcase reflects the ACT’s vibrant, active and diverse writing and publishing scene.
You could also check out the MARION website for a full list of their recent award winners.

The National Library of Australia has a range of books by Canberra authors and also features a unique range of merchandise items from local and national artists.

Adult fiction and Poetry

Spinoza's Overcoat by Subhash Jaireth

Image: Spinoza’s Overcoat: Travels with writers and poets by Subhash Jaireth (Winner of the 2021 ACT Book of the Year Award)

Adult non-fiction

Children and young adult fiction

Fragments - Journeys from Isolation to Connection by Maura Pierlot

Image: Fragments - Journeys from Isolation to Connection by Maura Pierlot (Release date: 1 October 2021)

For the music lover

Canberra has produced some amazing musical talent. Their music is available online and/or in Canberra's excellent local record stores.

MusicACT has created an inspiring suite of playlists for Canberra businesses and music consumers.

Under the Yellow Lamp

Image: Under the Yellow Lamp - Live at the Polo

For the screen buff

Image: Still from Joe Cinque's Consolation, directed by Sotiris Dounoukos

For the night owl

Treat your loved one(s) to a night out! There's something for everyone - book tickets to the theatre, watch an orchestra in action or get your giggle on listening to some great comedy.

For the person who has everything

For the person who already has everything, how about enrolling them a short course or workshop with a local arts organisation or giving them a membership! Or, if you're the kind of person who likes making their own gift, why don't you make something for them!

Image: Luna Ryan, cast glass wombats (various sizes and colours), photo courtesy of the Canberra Glassworks

For kids

Why not get them something that lasts longer than Christmas day? You could enrol them in a music, dance, circus or theatre class. Some of them even have school holiday programs. Educational and fun!

Image: Courtesy of Canberra Youth Theatre

Want your stuff promoted on our page?

If you're a local artist or organisation and you would like us to showcase your products or event on this web page, send us an email artsACT@act.gov.au