Mel Young
Mel Young is a prominent craftsperson specializing in jewellery and textiles, as well as an advocate for the arts community in Australia. She serves as one of the artist representatives on the board of the Australian Design Centre (ADC) in Sydney, where she has been deeply involved throughout her career. Young has expressed profound sadness over the ADC's impending closure due to funding shortfalls, highlighting its critical role in supporting artists and makers, particularly those in mid-career stages. She has described the ADC as a foundational institution for many craftspersons, including herself, and has emphasized its national significance in the Australian arts landscape.
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Mel Young, one of two artist representatives on the board, expressed devastation over the potential closure of the ADC.
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