# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Special Event: Celebrating Women In Design
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 am
- **Event Description**: FREE EVENT, NO BOOKING REQUIRED

?NGV International

?️ Saturday 14 March
 
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: 

Celebrating the MECCA x NGV Women In Design Commission and the recent announcement of the 2026 recipient, Xu Tiantian, we invite you to enjoy a day of free programming in NGV’s Great Hall, featuring insightful conversations, an interactive Chinese Knotting workshop, and refreshments from Allpress Espresso, Macha Mate and Raya Bakery.

Xu Tiantian is the fifth recipient of the MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission, a major ongoing series that invites internationally renowned female designers and architects to create major new and significant work for the NGV Collection. Past recipients include Tatiana Bilbao (2022), Bethan Laura Wood (2023), Christien Meindertsma (2024), and Nipa Doshi (2025). The five-year series is enabled by a significant contribution from MECCA through its social change movement, M-POWER, which champions equality and opportunity for women and girls, including elevating women in art and design.

SCHEDULE:

8.30–9.40am: Sound Bath with Mellow Habits (booking required) 

10am–3pm: Make your own bag charm – Chinese Knotting workshop 

11–11.30am: In Conversation – Xu Tiantian 

12–12.30pm:Beyond Retail – Designing the MECCA Experience

Plan your visit: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/program/special-event-celebrating-women-in-design-3/?utm_medium=advertising&utm_source=facebook+event&utm_campaign=mecca+x+ngv+women+in+design&utm_content=standard&utm_term=awareness
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/special-event-celebrating-women-in-design/200029787521857
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: NGV International
- **lat**: -37.822278379498
- **long**: 144.9687883
- **full address**: NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road,Melbourne,VIC,Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Special Event: Celebrating Women In Design being held?
  - **A:** Special Event: Celebrating Women In Design takes place on Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 am at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road,Melbourne,VIC,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Special Event: Celebrating Women In Design?
  - **A:** Special Event: Celebrating Women In Design is organized by National Gallery of Victoria.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at National Gallery of Victoria's events?
  - **A:** National Gallery of Victoria has 291+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. National Gallery of Victoria has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Special Event: Celebrating Women In Design is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Special Event: Celebrating Women In Design sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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