The Apron Project
Since February 2015 The Apron Project has been raising funds for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. Over 200 artists from around the world have contributed more than 400 stitched, painted and beaded aprons, raising more than AUD100,000.00.
Unite for Good
Rotary International’s theme Unite for Good calls on us to come together in service and compassion. Through shared action and goodwill, we can build a world where kindness and unity lead the way.
I call on artists to create aprons of joy to honor all the women in our lives. Let them be creative and colourful whether they are painted, beaded, quilted and stitched.
This year funds raised from The Apron Project and the International Women’s Day High Tea will be directed to the Rotary D9685 Safe Hands Bursaries to underpin children impacted by domestic and family violence and Strong Arms Scholarships designed to support adult survivors pursuing TAFE or University qualifications.
Sallianne McClelland
Submission Dates
We would like all aprons back to us by 25th January 2026. We head out on the Roadshow from February 1st and can continue receiving aprons up until February 28. These will all be uploaded to our Auction Site. Our Final Showcase will be on March 8 – International Women’s Day at the Hornsby RSL Club in Sydney. To ensure we can keep track, please complete the Artist’s submission form Thank you for choosing to be a part of The Apron Project.
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Sister Up
As part of 2024 Sydney Craft Week, the aprons were showcased at the beautiful heritage gallery, Wallarobba Art and Cultural Centre. A wonderful week of exchanging stories, connecting with community and acknowledging the critical work of the Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group. The subsequent auction raised $20,000.00.
2019 ROAD SHOW
Did you see these beautiful aprons when they passed through town?
More than 80 aprons created by artists from all over the world travelled to towns across New South Wales in an effort to start conversations about domestic violence.