Handwoven merino tweed — womenswear weight
Seeking 8 metres of handwoven Australian merino tweed, womenswear weight, in a herringbone or houndstooth weave. Natural or muted tonal colourway preferred. Southern Cross Mark certification required.
Commissioner
International Fashion Label
Quantity
8 metres
Budget
$3,200 – $5,600
Timeline
10 weeks from award
Discipline
Handweaving — wool
Closes
30 June 2026
Bespoke hand-stitched suede fringe jacket
Seeking a verified leatherworker and tailor to produce a single bespoke suede fringe jacket. Hand-stitched whipstitch detailing, natural horn buttons, full fringe on yoke and sleeves. Australian hide sourcing preferred. Southern Cross Seal required.
Commissioner
Australian Fashion Label
Quantity
1 garment
Budget
$2,800 – $4,200
Timeline
10 weeks from award
Discipline
Leatherwork · tailoring
Closes
30 June 2026
Hand-forged sterling silver collar necklace
Seeking a verified silversmith to produce a hand-forged sterling silver collar necklace. Organic form, no casting — forged and fabricated only. Provenance documentation required at award.
Commissioner
Individual Commissioner
Quantity
1 piece
Budget
$1,200 – $2,200
Timeline
6 weeks from award
Discipline
Silversmithing · forging
Closes
30 June 2026
Bespoke hand-stitched leather satchel
Seeking a verified leatherworker to produce a single hand-stitched full-grain leather satchel. Vegetable-tanned leather preferred. Australian hide sourcing welcomed. Provenance documentation required.
Commissioner
Individual Commissioner
Quantity
1 piece
Budget
$900 – $1,600
Timeline
6 weeks from award
Discipline
Leatherwork · hand-stitching
Closes
30 June 2026
Hand-forged architectural door handles — heritage residence
Architecture practice seeking a verified blacksmith to produce 12 matching hand-forged mild steel door handles for a heritage residence restoration. Beeswax finish. Provenance documentation required for heritage listing.
Commissioner
Architect
Quantity
12 units
Budget
$3,200 – $4,800
Timeline
10 weeks from award
Discipline
Blacksmithing · metalwork
Closes
30 June 2026
Hand-thrown stoneware dining set — 8 place settings
Seeking a verified ceramicist to produce 8 place settings in hand-thrown stoneware. Matte glaze in natural earth tones. Suitable for institutional dining. Southern Cross Seal required.
Commissioner
Institution or Museum
Quantity
8 settings — 48 pieces
Budget
$4,400 – $6,800
Timeline
14 weeks from award
Discipline
Ceramics · hand-throwing
Closes
30 June 2026
Hmong story cloth — cultural narrative commission
Australian cultural institution seeking a verified Hmong-Australian practitioner to produce a large-format story cloth documenting themes of journey, community, and craft heritage. Traditional pa ndau embroidery technique preferred. Provenance documentation required.
Commissioner
Institution or Museum
Quantity
1 work (dimensions TBC)
Budget
$4,800 – $8,000
Timeline
16 weeks from award
Discipline
Story cloth · pa ndau
Closes
30 June 2026
Large-format fibre installation — gallery or foyer commission
Seeking a verified practitioner or practitioner collective to produce a large-format mixed-fibre wall installation. Incorporating handwoven panels, macramé, natural knotting, and sculptural fibre in earth tones. Australian wool, cotton, linen preferred. Southern Cross Seal required.
Commissioner
Institution or Museum
Quantity
1 work — approx. 8m × 5m
Budget
$28,000 – $65,000
Timeline
36 weeks from award
Discipline
Fibre installation · tapestry
Closes
30 June 2026