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SUPPORT HERITAGE HANDS

SUPPORT HERITAGE HANDS

Help preserve the knowledge held in the hands of makers.

Across Australia, many traditional crafts, trades and cultural practices are disappearing. Heritage Hands exists to document, honour and celebrate these artisans – but this work can only continue with support from people who value handmade knowledge and cultural preservation.

There are several meaningful ways you can help ensure these stories are recorded and shared.

1. Support Through the Australian Cultural Fund

Tax-deductible donations available

Your donation through the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) directly supports the photography, interviews, travel, documentation, and publication costs of Heritage Hands.

Every contribution – small or large – helps preserve the legacy of artisans whose knowledge could otherwise vanish.

Donate via ACF:
 https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000TrQV7MAN/heritage-hands

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

2. Pre-order the Book (Kickstarter Campaign Coming Soon)

A limited-edition publication will launch through Kickstarter, allowing you to:

  • pre-order Volume One

     

  • access early-bird pricing

     

  • support print production

     

  • secure exclusive rewards (prints, postcards, behind-the-scenes extras, exhibition invitations)

     

This is one of the most impactful ways to support the project.

Kickstarter link coming soon – join the mailing list for first access.

3. Attend the Exhibition (February 2026)

The inaugural Heritage Hands Exhibition showcases eight artisans whose endangered crafts represent centuries of knowledge and cultural memory.

Visiting the exhibition supports the project by:

  • elevating the artisans’ profiles

     

  • boosting venue attendance

     

  • strengthening future opportunities

     

  • helping demonstrate public interest to funders and partners

     

Exhibition details coming soon.

4. Become a Sponsor or Partner

Heritage Hands is actively seeking aligned partners, including:

  • cultural organisations

     

  • heritage institutions

     

  • craft councils

     

  • philanthropic supporters

     

  • regional arts bodies

     

  • craft suppliers & equipment makers

     

  • galleries & publishers

     

  • design, photography, or print sponsors

     

Partnerships may support:

  • exhibitions and touring

     

  • publication costs

     

  • documenting additional artisans

     

  • workshops or talks

     

  • First Nations-led craft documentation

     

  • regional travel

     

To explore partnership opportunities, please get in touch.
 heritagehandsorg@gmail.com 

5. Recommend an Artisan

If you know a maker whose craft is endangered, underrepresented, or at risk of being lost, you can nominate them to be considered for future volumes.

Nominate an artisan: heritagehandsorg@gmail.com

6. Follow & Share

Raising awareness helps immensely.
 You can support the project simply by:

  • following on Facebook or Instagram

     

  • sharing artisan stories

     

  • inviting others to the exhibition

     

  • spreading the word about the upcoming book

     

Your voice helps keep these crafts visible.

7. Join the Mailing List

Be the first to hear about:

  • exhibition opening

     

  • Kickstarter launch

     

  • featured artisans

     

  • behind-the-scenes stories

     

  • publication updates

     

  • future volumes and events

     

Join the mailing list: coming soon, in the meantime, email us your deets to: heritagehandsorg@gmail.com

By supporting Heritage Hands, you help protect the cultural memory woven, stitched, carved and crafted into the work of artisans across Australia.
Together, we can ensure these skills – and the stories behind them – are not lost.