Fishnets Commission
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Fishnets Commission
An exclusive new commission opportunity is now open to National Art School alumni who have graduated within the past five years, made possible through NAS Foundation member and award-winning architect and interior designer Blainey North.
Fishnets, a new Japanese restaurant opening in Bronte, is seeking an artist to create a large-scale artwork across the restaurant interior and exterior. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your art practice for a prominent new Sydney restaurant opening this year.
The selected artist will receive a $10,000 artist fee plus paint costs, and will deliver:
- A decorative frieze across the dining room
- An outdoor mural
To apply, artists must submit:
- A curated selection of past works
- Concept sketches or imagery for the space
- A written concept statement (max. 150 words
Submission closing date extended to 25 February 2026.
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