Curator Program

Wh0r3s 4eva (2023). Curated by Katie Winten. Photo: Jessica Maurer

Our curator program is designed to support curator-driven projects, placing a special emphasis on projects where the curator is not also an exhibiting artist. 

successful applicants receive:

• 1,500 curator/s fee per exhibition;

• $600 artist fee per artist capped at $3,000;

• Access to Travel Fund up to $1,000 if regional or interstate based

• A fully subsidised six-week exhibition in Gallery 1;

• Access to Firstdraft’s equipment and resources;

• Marketing and communications support, including professional documentation;

• An opening night event and an artist/s talk;

• Professional exhibition invigilation.

how to apply?

• Prepare all the information prior to commencing the application form

• The application form supports file uploads up to 10MB

• Complete the application form and enter any information or details requested about you or any collaborators/participants included in your proposal.

key dates

Callout opens Friday 12 April 2024 5:00PM

Online information session #1

Wednesday 24 April 2024 6:30PM 

register here

Online information session #2 (auslan interpreted)

Friday 26 April 2024 6:30PM

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Last day to request application support

Friday 3 May 2024

Callout closes Friday 10 May 2024 11:59PM

All applicants notified in early June

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