Exhibition Program

Shannon Toth, Protector (2023). Photo: Jessica Maurer. Courtesy the artist.

Firstdraft supports and platforms early-career, risk-taking and experimental art practices through a diverse program of solo and group exhibitions.

Successful applicants receive:

• $1,500 artist fee for solo projects

• $950 artist fee (each) for exhibitions
  of up to 2 artists

• $600 artist fee (each) for exhibitions of more than 2 artists, capped at $3,000

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

• A fully subsidised six-week exhibition across one gallery space;

• 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 

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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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