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Firstdraft is where the future of contemporary art emerges, through a program that champions experimentation, risk and inclusion.

 

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Co-working Wednesdays - Semester 2
Jan 21
Co-working Wednesdays - Semester 2

Join us for Co-working Wednesdays, a weekly, low commitment, community networking opportunity held after business hours on Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (during exhibition periods).

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The First Catalogue
The First Catalogue

 On March 13, 1986, ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ช๐˜ต opened at Firstdraftโ€™s first location in Chippendale.

Announcing Firstdraft's 2026 Program!
Announcing Firstdraft's 2026 Program!

Firstdraft is catapulting into 2026 with a new year of ground-breaking programs, including our exhibition, micro-commission and writers program! โ 

Firstdraft is now seeking proposals for the 2026 - 27 program
Firstdraft is now seeking proposals for the 2026 - 27 program

Firstdraft is now seeking proposals from artists, curators and writers for consideration in our 2026โ€“27 Program. We invite ideas that champion experimentation, risk and inclusion.

Firstdraft welcomes new Chair and Treasurer
Firstdraft welcomes new Chair and Treasurer

The team at Firstdraft are delighted to announce Firstdraftโ€™s new Chair Augusta Supple and Treasurer Dominic Kavanagh.

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Join our vision for the future of contemporary art by donating to Firstdraft today. A little support goes a long way โ€“ but a lot goes further. Donate now.