The First Catalogue

 On March 13, 1986, 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵 opened at Firstdraft’s first location in Chippendale. Four locations, hundreds of board members, and thousands of exhibited artists later, we’re happy to say we’re still around. 

To mark the occasion, read a digital facsimile of Firstdraft’s first ever catalogue on the website. Featuring a text on the nature of Firstdraft (and what it might become) by Jo Holder and Catriona Moore. 

𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵 featured the work of Ann Harris, Margaret Morgan, Deborah Singleton, Donna Marcus, Linda Forrester, Carolyn Osterhaus, and Peta Sanderson. 

Lots more to come on the 40th front. Stay tuned. 

But for now— 

Happy birthday, Firstdraft.