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First Peoples Curators Program

The First Peoples Curators Program supports early career Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander curators with new skills, professional presentation and development opportunities, and access to key industry networks.

 
 

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;

  • Professional mentorship with an established First Peoples curator;

  • 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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Open all year round

Applicants will be notified in 2-3 weeks of submission

 
 
 

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