Curator Program

Traversed Differences, curated by Sineenart Meena with artists Lisa Myeong-Joo, Tanaporn Norsrida, Jana Ortanez, Natalie Tso. 2021. Photograph by: Zan Wimberley

Our curator program is designed to support early-career arts workers and curators to deliver professional exhibitions.

successful applicants receive:

• $1,500 curator/s fee per exhibition;

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

  all of the above fees will have an addition of 12% Superannuation to your super account

• 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
Tuesday 1 April 2025 5:00PM

Online information session (auslan interpreted)
Wednesday 16 April 2025 6:30PM

Last day to request application support
Thursday 24 April 2025 by 5:00PM

Callout closes
Friday 2 May 2025 11:59PM

All applicants notified in early June

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