Exhibition Program

Sometimes when I feel empty, I eat a second breakfast, by Laetitia Olivier-Gargano, 2021. Photo: Zan Wimberley.

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

  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 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
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

Callout closes
Friday 2 May 2025 11:59PM

All applicants notified in early June

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