firstdraft - co director 2010-2011
Firstdraft is where the future of contemporary art emerges, through a program that champions experimentation, risk and inclusion.
Firstdraft has been supporting emerging and early-career artists and bringing experimental practices to audiences since 1986. Initially established as an artist-run-initiative, its longevity is testament to the sustained commitment of countless artists, writers, curators and arts professionals involved with Firstdraft over the last four decades. With a commitment to positioning creative practitioners at the centre of all that we do, we include artists' voices in decision-making and champion diverse practices, people and programs.
At the time of my Co-Directorship Firstdraft was based in Chalmers Street Surry Hills and run on a voluntary basis by a group of practicing artists and curators - the team engaged an architect and completely renovated the Chalmers Street venue to meet fire safety requirements, while simultaneously securing the current Wooloomooloo site. Both sites were maintained until 2013.