firstdraft gallery studio blog

The Emerging Artist Studio Program
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The program was initiated in 2004 with funding from the New South Wales Ministry for the Arts, allowing Firstdraft to make the studio on the ground floor of Firstdraft available to emerging artists as a studio space. Throughout 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 the program has been supported by the Australia Council for the Arts.

This studio program has been developed to increase the breadth of Firstdraft’s involvement with and support for emerging experimental arts in Australia. The program provides emerging artists with the opportunity to develop their practice and exhibit within a dynamic artistic community in central Sydney.

Firstdraft studio artists are encouraged to utilise the time frame and the studio’s proximity to the exhibition space to create and exhibit work not normally encouraged by the short time frames available for installing work. The program provides an opportunity to work onsite in a dynamic environment with access to a community of peers, encouraging artists to become more involved in an Artist Run Initiative (ARI).

Current Residents:

Rachel Scott
BABABA International

2009 Residents:

Ella Barclay
Vicki Papageorgopoulos
Jordana Maisie
Jakie Middleton & David Lawrey

2008 Residents:

Leo Coyte
Kirsten Bradely
Will French
Kate Scardifield
Emma White
Anna John
Rachel Fuller
Nicola Hardy & Phil Schöde

November 20, 2008

The Let’s Come Together and Feel Alright Show

Yeah - that’s the title. It. Is. Serious. Art. And. Very. Important.

: )

Oh yeah… I should probably tell you about the show and invite you to come…’cos you might like to come or tell yr mates, it will be fun and there will be hundreds of cool things to look at (plus beer and possibly early 90’s skate videos).

“The Let’s Come Together and Feel Alright Show”

Chill Phil Schöde and Nicola Hardy have transformed a pile of cardboard into a beautiful world - an island home for all the cool and amazing people and animals. This mythical fantastical place comes to life at firstdraft Gallery from December 10th until December 27, 2008.

“We have created an ideal environment where everyone has their own place and where friendship, unity and having a great time are of utmost importance”. This place is not like the real world as it is mostly made of cardboard. “We invite you to come along to the exhibition to meet the residents of Friendship Island and enjoy a beer at The Büdchen, which has been taken from the island and transported to Surry Hills for a few weeks for your viewing pleasure”.

A Büdchen is a small booth or kiosk usually found on the streets of Köln (Germany) where snacks, newspapers, candy and beer are sold. These little shops are individually owned and each has its own unique flavour and are decorated according to the taste of the owner: so you will see football memorabilia, photos, stickers and cool toys. Zines, comics and other products will be available for you to purchase.

Utopia may be chaotic but it is vibrant and everyone tries to get along because “friendship is bjutifull”.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY DECEMBER 10 FROM 6PM UNTIL 8PM • GALLERY OPEN WED-SAT 12-6PM • ARTIST TALKS DECEMBER 27

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