Invitation to apply for the 2027 First Peoples-led Exhibition
Craft Victoria is now seeking expressions of interest to curate the 2027 First Peoples-led exhibition. The exhibition series is an initiative established by Craft in 2020 to platform First Nations curatorial practice within craft and design. The annual program engages a guest curator, collective or practicing artist of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent to develop and curate an exhibition within Craft's main gallery.
The successful recipient will be provided with a curator’s fee of $4,000 and will be supported by Craft’s Curatorial and Exhibitions Manager in the development of the exhibition.
The selected curator is chosen through consultation with of First Nations artists and/or industry professionals to ensure the program is First Nations-led and is representative of cultural practices and protocols.
To apply, please read through the application guidelines as outlined below. If you require this form in a different format for accessibility reasons, please call 03 9650 7775 or email craft@craft.org.au to request an alternative version.
Applications for the 2027 First Peoples-led exhibition are due Monday 28 September 10:00am AEST.
The successful applicant will receive:
- An 8-week public exhibition in Craft’s Main Gallery space
- A curator’s fee of $4,000;
- Curatorial and exhibition development support and advice;
- Allocated project budget and artist fees;
- Assistance liaising and connecting with artists, craft practitioners and writers;
- Printed exhibition catalogue;
- Onsite technical and installation assistance;
- An opening event with Welcome to Country;
- Photography documentation of the exhibition installation;
- Opportunities for public programs; and
- Marketing and promotion.
The First Peoples-led Program
Learn more about the program and discover exhibitions in the series.
