Join us for the next artist professional development workshop where you will learn how to write an eye-catching CV and artist bio with Audrey Newton!

It can be confusing to know what goes on a CV and bio, let alone an artist's CV and bio. Artist's CV and bio's need to be punchy but also reflect your practice, your vision and your personality. Audrey Newton will show you how to put together a clear CV and bio that you can use for applications, jobs and exhibitions. This workshop will help you to communicate your artist experience and achievements to important people in the industry.

(Note: This workshop may take place in Gallery 1 which is accessed through a set of stairs.)

About the Facilitator: Audrey Newton

Audrey Newton a Pakistani/Australian sculpture and installation artist and researcher from Western Sydney, a recent PAS Granville studio recipient and on the Firstdraft Artist Advisory Committee. She is currently undertaking a PhD at Sydney College of the Arts and has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from University of Western Sydney in 2009 and a Master of Fine Arts from Sydney College of the Arts in 2018. She has exhibited broadly across Sydney at 4A Centre of Contemporary Asian Art, Fairfield City Museum and Gallery, Campbelltown Arts Centre and Sydney College of the Arts Gallery.

Firstdraft’s Artist Development Program is a structured professional development program providing early-career artists with practical skills, industry knowledge, and mentorship to navigate and sustain their artistic careers within Sydney’s creative sector.

Workshop tickets are $10.00, if you are experiencing financial hardship please contact our team for a no questions asked, financial assistance ticket.

The Artist Development Program is supported by the City of Sydney.

venue accessibility information:

Getting Here

Gallery entry is on the ground floor via Haig Lane.
There is a grey wall with Firstdraft painted on it which you can see from the entry of the lane.
Train/Metro:
- St James is the closest station.
- Town Hall and Martin Place are also within 15 minutes walking distance.
- Gadigal Metro station via Park St within 10 minutes walking distance.
Bus:
- The closet bus stop is on Riley Street - the 461 bus stops here.
- The William St near College Cr bus stop is also close with 311, 324, 325, 333, 333N, 461, 501, 506 busses stopping here.
Pedestrians and Cyclists
- Firstdraft is accessible for pedestrians and cyclists via Haig Lane
- The footpaths surrounding the area are sloped and sometimes uneven
- There is a wide 3m gate at the entrance
- Bicycles can be parked next to the gallery gate
Private car and motorcycle
- Private car and motorcycle users can park in nearby car parks, and on-street.
- On-street parking is limited during business hours due to the busy area, but spaces are usually available.

General information

Gender-neutral bathrooms are provided. These are single-stall, with sanitary bins.
Assistance animals are welcome, and drinking water is available.
Our building is climate controlled, depending on the artwork being shown.

Access Parking

The closest car park with Mobility Parking (MPS) is Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Car Park at 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney. More info about that carpark here.

Access Information

Inside the galleries will be optimal white lighting.
The gate to the Firstdraft courtyard is 3 metres wide.
Gallery 1 and 2 are upstairs.
Gallery 3 is downstairs and entered through the courtyard, via a ramp. The entry is 110cm wide.
Gallery 4 is downstairs and entered via a ramp. The entry is 86cm wide.
The staircase has 17 concrete steps.
There is one gender neutral bathroom located on the ground floor. The entry is 74cm wide.
Please get in touch if you would like to meet someone one-to-one in advance, or turn up early to our events for an easier entry

Firstdraft is in a high pollen area, it may be useful to check the Pollen index here.
We welcome the use of safety/particulate masks for those that wish/need to use them.