Join us in celebrating the opening of our August/September exhibitions for 2025!

There will be an Auslan interpreter at the opening night.

We will also have an opening performance at 7 pm by artist Jingwei Bu. Jingwei will perform during the opening event to bring a final gesture to the installation. The performance unfolds in two parts: the first is a silent, object-less reenactment of a traditional tea ceremony: a meditative retrial focusing on gesture and presence. The second part involves the pouring of a jar of tea from above onto the paper tower, marking a release and transformation within the work. The total length of the performance is about 15 minutes long. After this performance, Michaela Bear who has written a catalogue essay for Jingwei's exhibition, will read the poem style essay.

Gallery 1: Labyrinths of Signs

Sue Jo Wright

Gallery 2: I am not my father

Mitchell Davis, David Horton & Martin John Oldfield

Gallery 3: We Tea

Jingwei Bu

Gallery 4: The weight of her

Belinda Yee

You can learn more about these exhibitions here.

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.
There will be an Auslan interpreter

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.