Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia, Art museum in Adelaide, Australia
The Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia is an art museum in Adelaide featuring rotating exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, installations, and video art. The collections represent both Australian and international artists working across diverse artistic approaches and mediums.
The institution started in 1942 as a break from the Royal Society of Arts and became Australia's longest-running contemporary art space over many decades. In 2016, it joined with the Australian Experimental Art Foundation to form ACE Open, creating a new chapter.
The space showcases works by artists engaging with current social questions and provides a platform for voices that might not be heard elsewhere. Visitors experience a place where contemporary perspectives are presented and conversations about art and society happen naturally.
The museum provides digital resources like virtual tours and podcasts for visitors to explore collections from home or on the go. Those visiting in person should plan enough time to move through exhibitions at a comfortable pace.
The museum runs dedicated exhibitions and programs supporting Indigenous artists whose work might otherwise receive limited exposure. This focused approach sets it apart as a space genuinely committed to showing artists from the region.
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