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BE WILD & BE BOLD

A CHANCE FOR YOUR CREATIVE MIND
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Melbourne's leading centre for contemporary art and design ideas, ACCD has continued to build on its innovative origins, growing to facilitate the expanding field of contemporary art through a wide variety of exhibition, studio, curatorial and education programs.

progress

Since 1985, we have accumulated a vast alumni of past exhibiting and studio artists and designers including some of Australia's leading names in contemporary art. Every artist who has represented Australia at the Venice Biennial since 1999 has either held a studio or participated in an exhibition at ACCD. 

Expanding

Australia's most pivotal contemporary artists has expanded in recent years to include our increasing international presence, with leading artist and curators from all over the world exhibiting in our galleries and staying in our studios. As a key generator for ideas in Australia, and with the momentum of our history behind us, ACCD is now the oldest, continually running contemporary art and design centre in Australia. 

programs

we offer programs that will unleash your creative mind

art exhibition

The ACCD presents approximately 20 exhibitions annually featuring work by Australian and international artists and designers across three gallery spaces with a focus on new work, commission and expanded practice. 

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opportunities

ACCD's program reflects the organisation's commitment to facilitating opportunities for the presentation and development of contemporary art, design and ideas.

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timeless appeal

Traces & development of contemporary art

Get Inspired & Fully Immersed

Step into the world of contemporary art and explore the heart of the oldest and most sophisticated contemporary act pieces with our events and activities created just for you by artist all around the world. Independent spaces, commercial galleries and artist-run-initiatives; artist and design spaces; eclectic specialty stores are all in the building of ACCD. Also, there are excellent coffee and dining options for you to choose from too.
Do check out our upcoming events to get yourself updated & we are looking forward to see you at the events and exhibitions!

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