Australaisan centre for contemporary design

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Open in 1985 in a large converted warehouse in Nowhere, Melbourne and led the way as Australia's First combined gallery and studio complex. 

Australasian Centre for Contemporary Design 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, with the art and design firmly placed at the center of all our activities , we are positioned at the nexus between the production of contemporary art through our studio programs and its presentations through our exhibition and publications.

Since 1985 we have accumulated a vast alumni of past exhibiting and studio artists and designer including some of Australia's leading name in contemporary art. This select Community of Australia's most pivotal contemporary artists has expanded in recent years to include our increasing international presence, with leading artists and curators from all over the world exhibiting in our galleries and staying in our studios.

EXHIBITIONS

ACCD present approximately 20 exhibitions annually featuring work by Australian and International artist and designers across three gallery spaces with a focus on new work, comission and expanded practice .

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS BY FAMOUS
1 AUGUST 2016 TO 1 SEPTEMBER 2016
LEVEL 1

cIRCLES

CIRCLES EXHIBITIONS
1 JULY 2016 TO 30 AUGUST 2016
LEVEL 3

PROGRAMME

ART IN ANY CLASS!
Contemporary art addresses issues and ideas that can be applied beyond the classroom and across the curriculum. Our diverse exhibition program provides a range of opportunities to engage with art in any class.
BEGINNER’S LEVEL 1 hour session

Contemporary Jazz
Contemporary Jazz has its foundation in Jazz technique, combining it with Contemporary techniques, this style emphasizes body awareness and control, and features floorwork. Find freedom through your movement with Contemporary Jazz.
LEVEL 1 hour session

ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORKS
Using the Analytical Frameworks, students will analyse, interpret and respond to contemporary exhibitions and artworks. Providing unique opportunities to experience post-1970 artistic practices, students will investigate the connection of art and culture, and explore how artists communicate meaning and develop a style.
ADVANCE ’S LEVEL 1 hour session

STARTING BLOCK: INSPIRATION & IDEAS
‘Where do I start?’ Exploring ACCD’s contemporary exhibitions, this program will provide students with new ways of thinking about artistic practice, style, inspiration and ideas. By investigate the artistic inspirations and ideas behind artworks and consider how artists have used various art elements, principles, materials and techniques to produce visual effects and aesthetic qualities, and to communicate ideas
BEGINNER’S LEVEL 1 hour session

Fashion Talk on how to improve your own dressing.  
By Tyra Banks

Date: 30 August 2016
Time: 12:00PM
Venue: Level 2 Hall C

Looking Under the Stars
Prepare for more mentor showers, come join us this December.
Date : 20 December 2016
Time : 11:00PM
Venue : Roof Top Garden


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