Calling all visual and creative arts teachers! Bookings are now open for your art class to schedule a self-guided tour to the Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition 2023 at Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE) – South Australia’s leading independent contemporary visual arts organisation.

21 emerging visual artists from Flinders University and the University of South Australia will be showcasing their graduate works at our ever popular and exhilarating exhibition, at ACE.

WHAT?

Bookings are now open for your class to schedule a self-guided tour
This exhibition is recommended for grades/year levels four through to 12 although younger year levels are welcome to attend
Self-guided sessions generally take one-hour, but you may take longer or less time, as you explore the exhibition at your own pace
We request a maximum of 30 students per group plus supervising staff
We have created a comprehensive Teacher Resource Kit which can be downloaded HERE ahead of time and will also be available from the gallery at the time of your session

WHEN?

There are four sessions per day, starting at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
Sessions run from Wednesday to Thursday on Week 10 (Term 1), Tuesday to Friday on Week 11 (Term 1) and Tuesday to Friday on Week 1 (Term 2)
The Exhibition is open to the public from Saturday 1 April to Saturday 6 May 2023
Regular gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm

WHERE?
Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE)
Lion Arts Centre, North Terrace, Kaurna Yarta / Adelaide

WHY?
The Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition has long history of being a launch pad for the next generation of artistic talent in our state. This is wonderful opportunity for you and your class to immerse yourself in the exhibition as we celebrate the strongest creative voices emerging from SA’s contemporary art scene.

The activities suggested in the Teacher Resource Kit link with the Australian Curriculum: Arts (Visual Arts) through the strands of Responding and Making, providing opportunities for students to explore the concepts of artists, works of art, and audience. Visiting the Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition is ideal for students to learn about visual analysis and exhibition making through first-hand experience.

We will also be hosting a Teacher Information Night on Tuesday 4 April 2023 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at ACE. This is your chance to hear from Alise Hardy, Education Coordinator at ACE and Project Curator and emerging artist, Hannah Coleman to learn more about the Graduate Exhibition 2023 including the selection process, curating the space, working with emerging artists and much more. Refreshments will be provided.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE TEACHER INFORMATION NIGHT.

ABOUT ACE
Located in Adelaide’s iconic Lion Arts Centre precinct, ACE is South Australia’s leading independent contemporary visual arts organisation, proudly supporting artists to develop and present work on Kaurna Yarta (Kaurna Country).

Established through the merger of Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia (CACSA) and the Australian Experimental Art Foundation (AEAF) in 2017, ACE builds upon the legacy of over 100 years of innovative experimental arts practice in South Australia.

Through exhibitions, studios, public programs, professional development opportunities and publications, ACE expands the edges of contemporary visual art practice, embraces diversity and provides a space for artists to take risks.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a special tour outside of the sessions listed, please contact us on 08 7089 0720 or info@helpmannacademy.com.au so we can assist you!

Header image: Detail, Henry Wolff, from the project ‘betweox’, 2022. Sublimation print on aluminium. Image courtesy the artist. ‘betweox’ will be shown at the Graduate Exhibition 2023.

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