Opening Celebrations – 'Future Studios: 2024'

Please join us to celebrate the opening of Future Studios: 2024!

Future Studios: 2024 is a group exhibition showcasing the artistic practice of 11 students from years 10 to 12. Through an intensive week-long program at ACE, these young artists have gained the experience of a practicing studio artist. The students participated in a suite of workshops at ACE with contemporary studio practitioners Troy-Anthony Baylis, Brad Darkson, Carly Tarkari Dodd, and Kasia Tons. The exhibition explores themes of culture, identity, and storytelling, with works exploring painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, and installation. 

Featuring 11 aspiring artists: Mia Smith Ballard, Sia Clignon, Caylim Karpany-Drover, Jareth Newchurch, Kirene Newchurch, Kuliah Power, Sarah Rasheed, Zahra Ali Raza, Jada Sharp, Ella Southam and April Strevens.

The young artists have gained an understanding of the impact of studio work and the daily activities involved in a professional artistic practice. They have worked collaboratively alongside peers, established artists, and emerging creatives in a professional studio setting within a leading independent contemporary visual arts organisation.

The ACE Future Studios is a free program that provides a fully-supported, CBD-based studios to eleven young South Australian artists for a one-week intensive period and mentoring across the year. This unique industry placement nurtures creativity and practical skills with the support of mentor artists and ACE staff and gives young artists an understanding of professional studio practice.

Image: 'Future Studios: 2024' Weaving Workshop, Carly Tarkari Dodd, (2024), workshop documentation, Adelaide Contemporary Experimental. Photography by Lana Adams.⁠

Future Studios is supported by Carclew, the Department for Education, and the City of Adelaide.