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Atlanta Contemporary Art Center is dedicated
to excellence, experimentation and education
in all forms of contemporary art.
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
(the Contemporary) has been a defining
force in Atlanta’s cultural life since
1973; having been formed initially as Nexus
Contemporary Art Center. What began as an artists’-run
cooperative has evolved into an organizational
model for contemporary art centers throughout
the nation. The Contemporary is a multidisciplinary
arts center that contributes to Atlanta’s
arts scene by exposing the work of local, regional,
national, and international artists to the Greater
Atlanta community. Through our programming areas
and educational outreach, the Contemporary strives
to provide a service that is unique in Atlanta
and the Southeast.
Exhibitions
With five exhibitions and a number of other
presentations throughout the year, the Contemporary’s
gallery is one of the South’s most dynamic
spaces for artistic exchange and experimental
thinking. Exhibitions explore current ideas,
attitudes and new directions in contemporary
artistic expression. The exhibition schedule
offers a diverse mix of solo and group exhibitions
presenting a broad range of local, national
and international works. Esteemed by the international
arts community, the Contemporary has earned
a pivotal role in Atlanta’s cultural landscape
by making contemporary art accessible and by
encouraging its creation.
Education
A cornerstone of the Contemporary’s mission
is to inform diverse audiences that contemporary
art encompasses multi-sensory forms of expression
in which aesthetic, cultural and social meanings
are exposed and debated. The Contemporary’s
Education and Outreach Program promotes public
understanding through the appreciation of contemporary
art and its relationship to our everyday lives.
Symposia, workshops, lectures, panel discussions
and exchanges of ideas and opinions accompany
each exhibition. Artist's talks and performances
incorporate audience participation and employ
interactive strategies to stimulate critical
thinking and cultural activism.
Studio Artists
The Contemporary serves as a catalyst, sparking
the imaginations of emerging, mid-career, and
established professional artists, as well as
critics and curators, by providing them with
a setting in which they can explore individual
visions. Since 1973, the Contemporary has juried
work and awarded studio workspaces at a subsidized
rate to artists working in a variety of media.
In addition to fostering a collaborative environment
and providing space for working artists, the
program also serves as a source for information
concerning the local and national exhibition
scene.
Membership
The Contemporary offers membership levels for
all budgets, from the student to the established
patron of the arts. Being a member means connecting
to the contemporary arts scene on many levels
– as observer, learner, participant, and/or
creator. The Contemporary offers exciting opportunities
for members to mingle with others while supporting
Atlanta’s premiere center for contemporary
art.
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
535 Means Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Tuesday - Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM
Free to members, $5 Non-members
www.thecontemporary.org
Phone 404-688-1970
Fax 404-577-5856
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