Adelaide Central School of Art

03/06/2026

We would love your support this EOFY.

Your tax-deductible donation helps keep our teaching personal and hands‑on, maintain our facilities, and offer scholarships and grants that ensure students can focus on their studies.

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We are excited for development works to begin this month on the heritage Erindale building, aiming for an early 2027 completion. Your donation also supports our plans for this site, including new arts programs and studio residencies.

Visit the Annual Appeal link in our bio to donate - all amounts are appreciated and supports our goals.

31/05/2026

The early-bird discount for our Winter School courses ends tomorrow, Monday 1 June. Winter School takes place this July.

We have limited places left in:

* Printmaking for the Classroom with Hanah Williams
* Botanical Drawing with Gilbert RM Dashorst
* Anatomy for Portraiture with Thomas Readett
* Expressive Still Life with Melanie Brown
* Drawing in Ink with Jess Mara
* DrawBIG with Benen Hamon
* Drawing Hands, Eyes and More with Alex Beckinsale

Home Our Short Course programs offer a wide selection of studio-based courses taught by professional practicing artists. We cater for a range of experience levels from teens to experienced artists. Our courses are for participants 16 years and over, and our teen courses are suitable for secondary sc...

28/05/2026

Fragmentary State opens this Tuesday 2 June, 6-8pm.

Join us to celebrate the opening of this group exhibition featuring ceramic artists Mark Valenzuela, Kerryn Levy, Em Frank & Miles Dunne and Honor Freeman, curated by graduate Chiranjika Grasby.

Join us on Tuesday 2 June, 6-8pm for the opening of group exhibition Fragmentary State.

24/05/2026

2024 graduate Nicolas Saccardo is back teaching with us for Term 3, in Abstract and Experimental Sketchbook Drawing.

Students will work through exercises each week with guidance from Nicolas and be introduced to artists who explore themes related to keeping sketchbooks. This class is suitable for students at any level, and those without prior knowledge are encouraged to join.

“Nick is an excellent teacher”

“This course helped me develop a new way of thinking about and approaching drawing. It really helped me
loosen up my style and understanding drawing.”

Book now to receive the early-bird discount.

Lecturer: Nicolas Saccardo Wed 22 Jul – Wed 26 Aug 6pm – 9pm Level – Beginners onwards Age – 16+ This is an adult class and is not suitable for students under 16 years of age. Students under 18, must obtain parental or guardian consent and submit a completed consent form before the class com...

22/05/2026

Exposure by Branch Nebula | Presented by Vitalstatistix

Tarps down, goggles on and gloves off. Two women in their 50s bathe in deep pits of domestic detritus to investigate the body’s relationship to systems of power.

Slicked with oil and lit by microwave buzz, Exposure is an ugly-beautiful piece by acclaimed performance artists, Latai Taumoepeau and Mirabelle Wouters, who upend endless struggles of everyday expectation.

First developed at Adhocracy 2024, Vitalstatistix is thrilled to present the Adelaide premiere of this incredible work, straight after their runs in Melbourne at RISING 2026 (as part of the inaugural Australian Dance Biennale), and Sydney at PACT Theatre.

Dates: June 11–14

Location: Waterside Workers Hall , 11 Nile Street, Yartapuulti/Port Adelaide

Tickets:

Tarps down, goggles on and gloves off. Two women in their 50s bathe in deep pits of domestic detritus to investigate the body’s relationship to systems of power.

21/05/2026

Our Term 3 Short Course program is now open for bookings. Book now to receive the 5% early-bird discount, ending 1 July.

Home Our Short Course programs offer a wide selection of studio-based courses taught by professional practicing artists. We cater for a range of experience levels from teens to experienced artists. Our courses are for participants 16 years and over, and our teen courses are suitable for secondary sc...

19/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday 2 June, 6-8pm for the opening of group exhibition Fragmentary State. Opening remarks provided by Dr Lee-Anne Hall, Curatorial Director, Jam Factory.

Fragmentary State explores the versatile, illusionistic properties of clay and ceramic processes. Featuring work by Em Frank & Miles Dunne, Honor Freeman, Kerryn Levy, and Mark Valenzuela.

This exhibition is curated by Chiranjika Grasby, ACSA graduate (BVA 2019) and Nexus Arts Gallery Manager.

ACSA Student exhibition Illusion will also open on Tuesday 2 June, 6-8pm in the Alan Young AM Student Gallery.

Join us on Tuesday 2 June, 6-8pm for the opening of group exhibition Fragmentary State.

16/05/2026

Celebrate SA First Nations voices in screen this National Reconciliation Week

Join the SAFC and The Mercury for a special National Reconciliation Week event celebrating some of South Australia’s most talented up-and-coming First Nations filmmakers.

Held at The Mercury on Monday, 1 June, this free two-part event starts at 10.30am with complimentary coffee and light refreshments in the Mercury foyer. All are welcome to drop in to meet with colleagues and make new industry connections.

SA Screen Industry Coffee Networking Morning and Panel Discussion Event for National Reconciliation Week 2026

15/05/2026

Our Open Day is tomorrow, Saturday 16 May 10am - 4pm.

Featuring:

* Campus tours with Academic Director Monte Masi
* Big library book sale - grab a bargain!
* Info sessions
* Open studios
* Hot food and bake sale
* Adelaide Central Gallery - showing Mind Maps
* Alan Young AM Student Gallery - showing Journeys
* Coffee Pedlar van

image: Current Honours student Stephanie Eland in her studio. Photo Sam Roberts

14/05/2026

Start your visual art study with us this July.

Our students can be full-time or part-time, with as little as one subject per semester.

Applications are open via our website until Monday 1 June. Call us on 8299 7300 or email us at [email protected] to discuss your study options or application.

Home Ready to take your creativity to the next level? Applications for the Bachelor of Visual Art, Associate Degree of Visual Art, Diploma of Visual Art, Vanguard program for Semester 2 2026 are now open. You can develop both the technical and conceptual skills you need as a contemporary practising....