Chan Contemporary Art Space

Transforming the Chan, August 2011

The Territory Government launched the new Chan Contemporary Art Space on 2 September 2010, together with the opening of the prestigious 2010 Togart Contemporary Art Award.

The Chan Contemporary Art Space is a demonstration of the Territory Government’s commitment to supporting Territory’s cultural environment. The exhibition space increases awareness of the diversity of Territory contemporary visual art including new media, craft and design, provides creative development opportunities for Territory curators, artists and art organisations and raises the public profile of Territory contemporary art.

The Chan Contemporary Art Space is dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art in Darwin, increasing capacity for a quality exhibition venue within Darwin’s Central Business District, opposite Parliament House, to accommodate temporary and annual exhibitions for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous art.

The Space provides increased opportunities for Territory and visitor audiences to engage with quality contemporary arts practice.

Image showing Chan Contemporary Art Space
Photographer: Peter Eve. Courtesy of Artback NT and Northern Editions, November 2010

What's On ...

Currently showing

Art of the Nomad
18 April - 18 May
Opening Wednesday 18 April, 6pm

A collaborative curatorial project focusing on the influence of the transient Northern Territory lifestyle on contemporary art and culture. Presented by Darwin Visual Arts Association in collaboration with 6 curators and 17 artists.

Coming up

First Life, Unworldly Encounters
30 May–

To receive invitations to the Chan Contemporary Art Space openings and special events, please contact info@chancontemporaryartspace.org.au