Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces
Gertrude Contemporary is a contemporary art complex located in Melbourne, Australia.
The organisation was founded in 1985 and is located at 21-31 High St, Preston South. It also has a satellite exhibition space, Gertrude Glasshouse, at 44 Glasshouse Rd, Collingwood.
Gertrude Contemporary's programs include exhibitions across the two gallery sites, studio residencies for local and international artists and education and public programs. The Gertrude Contemporary Studio Program hosts 16 artists for a period of two years.
The mission statement of Gertrude Contemporary states; "Gertrude Contemporary is valued nationally and respected internationally as a dynamic centre for the production and presentation of contemporary art. With the artist placed firmly at the centre of our community, we foster a culture of risk, collaboration and critical-thinking to generate innovative programs that engage audiences in creative exchange."[1]
The current Co-Directors of Gertrude Contemporary are Mark Feary, Artistic Director, and Christine Tipton, Director, Business and Operations. Previous Directors of the organisation are Emma Crimmings, Alexie Glass, Louise Neri, Rose Lang, Max Delany and Samantha Comte.
References
External links
- Official website
- Gertrude CAS Artabase page
- Timeout - Best free art galleries in Melbourne
- Sydney Morning Herald - Move to new location
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