Atlanta Contemporary

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (The Contemporary) is a non-profit, non-collecting institution dedicated to the creation, presentation, and advancement of contemporary art by emerging and established artists. ACAC creates a diverse cultural landscape for artists, arts professionals, and the art-interested public through its exhibitions, educational and public programming and the Studio Artist Program.

Founded in 1973 as Nexus, a grassroots artist's cooperative, The Contemporary has become one of the nation's leading contemporary art centers. We play a vital role in Atlanta's cultural landscape by presenting cutting-edge contemporary art reflective of the world around us, offering diverse educational programming for people of all ages, and supporting working artists and their creative process.