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ACCA Annual Report 2018 Australian Centre for Contemporary Art Annual Report 2018 Australian Centre for Contemporary Art | ACCA The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art aims to be Australia’s most adventurous contemporary 111 Sturt Street art space and commissioning organisation, Southbank VIC 3006 internationally renowned for welcoming all Melbourne, Australia communities to participate in a critically engaged contemporary art culture that encourages curiosity +61 9697 9999 and transformation. acca.melbourne ACCA is a champion of new art and bold ideas, ABN: 53 089 604 277 connecting artists and audiences with the art of our times. Established in 1983 and located at the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct, ACCA develops exhibitions exploring the ideas and work of significant artists from around the world; commissions ambitious new works by local and international artists and curators; and delivers a range of curatorial, education and public programs, including talks, lectures, publications, symposia, performances, screenings, music and events. ACCA plays a critical role in leading cultural ACCA acknowledges the Boon Wurrung as the conversations and setting the agenda for Traditional Owners and sovereign custodians contemporary art. Committed to supporting of the land on which ACCA is situated, along culturally diverse practitioners and to engaging with the Wurundjeri and all Kulin Nations, and diverse communities in our programs, ACCA we extend our respects to their ancestors and is a place of spirited projection and meaningful Elders past, present and emerging, and to all reflection, constant evolution and quiet revolution. First Nations people. 2 Australian Centre for Contemporary Art Annual Report 2018 3 100 Artists Contents 27 New Commissions Executive Overview 2018 6 Exhibitions 12 8 Curatorial Positions supported Public Programs 54 Education 64 12,500 + Publications 74 ACCA Education participants Media and Communications 78 Media Report 81 128 Public Programs Venue Hire and Events 86 Supporters 88 5 Publications Financial Report 94 People 100 8 Artist Video Interviews 56 Podcast Episodes 4 Australian Centre for Contemporary Art Annual Report 2018 5 ACCA’s vision is to be Australia’s most zz Creating a culture which is open and EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW 2018 adventurous contemporary art space and welcoming, accessible and connected, commissioning organisation, internationally collegiate and critically-engaged so that renowned for welcoming the artistic and current and future generations of artists John Denton, Chair wider communities to participate in a critically and community members can engage engaged contemporary art culture that directly with artists and the art and ideas Max Delany, Artistic Director & CEO encourages curiosity and transformation. of our times We achieve this vision by: Linda Mickleborough, Executive zz Continuing to build organisational and zz Championing new art and bold ideas financial sustainability through multi- through agenda-setting exhibitions of year funding and transformational Director Australian and international art Development strategies zz Producing ambitious commissions, zz Building a sustainable future for the and offering artists and curators a rare organisation and contemporary art in opportunity to present new works of Australia through strategic partnerships, significant scale and public engagement. enterprise and innovation. zz Propelling artists’ careers, introducing ACCA is committed to supporting culturally their work to new audiences, diverse practitioners and to engaging professional, academic, community and diverse communities in our programs, media contexts evidenced over the past three years by leadership in engagement with First Nations zz Creating opportunities for First Nations artists, curators, advisors and communities artists and curators through major (through projects including Sovereignty; the commissions, curatorial positions and Yalingwa Initiative; A Lightness of Spirit is artists’ fellowships the Measure of Happiness, among others); exhibitions exploring diverse perspectives; zz Promoting collaborative curatorial and other projects engaging artists with practices and mentorship, encouraging diverse cultural backgrounds, perspectives diverse voices and cultural perspectives, and abilities. This commitment has been and reflexive, experimental working amplified through our Education and Public methods Programs. zz Leading the cultural conversation Achievements in 2018 through public programs encouraging community engagement and 2018 has been a rewarding and participation successful year for ACCA with noteworthy achievements related to artistic and zz Enhancing ACCA’s leadership and impact education programming, organisational and in art education, expanding audience precinct development, along with significant diversity and reach, supporting lower improvement of our financial position. socio-economic participation, and more profoundly, embedding these programs In 2018 ACCA exhibited work by over 100 as core activities artists (including 27 new commissions); supported 8 curators; presented 128 public zz Maintaining a supportive and vibrant programs; and commissioned over 40 workplace that attracts talent and builds writers. ACCA’s acclaimed artistic program skills, professional development and was met with significant peer, media and mentorship for the sector public recognition and engagement. ACCA has also led the way in the development of 6 Australian Centre for Contemporary Art Annual Report 2018 7 curatorial, education and public programs Women’s Leadership Institute, University of resources include exhibition kits, art files, Development, funding and philanthropy which have built ACCA’s relevance, and Melbourne Pathways to Politics Program, videos and podcasts to assist students’ and ACCA must raise over 50% of annual engagement with and recognition in the The Office for Women, Sheila Foundation, teachers’ explorations of contemporary art. turnover through fundraising, philanthropy wider community. and others. A dynamic series of public ACCA’s Educators build deep relationships and earned income in an increasingly programs alongside the exhibition involved with schools, teaching follow-up lessons in competitive environment, with challenging ACCA commenced the year with Unfinished participants from arts, academic, Indigenous, classrooms, and extending opportunities for annual benchmarks and targets. Over the Business: Perspectives on art and feminism, corporate and community contexts. teachers through professional development past two years ACCA has implemented a which consolidated our role at the centre programs, workshops and masterclasses. successful new development strategy and of contemporary art and public cultural The past three years have seen a major Bridging important relationships between major gifts campaign, and we sincerely debate, and as a dynamic place of discovery, commitment to advancing First Nations art the creative and education sectors, in 2018 thank all of our government and corporate spirited projection and meaningful reflection, and curatorial practice at ACCA through alone, program attendance grew by 20% partners, and our many loyal and new engaging the artistic and wider communities exhibitions including Sovereignty in from the previous year, highlighting the donors for their inspiring support and to explore contemporary art’s connection to 2016—17 and this year’s A Lightness of need for quality, tailored out-of-school arts philanthropic giving. A new partnership with wider social, cultural and political contexts. Spirit is the Measure of Happiness; the learning experiences. The Macfarlane Fund will bring about a new formation of ACCA’s Indigenous advisory series of three exhibitions over six years as a We launched a range of major new group led by N’arweet Carolyn Briggs; ACCA Education actively addresses social result of the largest single philanthropic gift programming initiatives including A Lightness the development of the Yalingwa Initiative issues of access, inclusion and participation in ACCA’s history; whilst the establishment of Spirit is the Measure of Happiness, the 2018–22, encompassing three curatorial in creative and cultural activities to of the Yalingwa Initiative, supported by the inaugural exhibition in the Yalingwa series, positions, three major exhibitions, and three improve creative capacity in Australia. Victorian state government, sees a major and The Theatre is Lying, the inaugural $60,000 artist fellowships to be unfolded ACCA also delivers dedicated programs for new initiative in support of First Nations art Macfarlane Commissions. Both of these are over six years, in association with Creative the participation of schools in low socio- and curatorial practice. multi-year projects supported by significant Victoria and Tarrawarra Museum of Art; and economic areas, including free transport for government and philanthropic funding. The the development of education resources outer-metropolitan and regional government Board, Executive and Team Yalingwa Initiative has also seen a position rated highly by the Australian Curriculum schools, and support for the provision of relief ACCA’s Executive team extends its sincere for Indigenous Curators established at ACCA, Assessment and Reporting Authority. teachers. In 2018, almost 4,000 (of 12,500) thanks to all members of the Board for their whilst a Catalyst grant from the federal These initiatives have received a significant students were able to access ACCA and other strategic advice,
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