An independent Art School in South Australia

The number one tertiary provider in Australia for visual art*

Study

Undergraduate

Applications now open for Semester 1 2027

Round 1 applications due 2 November 2026

Round 2 applications due 4 January 2027

Short Courses

Term 4 bookings open now!

We offer courses for all skill levels, from complete beginners to students with intermediate and advanced skills. 

Coming up

4 As yet untitled double portrait 122 x 126 cm oil on linen

My Head as a House

Join us for the opening of My Head as a House, Anna Platten's solo exhibition on Tuesday 22 September, 6-8pm
22 September - 30 October

Upcoming Events

4 As yet untitled double portrait 122 x 126 cm oil on linen

Exhibition opening: My Head as a House

22 September 2026
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ArtSpeak | Chris Orchard

29 September 2026
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Wish You Were Here! 2026

8 November 2026
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VIP Preview | Wish You Were Here!

8 November 2026

Featured Event

Hear from Chris Orchard about his recent 3-month residency at ACME, London earlier this year.

ArtSpeak | Chris Orchard

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Upcoming Events

Hear from Chris Orchard about his recent 3-month residency at ACME, London earlier this year.

ArtSpeak | Chris Orchard

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Our school

Adelaide Central School of Art offers accredited programs in visual art spanning one, two and three years which can be completed at a full-time or part-time rate. We also offer an Honours in visual art for students wanting to extend their skills into post-graduate study.  

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