Graduate Exhibition 2023

The Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition is an annual celebration of the strongest creative voices emerging from South Australia’s contemporary art scene.

21 visual artists from Flinders University and the University of South Australia will showcase their graduate works at our popular event this April at Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE) – South Australia’s leading independent contemporary visual arts organisation.

The Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition has long history of being a launch pad for the next generation of artistic talent in our state. This is your chance to view and celebrate the next generation of South Australian artists and see new works from emerging creatives on the rise.

A range of disciplines are on display, including ceramics, glass, installation, jewellery, moving image, painting, photo media, photography, printmaking, sculpture and textiles.

Exhibiting artists will be eligible for 16 awards valued at over $80,000, to be presented on the opening night of the exhibition. The Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition remains one of the most significant opportunities for emerging creatives in the country, thanks to the generosity of our award donors and partners.

We hope you immerse yourself in the exhibition as we celebrate the strongest creative voices emerging from SA’s contemporary art scene. This is your chance to see some of the most exciting artists on the rise.

Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition 2023
Adelaide Contemporary Experimental
Opening Night: Friday 31 March, Doors 6pm

Exhibition Dates
Saturday 1 April to Saturday 6 May 2023
Gallery Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm

Adelaide Contemporary Experimental
Lion Arts Centre, North Terrace
Kaurna Yarta, Adelaide

MAJOR EVENT PARTNER

PRESENTING PARTNER

Image: Rebecca Johns, ‘You Don’t Look Sick’. Photo by Tina Mackenzie. Rebecca’s work will be on display at the Graduate Exhibition 2023.

Featured Artists
Rebecca Alderson
Angela Andre
Crista Bradshaw
Teresa Busuttil
Sally Christian
Lee Coulthard
Marlize de Klerk
Stephanie Doddridge
Lili Harrison
Beck Johns
Nick Johnson
Patricia Jones
Jessica Murtagh
Abby Pumpa
Carrie Radzevicius
Erin Renfrey
Megan Roodenrys
Chris Siu
Jayda Wilson
Henry Wolff
Tieyuan Zhou

Project Curator
Hannah Coleman

The Helpmann Academy gratefully acknowledges the support of our following partners:

Major Event Partner
City Rural Insurance

Presenting Partner
Adelaide Contemporary Experimental

Event Partner
Grigori Family Reserve Wines

Award & Exhibition Partners
IAS Fine Art Logistics
Linden New Art
University of South Australia
Commonwealth Private
City Rural Insurance
City of Adelaide
Square Holes
Hill Smith Art Advisory
Lang Family Foundation
JamFactory
SALA
StudioVeld
Finsbury Green

Award Donors
David McKee AO & Pam McKee
Diana & Philippe Jaquillard
Paul & Fatima McHugh
David Hayden
David Baker

Media Partner
Solstice Media