Future Studios
The ACE Future Studios is a free program that provides fully-supported CBD-based studios to eight young South Australian artists for a one week intensive period and mentoring across the year.
Future Studios
The ACE Future Studios is a free program that provides fully-supported, CBD-based studios to young Aboriginal South Australian students in years 10–12. The program offers a one-week intensive studio experience, as well as ongoing mentoring and professional development throughout the year.
Students engage with leading First Nations artists, learn about Adelaide’s artistic community and discover the different pathways into becoming an artist. This unique industry placement nurtures creativity and practical skills to encourage students to practice and expand cultural knowledge in a safe environment.
Aligned with the SACE Community Learning framework, the Future Studios program is a recognised Community Development program that allows students to earn 10 Stage 1 SACE Credits.
Timeline
Future Studios 2026 – Semester 1 (Tentative Dates)
The one-week intensive can be scheduled in any of the following weeks:
Term 1:
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 8
Term 2:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
How to Apply
Apply for Future Studios 2026 by submitting the relevant Expression of Interest form below.
Previous Future Studios Exhibitions
Future Studios: 2025
Explore the exhibition and view the full catalogue.
Future Studios is supported by the Department for Education.
