C3 Contemporary Art Space

c3 is a hybrid gallery that incorporates elements of traditional publicly funded galleries and that of an artist-run model. It presents the large-scale access outcomes offered by public and institutional galleries, yet remains firmly anchored within a community based, artist-run philosophy.

C3 Contemporary Art Space

Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers Street Abbotsford VIC 3067

0417 112 482

www.c3artspace.com.au

Due to developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Abbotsford Convent Foundation has made the difficult decision to temporarily close c3 Contemporary Art Space, effective until further notice. We look forward to reopening c3 and resuming normal programming as soon as it is safe to do so.

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