About Us
Our Purpose
To cultivate spaces that amplify the impacts of a multi-disciplinary arts community.
Our Vision
A safe, inclusive and sustainable arts ecosystem that inspires relevant critical dialogue and harnesses the transformative nature of the arts.
About Ainslie+Gorman
Ainslie Arts Centre and Gorman Arts Centre are iconic heritage-listed ACT Government-owned facilities managed by Arts Capital Limited (ACN 639 255 815), a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
Ainslie Arts Centre is the go-to hub for community and youth music vibes, offering spaces where rehearsals, jam sessions and live gigs come to life. Nestled just a stone’s throw from Lonsdale Street, its historic rooms serve a medley of artistic and community endeavors beyond music.
Gorman Arts Centre, on the other hand, is a historical gem repurposed for the artsy crowd. It’s where Canberra’s seasoned creatives and emerging talents converge, offering everything from cozy performance nooks and dance studios to a gallery buzzing with innovation. A quick hop from the Canberra Centre Mall, Gorman is a creative sanctuary supporting a diverse tapestry of art forms, all in the same house.
Our History
2020
Arts Capital Ltd. is established as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and receives its registered charity status.
2019
Gorman House Arts Centre Inc. (GHAC) transitioned to a company limited by guarantee.
2009
GHAC takes over management of the Ainslie Arts Centre, a dedicated music hub.
1981
Gorman House Community Arts Centre Inc. is established to manage Gorman House as a multi-disciplinary arts centre.
1927
The Ainslie Public School is constructed and “Hostel No. 3” is renamed “Gorman House” after Commissioner Clarence Gorman.
1924
Construction commences on “Hostel No. 3”.