The CGAC is a space for cultural diffusion, focusing on contemporary art, whose mission is to contribute to strengthen the modern art scene and to reflect on the diversity of cultural expressions in contemporary society.

Created in 1993, the CGAC can be set within the policy of cultural normalisation which started in the decade of the eighties with the aim of promoting the development of cultural infrastructures and favouring the entry of Galicia in the international art scene.

From its birth, the CGAC has been exhibiting the main trends of art in the last decades, setting up retrospectives on internationally established artists as well as exhibitions devoting to the promotion of Galician art, including both reputed artists as well as emerging ones. Also, the consistently present collaborations with other institutions are strengthened through long-term projects and initiatives.

Furthermore, beyond the exhibiting space, the CGAC is a dynamic and multidisciplinary centre, which holds lectures, artist-driven workshops and incursions in the fields of music, cinema, and the performing arts, thus allowing for the direct participation of the public and favouring the exchange of views among professionals of different fields.

COVID-19 GENERAL HEALTH AND SECURITY GUIDELINES

In order to ensure the safety of the museum’s visitors and staff in view of the current situation caused by the Covid-19 crisis, the CGAC has adapted the access and circulation rules to meet the regulations in force for enclosed public spaces.

• All visitors to the museum will have to comply with the recommendations made by the public health authorities and follow the disinfection protocols in the sanitising stations located at the building’s main entrance. The use of face masks is compulsory inside the museum facilities.
• Capacity is limited to 75% to ensure a minimum social distance of 1.5 metres is respected.
• Visitors must at all times respect signs and markings and follow the instructions of the museum security staff, who will be responsible for ensuring that safety standards are fulfilled whilst facilitating the circulation of the public through the museum.
• Cloakroom and locker facilities will not be available until further notice. Therefore, entry with backpacks, bags, suitcases and other large items will not be permitted.  Only handbags and backpacks up to 30 x 30 cm will be allowed.
• Leaflets and other printed material have been removed. Information leaflets on the museum’s exhibitions and activities can be found and downloaded on CGAC’s website (www.cgac.xunta.gal). Information will be directly accessible online via QR codes located in the rooms.
• Avoiding contact with any surface is recommended and touching any elements of the museography is expressly forbidden (works, cabinets, stands, information boards, etc.).
• The cafeteria will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For further information, please contact cgac.prensa@xunta.gal or any of the following telephone numbers: (+ 34) 981 546 619, (+34) 981 546 629, (+34) 981 546 632.