Cultural Center in Linz is an artistic institution, with the support of the Federal Province of Upper Austria. The purpose of the Cultural Center is to provide space for young artists and, as a consequence, the development of new trends in contemporary art. The center has more than 1,800 square meters of exhibition and production space for their projects.

A feature of the Institute is a modern, comprehensive concept of art as well as many years of experience in the field of artistic production with an emphasis installation and media art. In addition, the cultural center is also working with regional and international institutions and art festivals.

Founded in the 80s of the 20th century is a cultural institution of Linz is most proud of its openness to all kinds of experiments. Young creative people are able to realize their product from the initial idea up to its realization using for their own purposes all the rich infrastructure of the center, including a recording studio and video studio.

Centre for Contemporary Art has undergone renovation and has been adapted for modern use. At the heart of the old building used 30s. The reconstruction was designed by a spacious hall, communications center, as well as exhibition and industrial premises. The entire reconstruction was done by architect Peter Riepla, who in 1998 was awarded for the project. Center was an example of the high quality of architecture, capable of creating an intriguing link between the old and the new. There was a large open area in front of the building area of ​​4,000 square meters. For interior decoration did not invite any designers or architects. It was an independent project "their own."

In the Cultural Center annually held from 6 to 8 solo and group exhibitions. The only annual exhibition is a musical exhibition - «Prix Ars Electronica», which demonstrates advances in digital music.