Galerie Fortlaan 17 opened in 1989. It exhibits the works of international contemporary artists. This gallery is known for its striking collections by only the most talented of artists. Paintings, photos, sculptures, multimedia and drawings are all on display. The gallery is only open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.

The Museum of Contemporary Art, or S.M.A.K., displays the best of contemporary art. There are many temporary exhibitions of artwork created by both Belgian and international artists. Here you can view very unusual and extremely creative art pieces, such as the Aeromodeller of the future. Much of the work on display is made from different materials using a variety of techniques.

The Museum of Fine Arts is situated on the east side of Citadel Park. The museum holds a large permanent collection of art from the Middle Ages to the mid-20th Century. The collection focuses on Flemish Art (Southern Netherlands) but also has several European, especially French, paintings. It also has a large number of sculptures. Next to its permanent collection, the museum houses temporary exhibitions. The building was designed by city architect Charles van Rysselberghe around 1900. The museum is a member of The Flemish Art Collection. This is a structural partnership joining the three main museums of fine arts in Flanders: the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the Groeninge Museum in Bruges and the Gent Museum of Fine Arts.

Kunst in Huis translates into English as "Art House". Here you can see the contemporary work of young Flemish artists. The Art House promotes emerging artists by organizing temporary exhibitions of their works. Here the selected artists find venue to showcase their creations, but also the much needed financial remuneration. Visitors to Kunst in Huis can buy the displayed items as well as meet their authors.

Art Track Gallery displays the contemporary pieces of European artists. The gallery is located in the center of the city. You can visit the gallery's temporary exhibitions Wednesday through Sunday from 2 PM until 7 PM. There are photographs, paintings, drawings, videos, sculptures and more on display.

An Aboriginal art gallery in the heart of Europe is not common, but you can find just such a gallery in Gent. Aboriginal art has become quite popular, and at the Aboriginal Art Gallery you can see why. The gallery displays pieces by Aboriginal artists from Australia that represent their culture and history.