Neo Plasticism

Lean into abstraction at Neo Plasticism, inspired by Piet Mondrian and Monet to Matisse. Step into bold colours, shapes and sharp lines, and take a break from tradition.

🗺️ Check out the event map.

👚 Costume Theme: Monochromatic

Pick a colour and run with it! Mix different shades, textures, and patterns to create a look all centered around one colour.

👀 Check out the exhibitions

Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition, Two Islands, One Thread: The Art and Cultures of Lombok & Bali, and James Tylor: Turrangka...in the shadows

👋 Keen to meet someone new?

Grab a 'say hi' bracelet at the door and make sure to wear it so others know you’re up for a chat!

🎸Live Performances curated by Carclew

6.00pm | june was here
6.30pm | Sophie Grace
7.00pm | Mimke
7.30pm | Outlie
8.00pm | Just Thinking

✂️Artist Workshop: Troy-Anthony Baylis

Join 2026 SALA Feature Artist Troy-Anthony Baylis and get creative with some vinyl! Inspired by his work on display, decorate a vinyl sleeve with stickers and create your own unique design.

Location: The Studio

🖌Artist Workshop: Kate Hendry

Learn about the Impressionists and Van Gogh’s approach to making art using oil pastels with Kate Hendry. Explore broken colour and expressive mark-making.

Location: The Radford

🪡Artist Workshop: Maddie Stevens

Get crafty and create your own textile-inspired artwork using fabric scraps, glue, sewing and watercolour. Take inspiration from the works in Monet to Matisse and experiment with different materials and techniques.

Location: Function Room

🍴Snacks

Enjoy a stick of fairy floss from Fairy Floss Galore or a slice of pizza from Domino's! Vegan and gluten-free options available.

Location: Cafe

🎲 Board Games and Friendship Questions

Settle down on the cafe chairs outside Monet to Matisse and play some board games. Make a new friend and invite them to join you, or get to know someone with the friendship question cards created by the Neo Ambassadors.

Location: G25 (Downstairs in Monet to Matisse)

📸 Photobooth

Grab your friends a snap some memories!

Location: G25 (Downstairs next to the lift)

🕺Silent Disco

Throw on a pair of headphones and boogie the night away to your favourite tunes.

Location: G25 (Downstairs in Monet to Matisse)

🍃 Quiet zone

Find serenity at Neo's Quiet Zone, a peaceful oasis for those seeking a moment to chill and unwind.

*Noise cancelling headphones + earplugs are available at security

Location: G18-21