ENJOY A DAY OF FREE FAMILY FUN WITH ART ACTIVITIES, TOURS & LIVE PERFORMANCES.

Find creatures that feature in Japanese folklore on tours of Misty Mountain, Shining Moon: Japanese Landscape envisioned, create a curious creature of your own in workshops, and be moved by the mesmerising musical performances played by Japanese tsugaru shamisen performer, composer and vocalist, Noriko Tadano.

Book into activities with * on arrival, with the exception of Auslan Tours, which are to be booked online. Registrations open at 10.30am. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Nylon Zoo - 11am-3pm

Explore Evelyn Roth's colourful incredible inflatable wonderland.
Courtyard lawn

Start Art Workshops - 11am-3pm

Create curious creatures inspired by Japanese folklore.
Radford Auditorium

Start Sounds - 11am-2pm

11am-12pm - Beats mixed by DJ Angel on the decks, Courtyard Marquee

12pm-1pm - Zhao Liang & Satomi Ohnishi, Courtyard Marquee

1pm-2pm - Noriko Tadano, Courtyard Marquee

Kick Start Tours - 11am - 12pm

Kick start your day with an interactive art experience.
Drop in, Tours every 20 minutes, duration 20 minutes.

*Choreography with the Collection - 11am-2pm

Respond to works of art on display through contemporary dance with creative choreographer Jessie McKinlay.
Register at the Start Art Club desk, duration 30 minutes, sessions every half hour.

*Start Sketch Tours - 11am-2pm

Join artists Lauren Herraman and Gemma Rose Brook on a drawing journey.
Register at the Start Art Club desk, duration 45 minutes, sessions every half hour

*Blooming Hearts Yoga - 11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm

Power your mind and body with mindfulness and movement.
Register at the Start Art Club desk, duration 30 minutes, in the Function room.


Start Art Book Club - 12 noon

Engage, explore and experience art and writing with storyteller extraordinaire, Helen Lawry at the Start Art Book Club. This month's meeting is exploring the title, Runt by Craig Silvey Register

Meet in the North Terrance entrance.

AGSA Store
10% discount for AGSA and Start Art Club Members.

Parent/carer supervision is required

On your visit please:

  • Check in when you arrive by using your Start Art Club Membership.
  • Book into activities on arrival.
  • Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Presented by

  • James & Diana Ramsay Foundation