Start at the Gallery: Spicy Salsa

Frida Kahlo relished her Mexican heritage. Join us for a global celebration of First Nations cultures that coincides with the beginning of NAIDOC week. This spicy salsa mix features artists, performers and musicians from Latin America and Australia.

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

10.30am-2pm
Start Discovery Tours

Join an interactive art experience with Gallery Guides.
Meet in the Atrium, duration 20 minutes, tours every half hour

11am Auslan Discovery Tour

Take an Auslan interpreted Discovery Tour for deaf and hearing-impaired children and/or parents.

11am-3pm
Nylon Zoo

Explore Evelyn Roth’s colourful inflatable wonderland.
Courtyard Lawn, duration 45 minutes, sessions on the hour

Start Art Workshops

Weaving workshops with Ngarrindjeri artist Melanie Koolmatrie
Function room, register at the Start Art Club desk
Duration 45 minutes, sessions on the hour

Cut and collage a paper garden and enter the 2023 Start Art Prize

The Studio & Courtyard Marquee

Start Sketch Tours

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

12pm Auslan Sketch Tour

Take an Auslan interpreted Sketch Tour for deaf and hearing-impaired children and/or parents.

11am-2pm
Choreography with the Collection

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

Start Sounds

Global musical mixes by DJs Angel, Jay Gonsalves & Salsa sounds from La Bomba Productions.
Courtyard Marquee

11am, 12pm & 1pm
Blooming Hearts Yoga

Move to create with Blooming Hearts Yoga.
Register at the Start Art Club desk, duration 30 minutes

11.15am, 12.15pm & 1.15pm
Storytelling Performances

Hear timeless tales from a master storyteller, Helen Lawry.
Register at the Start Art Club desk, duration 45 minutes

12pm & 1pm
La Bomba Salsa Crew

Interactive spicy salsa dance performances with La Bomba Salsa Crew.
Courtyard marquee

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.

We’ve added extra tours but numbers and capacity restrictions apply. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Remember to social distance, wash your hands, and use hand sanitiser frequently. AGSA has increased cleaning on the premises.

If you’re not well or experiencing flu-like symptoms, please join us online instead of at the Gallery.