2024 Neo Ambassador Committee

Neo is a free event exclusively for young people aged 13-17 years. Presented 6 times a year, Neo is a festival-style event curated in response to AGSA’s latest exhibitions, featuring live music, performance, artist-led workshops and social activities.

Neo is presented by The Balnaves Foundation. Since 2016, Neo has welcomed over 13,000 teens to the Art Gallery of South Australia.

The Neo Ambassadors are a volunteer committee of young people aged 13 to 17, who are vital to the development and presentation of AGSA's flagship program for teens, Neo. The Ambassadors are recruited annually from around South Australia, with each member being involved in layers of the program, from idea generation, to being hands on in the delivering of exciting and inclusive events for their peers at AGSA.

As a Neo Ambassador you will:

• Advise and support the development and presentation of Neo
• Help discover new ways of connecting diverse young people across South Australia
• Work with AGSA staff and artists to co-produce and promote programs that enable young people to actively connect with art, artists and AGSA onsite, online and on tour

• To act with respect for others at all times
• Attend and actively contribute to meetings every 3 to 4 weeks (in person or via Teams) with Teen Programs Officer Dani Reynolds and Public Programs Officer Isobel Clemow-Meyer
• Meetings occur at least once per month and usually take place on Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 4.30-5.30pm
• Participate in 2 days of professional development across the Summer and Winter School Holidays
• Attend and contribute to at least three Neo events a year
• Participate in optional opportunities and activities throughout the year; including opportunities to run guided tours at Neo and Start events, develop and present workshops at Neo, take part in media interviews, or contribute to Neo’s zine

Being a part of the Neo Ambassador Committee provides invaluable opportunities to develop new skills and experiences such as:

• Professional development opportunities including:
  • Event management
  • Public Program development
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership experience
  • Evaluation and reporting
  • Marketing and promotion (including print and social media)
  • Budgeting
• Be part of a committed professional team of passionate young arts advocates
• Behind-the-scenes access to the AGSA collection and latest exhibitions
• Exclusive experiences with AGSA Curators, Producers and Educators
• Meet exhibiting artists and cultural leaders
• Receive discounts and freebies, including a 10% discount to the Gallery Store and AGF+ W
• Invitations to special events
• 10% discount at the Gallery Store with the presentation of your AGSA ID card
• 10% discount at AGF+W with the presentation of your AGSA ID card.
• Free entry to all paid exhibitions when presenting your AGSA ID card.

To receive your AGSA ID card you will be inducted as a Gallery Volunteer at our first meeting. As a Gallery Volunteer you will also be invited to special tours, previews and volunteer events throughout the year.