First Fridays: Woven Histories

Immerse yourself in a world where creativity and rebellion collide. Hear from revolutionary panelists, explore groundbreaking works from over 100 visionary artists, designers, and activists in Radical Textiles, and tune into local musicians igniting a new wave of sound.

From 5pm

Grab a drink or bite to eat from the crew at AGSA_eat.
Bar closes at 8.30pm

5pm & 7pm
Guided Tours

Join our Gallery Guides for a tour of Radical Textiles* or dive deep into the AGSA collection.
Collection tours meet outside The Studio
Radical Textiles tours meet in the exhibition
*Exhibition Ticket Required

5.30pm
Music - effie isobel

Start your night off with a solo set from emerging bubble grunge/dream pop artist effie isobel.

From 6.30pm
Music - Simon Loucas

Experience the new sounds of local electronic dance producer Simon Loucas for a smooth mix with cuts from his own discography and familiar top shelf dance sounds.
Courtyard

6pm
Stitch and Resist with Carly Snoswell

Create your own radical textile, focusing on what you’re passionate about, with artist Carly Snoswell. Focus in on your political beliefs or explore what you hope for the future as you explore the technique of cross-stitch.

This event has been cancelled

6pm
Woven Histories - Panel Discussion

Hear about all things radical, political and textile in the context of Radical Textiles with panelists Diana Laidlaw AM and Nikki Sullivan facilitated by exhibition curators Leigh Robb and Rebecca Evans.

Diana Laidlaw AM is a former South Legislative Council and former Minister of the Arts and Minister for the Status of Women (1995-2002). In her time as Minister for the Arts, Laidlaw presided over the establishment of many new arts organisations and the expansion of many cultural precincts.

Nikki Sullivan is the Project Development Manager at Thorne Harbour Health and Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Humanities at the University of Adelaide. She is an avid maker, activist and community arts practitioner.

Radford Auditorium