First Fridays: Passion & Politics

Experience the passion underpinning the work of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and other Mexican modernists in this Latin-themed evening. Take part in a Clay and Cocktails workshop with South Australian artist Sam Gold, enjoy a Mexican-inspired musical journey with SonYuma, create a flower crown in The Studio or join SALA Festival feature artist, Helen Fuller for an in conversation with Dr Lisa Slade. This is a free event, however tickets are required to enter Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution. Buy tickets in person or online.

5pm
Musical Performance

SonYuma opens this First Friday with a repertoire of Latin grooves and traditional Mexican music that is sure to ignite the dance floor.
Courtyard

5-9pm
AGSA_eat

AGSA_eat is excited to host La popular taqueria with a Mexican pop-up introducing you to the flavours that were an important aspect of Frida’s life. Completely authentic and insanely delicious be transported straight to Mexico with the first bite.

6pm
Floor Talk: Dr Lisa Slade on SALA Festival feature artist Helen Fuller

Shift your focus to this year's SALA Festival feature artist Helen Fuller with Dr Lisa Slade.
Gallery 6

6pm
Clay & Cocktails with Sam Gold

Join ceramicist Sam Gold as she walks you through a Frida Kahlo inspired clay sculpting workshop. Take a brief tour of the exhibition with Sam to gather inspiration before returning to the Radford Auditorium to begin your sculpture and enjoy a Mexican-inspired cocktail from AGSA_Eats
Bookings Required
Exhibition ticket and complimentary cocktail included. Firing NOT included.
Radford Auditorium

6.30pm
Flower Crown Making

Take part in our flower crown-making workshop with Belinda Piscino of Bloom Flower Crowns. Gather inspiration from our studio space and the floral themes in Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution.
Bookings Required
Studio

7.45pm
La Bomba's Salsa Crew

Enjoy an interactive performance with La Bomba's Salsa Crew to close another First Friday with music curated by La Bomba founder DJ Senorita. No bookings required.
Courtyard