Start at the Gallery: Ignite the Spirit

Celebrate NAIDOC week at AGSA with music from First Nations performers, workshops and cultural sharing circles with Kumarninthi. Wonder through the gallery on a Kick Start tour or experience the collection with movement in our choreography with the collection sessions.

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.

Auslan Discovery Tour
11am

Register here for an Auslan Discovery Tour
Please note: Registrations close 12pm Fri 5 July.

Kumarninthi Cultural Sharing
11am-3pm

Join a yarning circle with Kumarninthi and share the knowledge, experience beauty, and learn about the significance of Aboriginal culture
Duration 30 minutes, sessions every hour.

Nylon Zoo
11am-3pm

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

Start Art Workshops
11am-3pm

Take part in a Start Art Workshop with local artist Judith Sweetman.
The Studio

Start Sounds
11am-3pm

Beats mixed by DJ Angel on the decks followed by the powerful voice of local Gunditjmara Singer-Songwriter, Linguist & Language Revivalist, Corey Theatre.
AGSA Courtyard

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 and Tanya Voges.
Register at the Start Art Club desk, sessions every half hour, duration 30 minutes

*Start Sketch Tours
11am-2.30pm

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

*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.

*Storytelling Performances
11.15am, 12.15pm & 1.15pm

Hear timeless tales from a master storyteller, Helen Lawry.
Register at the Start Art Club desk, duration 45 minutes. Gallery 6 Stairs to Gallery 5.

*12pm Auslan Sketch Tour

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

Register here for an Auslan Sketch Tour.
Please note: Registrations close 12pm Fri 5 July.

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.