Enjoy a family festival of fun full of art, activities and entertainment.

Explore artistic creativity this Start with a program inspired by our current exhibition, Reimagining the Renaissance. Explore the gallery on tours with timeless tales, invent new dance moves in a silent disco and craft your own costume for a period portrait in the photobooth.

Nylon Zoo
11am-3pm

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

Start Art Workshops
11am-3pm

Craft your own costume cuffs and ruffs to wear in a renaissance inspired portrait in the Snap Snap photobooth.

Start Sounds
11am-3pm

Boogie to beats mixed by DJ Angel followed by sonic journey back in time with James Logan showcasing the soothing sound of the lute.
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

Silent Disco
11am-3pm

Showcase your best moves with an upbeat folk inspired silent disco.
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.
Located upstairs in Reimagining the Renaissance, Gallery 9..

*Start Sketch Tours
11.30am-1.30pm

Join artist Lauren Herraman on a drawing journey around the gallery.
Register at the Start Art Club desk, sessions every hour, duration 45 minutes

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.

Presented by

  • James & Diana Ramsay Foundation