Celebrate the multifaceted nature of art and its power to captivate, challenge and inspire. Take a tour of the Ramsay Art Prize or Dangerously Modern, and tune into the sounds of Dylan Wright and Jirrah X The Yowie.
From 5.30pm
Illuminate Adelaide: City Lights
AGSA is delighted to partner with Illuminate Adelaide to present I give you a mountain by leading artist Joan Ross. View an expansive projection on the façade of AGSA's North Terrace building where Joan Ross invites you on an animated journey through a cabinet of curiosities.
Art Gallery Façade
4-8.30pm
Dangerously Modern Exhibition Ticket Offer - tonight only
To celebrate the first night of Illuminate City Lights, we are offering discounted entry to Dangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940.
Receive $10 off tickets between 4-8.30pm in person only.
Atrium Ticket Desk
5pm & 7pm
Guided Tours
Join our Gallery Guides for a tour of Dangerously Modern (ticketed) or the Ramsay Art Prize (free).
Meet in the Atrium
From 5.30pm
Food and Drinks
Grab a drink or bite to eat from the crew at AGSA_eat including fromagerie, cassoulet and Nutella crepe cakes. Full menu below.
Bar closes at 8.30pm.
From 5pm
Performance – Jirrah X The Yowie
Weaving heartfelt lyrics with upbeat RnB Jirrah has been described as a beautiful and independent woman with a strong maternal energy. Performing with The Yowie whose known for his potent, powerful rhymes this collaboration has secured a strong position in the Adelaide music scene.
In the Courtyard
6pm
Ramsay Art Prize Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia and supported in perpetuity by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation, the Ramsay Art Prize invites submissions of new work by Australian artists under the age of forty years working in any medium. Join us for a screening of Making a Mark learn more about the Ramsay Art Prize, and The James and Diana Ramsay Foundation whose generous contribution help create career pathways for young artists.
Radford Auditorium
3-5pm – Sunset Session
En Plein Air Painting Workshop with Gemma Rose Brook
Capture the interplay of nature and architecture in real time under the open sky and flanked by natural light. Gathering inspiration from the Dangerously Modern exhibition, join contemporary artist Gemma Rose Brook who invites you to paint boldly from life.
All materials supplied, suitable for over 16 years and all levels of experience. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered for the workshop.
Non-members $90 Members $70
Meet in the Studio, surrounding grounds
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7-8pm
Immersive Sonic Experience
Let sound artist Dylan Wright lead you on an auditory journey that complements the visual experience, evoking deeper emotions and connections. Stay for the whole set or enjoy the ambiance while moving through the Gallery.
In the Elder Wing of Australian Art
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