Children and Families

Children and Families

 

  Start-at-the-Gallery

 
 
START at The Gallery
First Sunday of the month, 12 noon - 3pm
Presented FREE by the Balnaves Foundation
 
The Art Gallery of South Australia offers an exciting introduction to visual art for children and families through START at the Gallery. Held on the first Sunday of every month, the free START program includes art activities, tours, trails, live music and entertainment.
Suitable for ages 5-10 years. Parent / carer supervision required.
Cost: Free (no bookings required). 
More information: 08 8207 7005.    

Sunday 5 February, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 4 March, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 1 April, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 6 May 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 3 June, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 1 July, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 5 August, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 2 September, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 7 October, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 4 November, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 2 December, 12 noon - 3 pm

Sunday 6 January 2013, 12 noon - 3 pm


Discount Exhibition Entry for Families
On START at the Gallery days, families (2 adults children) can visit our exhibitions for the specially discounted price of a single adult ticket.

 
Soundscapes
First Sunday of every month, 2pm
Enjoy classical and modern performances by invited guest performers.
Cost: Free.
Location: Santos Atrium. 

 
Family Trail
Daily, 10am - 5pm
See some of our best and most popular works of art and learn some cool things along the way in this self-guided trail for families.
Cost: Free.
Collect: Information Desk, Santos Atrium. 

 
Guided Tours for Children
Begin your lifelong journey in the amazing world of visual art. The free START children’s tours are presented every Sunday and are a great way to introduce your children to the magic and mystery of the visual arts. Our START at the Gallery program above also has tour details. But if you miss these big days, tours are at 2pm every Sunday.
Cost: Free. Bookings not required
Meet: Santos Atrium

  
The Balnaves Foundation is a private philanthropic organisation established to provide support to charitable enterprises across Australia. The Foundation supports eligible organisations that aim to create a better Australia through education, medicine and the arts, with a focus on young people, the disadvantaged, and Indigenous communities. 

 
OTHER EVENTS 

School Holiday Program

Monday 16 - Friday 20 April: Soaring Sculptures workshop and tours

Monday 9 - Friday 13 July: Land of Promise workshop and tours

Monday 1 - Friday 5 October: Infinite Horizons workshop and tours

Monday 14 - Friday 18 January 2013: Shape your World workshop and tours