Artbar at The MCA

Overview

The first day of spring is always a welcome affair, and what better way to celebrate than heading to the Museum of Contemporary Art's Artbar for an after-hours party at one of the city's most iconic buildings?

Making its long-awaited return after a two-year hiatus, this year's first Artbar will be curated by Primavera alumni and Quandamooka multidisciplinary artist Elisa Jane Carmichael, in what promises to be a spectacular celebration of First Nation artists and our shared connection with nature.

The evening will feature live music, DJs, roaming performances, multi-sensory installations and workshops across all levels of the museum. Oh, and you'll want to leave the kids at home for this one, as it's an 18+ event (hell yeah).

Guests will also have the opportunity to access MCA's galleries after dark, including entry to the museum's major winter exhibition: Zoe Leonard's Al río / To the River. The work, created over six years, is an epic photographic series made up of a collection of more than 400 black and white silver gelatin prints documenting the Rio Grande river that divides the United States and Mexico. The chance to see such a work in the calm of night alone is worth the price of admission.

So what are you waiting for? Grab yourself some tickets and welcome the first day of spring in style.

Images: MCA, supplied.