Three hours of art, workshops and performance, after-hours at the MCA exclusively for high school students 12–18 year olds

Join us on 29 September for GENEXT: Shaun Gladwell, for an evening of augmented reality, elemental forces and gravity in celebration of Shaun Gladwell: Pacific Undertow, the largest survey of Australian artist Shaun Gladwell’s practice to date. 

Skateboarding and centrifugal energy not your thing? Our September GENEXT also features as part of the Art is For Everyone: Celebrating difference at the MCA weekend. So come, bliss out, join us for panel discussions on mental health and so much more.

GENEXT is a free, all-access, festival-style event that is strictly for high school students aged 12–18 years. Enjoy free snacks, music, artist-run workshops, social activities and exclusive after-hours entry to all exhibitions. GENEXT is programmed and run by the MCA Youth Committee with support from our Artist Educators and Young Creatives Coordinator.

Ticket release dates

Friday 6 September, 5pm
Friday 13 September, 5pm
Friday 20 September, 5pm
Friday 27 September, 5pm

Drug- and alcohol-free

GENEXT is a strictly drug-free and alcohol-free event. MCA security conduct bag checks, and we recommend that you bring ID. Entry to the event is at the discretion of MCA staff. Anyone under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be permitted entry to the event in the interests of the safety and well-being of others and may be referred to the Police.

No ticket No Entry * Under 18 only event * Venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person * Security search required * No pass outs * No smoking in or around premises * No alcohol or other drugs.* No one is permitted entry if they are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs *