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Museum of Contemporary Art

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), in Sydney, is Australia's only museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art from across Australia and around the world. With a continually changing program of exhibitions there's always something new, exciting and inspiring to see at the MCA.

In 2005 the Balnaves Foundation provided financial support to create a new program that would introduce teenagers to the world of contemporary art. The result was generationext, which was launched in late 2005. generationext is a program of free social events for teenagers themed around exhibitions at the MCA. No teachers, no parents!! The aim is to connect teenagers from across Sydney with current conversations in contemporary art and culture with live music, art competitions, food and mocktails. The Foundation believes in the importance of connecting young people to the Arts through intereactive, fun and positive experiences that can lead to a life-long enjoyment of the Arts, enrich their lives and the community they live in. generationext now attracts over 500 teenagers to each event.

Generationext is held at the MCA gallery. The schedule for 2012 is:

• 22nd April, 2012, 6pm- 8pm (MCA)
• 3rd June, 2012, 6pm- 8pm (MCA)
• 24th June, 2012 6pm (Offsite event at Campbelltown Art Centre)

For more information visit www.generationnext.com.au