WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO ARTS NATIONAL’S FLORENCE AND THE BIRTH OF THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE

Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Time: 10am or 7.30pm
Venue: 10am lecture: St Andrews Church: 43 Church Tce, Walkerville
7.30pm lecture: Burnside City Uniting Church, 384 Portrush Rd, Tusmore
Ticket prices: $50 (includes morning tea or supper in evening)
Bookings: contact Margaret Stableford, phone: 0407 070 722 or email: margaretstableford46@gmail.com

We are all so familiar with the ideas and culture of the Italian Renaissance, a phenomenon that emerged in the 15th century. But why did Florence act as the midwife for this evolution? What did the city provide that enabled this birth and encouraged it to flourish? Is it something that was so efficiently reported and propagandised by people such as Giorgio Vasari, the 16th century artist and art historian, that we accept that Florence was indeed where the Italian Renaissance emerged?

A passionate arts educator, lecturer and guide, Charlie Hall is based in London and Italy. He is the director of the highly regarded John Hall Venice Course and tour lecturer and leader for Kirker Holidays since 2013. He also leads independent tours in Italy. Charlie designs and hosts art talks and events for the Soho House group of private members’ clubs. He also designed and led courses for Christie’s education and the Serpentine Gallery ‘Collector’s Circle’.

Thanks to Arts National Adelaide and Seniors Card, five (5) lucky Seniors Card members have the opportunity to win a double pass to Florence and the Birth of the Italian Renaissance, valued at $100. The lecture will take place at Burnside City Uniting Church on Wednesday, 22 July at 7.30pm.

For a chance to win this great prize, email seniorscardcomps@sa.gov.au with the correct answer to the question below in the subject line and your details including your Seniors Card number in the email body.

Question: Who will present the lecture Florence and the Birth of the Italian Renaissance?

Entries close Monday, 13 July at 10am. Winners will be drawn randomly and contacted by email.

View the terms and conditions before entering this competition.

Please only enter this competition if you are available to attend the event on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 7.30pm.