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Love art? Full of ideas? Be inspired and get involved in creating programs for young people with the National Gallery.

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Who better to create programs for young people, than young people?!

Here at the National Gallery, we work directly with you to co-create the events and workshops that you want to see. Our youth programs enable you to lead conversations about the art, ideas and issues that are important to young people, all the while connecting you with the national collection and each other.

From artistic teens to creative young adults pursuing a career in the arts, we offer a range of programs to help you get inspired and stay connected. From the National Gallery Youth Council to Summer Art Scholarships, this is a chance to be part of a thriving creative community.

Join us for free programs and activations inspired by the art and ideas that shape the National Gallery!

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Youth Programs


Art Lab Stop Motion Animation

Art Labs

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Art IRL

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Installation view of Yayoi Kusama, THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS 2017, purchased 2018 with the assistance of Andrew and Hiroko Gwinnett © YAYOI KUSAMA

Youth Council

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National Summer Art Scholarship

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Installation view Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Anmatyerre people, The Alhalkere suite, 1993, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, Purchased 1993. © Emily Kame Kngwarreye/Copyright Agency.

Digital Young Writers Mentorship

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Sensory Sunday

Resources


If you are a student the Gallery has a range of programs and resources available to support your learning. From learning resources featuring creative activities and art making projects to on site and digital programs for school groups and opportunities for further research, there are plenty of ways to learn with art.

Learning

Learning Resources

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Our range of diverse learning resources includes ‘look, think, create’ activities, audio and video components, art making projects and much more.

Student Programs

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Foster a love of art with our range of dynamic and art-filled programs designed for all age groups.

Research Library & Archives

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The Library houses comprehensive collection of visual arts literature, is open from Monday to Friday, 10am – 4.45pm, except on public holidays.

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Art Weekends

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Kick back with the National Gallery and enjoy your weekend in style with art, film, storytelling and special accessible events.

For People with Dementia

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The Art and Dementia program connects people living with dementia and their care partners with art and the world in enriching and life-enhancing ways.

For people who are recovering their mental health

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Start a creative journey through discussion and art making to support wellbeing and social confidence.

For people who are deaf or hard of hearing

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Each month join an Auslan sign-interpreted tour of major exhibitions or works of art in the Gallery’s collection.

For people who are autistic, neurodiverse, or who have social anxiety

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Sensory Sunday welcomes teens and young adults, their families and support people to the Gallery on the first Sunday of each month.

Indigenous Arts Leadership Program
Supported by Wesfarmers Arts

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The Indigenous Arts Leadership Program is a professional and cultural development opportunity.

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