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Free events offering real-life encounters with art in a festival like environment exclusively for young audiences aged 13 to 25. Expect out-of-this-world experiences, artist-led workshops, performance, live music and social activities responding to real-life trends, technology and issues affecting young people today.

Art IRL is delivered onsite and online, and it is co-developed by the National Gallery Youth Council and staff.

Each Art IRL is uniquely inspired by the art, artists and ideas that shape the Gallery’s exhibitions ensuring we illuminate the stories of our country from diverse perspectives.

Join us for Art IRL: National Youth Week in April!


Art IRL: National Youth Week


National Youth week is an annual, week-long celebration of young people around Australia. No matter where you live, you can celebrate the National Youth week with us!

  • Youth Programs

    Art IRL – National Youth Week Opening Event
    Hosted by the National Gallery Youth Council

    Live Stream

    Fri 14 Apr 2023, 3pm

    Kickstart National Youth Week celebrations with a chilled-out afternoon in the Australian Garden.

    Wheelchair Accessible
  • Youth Programs

    Art + Mindfulness – Equilibrium
    National Youth Week Event

    Sat 15 Apr 2023, 10am

  • Youth Programs

    Art Lab – Mindfulness with clay
    National Youth Week

    Hands working with clay

    Sat 15 Apr 2023, 11am

    Experience clay hand-building as a mindful making process with artist Joanne Searle.

    Wheelchair Accessible

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Audience of young people watching a dance troupe performing acrobatics
Audience of young people watching a young male dancer leaping in the air

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Youth Programs

Art IRL – National Youth Week Opening Event
Hosted by the National Gallery Youth Council

Live Stream

Fri 14 Apr 2023, 3pm

Kickstart National Youth Week celebrations with a chilled-out afternoon in the Australian Garden.

Wheelchair Accessible
Young People

Digital Young Writers Mentorship Program

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Be mentored by some of the country’s most exciting, and respected arts writers and journalists.

Young People

Hear Us Now

Hear Us Now is a zine written by the National Gallery Youth Council of 2022 and a place where young people share ideas and connect with each other.

Young People

For Young People

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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.

Young People

National Summer Art Scholarship

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Kickstart your professional career in the arts with this esteemed and exciting summer scholarship opportunity.

Young People

National Gallery Youth Council

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Lead the conversation about the art, ideas and issues that are important to you.

Yuuma, Gurruburri

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