Art IRL

(in real life)

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About

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.

Art IRL: Lucky Charm!

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Get ready for an awesome youth event that brings art to life in a totally rad festival-style setting. Expect artist-led workshops, performances, live music, and cool social activities.

Past Art IRL Events

Rediscover the highlights of past Art IRLs

Art IRL National Youth Week. April 2023

National Youth Week was a celebration of young people across Australia

Art IRL April 2023: National Youth Week. National Gallery of Australia. Kamberri/Canberra

Art IRL April 2023: National Youth Week. National Gallery of Australia. Kamberri/Canberra

Art IRL April 2023: National Youth Week. National Gallery of Australia. Kamberri/Canberra

Art IRL April 2023: National Youth Week. National Gallery of Australia. Kamberri/Canberra

Art IRL: 40th Birthday Celebration!

We celebrated the Gallery's 40th Birthday in true Art IRL style

Art IRL: 40th Birthday Celebration! Amazing Race. October 2022. National Gallery of Australia. Kamberri/Canberra.

Art IRL: 40th Birthday Celebration!

Art IRL: 40th Birthday Celebration!

Art IRL: 40th Birthday Celebration!

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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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Art IRL | National Youth Week 2023
The National Gallery Youth Council kickstart the 2023 National Youth Week celebrations in Canberra

Published 21 September 2023

Some of the best youth talent ACT has to offer including Tahalianna, Jye Cole Hopkins, Girls Rock! Canberra, Kulture Break, Muesli and more.

Audio Tour Closed Captions
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Summer Scholarship

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Adriane Boag writes on the 2021 Summer Scholarship Program

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Applications open

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

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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.