Youth Programs

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Key information

Connect with art, artists and the National Gallery and take the first step on your creative journey.

Our suite of youth programs is designed to help you discover the many paths that you can take to begin your life-long journey in and with creativity and the arts.

See and experience art via the national collection and special exhibitions, learning the nuance and criticality that comes with deep engagement. Join art making workshops for hands-on creativity. Meet and talk with practicing artists. Connect with like-minded peers and be a part of building creative communities.

Keen to find out more? Stay connected by subscribing to our Young People eNewsletter, or contact us via email at young.people@nga.gov.au.

All of our upcoming programs will be listed on our What's On page.

Our Youth Programs are supported by Education Patron, Tim Fairfax AC.

Programs

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Art Live

An ongoing program offering real-life encounters with art for younger audiences.

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Art Labs

Meet artists and be inspired by the national collection as you experiment with movement, sound, and technique.

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IG Live

Get a glimpse into the life of artists and arts industry professionals as the National Youth Council take on the experts.

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National Summer Art Scholarship 2022

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Published 12 November 2021

The National Summer Art Scholarship is designed to give young people a behind-the-scenes look into the National Gallery.

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National Summer Art Scholarship

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

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Youth Council in conversation with Janet Fieldhouse

Published October 2023

Sit back and relax as the Youth Council lead an Art Talk with artist Janet Fieldhouse. Learn new things about all things sculpture making and the NGA.

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12 mins
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In Conversation: Muesli the Band

C-J and Sophie from the National Gallery’s Youth Council had a killer chat with the crew of Muesli, a Kamberri local five-piece

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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.

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57 mins
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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.

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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.

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National Gallery Youth Council
Lead the conversation about art, ideas and issues that are important to you!

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

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Art Live

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Get real as you create, dance, think and make some noise with professional artists and hundreds of other young people.

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Young Writers Digital Residency

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A four-month online residency for young aspiring writers.