Youth Programs

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

About

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 IRL Teen Takeover

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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Special Events

Art + Mindfulness - Equilibrium

Past Event
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Sat 15 Oct, 10.30am

Explore the concepts of weight, lightness, stillness, movement, bending and stiffness in this Art + Mindfulness session.

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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.

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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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National Summer Art Scholarship
15 – 21 Jan 2023

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

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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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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.