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

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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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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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Art Lab Butterfly Effect
Digital Grid Drawing

Past Event

Sat 22 Jul 2023, 10am

Inspired by Yang's work, join digital artist April Phillips, Galari-Wiradjuri people, in an online digital grid drawing Art Lab

Young People

Art IRL
Lucky Charm!

Fri 13 Oct 2023, 6pm

Rad afterhours festival-style event, exclusive for peeps aged 13 to 25.

Wheelchair Accessible
Young People

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.

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.

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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
57 mins
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Yuuma, Gurruburri

The National Gallery acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Kamberri/Canberra region, and recognises their continuous connection to culture, community and Country.

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