This January, the National Gallery of Victoria comes to you through NGV Kids on Tour! Enjoy free art-making activities at over 140 venues across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a creative day out at your local community venue.
Designed to ignite the imagination and encourage creativity, the NGV has collaborated with artists and designers to create a range of workshops for children and families. Visit your venue’s website to see what activities are on offer near you.
Activities include:
UNDERWATER DRAWING CLUB - JEAN JULLIEN - 4 years+
French artist Jean Jullien loves the ocean! Draw your favourite sea creatures inspired by Jullien’s bold and playful illustration style.
REMAKING HOME - GRACIA & LOUISE - 4 years+
Artists Gracia and Louise care for Grey-headed Flying Foxes in their Melbourne home. Cut and paste to create a collaged habitat for a Grey-headed Flying Fox.
MEET THE FANTASTIC GREY-HEADED FLYING FOX - GRACIA & LOUISE - 6 years & under
Inspired by artists Gracia and Louise’s love of native Australian mammals, draw a Grey-headed Flying Fox and find out interesting facts about this furry creature along the way.
TO BECOME LIGHT - JENNA LEE - 3+ years
Jenna Lee has created a series of giant glowing lanterns. Decorate a Gulumerridjin lantern with your own personal style.
INSPIRATION TRAIN - DANIEL EMMA - 4+ years
Design studio Daniel Emma are influenced by everyday items to create chairs, lamps and tables. Design an object inspired by the different colours and shapes of your favourite foods.
NGV TEENS: BRACELET BEADING - COLLECTIVE CLOSETS - 12+ years
Collective Closets create vibrant designs inspired by their African heritage and community. Make a colourful beaded bracelet of your own to keep or gift to a loved one.
Locate your nearest venue using the map via the link below. Visit their website for activity information, dates, timings, and any relevant booking information. All activities are free.
NGV extends sincerest thanks to Event Partner Officeworks, for their generous support of NGV Kids exhibitions and programs.