Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire is the first comprehensive retrospective of the work of Salvador Dalí to be staged in Australia and will comprise more than 200 works in all media – painting, drawing, watercolour, etchings, sculpture, fashion, jewellery, cinema and photography. It traces the genius of Dalí from his earliest years as an exceptionally talented 14-year-old, to the final majestic paintings created when the artist was in his 70s.

The exhibition is drawn from the holdings of the two largest collections of Dalí in the world – the Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí in Figueres, Spain; and the Salvador Dalí Museum in St Petersburg, Florida.

Dalí’s multiple talents as an artist, writer, designer and film maker offer extraordinary potential for exploring art and the broader curriculum including Surrealism, Design, Media, Film, Psychology, Science, Philosophy and English.

Please be advised that some artwork in the exhibition contains graphic material that may not be suitable for all audiences.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

Introductory Talk
Recommended for Yr 4–12
Enter the world of Salvador Dalí through an exploration of his multiple practices. Discover the development of his oeuvre from when he was influenced by Impressionism and Fauvism, through to his deep involvement with Surrealism and his later works which reveal both the influence of the Renaissance and his profound engagement with contemporary science and religion. The talk will include a multi-media component designed to further illuminate the life and work of Dalí. Followed by a self guided viewing.
Cost $13 (1 hour)

Distorted Drawing in the Surrealist Studio Workshop
Recommended for Yr 4–10
Line, colour, perspective, imagination, time, symbols and great attention to detail were central to the artistic practice of Dalí.  Following the Introductory Talk and exhibition viewing, students will consider these elements as they explore the surrealist studio environment, draw from reflective surfaces and create ‘strange beings’ using various drawing media.
Cost $19 (3 hours)

Hatching New Ideas Workshop
Recommended for Yr 4–10
Often Dalí asked himself  “What do I see? What does it represent? What does it mean?”
Following the Introductory Talk and exhibition viewing, experience automatic drawing in reaction to multiple images from Dalí’s oeuvre.  What do fractured faces, floating landscapes and the lobster telephone suggest to you? Students engage in word games, play the ‘Exquisite corpse' and take part in exaggerated drawing to create their own surreal responses.
Cost $19 (3 hours)

Dalí Day
Recommended for Yr 4–10
Every Tue from 14 Jul–15 Sep, 9.45am–3.15pm
Immerse yourselves in Dalí. Following an Introductory Talk and viewing of exhibition, students will have the opportunity to participate in the both the Distorted Drawings and Hatching New Ideas workshop. Maximum 60 students.
Cost $25

Young Researchers
Suspended Sneakers and Floating Bread Sticks
Recommended for Yr 8–9
15–16 Jun & 17–18 Jun, 10am–4pm
Inspired by the Dalí exhibition students will create a surrealist environment in the Education studios to be used for programs throughout the exhibition.
This intensive 2 day program will focus on painting a Dalíesque mural, the construction of a throne like stage, and in surrealist style decorating sneakers and breadsticks. Students record this artistic adventure using their own digital cameras and in visual diaries. Scholarships available. Limited places.
Cost $80

Studio Arts Unit 4 – Art Industry Contexts additional date – due to demand
VCE
Fri 4 Sep, 9.45am–1pm
Acquire an understanding of the arts industry through an overview of Salvador Dalí combined with an exploration of the diverse roles within the gallery. The exhibition will be discussed in terms of the role of the curator, presentation of works, exhibition design, marketing, promotion,  sponsorship, conservation, copyright, insurance and other related issues. Includes self guided viewing of exhibition.
Cost $25

Art Study Morning – Responding to Salvador Dalí
VCE
Wed 29 Jul, 9.30am–1pm
Enhance students’ interpretative and writing skills. Program includes a curatorial talk highlighting the artist’s sources of inspiration, responses to Dalí’s work by art commentators and an activity based writing workshop related to VCE Art learning outcomes. Includes self guided viewing of the exhibition.
Cost $25

Spirit of Spain
Recommended for Yr 4–10
Fri 21 Aug & Thu 10 Sep, 9.45am – 1.45pm
Discover the vibrant culture of Dalí’s homeland. Includes an illustrated talk focussing on aspects of Spanish culture (food, fashion, art and architecture), Flamenco dance performance, Salvador Dalí Introductory Talk, exhibition viewing and a practical surreal inspired activity.
Cost $25

Surrealism Lecture
Recommended for Yr 7–10
Mon 3 Aug & Thu 3 Sep, 12noon–1pm
Discover the world of Surrealism. Explore the history of this influential art movement, its impact on 20th century Western culture and key artists such as Salvador Dalí, Renee Magritte and Man Ray. Followed by self guided viewing of the exhibition.
Cost $15

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Dalí Film Evening
Fri 29 May, 5–7pm
Discover the secret life of Salvador Dalí as a background to curriculum development around the artist and the exhibition. View two films which explore his interests beyond surrealist painting.
Dalí and Film, explores the artist’s engagement with film and Hollywood. The Dalí Dimension focuses on the artist’s fascination with contemporary science. Includes light refreshments.
Cost $20

VCE Art – Interpreting Dalí
Mon 22 Jun, 9.45am–3.30pm 
Discover the potential of the exhibition to illuminate the Interpretative Frameworks. Program includes Introductory Talk focussing on the key themes in the exhibition with an interactive workshop considering a selection of commentaries on Dalí’s work. Examine two of his works with a range of strategies for interpretation through multiple perspectives including Historical Context, Gender, Culture, Symbolism, Psychoanalysis and Formal Interpretation.
Cost $99

Spanish Fiesta
Wed 24 Jun, 4.30–6pm
An opportunity for teachers of Spanish to view and discuss Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire and the NGV Spanish Education Resource. Includes Introductory Talk and light refreshments with a self guided viewing after 6pm. Enjoy the Art after Dark entertainment program.
Cost $30

Salvador Dalí Teacher Preview
Fri 26 Jun, 6–9pm
Celebrate Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire with music, fine food and wine in the Great Hall. In keeping with the spirit of Dalí, surreal costume is encouraged. Evening includes an overview of the exhibition by Dr Ted Gott, Senior Curator of International Art, NGV and exclusive viewing of this major exhibition.
Cost $55

Delve into Dalí
9–11 Jul, 10am–4pm
Recommended for teachers of Arts, Media & Middle Years
This intensive 3 day program begins with a Dalí lecture and extended viewing of the exhibition. Explore the themes of the exhibition and learn about Dalí: the man, film and media, love, the land, science, religion, design and the surrealist object. Inspired, the participants will create a series of experimental visual art works capturing these artistic experiences using film and digital cameras at the NGV which will be followed by the Alfred Brash Soundhouse session where these images will be digitalised to create a short film through image animation, music and sound effects, text and voice over resulting in a DVD for each participant. Limited to 15 participants.
Cost $300

Dalí, Religion, Hope and Possibilities
Recommended for teachers of Religion and Texts and Traditions
Wed 22 Jul, 10am–3.45pm
Dalí’s innovative and engaging life spanned a century of dramatic social and artistic change. The exhibition and the NGV collection will be used to explore the social milieu of the 20th century.  Further understand the people, ideas, aspirations and events which affected religious traditions of this era. View Dalí’s interpretation of religion through his art and interest in molecular and nuclear science. Listen to an historian’s recounting of the religious history of this time.
Cost $100

English and Art Connections
Thu 23 Jul, 9.15am–3.30pm
A collaboration between NGV and VATE.
Discover the NGV as a resource for exploring the English and Art curriculum. The program will include an illustrated talk exploring Salvador Dalí  by Dr Ted Gott, Senior Curator of International Art, NGV. Using the Dalí exhibition and the NGV Permanent Collection, strategies will be discussed exploring VCE English Contexts with practising English Teacher, Julie Mitchell as well as writing about art and working with the VCE Art Interpretative Frameworks.
A special rate of $95 for the second teacher applies if an English and Art teacher book together.
Cost $110   

VCE Studio Arts Unit 4: Behind the Scenes
Thu 25 Jun, 9.30am–2pm
Meet the curator, conservator, and designer and develop an understanding of the organisation, presentation and conservation of Salvador Dalí  and other exhibitions at the NGV. Gain insight into the role of a public gallery, sponsorship, marketing and promotion. Includes exhibition viewing.
Cost $99

Salvador Dalí Weekend Seminar
Sat 1 Aug, 8.15–11.15am
Gain insights into the many facets of Dalí’s life and work, and the history of this major exhibition with a lecture by Dr Ted Gott, Senior Curator of International Art, NGV or a member of his curatorial team. Includes morning tea and exclusive exhibition viewing.
Cost $55

Dalí and History
Fri 7 Aug, 9.15am–3pm
Recommended for teachers of History
Explore Dalí’s engagement with key cultural movements such as Surrealism and Hollywood cinema, and his interaction with contemporary scientific discoveries such as DNA and Nuclear Physics in an illustrated presentation by Dr John Whitehouse, Lecturer in History/Humanities, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne. Discover how the NGV’s Permanent Collection can enhance VELS and VCE History.
Cost $100

Dalí and Design
Recommended for teachers of VCE Vis Com and Design
Mon 10 Aug, 9.30am–1pm
Examine Dalí’s involvement with architecture, furniture, fashion and graphic design. Discover how the exhibition and the NGV’s Permanent Collection can be used as a resource.
Cost $66

Artful Thinking, Dalí and the NGV collection
Fri 14 Aug, 9am–3pm
Discover how art can be used as a force for developing your students’ learning and thinking skills across many curriculum areas. Artful Thinking identifies learning dispositions, and applies interactive and simple to use routines that help to develop them. Learn about Dalí and his approaches to art and life, explore the exhibition with Artful Thinking routines such as ‘The Elaboration Game’. Workshop the possibilities for interpreting works of art by using ‘Parts, Purposes and Complexities’ and ‘I Think, I See, I Wonder’, amongst  other thinking routines with the NGV’s Permanent Collection.
Cost $100

Education Resource
Click here to view a comprehensive Online Education Resource that explores the multiple facets of Dalí’s life and practice. This education resource, designed for teachers, and students in the Middle and Later Years, has been organised thematically to reveal the multiple practices and extraordinary imagination of Salvador Dalí.

Dali for Early Years
Labels Just for Kids!
Imagination, dreams and excitement are all part of a child’s experience when they discover Salvador Dalí’s art. To introduce children to Dalí and his art, the NGV has a range of activities to guide and inspire. As a new initiative, children can navigate the exhibition with labels written just for them – a trail of ants will be their guide.

Education Partners
NGV Schools Programs at the National Gallery of Victoria is supported by the
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development , the Catholic Education Office, COASIT and the Consulate General of Italy.