People & Careers

NGV Teen Council

Applications for the NGV Teen Council 2020 are now open!

A group of passionate young people from across Melbourne make up the NGV Teen Council. The Council allows for young people to share their perspectives and contribute to NGV Teens programming for events, whilst gaining work experience with behind the scenes access.

NGV Teen Council is appointed each year from applications from high school students fourteen years of age and older. Members meet with NGV curators and staff, and contribute to the design, coordination, and promotion of programs for teens. In addition, they go behind the scenes at the NGV throughout the school year to learn and experience more.

The NGV Teen Council

  • Contribute ideas and help to design, plan, and deliver NGV Teens programs such as Art Party and In the Studio workshops.
  • Meet with like-minded teens and work as a team with the NGV Teen Council.
  • Through the experience, learn more about career opportunities in the arts.
  • Build and strengthen your communication, teamwork, time management, organisational, and planning skills.
  • Gain volunteer hours to add to your resume.
  • Represent the Teen Council to your peers and engage with the media where appropriate, including being profiled as a Teen Council member on NGV social media platforms.

To apply, you need to be:

  • A current high school student.
  • At least fourteen years of age.
  • Able to meet at NGV International (St Kilda Road) monthly, from 4–6pm on Wednesdays.
  • Able to manage your school work and other obligations with Teen Council duties.

How to apply:
Submit your application below by 20 December 2019.

Applicant Details

Given name

Family name

Email address

Address

Postcode

Phone number

Gender

Date of birth

Parent/Guardian names

Parent/Guardian contact numbers

School name

School phone number

School address

Name of teacher or student co-ordinator contact

Teacher or student co-ordinator email:

I give permission for the NGV to contact my teacher or school contact to provide a reference
YesNo

Are you interested in pursuing a career in art or design?
YesNo

Have you attended past NGV Teens programs, such as Art Party or In the Studio?
YesNo

Does your school offer extra-curricular opportunities to engage with art or design?
YesNo

In 400 words or less, describe why you are the ideal candidate to join the 2020 Teen Council. You may wish to reference the below key points in your summary:

  • • Your enthusiasm and passion
  • • Experience working with a team
  • • Experience with leadership
  • • Your interest in the NGV
  • • Your career outlook

Teen Council Application for Work Experience Collection Notice
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will use the information you have provided in order to administer the Teen Council program, including the application process. This information will only be used by NGV staff involved in administering and facilitating the Teen Council program. If for any reason the NGV needs to contact your school or nominated teacher, the NGV may, if necessary, share some of the information you have provided in this application. (Please note, the NGV will provide updates about Teen Council projects to successful applicants’ teachers.) For more information about privacy at the NGV, please see our Information Privacy Policy and Privacy Statement.

I confirm that I have permission from my parent/guardian to submit this application
Yes

For all enquiries, please contact: [email protected]