Laura Graetz <br/>
<em>Prying Eyes</em> 2024 <br/>
Oil on canvas <br/>
45.5 x 61 cm <br/>
St Augustine's College, Kyabram <br/>
Yorta Yorta Country <br/>
© Laura Graetz<br/>

Top Arts 2026 | An Introduction

Mon–Fri, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm  

VCE 

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia 

Inspire your students with Top Arts 2026. Join an NGV educator for an interactive introductory talk that includes an exhibition overview and an exploration of the ideas, materials, and techniques behind selected artworks. Through the discussion, students will examine the documentation of exhibitors’ creative processes, from exploration to refinement and realisation and gain tips for success in VCE Art Making and Exhibiting and VCE Art Creative Practice.

Learning Objectives

  • Analyse and interpret themes, concepts and ideas in examples of outstanding student work from Top Arts 2026
  • Analyse and interpret themes, concepts and ideas in examples of outstanding student work from Top Arts 2026
  • Describe how aesthetic qualities, art elements and art principles, and materials and techniques have been used to support the communication of ideas

Cost: $10.50

Duration: 45 mins   

Booking Form

We require four weeks notice for all bookings.

Changes to your booking must be made in writing. Changes can be made up to 14 days prior to your visit. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.

Please note that this is a booking request only.

School details

Group details

If less than 10 students attend a program, minimum fees may apply
Students must be supervised at all times by a teacher or adult. We request:
• At least one teacher/adult for every 20 students for students in Year 2 or above.
• At least one teacher/adult for every 15 students for K to Year 1 students.
My group may include students:

Program Selection

Are you booking another program on this date?
Please provide details of any relevant themes and skills your students are learning about at school. While we cannot offer individually tailored programs, our museum educators will consider this information when selecting and discussing works of art during the program.

Date Selection

We recommend you provide three date options for your program to avoid disappointment. We will do our best to accommodate your first preference, however due to high demand this may not always be possible.

Terms and Conditions

We do not take tentative bookings. Bookings are considered firm at time of booking. Any amendments, including changes to participant numbers, must be made by email at least 14 days prior to the program. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments. Payment must be paid at least one week prior to the visit.

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