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NGV School and Community Support Programs

It is a priority of the NGV to break down the barriers that make it challenging for some schools and communities to visit the NGV and participate in our learning programs.

Schools

Our School Support Programs offer Victorian schools who otherwise would not have the opportunity to visit the Gallery, free access to NGV exhibitions and learning programs, free or subsidised transport, and learning resources.

We recognise that many factors can make it challenging for schools to visit the Gallery. They can include, but are not limited to, socio-economic circumstances, distance, and limited access to art programs or resources in school. When assessing applications for the School Support Program we will take multiple factors into consideration.

Your NGV Arts Access Program

The Your NGV Arts Access Program provides free access to NGV exhibitions and learning programs for Levels 3-6 students in inner and outer metropolitan Melbourne who otherwise would not have the opportunity to visit the NGV. This program has a focus on supporting arts engagement and school-based art programs through providing meaningful opportunities for schools and their students, teachers and families to engage with the NGV over a three-year period.

Each year, for three years, the program provides participating schools with:

  • Access to a major NGV exhibition and/or the NGV Collection, and a related educator-led learning program, including programs to engage EAL Learners and students with a disability (where applicable)
  • Free or subsidised transport to and from the Gallery for student visits
  • Free access to NGV professional learning sessions
  • Onsite professional learning, including some CRT coverage for participating teachers
  • Incursion with NGV Educator to deliver professional learning for teachers and/or a family art activity
  • Teaching resources
  • Art supplies
  • Opportunities for families from participating schools to attend special events

The NGV gratefully acknowledges the Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations for their support of the Your NGV Arts Access Program.

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NGV School Support Program

Through the generous support of Learning Patron, Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family, this program has a focus on reaching students at senior secondary school level, especially those at risk of leaving school or formal learning, as well as primary and secondary school aged students from regional, remote or isolated communities, and young people with additional needs.

This program provides participating schools with:

  • A live virtual NGV Educator led program related to NGV Triennial. 
  • Materials to participate in a hands–on workshop with accompanying video resources.
  • NGV Publications for school library. 

The NGV warmly thanks Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family for their support of the NGV School Support Program.

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Communities

Victorian Community Bushfire Recovery Art Program Online Expression of Interest

The Victorian Community Bushfire Recovery Art Program supports community groups and primary schools from regions affected by the recent bushfires to access world-class art experiences at the National Gallery of Victoria with the aim of enhancing wellbeing and social connection.

This program provides participating community groups and primary schools:

  • Exhibition tickets or a talk or tour at NGV Australia or NGV International
  • Fully subsidised transport to and from the NGV
  • Light refreshments provided on the day of your visit

The NGV is grateful to Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family for their support of the Victorian Community Bushfire Recovery Art Program.

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