NGV School Support Programs
It is a priority of the NGV to break down the barriers that make it challenging for some schools to visit the NGV and participate in our learning programs.
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.
The Your NGV School Support 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
This program is supported by the Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations. The NGV is deeply grateful to the Foundations for their generous support of this program.
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Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family School Support ProgramThrough 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:
- Access to a major NGV exhibition and/or the NGV Collection, and a related educator-led learning program
- Transport to and from the Gallery
- Lunch
- Teaching resources
The NGV is grateful for the support of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family who ensure that the NGV can be accessible to thousands of students who would not otherwise be able to visit.
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