Wilby Fredericks <br/> <em>Workshop 5</em> 2025 <br/> oil on recycled promotional board and drop sheet, recycled timber frame <br/> 930.0 x 123.0 x 4.0 cm (framed) <br/> Woodmans Hill Secondary College, Ballarat East <br/> Wadawurrung Country<br/> © Wilby Fredericks
Wilby Fredericks
Workshop 5 2025
oil on recycled promotional board and drop sheet, recycled timber frame
930.0 x 123.0 x 4.0 cm (framed)
Woodmans Hill Secondary College, Ballarat East
Wadawurrung Country
© Wilby Fredericks

Top Arts 2026
Teacher and Student Programs

13 March 2026 – 19 July 2026

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square

The annual Top Arts exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state who are completing their VCE studies to showcase their skills, enthusiasm, and creativity. In 2026, the exhibition will highlight the increasingly innovative use of materials and techniques employed by students completing their VCE studies in Art Making and Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice in 2025.

Top Arts 2026 will offer a captivating look into the inventive and imaginative spirit of young artists

Explore the range of NGV Educator-led programming below.

Bookings are required for all school groups.

PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

Top Arts 2026 | An Introduction Levels VCE Top Arts 2026 | Folio Viewing Levels VCE Top Arts 2026 Online | VCE Art Making and Exhibiting Levels VCE Top Arts 2026 Online | VCE Art Creative Practice Levels VCE

Student Events

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Online
Top Arts 2026 | Regional Reach Levels VCE

10–10.30am, 17 Mar, free, booking required

(3 more times)

Teacher Events

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Online
Top Arts 2026 | Online Teacher Briefing Professional Learning for Teachers

4–5.30pm, today, free, booking required

Exhibition Page

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NGV Australia

Top Arts 2026

Showcasing emerging artists from across Victoria 13 Mar – 19 Jul 26, free entry
Enquiries

03 8620 2340, 9am–5pm weekdays

Or via the form below:

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.

Terms & conditions
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Terms and Conditions

Please note the following terms and conditions prior to booking:

  • All bookings are confirmed at time of booking. Tentative bookings are not accepted
  • Invoices will be issued by NGV prior to visit. Payment must be paid at least one week prior to the visit
  • Requests to amend confirmed booking details (such as change to participant numbers), must be made by email at least 14 days prior to visit.
  • Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.
  • No refund for variance in student number during visit.
  • Students must be supervised at all times by a teacher or adult.

PARTNERS

Top Arts is part of the VCE Season of Excellence