Levels 3-6

Who said that art has to be serious?

Discover the seriously funny side of art at NGV this October. Enjoy a performance by comedian and ventriloquist Showko Showfukutei, an activity trail designed and illustrated by Melbourne artist and wordplay extraordinaire Kenny Pittock, and a fun-filled NGV educator­-led adventure in the Gallery exploring some of the NGV’s weirder and wilder artworks.

Secure your tickets to a great day out now!

This free program is presented as part of the Department of Education and Training (DET) Positive Start in 2022 initiative for Government and low fee paying non-government schools.

Duration: 2 hours 45 mins
Cost: Free. Transport subsidies are available for all regional schools. Please indicate your interest when booking.

Learning Objectives

• Investigate the relationship between humour and art
• Hear new perspectives and alternative stories about artworks in the NGV collection
• Discover imaginative and authentic ways to engage with NGV artworks