Defying Empire: Third National Indigenous Art Triennial Teacher PD | NGA

Saturday 24 June 2017, 10–12.30pm National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Defying Empire: Third National Indigenous Art Triennial surveys the contemporary practice of 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country, responding to the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum through a diverse group of works. The exhibition will be running until 10 September […]

TALKING TOP ARTS | NGV

Saturday 1 July 2017, 11–12.30pm An introduction to Top Arts 2017, followed by a viewing of visual diaries and folios completed by exhibiting student artists. Top Arts 2017 celebrates the outstanding achievements of some of Victoria’s most gifted young artists, whose work across a diverse range of media including painting, drawing, sculpture and multimedia, is guaranteed […]

Chromatopia Exhibition and Walk-through | Tacit Contemporary Art

Saturday 17th June 2017, 2-4 pm   Chromatopia is an exhibition on the history of colour. Spanning thousands of years, travel through the story of pigments and their incredible journeys from across the globe. Tales of dragons & beetles, alchemy & poisons, slaves & pirates, from the ancient world to the present come alive in […]

The National Geographic Photo Ark | Melbourne Zoo

This winter in an Australian-first, The National Geographic Photo Ark is coming to Melbourne Zoo. This exclusive photo exhibition is using the power of photography to inspire people to save animals before it’s too late. For many of Earth’s creatures, time is running out. Species are disappearing at an alarming rate. The National Geographic Photo Ark is pursuing the ambitious goal of photographing every species in […]

SENSORY LEARNING IN THE VISUAL ARTS | HEIDE

Thursday, 22 June 2017, 9–3.30pm Victorian teachers are required to build their capacity to teach learners with special needs. This program explores sensory learning and includes developmental learning activities that engage visual, auditory and vestibular senses. It supports teachers in achieving standards descriptors 1.6, 1.5 or 4.1 for their VIT registration. Rich sensory experiences are […]

In Conversation: UNESCO Observatory | MGSE

24 May 2017, 5.30 – 7pm Join Professor Susan Wright ‘In Conversation’ with some of the UNESCO Observatory academics, and researchers at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne. UNESCO’s theme asks that we consider how we “celebrate the benefits of the arts in education”. Please join us as we discuss the benefits of practice based and […]

Van Gogh Teacher Masterclass | NGV

Tuesday 11 July 2017, 9.30–4pm This full day professional learning program includes an introduction and exhibition viewing followed by an artist led artmaking workshop inspired by Van Gogh. All materials supplied. Cost $150 For more information email [email protected] or call 03 8620 2340, 9am–5pm weekdays  

Melbourne Masterclass: Van Gogh’s Four Seasons

1, 8, 17, 24 May 2017, 6:00-8:30pm In partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria’s Melbourne Winter Masterpiece exhibition Van Gogh and the Seasons, the Faculty of Arts University of Melbourne is pleased to present a masterclass exploring the life and art of one of the most recognisable artists of the 20th century, Vincent van Gogh. The four […]

NGV PRIMARY SCHOOL PHILOSOTHON

31 MAY 2017, 9AM–12.30PM | HORSHAM REGIONAL ART GALLERY 1 JUNE 2017, 9AM–12.30PM | HAMILTON ART GALLERY 2 JUNE 2017, 9AM–12.30PM | THE WARRNAMBOOL ART GALLERY A model for using Visual Art as stimulus for developing the Victorian Curriculum Critical and Creative thinking and Ethical Capabilities. This professional learning program for Primary School Teachers will: Explore the critical and creative […]

Celebrating 150 years of art | VCA

Ongoing throughout the year For 150 years, the Victorian College of the Arts and its predecessor institutions have nurtured the talents of many of Australia’s best-known and most-treasured artists. ART150 reflects upon a rich and distinguished history, which began at the National Gallery of Victoria Art School, and looks towards a vibrant future for Australian […]