What can I learn about myself and the world through connecting with artists’ ideas?

In this active creative learning program, students consider the ways artists respond to and make meaning of the specific circumstances that shape their lives.

Through playful learning strategies facilitated by Artist Educators, students make personal connections and participate in shared meaning-making, drawing on their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Ideas takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways, including through material play, embodied experiences, inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Ideas: Making meaning through art invites students to consider what art can be, why artists express their ideas, and how engaging with art and self-expression can help us to reflect on personal identity, creativity, and our connections to the world around us.

With options to participate either onsite or online, Ideas focuses on works of art from across the world and always includes First Nations artist perspectives.                                                                                                    

Onsite

• In this 60 minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art.

What can I learn about myself and the world through connecting with artists’ ideas?

In this active creative learning program, students consider the ways artists respond to and make meaning of the specific circumstances that shape their lives.

Through playful learning strategies facilitated by Artist Educators, students make personal connections and participate in shared meaning-making, drawing on their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Ideas takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways, including through material play, embodied experiences, inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Ideas: Making meaning through art invites students to consider what art can be, why artists express their ideas, and how engaging with art and self-expression can help us to reflect on personal identity, creativity, and our connections to the world around us.

With options to participate either onsite or online, Ideas focuses on works of art from across the world and always includes First Nations artist perspectives.  

Onsite

• In this 90-minute program, students will engage with 5-6 works of art.

Weekend Bookings

• Tours available on weekends. $10 per student

Introduce your students to the National Gallery of Australia’s collection. Featuring art from across the world and spanning thousands of years to the present day, the art in the Gallery’s collection offers insights into different styles, ideas, materials and places. Bookings are required for all school and tertiary groups. Please see Plan your school visit for further information and check out our learning resources for tips on how to prepare.

Self guided tours are available on Mondays and Fridays. If you wish to make a self guided booking on Tuesday-Thursday please email groupbookings@nga.gov.au with your booking request details. Our Bookings Officer will check our availability and assist with booking your group in. 

What can I learn about myself and the world through connecting with artists’ ideas?

In this active creative learning program, students consider the ways artists respond to and make meaning of the specific circumstances that shape their lives.

Through playful learning strategies facilitated by Artist Educators, students make personal connections and participate in shared meaning-making, drawing on their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Ideas takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways, including through material play, embodied experiences, inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Ideas: Making meaning through art invites students to consider what art can be, why artists express their ideas, and how engaging with art and self-expression can help us to reflect on personal identity, creativity, and our connections to the world around us.

With options to participate either onsite or online, Ideas focuses on works of art from across the world and always includes First Nations artist perspectives.  

Onsite

• In a 120 minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art with an extended artmaking experience.

What can I learn about myself and the world through connecting with artists’ ideas?

In this active creative learning program, students consider the ways artists respond to and make meaning of the specific circumstances that shape their lives.

Through playful learning strategies facilitated by Artist Educators, students make personal connections and participate in shared meaning-making, drawing on their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Ideas takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways, including through material play, embodied experiences, inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Ideas: Making meaning through art invites students to consider what art can be, why artists express their ideas, and how engaging with art and self-expression can help us to reflect on personal identity, creativity, and our connections to the world around us.

With options to participate either onsite or online, Ideas focuses on works of art from across the world and always includes First Nations artist perspectives.                                                                                                    

Onsite

• In this 60 minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art.

Weekend Bookings

• Tours available on weekends. $10 per student

Why are there pumpkins in the middle of a mirrored room? Why is the sun shining in this picture? Share stories that encourage wonder and inspire curiosity about art from different times and places. Children can respond through moving and making, speaking and listening, exploring the possibilities of art through activities and play.

Stories is an approved PACER program

What can I learn about the diversity and breadth of Australian experiences through sharing stories and connecting with works of art in the National Collection?

In this active creative learning program facilitated by Artist Educators, students engage with works of art by Australian artists and the diverse stories they tell about the people and places of Australia.

Through playful learning strategies, students make personal connections to build empathy and understanding and consider how they can contribute to civic life. They participate in shared meaning-making, drawing from their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Stories takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways. Experiences could include material play, movement, , inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Stories is an approved PACER program and connects to the Australian Curriculum through the Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences: Civics and Citizenship; Visual Arts; the Cross-curriculum priorities and General Capabilities.

Onsite

• In this 60-minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art.

Weekend Bookings

• Tours available on weekends. $10 per student

Explore the NGA collection and see Australian and International art with a Gallery Guide or Educator. If there is a particular focus your group would like to explore please let us know in the comment section before submitting your booking. 

Stories is an approved PACER program

What can I learn about the diversity and breadth of Australian experiences through sharing stories and connecting with works of art in the National Collection?

In this active creative learning program facilitated by Artist Educators, students engage with works of art by Australian artists and the diverse stories they tell about the people and places of Australia.

Through playful learning strategies, students make personal connections to build empathy and understanding and consider how they can contribute to civic life. They participate in shared meaning-making, drawing from their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Stories takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways. Experiences could include material play, movement, , inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Stories is an approved PACER program and connects to the Australian Curriculum through the Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences: Civics and Citizenship; Visual Arts; the Cross-curriculum priorities and General Capabilities.

Onsite

• In this 60-minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art.

Weekend Bookings

• Tours available on weekends. $10 per student

How can I deepen my understanding and appreciation of First Nations experiences through connecting with diverse artists in the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art?

In this program, you will work with Educators and experience 3-4 diverse works of art from the national collection of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art.

Led by Artist Educators, students connect with select works of art through active creative learning experiences. These experiences guide students to build knowledge and skills in multiple ways including material play, embodied experiences, inquiry, curiosity and imagination. Students will be offered opportunities to make personal connections, drawing from their own life experiences to deepen their appreciation and understanding of First Nations arts and cultures without cultural appropriation.

AllWays provides an opportunity to spark curiosity and promote caring for Country, allyship, and advocacy and the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as living Communities and cultures.

AllWays is an Art Through Culture program and is shaped by its guiding principles. 

Onsite

• In this 60 minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art.

Weekend Bookings

• Tours available on weekends. $10 per student

Can’t find what you are looking for? Let us create a custom-made session program for you and your students. Please contact our education team to discuss.

Onsite

• In this 60 minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art.

Can’t find what you are looking for? Let us create a custom-made session program for you and your students.Please contact our education team to discuss.

Onsite

• In this 120 minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art with an extended artmaking experience.

Join us live online, in your classroom for a free online workshop, delivered by our Education team including experienced learning facilitators and artist educators.

This program is 'by request'. Select an AM or PM time slot on an available date. When completing your booking specify the best time for your class. Please book at least two weeks in advance. Sessions run for 45-60 minutes, students engage with 2-3 works of art including a resource pack. 

For further information on programs, call +61 2 6240 6777 or email groupbookings@nga.gov.a

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Programs include: 

AllWays: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art & Cultures

How can I deepen my understanding and appreciation of First Nations experiences through connecting with diverse artists in the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art?

In this program, you will work with Educators and experience 3-4 diverse works of art from the national collection of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art.

Led by Artist Educators, students connect with select works of art through active creative learning experiences. These experiences guide students to build knowledge and skills in multiple ways including material play, embodied experiences, inquiry, curiosity and imagination. Students will be offered opportunities to make personal connections, drawing from their own life experiences to deepen their appreciation and understanding of First Nations arts and cultures without cultural appropriation.

AllWays provides an opportunity to spark curiosity and promote caring for Country, allyship, and advocacy and the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as living Communities and cultures.

AllWays is an Art Through Culture program and is shaped by its guiding principles. 

Stories: Australian People and Places

What can I learn about the diversity and breadth of Australian experiences through sharing stories and connecting with works of art in the National Collection?

In this active creative learning program facilitated by Artist Educators, students engage with works of art by Australian artists and the diverse stories they tell about the people and places of Australia.

Through playful learning strategies, students make personal connections to build empathy and understanding and consider how they can contribute to civic life. They participate in shared meaning-making, drawing from their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Stories takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways. Experiences could include material play, movement, , inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Stories is an approved PACER program and connects to the Australian Curriculum through the Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences: Civics and Citizenship; Visual Arts; the Cross-curriculum priorities and General Capabilities.

Ideas: Making meaning through art

What can I learn about myself and the world through connecting with artists’ ideas?

In this active creative learning program, students consider the ways artists respond to and make meaning of the specific circumstances that shape their lives.

Through playful learning strategies facilitated by Artist Educators, students make personal connections and participate in shared meaning-making, drawing on their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Ideas takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways, including through material play, embodied experiences, inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Ideas: Making meaning through art invites students to consider what art can be, why artists express their ideas, and how engaging with art and self-expression can help us to reflect on personal identity, creativity, and our connections to the world around us.

With options to participate either onsite or online, Ideas focuses on works of art from across the world and always includes First Nations artist perspectives.  

How can I deepen my understanding and appreciation of First Nations experiences through connecting with diverse artists in the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art?

In this program, you will work with Educators and experience 3-4 diverse works of art from the national collection of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art.

Led by Artist Educators, students connect with select works of art through active creative learning experiences. These experiences guide students to build knowledge and skills in multiple ways including material play, embodied experiences, inquiry, curiosity and imagination. Students will be offered opportunities to make personal connections, drawing from their own life experiences to deepen their appreciation and understanding of First Nations arts and cultures without cultural appropriation.

AllWays provides an opportunity to spark curiosity and promote caring for Country, allyship, and advocacy and the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as living Communities and cultures.

AllWays is an Art Through Culture program and is shaped by its guiding principles. 

Onsite

• In this 120 minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art with an extended artmaking experience.

How can I deepen my understanding and appreciation of First Nations experiences through connecting with diverse artists in the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art?

In this program, you will work with Educators and experience 3-4 diverse works of art from the national collection of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art.

Led by Artist Educators, students connect with select works of art through active creative learning experiences. These experiences guide students to build knowledge and skills in multiple ways including material play, embodied experiences, inquiry, curiosity and imagination. Students will be offered opportunities to make personal connections, drawing from their own life experiences to deepen their appreciation and understanding of First Nations arts and cultures without cultural appropriation.

AllWays provides an opportunity to spark curiosity and promote caring for Country, allyship, and advocacy and the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as living Communities and cultures.

AllWays is an Art Through Culture program and is shaped by its guiding principles. 

Onsite

• In this 90 minute program, students will engage with 5-6 works of art.

Weekend Bookings

• Tours available on weekends. $10 per student

What can I learn about the diversity and breadth of Australian experiences through sharing stories and connecting with works of art in the National Collection?

In this active creative learning program facilitated by Artist Educators, students engage with works of art by Australian artists and the diverse stories they tell about the people and places of Australia.

Through playful learning strategies, students make personal connections to build empathy and understanding and consider how they can contribute to civic life. They participate in shared meaning-making, drawing from their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Stories takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways. Experiences could include material play, movement, inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Stories is an approved PACER program and connects to the Australian Curriculum through the Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences: Civics and Citizenship; Visual Arts; the Cross-curriculum priorities and General Capabilities.

Onsite

• In this 90-minute program, students will engage with 5-6 works of art.

Weekend Bookings

• Tours available on weekends. $10 per student

What can I learn about the diversity and breadth of Australian experiences through sharing stories and connecting with works of art in the National Collection?

In this active creative learning program facilitated by Artist Educators, students engage with works of art by Australian artists and the diverse stories they tell about the people and places of Australia.

Through playful learning strategies, students make personal connections to build empathy and understanding and consider how they can contribute to civic life. They participate in shared meaning-making, drawing from their own knowledges and connecting with the ideas of artists, educators and peers. Stories takes an inquiry approach, helping students to learn in multiple ways. Experiences could include material play, movement, inquiry-based conversation, creative writing and reflection.

Stories is an approved PACER program and connects to the Australian Curriculum through the Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences: Civics and Citizenship; Visual Arts; the Cross-curriculum priorities and General Capabilities.

Onsite

• In this 120-minute program, students will engage with 3-4 works of art with an extended artmaking experience.