NGV Teens: Art Party

NGV International

Sat 10 Aug, 6–9pm

Embrace the chill in our winter themed Art Party at NGV International this August. Bring your friends for a night of dancing, workshops, performances and inspiring talks. Unleash your creativity in artist-led activities and explore the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces^® exhibition Pharaoh after hours on this night exclusively for teens.

This event is strictly for secondary school-aged students with ID, or a valid secondary school ID or Victorian Student Pass.

Book now: $25
NGV Members Book now: $22

What's On

DJ SET BY CLAIRE KNIGHT
GREAT HALL 6–6.45pm & 7.30–9pm

DJ Claire Knight knows how to start a party, so prepare to dance the night away in the Great Hall to sets peppered with indie, pop, hip hop and punk from Australia and beyond.

PERFORMANCE BY INDIANA LEWIS
GREAT HALL 7–7.25pm

Local singer-songwriter, 15 year old Indiana Lewis takes the stage for the first time at Teen Art Party to showcase her original music. Weaving honest lyrics about feelings big, and small into her mix of indie-pop.

WINTER STYLING STATION
GALLERY KITCHEN 6–8.30pm

Customise your look by creating a winter-themed masquerade mask. Draw inspiration from the frost and chill of the season and use paper, lace and rhinestones to complete your party mask.

DROP BY DRAWING
GALLERY KITCHEN 6-8.30pm

Draw all night in this gothic-winter themed drawing workshop with Melbourne-based artist Jodie Di Natale. Join a guided drawing session and learn new tips and tricks to hone your drawing skills or drop by any time to create independently. Guided drawing sessions at 6.30 and 7.30pm.

FRIENDSHIP SPEED DATING WITH LADIES OF LEISURE
ANCIENT EGYPT FOR KIDS EXHIBITION SPACE 6.30–7pm & 7.30–8pm

Meet like-minded people and make new friends in friendship speed dating sessions hosted by creative collective, Ladies of Leisure.

THE AFTERLIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT
Meet: Information Desk 6.45–7.15pm & 7.30-8pm

Presented by The University of Melbourne, don’t miss the opportunity to hear from expert Dr. Becky Clifton as she leads tours through Pharaoh looking at themes of spirituality and the afterlife in Ancient Egypt.

PHOTO BOOTH
FEDERATION COURT 6–9pm

Capture the night in NGV photo booths, and take home your own photo memento from Art Party.

EXPLORE PHARAOH AT NIGHT

MELBOURNE WINTER MASTERPIECES^®: PHARAOH

6–9pm, NGV International

Celebrating three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture, the international blockbuster exhibition, Pharaoh, is the largest ancient Egyptian exhibition ever displayed in Australia.

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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Teen Art Party is your night to wear what makes you feel good! Dress up or down or be inspired by our winter wonderland theme.

CAN I BUY FOOD?

A variety of food will be available for you to buy, priced between $5.50–$15, including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Free water stations are located in Gallery Kitchen and the Great Hall. This is a strictly alcohol and drug free event.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For more information, see our Art Party FAQs

DESIGN STORE DISCOUNT

For one night only, the NGV design store will be offering teens a 10% store-wide discount.

GETTING THERE

NGV Teens: Art Party is located at The National Gallery of Victoria, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

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Public Transport
There are a variety of public transport options available with accessible tram stops located directly outside NGV International, on St Kilda Road. Visit the Public Transport Victoria website to search transport options for your journey.

By Car
Free street parking is available outside the Arts Centre Melbourne on St Kilda Road and paid parking is available at the Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Ballet Centre. Taxi and ride share drop off points are located outside the Arts Centre Melbourne. Open in maps to search the best route for your journey.

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For further enquiries about how the Gallery can support your access requirements, please contact our team.

+61 (03) 8620 2222
ngvenquiries@ngv.vic.gov.au
9am–5pm, daily

Art Party Highlights

NGV Teens

NGV Teens offers specially tailored programming that connects young people with art and artists at the Gallery. Get involved in events and activities or find out more about work experience opportunities and learning resources.

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FOLLOW THE NGV

The NGV Teens program is generously supported by Beatrice Moignard, The Betsy and Ollie Polasek Endowment, The JTM Foundation, Alex & Brady Scanlon and Rachel Kwei.