Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room – My Heart is Filled to the Brim with Sparkling Light 2024, on display at the NGV International, Melbourne for the National Gallery of Victoria’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition from 15 December 2024 – 21 April 2025. © YAYOI KUSAMA. Photography: Sean Fennessy

SAT 1 MAR 2025, 6–9PM
NGV INTERNATIONAL

Teens, this one’s for you! Invite your friends and explore the Gallery after-hours with art, dancing, music and activities. For one night only, get exclusive access to the world-premiere exhibition, Yayoi Kusama, featuring infinity mirror rooms, larger-than-life dancing pumpkins, and immersive kaleidoscopic installations.

Get ready to dance the night away, learn new skills in an artist-led workshop, and dive into the vibrant world of Yayoi Kusama at NGV Teens: Art Party.

Book now: $28
NGV Members Book now: $25


Art Party is for secondary school students aged 12-18 years. Please bring your secondary school ID or Victorian Student Pass for entry. If you don’t have either of these forms of ID, please reach out to our team at programs@ngv.vic.gov.au

What's On

DJ SET BY CLAIRE KNIGHT
GREAT HALL 6–9pm

DJ Claire Knight knows how to start a party – get ready to groove all night long to an electrifying mix of indie, pop, hip hop, and punk from Australia and beyond.

 FRIENDSHIP SPEED DATING
THE OBLITERATION ROOM, EXHIBITION SPACE 6.30pm, 7.15pm & 8pm

Meet like-minded people and make new friends in friendship speed dating sessions hosted by the creative collective, Ladies of Leisure, inside Yayoi Kusama’s The Obliteration Room.

ARTIST WORKSHOP WITH SUYEON PARK
GALLERY KITCHEN 6–8.30pm

Get creative in this drop-by art-making workshop with Korean Australian artist, Suyeon Park. Develop your drawing skills with the help of the artist, craft your own artwork and take home your creation.

YAYOI KUSAMA TOURS
MEET AT INFORMATION DESK 6.30pm & 7.30pm

From dancing pumpkins to kaleidoscopic infinity rooms, tour Yayoi Kusama with students from the University of Melbourne and discover insights into the life and work of the artist.

FACE PAINTING
GALLERY KITCHEN 6.30–8.30pm

Be inspired by Kusama’s love of polka dots, pumpkins and flowers and complete your party look with a custom face paint design, created especially for Art Party.

EXPLORE THE EXHIBITION AFTER HOURS

Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama is one of the world’s most celebrated living artists. Her polka-dotted pumpkin and flower sculptures are recognised globally, and her infinity mirror rooms are pivotal to the twenty-first century’s turn towards art as an immersive experience.

Advisory: Parents and guardians, please note that some film and archival materials depict nudity and sexual themes. Some artworks relate to themes that may be sensitive for some visitors.

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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Art Party is your night to wear what makes you feel good! Dress up, dress down or be inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s world of spots, pumpkins and flowers.

CAN I BUY FOOD?

A range of food will be available for you to buy on the night 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 Teen Art Party FAQs

DESIGN STORE DISCOUNT

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

 ACCESS

Plan your accessible visit to NGV Teens: Art Party

GETTING THERE

Art Party is held at NGV International, 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.

Find out more
For further enquiries, please contact our team.

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

Art Party Highlights

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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.

Hero image: Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room – My Heart is Filled to the Brim with Sparkling Light 2024, on display at the NGV International, Melbourne for the National Gallery of Victoria’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition from 15 December 2024 - 21 April 2025. © YAYOI KUSAMA. Photography: Sean Fennessy