General News
3 January, 2025
Activities galore at gallery
The National Gallery of Victoria’s (NGV) Kids on Tour program returns to Central Goldfields Art Gallery and is set to entertain local kids throughout the school holidays.
Kids and their carers can drop in anytime between 10 am and 4 pm between Thursday and Sunday and take a free artistic adventure, thanks to the NGV Kids on Tour’s largest ever program.
“Australia’s most popular gallery delivers again with the return of these incredible, free kids programs, ensuring kids of all ages can continue to learn, create and have a whole lot of fun over the school holidays,” Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks said.
“No matter where you live, the free NGV Kids on Tour and NGV Kids Summer Festival programs are just two ways we are providing more Victorians with access to quality, free creative experiences this summer.”
The free school holiday art activities for kids include artistic adventures making playful cat and dog ear headbands, illustrating a Kusama-inspired pumpkin, and creating fashion designs for paper dolls. There is no charge to join in the fun.
This year’s program celebrates the work of local and international artists and designers, as they draw inspiration from the colour and vibrancy of nature and the world around them.
NGV Kids on Tour also invites teenagers to learn about the creative practices of emerging artists and build skills for their own art portfolios through an activity developed with Gamilaroi Yinarr weaver and textile artist Sophie Honess.
NGV director Tony Ellwood said the program continues to get bigger and better each year.
“In 2024 the NGV Kids on Tour program reached over 10,000 children across Victoria,” he said.
“This summer the tour once again extends free art-making activities to kids and families throughout the region through partnerships with over 150 participating venues.
“The NGV is committed to ensuring all young Victorians have access to enriching creative experiences whether that be at the gallery or through the Kids on Tour program visiting their local community.”
NGV Kids on Tour 2025 runs at Central Goldfields Art Gallery throughout January 2025. For further information, visit https:// centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au