NGV Kids on Tour returns to Ararat Gallery TAMA this summer with plenty of art activities for young creatives to engage in throughout the January holidays.
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Inspired by the theme 'Art for the whole family' and developed in collaboration with Australian artists, the 2022 NGV Kids on Tour program provides activities for families to engage with art in a fun and accessible way.
Ararat Rural City mayor Cr Jo Armstrong said the upcoming program offers something for everyone, with opportunities to learn new skills and about Yolu culture.
"NGV on Tour is a special summer program that gives children an opportunity to unleash their creativity through a range of free activities during the holidays," she said.
"Children can connect with art at home with free online events, activity sheets and games.
"It's a chance to transform the kitchen table into a tabletop studio."
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As part of the program, Ararat Gallery TAMA will provide take-home kits filled with art activities inspired by current NGV exhibitions and developed in collaboration with Australian artists.
"Children can learn the fascinating story of artist Djerrku Yunupiu and then make an ocean inspired diorama," Cr Armstrong said.
"There is also an array of teen activities to keep youths entertained, including a photography and design workshops with photographer Tom Blachford and fashion stylist Aurie Indianna.
"Come visit the Gallery, explore the exhibitions with your family and grab a take-home NGV Kids on Tour kit on the way out."
NGV Kids on Tour is an initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria. NGV sincerely thanks the Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations for supporting NGV Kids and Learn programs as part of the Your NGV Arts Access Program for Students, Children and Families. NGV also acknowledges the generous support of The Neumann Auster Family & Friends
For further information on the activities, please visit araratgallerytama.com.au or contact Ararat Gallery TAMA directly on 5355 0220.
NGV Kids on Tour program:
- We Are Mermaids with Djerrku Yunupiu
- Collecting Maypal Board Game with Siena Mayutu Wurmarri Stubbs
- Noisy Birds! Dhawuugu utu' Wyin Malanynha with Siena Mayutu Wurmarri Stubbs
- Paper Jewels
- NGV Teens - Styling a Look with Aurie Indianna - Melbourne-based fashion stylist and creative director Aurie Indianna has created an activity sheet for teens to learn about becoming a stylist, working behind the scenes of a photo shoot and styling celebrities.
- NGV Teens - Shooting in the Dark with Tom Blachford - Melbourne-based photographer Tom Blachford has designed a how to guide for photography enthusiasts to learn his techniques for composing a photograph and transforming an image from day to night using easily accessible apps on a smartphone.
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