Collection programs

Join our specially trained volunteer children's guides on a free art adventure tour to introduce K-6 students to the Gallery's collections. In small groups of ten or less, students will spend one hour exploring the exciting world of art through looking, interpreting, discussing, storytelling, role-play and practical activities. Tours are specially designed to meet the outcomes of the K-6 syllabus across all the Key Learning Areas.

The aim of these programs is for students to:

• engage directly with a diverse range of original art objects across the Gallery's collection
• develop a greater understanding and enjoyment of art
• formulate and articulate their own ideas and critical points of view
• explore the diverse contexts art operates within and reacts to including, spaces, places, cultures, times, histories and narratives.
• investigate the professional practice of artists as valued members of society
• experiment with and manipulate art materials and processes in their own art making
• value the diverse range of ideas and points of view contributed by others in the experience and investigation of art

For further details, including information sheets with pre- and post-visit activities, see Collection programs.

Exhibition programs

Programs for major temporary exhibitions are detailed on the Gallery's bi-annual exhibition highlights poster (May-October and November-April), which is mailed to every NSW primary school, high school and tertiary institution.

For K-6, they include art adventure tours, artist workshops and access programs similar to those offered in our collection programs but developed specifically for the exhibitions.

Access programs

The Gallery's collection and exhibition programs are further extended by programs for:

• students who are deaf or hearing impaired
• students who are blind or vision impaired
• students with intellectual disabilities
• gifted and talented students
• geographically, economically or culturally disadvantaged students.

For more information, see the Da Vinci Project and Access programs.

Professional development

Engage with the Gallery's permanent collection and temporary exhibitions as a core resource for teaching practice and classroom programming as well as opportunities for professional networking and personal enrichment. Our professional development program for teachers and trainee teachers includes:

• teachers previews of exhibitions
• teachers holiday workshops
• teachers enrichment days
• staff development days

 For more information, see Professional development. The program is also detailed on our bi-annual exhibition highlights poster.

Brett Whiteley Studio

The Brett Whiteley Studio at 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills, was the workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley. Now a gallery and studio museum managed by the Art Gallery of NSW, it provides a unique space where K-12 students and teachers can gain a personal insight into the artist. Exhibitions change regularly and displays of Whiteley’s sketchbooks, materials, personal memorabilia and music reveal his inspirations and illustrate his art practice.
The studio is open to booked education groups for various programs on Thursdays and Fridays. It is open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm.
For more information, see Brett Whiteley Studio or http://www.brettwhiteley.org/

Bookings and enquiries

All programs and education visits must be booked and payed for in advance.

See Bookings and enquiries.

For other information, contact us.