EDUCATION: ART MAKING AND EXHIBITING
Benalla Art Gallery is a key learning resource for schools in Victoria’s North-East and is committed to providing curriculum relevant resources and meaningful artistic experiences to support teachers and students.
With a significant, onsite collection spanning three centuries of Australian art (19th century to the present day) the Benalla Art Gallery is a wonderous place for learning. In our three main galleries we present major exhibitions of contemporary art, as well as expansive collection exhibitions showcasing our relevant Australian art history and modern influences. Our curators provide expert knowledge on collection storage, curation, conservation and exhibition execution.
Through our diverse and dynamic program, we provide ‘lessons in looking’ that encourage students of all year levels to find, seek, think and wonder. Our programs provide a deeper understanding of the Gallery experience, function and purpose.
Our programs are focused on art making and exhibiting, where students build visual literacy and an understanding of materials, techniques and processes. They explore how artists use visual language to communicate ideas and meaning in artworks.
Education resources and associated activities are designed to support levels 7-10 Visual Arts and VCE Art Making and Exhibiting curriculum, whilst other activities can be provided to support other year levels and their learnings.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
EXCURSIONS AND GUIDED TOURS
The current exhibition, Nick Baylart: Speedscapes is on display from Friday 11 September – Sunday 8 Nov 2026. We wish to invite students and teachers to engage with the exhibitions associated education resource and are taking bookings for guided tours and activities throughout week 10 in Term 3 and weeks 1-5 in Term 4.
There is no fee to engage in our tour program. Resources are FREE with subsidized travel available for qualifying schools (please get in touch to discuss this option). Each guided tour will provide an overview of the exhibition and gallery staff will take students and teachers through the associated Education Resource which includes specific, curriculum focused activities and worksheets. The resource provides invaluable, expert industry knowledge, key terms and explores contemporary and historic art practices.
As an overview, education resources and guided gallery tours are designed to support the Levels 7–10 Visual Arts and VCE Art Making and Exhibiting curriculum. For specific learning aims and unit outcomes, please view our education resources on this page.
POP-UP EXHIBITION:
HA-HA STREET ART BUSHRANGER
Host a temporary exhibition at your school!
The temporary pop-up exhibition program HA-HA: Street Art Bushranger, is a great way to provide students with a gallery exhibition experience at your school. During the exhibition, gallery staff will deliver tours to engage students in experiential learning activities and a curriculum focused Education Resource. The exhibition also provides an opportunity to increase digital literacy by engaging students with the artists’ augmented reality app, which brings artworks to life!
This program and associated resource has been developed to link directly to:
- 7 and 8 Foundation Curriculum / Content Description: Exploring VC2AVA8E01
- 9 and 10 Foundation Curriculum / Content Description: Exploring VC2AVA8E01
- VCE Art Making and Exhibiting units 1, Outcome 1; unit 2 Outcome 1; and Unit 4, Outcome 3.
The education resource is available here.
EDUCATION RESOURCES
Education Resources provide both pre-visit learnings and activities, as well as in Gallery worksheets and information. They can be used at anytime and adapted to be effective as classroom resources all year round.
Anita Laurence and Bill Young: ‘A Creative Partnership’ Education Resource
Nick Baylart Speedscapes Education Resource
HA-HA Street Art Bushranger Education Resource
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Anita Laurence and Bill Young – A Creative Partnership
This video provides information about the artists’ practice including visual examples of materials, skills, practice and process.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Preparing for your visit will ensure a more rewarding and enjoyable experience for students. We recommend booking at least three weeks in advance.
To book your visit or to discuss a visit with our Education and Public Programs team, please email gallery@benalla.vic.gov.au or call 5760 2619.
