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National Gallery of Victoria

The arts are the perfect platform for bold ideas

We've partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria since 2013 to provide opportunities for our students, staff and community to explore and learn in a whole new way.

When education and art come together, extraordinary things happen

Summer art subject

Summer art subject

Experience the only university-accredited subject taught at the NGV.

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Membership discounts

Membership discounts

La Trobe students, alumni and staff can get up to 30% off an NGV membership.

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Pop-up events

Pop-up events

Keep an eye on the virtual and in-person events happening this summer.

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Outcomes of an impactful partnership

Exclusive study opportunities

We offer the only university-accredited subject taught with the NGV.

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Impact that keeps growing

As part of David Hockney: Current, our Living Landscapes project planted over 3000 trees.

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Thousands of bold thinkers

More than 1350 people attended our Bold Thinking Pop-Up Talks at the NGV in 2019/2020.

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We’ve partnered with the NGV since 2013. Check out some of the previous exhibitions we’ve worked on.

Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines (2019/2020)

Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines (2019/2020)

A world-premiere exhibition and a series of Bold Thinking pop-up talks led by La Trobe academics.

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Escher x nendo | Between Two Worlds (2018/2019)

Escher x nendo | Between Two Worlds (2018/2019)

A first-of-its-kind exhibition giving La Trobe students up-close access to works by M.C. Escher and Japanese design studio nendo.

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NGV Triennial (2017/2018)

NGV Triennial (2017/2018)

During NGV Triennial, our masterclass and lecture series encouraged gallery visitors and students to connect more deeply with the exhibition’s themes.

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David Hockney: Current (2016/2017)

David Hockney: Current (2016/2017)

We worked with the NGV to bring art, technology and ecology together during this major exhibition.

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Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei (2015/2016)

Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei (2015/2016)

Bringing Warhol and Weiwei together for the first time and launching our award-winning Thoughtography installation.

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The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk (2014/2015)

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk (2014/2015)

At this exhibition celebrating the career of Jean Paul Gaultier, we invited visitors to rethink their identities.

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Melbourne Now (2013/2014)

Melbourne Now (2013/2014)

A celebration of creative Melbourne, and the launch of our first accredited subject taught within the NGV’s galleries.

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Nuro: Play your way to curious | NGV Triennial (2020/2021)

Nuro: Play your way to curious | NGV Triennial (2020/2021)

Ready to prime your mind for art? Nuro guides you towards a state of curiosity so you can get the most out of NGV Triennial – or any new experience.

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Media release: Nuro: An online tool to clear the mind

As the National Gallery of Victoria’s Learning Partner for the NGV Triennial 2020, La Trobe University launches Nuro, an online experience that helps users reach an open, curious mindset known as ‘relaxed alertness’.

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