Visual arts

Exhibitions

Discover a vibrant array of student artwork on display year-round at venues throughout NSW and online in virtual exhibitions. From the iconic Art Gallery of NSW to regional galleries, these exhibitions showcase the creative talents of students across the state. Explore upcoming exhibitions, events and programs on this page below.

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Programs

Wollongong

Every artist was first an amateur

Program Visual arts
Year 10 and 11
A week-long art exhibition, held at the Project Contemporary Artspace Wollongong, exhibiting work by Years 10 and 11 creative arts students from across the Illawarra.

ARTEXPRESS

Program Visual arts
Year 11 and 12 students and teachers
ARTEXPRESS is a showcase of exemplary artworks from the previous year's Higher School Certificate.

Connections Showcase

Program Dance Drama Film Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12 students with disability

This annual showcase is an opportunity to celebrate the creativity of our NSW public school students with disability.

Home

Program Visual arts
Years 5 and 6
Connects professional Aboriginal artists, students and teachers with local Aboriginal community, regional galleries and the Art Gallery of NSW.
Newcastle

Hunter Ensembles Showcase

Program Music Visual arts
Years 4 to 12
A showcase concert of the amazing talents of our students from Hunter instrumental and vocal ensembles, as well as student artworks.
Newcastle/Lake Macquarie/Maitland/Port Stephens

Hunter Schools Art Collection

Program Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12

An annual collection of student artworks from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens for exhibition at selected Department of Education local arts events in the Hunter.

Nagoya Art Exchange

Program Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12
Exhibits selected artworks from NSW public schools in Nagoya, Japan along with works by students from Nagoya, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Reims, Turin, Tashkent and Nanjing.
Penrith

Nepean Festival of Arts and Design

Program Visual arts
Years 7 to 12 students, professional artists and teachers
The Nepean Festival of Arts and Design is a celebration of the works of emerging and professional artists, photographers, designers, ceramicists, sculptors and tertiary students from across Penrith and the neighbouring LGAs of Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury.
Nowra

New Horizons Art Exhibition

Program Visual arts
Years 12 visual arts students
Selected works in Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Nowra, showcasing Year 12 visual arts Bodies of Work.
Gymea

Not Just a Brush

Program Visual arts
Primary students and teachers
A teacher professional learning workshop that culminates in an art exhibition opportunity for students in a professional gallery.
Statewide

Operation Art

Program Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 10
An initiative of the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and the New South Wales Department of Education.

The Wilkins Collection

Program Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers
A permanent collection of student artworks owned by NSW Department of Education and managed by The Arts Unit. Established in 1974, the collection includes artworks by significant Australian artists such as Jasper Knight and Benitta Bob. 
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Upcoming events

Students' hands developing cyanotype prints in trays of water

Art Matters Penrith – Years 5 and 6 workshop

Emu Plains
Years 5 and 6
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Workshops may focus on painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, mixed media, animation and digital media facilitated by professional artists and school teachers with specialised skills.
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