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.
Penrith

Deadly Arts

Program Visual arts
Year 7 to 12, teachers
Deadly Arts develops cultural ambassadorship and public profiling of First Nation art practice within the local community.
Narrabri

Flourish – a visual arts enrichment program

Program Visual arts
Stage 2 and 3
Enrichment in the visual arts with high-calibre artists from a variety of mediums, with an exhibition in Narrabri.

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
Year 4 to Year 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 | Teachers
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School in partnership with the NSW Department of Education, The Arts Unit, invite submissions for the Nepean Festival of Art and Design.
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

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2025 ARTEXPRESS Virtual exhibition launch

Region: Metro, Metro South and West, Metropolitan South, Regional North and West, Rural North, Rural South and West
Online event
Year 11 and 12 students and teachers
The virtual gallery features exemplary bodies of work from the HSC Visual Arts practical examination.
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