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School holiday programs

We host hands-on, low cost and fun activities during the school holidays.

Join arts educator Jennifer Latch for a fun,
hands-on workshop creating beautiful blooms from upcycled objects. 

Get creative, making and decorating some colourful upcycled flowers to take home!

Suitable for children 6–12 years of age.

Cost: $5 per child. Limited places – book now!
Call 03 5461 6600 or email cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
All children under 16 must be accompanied by a carer.

Bookings required, as places are limited. 

NGV Kids on Tour Activities

NGV Kids on Tour returns in January with free, hands-on drawing and art-making activities for children and families at Central Goldfields Art Gallery.
Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm, just drop-in and get creative!

Kids on Tour brings creativity directly into local communities, making art accessible where children live. By visiting neighbourhoods across Victoria, Kids on Tour invites children and families to explore imagination, self-expression, and connection in a fun, welcoming, and familiar environment.

Inspired by the NGV’s summer children’s exhibition Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids Designed by Danielle Brustman, the 2026 tour program features a suite of activities inspired by parties and celebrations. Children can decorate a festive party hat using colourful stickers, exploring how headwear can express individuality, tradition and celebration. The Cake Celebration activity invites kids to design their own imaginative cakes inspired by joyful moments shared with family and friends.

In Nature and Us with Olaf Breuning, younger children are invited to explore the wonders of the natural world through a series of guided drawing activities. Developed as part of the Swiss contemporary artist’s collaboration with the NGV for the 2025 exhibition Plans for the Planet: Olaf Bruening for Kids, these activities encourage kids to discover the creatures that call the forest home, from birds and insects to woodland animals. Little ones can also enjoy the NGV publication My Nature Book with Olaf Breuning in a storytime session that brings the forest to life through song, movement and imagination.

Teens are invited to take part in Perfume in the 1700s, where they can design their own perfume bottle inspired by nature, fantasy or pop culture, while learning about the history of this fashionable art form.

Image Captions: Top: A child enjoying drawing. Photo: Deshani Berhardt; Above: Children enjoying drawing and making together. Photo: Tom Ross

Public programs

Art Talks

We regularly host Art Talks in conjunction with U3A Maryborough Inc.

Guided tours and talks

The Gallery welcome groups for guided tours and talks. These sessions may be offered outside of opening hours if required.

Click here to look at the Collection on Google Arts & Culture.

Education

We offer education programs for early years, primary school, secondary and tertiary students and community groups. The programs are linked to the Victorian Government Early Year’s Development and Education Framework for kindergarten children and our school-based program is linked to school curriculum.