unlimited imagination

Celebrating the importance of arts in education. Events for schools, students, families and the community.

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Inspire and educate young minds

The festival will trigger creative thinking, show how art crosses barriers and explore how it connects us to each other.

Schools’ Program

Thurs 2 – Fri 3 May 2019

For teachers to elevate school curriculum and enhance student learning

Community Day

Sat 4 May 2019

For families and the public to engage, entertain and expand young minds

3 days with over 30 events, performances and interactive workshops

Explore Program

Featured Events

Schools Program

Years 3 to 8

Art Explorers at the NGV

Students become art explorers by uncovering conversations and ideas hidden in artworks, and by exploring the importance of portraiture Thu 2 - Fri 3 May, 2 sessions

Schools Program

Years 9 to 10

Artistry of science – student workshop

Blend the skills of scientific inquiry with practical experiences and creative expression of drama through kinaesthetic activities Thu 2 - Fri 3 May, 4 sessions

Schools Program

Senior secondary students

Oliver Herring’s TASK Party

Use an assortment of random materials to create imaginative responses and limitless solutions to randomly selected task Thu 2 - Fri 3 May, 4 sessions

Schools Program

Years 3 to 8

Art Explorers at the NGV

Students become art explorers by uncovering conversations and ideas hidden in artworks, and by exploring the importance of portraiture Thu 2 - Fri 3 May, 2 sessions

Schools Program

Years 9 to 10

Artistry of science – student workshop

Blend the skills of scientific inquiry with practical experiences and creative expression of drama through kinaesthetic activities Thu 2 - Fri 3 May, 4 sessions

Schools Program

Senior secondary students

Oliver Herring’s TASK Party

Use an assortment of random materials to create imaginative responses and limitless solutions to randomly selected task Thu 2 - Fri 3 May, 4 sessions

Explore Past Events

Explore Past Events

Taking flight

Giant kites flew over Birrarung Marr as part of the workshops by Kites 4 Kids. Students explored the science of flight, making and decorating their own kite

Flying carpet

Using recycled materials, student created a ‘flying carpet’, part of the Art Day Out of activities at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Third paradise forum

An extended infinity symbol was formed to mark the forum of the Third Paradise, where students shared their work on sustainable projects.

The abi-tanti

The Immigration Museum courtyard was transformed into tribes and families made up of hundreds of decorated wooden figures when the acclaimed Abi-Tanti, the

Roll up, roll up

The skills of circus performance came to the festival village at Birrarung Marr, in workshops run by Westside Circus.

Green creativity

A vertical garden using recycled plastic bottles took shape over several days as part of the program offered by Do It On The Roof.

Thinking and creating

Family workshops at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art involved the creation of artworks, working alongside practicing artists.

Latest news

Article / March 14, 2019

Explore Our Teacher Workshops

Our festival offers a great range of professional learning workshops for teachers

Video / February 27, 2019

Watch our Community Day Launch

We launched our story dispensers, short-story competition and community day program

Article / February 22, 2019

Bowie, Art, Artists and Teachers of the Arts

Simon Gipson talks about how the arts, music and Bowie shaped his early years.

Article / March 14, 2019

Explore Our Teacher Workshops

Our festival offers a great range of professional learning workshops for teachers

Video / February 27, 2019

Watch our Community Day Launch

We launched our story dispensers, short-story competition and community day program

Article / February 22, 2019

Bowie, Art, Artists and Teachers of the Arts

Simon Gipson talks about how the arts, music and Bowie shaped his early years.