Top Arts Opening

Top Arts Opening at National Gallery of Australia 

Congratulations to Lauren Baker (Year 12 Art- making and Exhibiting 2024) whose work was selected to be part of the VCAA Top Arts Exhibition 2025.

On Thursday 13 March, Lauren and her parents were joined by Mr Ruff and myself to attend the Official Opening at the National Gallery of Victoria at Federation Square.

The annual Top Arts exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state to showcase their skills, enthusiasm, and creativity. The exhibition highlights the increasingly innovative use of materials and techniques employed by students completing the VCE studies of Art Making and Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice in 2024.

Top Arts 2025 offers a captivating look into the inventive and imaginative spirit of young artists.

There were 1450 applications received, 108 students were shortlisted and only 40 artists selected.  It is a credit to Lauren that her beautiful black and white Lino Prints were selected and that her Folio work was exemplary and is available to inspire other students as part of the Folio Viewing session offered for VCE students.

We all enjoyed the night immensely and encourage everyone to pop into the free exhibition over the course of the next few months.

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square

Ground Level, NGV Design Studio

Until 20 July - free entry

https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/top-arts-2025/

Rebecca Holmes

VCE Art Teacher

Head of the Arts Faculty