sharing the adventure of visual arts
EAST GIPPSLAND ART GALLERY
SKILLUP: Youth Arts Education Supporters
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Invest in creative learning
Help us deliver our transformative Youth Arts Education Program. Your donation—big or small—will nurture a creative and supportive space where young artists can learn from professional artists and specialist tutors, gain insight into the broader arts industry, and develop valuable gallery and arts business experience.
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Together, we can inspire their growth, connection, and confidence to shine.
CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT
One-Time Gifts – Become a Recognised Supporter
It's essential that this program is free for all participants.
Your contribution will help cover essential program delivery and running costs, including artist and tutor fees, art materials, and equipment.
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Custom Contribution – Give what you can
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Program Partner – $250
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Studio Supporter – $500
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Arts Advocate – $1,000
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Mentor Maker – $2,000
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Platinum Patron - $5,000
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Join Our Circle of Sustainers
Prefer to give monthly? Become a Sustaining Donor with a $30/monthly direct debit donation and help cover the ongoing costs of keeping the Youth Arts Education Program alive and accessible.
All supporters will be acknowledged on our website and in student exhibition catalogues.
All donations to East Gippsland Art Gallery are Tax Deductible
East Gippsland Art Gallery is a registered charity and endorsed as Deductible Gift Recipient, Items 1 and 4 of the table in Section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
What your generosity provides:
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11 weeks of Hands-On Artistic Training
Students will participate in weekly, 3-hour sessions led by the Program Coordinator, master artists, and specialist tutors, exploring a range of traditional and contemporary art forms: Drawing | Painting | Sculpture | Metalwork | Ceramics | Digital Illustration
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To ensure students are prepared for the art world beyond the studio, the program includes four weeks of professional development.
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2 weeks of Arts Business Development
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2 weeks of Gallery Practice & Exhibition Development
(curation, installation, and public presentation skills)
Final Exhibition & Celebration
Students will proudly showcase their work in their own professionally curated end-of-program exhibition, sharing their creative achievements with family, community, and supporters (you).
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Additional Access & Mentorship
Each student will also receive:
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1 extra studio night per week to experiment and refine their work
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Ongoing guidance from the Program Coordinator, who supervises and mentor’s students during independent studio time
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Unlimited access to arts materials and equipment
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To donate please fill in the Donation Form below and make payment through one of the listed options
Thank you for believing in creativity, opportunity, and community.
Together, we can empower the next generation of artists!
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For more information download the overview below or visit the SKILLUP page here
Above: We be making a film workshop with Ash Ball. Photo by participant Mitchell Johnson. East Gippsland Art Gallery Youth Workshop