NGV Annual Report 2003-04-Part 2 - National Gallery of Victoria

154 Report NGV Annual Report 2003/04• Developing database and contacts lists to promoteprograms targeting and exploring cultural diversitythrough art• Preparation of printed language guides/informationbrochures in French, Italian, Greek, Vietnamese,German, Chinese, and Japanese• Preparation of bilingual room brochures andcatalogues for selected exhibitions—Xin Nian:Contemporary Chinese Australian Art• Education resources in Italian language for selectedexhibitions and the permanent collections• Appointment of an Italian language education officerto develop education programs exploring Italianlanguage and cultureNGV forward priorities• Guided tours in languages other than English at NGVInternational and NGV Australia• Bilingual education resource for students of Chineseor Japanese• Training of programs staff in cultural diversity andmarketing to culturally diverse groups• Increased partnerships with external organisations tohost and implement programs focused oncultural diversityYouthNGV objectives• Provide curriculum support to schools• Present and explore education and learningthrough art• Promote the NGV as a centre for enquiry andinnovative thinking• Support government and DE&T priorities and initiatives• Provide a platform for young people not inemployment or education to engage with art, artistsand exhibitions• Provide opportunities for young people at risk todevelop skills and knowledge to realise their creativepotentialNGV achievements 2003/04• Presentation of annual Top Arts and 10th exhibition ofyoung people’s art at NGV• Production and distribution to past and currentexhibitors of commemorative CDROM for Top Arts 10year anniversary• Programs for students in early, middle and later yearsand professional development programs for teachersacross year levels and key learning areas - in excessof 100,000 students and teachers visiting the NGVthrough education programs and activities• Continued involvement of students and teachers in themiddle years in the writing of labels for art works ondisplay at the NGV Australia• Provision of 35 education resources and teachersnotes in print and on line related to temporary andtraveling exhibitions• Young Researchers (aged 12-16 years) Programs forstudents with interest in and commitment to extendedand in-depth programs in the visual arts• Development of weekend art courses and holidayprograms for young people aged 10-15 years• Development of a quarterly promotional flyer NGVKIDS outlining all activities available for young peopleup to 16 years of age• Pilot program with NMIT providing young people withdisabilities opportunities to engage with art programsand activities at the NGV• Youth Access Advisory Committee extended toinclude external organisations• Partnering with other organisations to provide artsbased projects for young people at risk—Whitelionand young men in custody program, Visionary Imagesjoint project, and access activities providing tailoredgallery experiences for 400 young people includingstudents from alternative schools, youth in communitysettings, deaf young people, adults with intellectualdisabilities• NGV Young Ambassadors Program providing yearlong training programs for 9 young people consistingof practical and theoretical workshops, presentationsby artists and arts specialists, research assistance,work experiences with NGV education and publicprograms, gallery viewings and tours, site visits to anddiscussions with professionals from other galleriesand arts industry• Exhibition of Young Ambassador work at Arts Victoriaand production of related catalogueNGV forward priorities• Increased curriculum support, programs andservices to schools• Improved on line learning resources• Training and employment program through VCAL, VET,YES and STEP schemes• Establishment of Youth Access web site• Develop youth oriented programs by youth andfor youth• Increased programs and activities for young peoplewith disabilities