Arts & Education

For almost 50 years, Regional Arts Victoria has been the leader in providing workshops, performances and arts experiences for children and young people. Each year we tour a wealth of projects throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria, spanning Mallacoota to Murrayville and Heywood to Corryong.

Arts & Education aims to inspire young people and develop their creativity, encouraging them to find pathways to become lifelong participants in the arts.  We pride ourselves on providing relevant and exciting activities for children and young people that is complementary to the Victorian Curriculum.

We present performances and workshops across all art forms, including Music, Visual arts, Drama, Dance, Media. 

Our Program

Our Arts & Education program is designed to be flexible, convenient and affordable, allowing you to choose the format best for your school, students and community.

Early Bird Offer
If you book three or more programs from the 2019 Arts & Education program before 21 December 2018 you will receive 15% off your invoice total! 

Subsidy Program
Access to our Arts & Education program for all students is a high priority at Regional Arts Victoria and we work hard to reduce the barriers that young people in regional Victoria experience. Your school may be eligible for a substantial subsidy, assistance with transport and up to 75% from ticket prices. For more information visit our Subsidies page.

Teacher Resources are available for all programs which are developed specifically to accompany performances and workshops that take place as part of the Arts & Education Program at Regional Arts Victoria. Click on the program you are interested in below for more information.

On The Road  Regional Arts Victoria takes performances and workshops to schools and communities in both metropolitan and regional Victoria. These tours are available for a limited range of dates, so book early to avoid disappointment! Book now! 2018 Program: Once Upon A Tune - Morna and The Minims Pasifika Art (Siu i Moana) - National Gallery of Victoria 2019 Program Term 2 The Man in the Mail by Joshua Phillips Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Mark Penzak Term 3 Lights Up! by Long Answers to Simple Questions A Taste of Africa by Asanti Dance Theatre Term 4 The Koi Fish and the Dragon by National Gallery of Victoria

On Call Our On Call programs are available to your venue at any time of the year. PLEASE NOTE: When artists travel 80 km beyond the metropolitan area, you will be required to pay extra costs towards travel, accommodation and per diems where applicable.  Available in 2018: Trash Puppets – Trash Puppets Jungle Shimmy – Magic Oasis Shadow Tricks – Polyglot Theatre Robot Zoo – Furals HQ Anymation – Furals HQ Improvaganza – Impro Melbourne Live Light Painting - Little Projector Company Small Worlds & Little Creatures - The Becken Project Story Circus - Women's Circus Drama Impro Workshop – Impro Melbourne Fairytale Cookbook (The Show) – Impro Melbourne Fairytale Cookbook (The Workshop) - Impro Melbourne VCE Drama Unlocked Creating as an Ensemble (Unit 3) – Impro Melbourne  VCE Drama Unlocked Creating Characters (Unit 4) – Impro Melbourne VCE Drama Unlocked Transitioning & Space (Unit 4) – Impro Melbourne Available in 2019: The Ukulele Show by Woody's World Clippy by Playable Streets in association with Polyglot Theatre Escape from Trash Mountain by Trash Puppets Tash Puppets Workshop by Trash Puppets Yo VJ! by The Furals Stack up with Circus Oz Shows and Workshops by Impro Melbourne: Drama Impro Workshop – Impro Melbourne Improvaganza – Impro Melbourne Fairytale Cookbook (The Show) – Impro Melbourne Fairytale Cookbook (The Workshop) - Impro Melbourne VCE Drama Unlocked Creating as an Ensemble (Unit 3) – Impro Melbourne  VCE Drama Unlocked Creating Characters (Unit 4) – Impro Melbourne VCE Drama Unlocked Transitioning & Space (Unit 4) – Impro Melbourne

Residencies Residencies offer a great way to experience the arts in a more intensive way with the artist. Book a residency program to your school or community for an extended time – from a full day to a week or more, and give your students the opportunity to be fully immersed as both audience and art makers. PLEASE NOTE: When artists travel 80 km beyond the metropolitan area, you will be required to pay additional costs towards travel, accommodation and per diems where applicable.  Available in 2018: Teaching Dad To Dance - Ausdance Victoria Live Light Painting - Little Projector Company Story Circus - Women's Circus Available in 2019: Stack up with Circus Oz

Download our Child Safety Statement here.

Questions regarding the Arts & Education Program should be directed to:

Pippin Davies
Arts & Education Manager
pdavies@rav.net.au
03 9644 1808

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