# Event Details - **Event Name**: VCE KickstART 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: KickstART is a student driven program that ArtEdVic presents in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria.About this EventKickstART your VCE ARTInspiration and insights to help you get ahead10:15 AM: VCE Art Making and Exhibiting2 PM: VCE Art Creative Practice*Please note: Both sessions are individually ticketedKickstART is a student driven program that ArtEdVic presents in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) to support VCE Art Creative Practice and VCE Art Making and Exhibiting students and educators. Hear from NGV Top Arts exhibitors, high achieving students and the Top Arts curator to help current students gain inspiration and insight into VCE in 2026.See and hear how high scoring students developed initial ideas and addressed the criteria in their folio and final artwork.Access high scoring example folios that encompass a range of media.Ask questions and gather tips to support your creativity to help you to excel.Find out about resources, future exhibitions and programs to support your journey into the world of art.Learn how past students found inspiration and understandings from visiting galleriesKickstART 2026 is also an excellent professional development opportunity for all Visual Arts Educators.We have added a teacher networking opportunity which will be held in between the sessions. You can register to attend the network meeting as an add-on when you purchase your ticket.Educator Networking session: 12:45pm – 2pmWhereNGV AustraliaFed Square, Melbourne VICProgramSession 1:VCE ART: Art Making & Exhibiting10:15am- 1:15pm (Registration at 9:45am)- includes optional folio viewingSession 2:VCE ART: Creative Practice2:00pm-4:50pm (Registration at 1:30pm)- includes optional folio viewingFree/ optional - Independent exhibition viewing of NGV collectionsView in your own time before or after the presentations.Ticket Prices:Each session is ticketed individually, so please be aware that if you are interested in attending both VCE Art sessions you will need to purchase a ticket for each session.Payment terms - All invoices need to be paid within 14 days from the date of order.$46 Student – Metropolitan$35 Student – Regional$116 Educator – ArtEdVic member$163 Non-Member/ General PublicIf you are not an ArtEdVic member, join our community for the discount member ticket. Visit our website and get your Annual Membership with all the benefits including professional development, networking opportunities and access to member only resources.Online- Post Event Recording will be a free resource for attendees, for those unable to attend we invite to purchase this valuable resource to share with your students. This will be available to pre-order via our website soon.$115 ArtEdVic member$155 non-member and general public*We will email you a URL link to a recording of the presentations 10 days after the event. This will allow professional editing time to produce a quality recording. Please note the recording will include images of the student folios from their PowerPoint presentations. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/vce-kickstart-2026/100001975906255801 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, meetups, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 172.91, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia - **lat**: -37.8170507 - **long**: 144.9697357 - **full address**: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: VCE KickstART 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/10ff0a111e2e24ebc28d4ae55c4596a080ae6fe7cdebb77c27eb56bf9e3cfc0b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfcd729-gmir.jpg?v=1765468276 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is VCE KickstART 2026 being held? - **A:** VCE KickstART 2026 takes place on Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for VCE KickstART 2026? - **A:** Tickets for VCE KickstART 2026 are priced at AUD 173 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability10:15 AM Making & Exhibiting - Metro StudentAUD 50 + AUD 4 feeAvailable2PM: Creative Practice – Metro StudentAUD 50 + AUD 4 feeAvailable10:15 AM Making & Exhibiting - Regional StudentAUD 38 + AUD 3 feeAvailable2PM: Creative Practice - Regional StudentAUD 38 + AUD 3 feeAvailable10:15 AM Making & Exhibiting - ArtEdVic memberAUD 123 + AUD 7 feeAvailable2PM: Creative Practice - ArtEdVic memberAUD 123 + AUD 7 feeAvailable10:15 AM Making & Exhibiting - General AdmissionAUD 173 + AUD 10 feeAvailable2PM: Creative Practice - General AdmissionAUD 173 + AUD 10 feeAvailableEducator Networking eventFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing VCE KickstART 2026? - **A:** VCE KickstART 2026 is organized by Art Education Victoria. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** VCE KickstART 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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