Top Arts 2026 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Showcasing the outstanding creativity and dedication of emerging artists across Victoria, the annual Top Arts exhibition returns for its 32nd year. Selected from over 1,100 applicants, this year’s exhibition celebrates the exceptional talent of 43 students who have excelled in the VCE subjects of Art Making and Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice in 2025.

The annual Top Arts exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state who are completing their VCE studies to showcase their skills, enthusiasm, and creativity. In 2026, the exhibition highlights the increasingly innovative use of materials and techniques employed by Victoria’s inventive and imaginative young artists.

For more information visit: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/top-arts-2026/

Image credit: Verity Ladiges, Ribbons, 2025, inkjet print, 59.4 x 42.0 cm, Gladstone Park Secondary College, Gladstone Park. Wurundjeri Country © Verity Ladiges