Top Arts
About Top Arts
Top Arts is an annual exhibition at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia that provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state to showcase their skills, enthusiasm, and creativity. The exhibition highlights the increasingly innovative use of materials and techniques employed by students completing the VCE studies of Art Making and Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice.
Apply now for Top Arts 2026
Applications for Top Arts 2026 close on 11:59pm Sunday 26 October 2025. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit: Top Arts 2026 Applications
Education programs
The National Gallery Victoria (NGV) offers a range of informative and interactive education programs that support student and teacher professional learning. This includes introductory talks, folio viewings, sessions with exhibitors, educators and gallery professionals. Top Arts education programs will be made available on the NGV Learn website.
Public programs
The NGV offers a variety of public programs. For further information on public programs at the NGV go to the gallery’s ‘Whats On’ page.
Venue information
Top Arts is held at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square, Melbourne, Wurundjeri Country.
Public transport near The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is located across the road from Flinders St Railway Station, as well as multiple tram services.
Flinders St Railway Station
Flinders St Railway Station is located across the road from Federation Square, a 5-minute walk from The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Swanston St/Flinders St trams
Tram routes 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 stop directly outside Federation Square at stop 13, or routes 70 and 75 stop on Flinders St directly outside The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Stop 6.
City Circle trams
Free City Circle Tram to Russell St intersection, across the road from The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Taxis
A taxi rank is located across the road from Federation Square outside Flinders Street Station on St Kilda Rd.
For more information about visiting NGV: Australia, please visit the NGV website.
Access
The NGV welcomes everyone and offers a range of accessible resources and events. For further information about access at the NGV go to the gallery’s ‘Access’ page.
NGV Gallery Map
Download a copy of the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Map. This map outlines lifts, escalators and accessible toilets. For further information about NGV access go to the gallery’s ‘Access’ page.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair access is available in our auditorium, studios, education theatres and toilets, as well as throughout the gallery spaces. The entrance to the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is on street level with automatic doors.
Lift access is available to each floor at Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Please note there is no down escalator at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
Wheelchairs are available for free hire from the Information Desk at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. We recommend booking a wheelchair prior to your visit by calling 8620 2222 or making a booking online.
Service animals
Guide Dogs and other registered assistance dogs are welcome in all spaces at the NGV. Water bowls available on request.
Guided Tours
The NGV offers guided tours in Auslan that are led by artists who are Deaf and major programs are Auslan interpreted. For further information on guided tours at the NGV go to the gallery’s ‘Access’ page.