This year, the BIFB team is offering three tailored education tours for your class’s visit to the biennale. To book or find out more, email Education & Public Engagement Coordinator Christine McFetridge.

Portraiture for Kids

Book in for a tour of featured artists working with portraiture. Students will see and discuss work by Platon, Yvonne Todd and Andy Warhol.

Duration 2 hours (inclusive of talk and activity)
Suitable for: Ages 8+
Teachers and helpers must remain with students throughout the visit.

The Art of Technology for Kids

Learn about the festival artists working at the intersection of creative practice and technology. Students will discover the work of Kate Ballis, Lisa Roet and the artists shortlisted in the inaugural BIFB Prompted Peculiar —  International AI Prize.

Duration 2 hours (inclusive of talk and activity)
Suitable for: Ages 8+
Teachers and helpers must remain with students throughout the visit.

Curator Talk People Power — Platon

An exclusive session with curator of the People Power — Platon exhibition and BIFB CEO, Vanessa Gerrans. Students will learn about the processes of curating and producing the exhibition, in addition to the positioning of the exhibition within the broader biennale program.

Duration 1 hour
Suitable for: VCE and tertiary students
Teachers and helpers must remain with students throughout the visit.