Inspired by the collection

All kinds of artists, writers and filmmakers take inspiration from the National Gallery collection. Read, watch and listen to some recent results

Film

Transcriptions: LFS Shorts

Short films from students at the London Film School

Watch the films

Sound

Transcriptions: Sound

Sound work from students at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication

Listen to the recordings

2D Animation

Transcriptions: 2D Animation

2D animation work by students at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design

See 2D Animation

Articulate

Writers' masterclasses for schools using paintings

Children's Gallery

Mini masterpieces

Artwork by children inspired by the collection

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Need more inspiration?

Explore the collection online

Hundreds of paintings to get you started

3D Animation

Transcriptions: 3D Animation

3D Animation by students at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design

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Take One Picture

Work by primary school children inspired by one painting

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Noisy paintings

Make a noisy e-card

Choose a painting and make it noisy, then send your noisy e-card

Noisy paintings

Sketching at the Gallery

Did you know you can sketch throughout the Gallery?

Get drawing

Writing

Transcriptions: Writing

Short fiction responses from students at Birkbeck, London

Read short fiction

The Learning Gallery

Work from Gallery community and outreach projects

The Learning Gallery

Associate Artist Scheme

Discover the work of contemporary artists, inspired by the Collection

Be Inspired Tour

Chefs, cartoonists and poets talk about the paintings that have inspired them

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Talks and tours free every day

Get more from your visit with free events, exploring the collection