october, 2022
23sep(sep 23)11:00 am30oct(oct 30)5:00 pmCAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol

Captivate is a series of campus wide exhibitions and programs that acknowledge the rich history of both the National Art School which has been located on
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Captivate is a series of campus wide exhibitions and programs that acknowledge the rich history of both the National Art School which has been located on the site of the former Darlinghurst Gaol since 1922 and the incredible stories behind the Darlinghurst Gaol whose historic sandstone walls were commenced in 1822.
Staged across three gallery spaces on campus in September and October 2022, these exhibitions and programs thoughtfully acknowledge the wide-ranging aspects of the National Art School as an institution, including acknowledging the First Peoples, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and their continued connection to the land and site of NAS.
Captivate will reveal some of the incredible stories ‘behind the walls’ of the Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School, including infamous inmates such as the bushranger Captain Moonlite, through to the many famous artists that have shaped the National Art School over the past 100 years; its influential academic staff, life models, commercial and graphic designers, unsung women artists and of course the incredible legacy of its alumni, featuring many of Australia’s most significant artists.
Together these exhibitions and programs make a dynamic statement about the significance of the site, the history of the gaol and this incredible art school that supports the organisation in the present day, its leadership and centrality as a place for critical conversations to be developed about art and its importance to our understanding of the world around us.
September 23 (Friday) 11:00 am - October 30 (Sunday) 5:00 pm
The Drawing Gallery

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
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Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
National Art School
Forbes Street
02oct2:00 pm3:30 pmInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
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Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
National Art School
Forbes Street
04oct10:00 am11:30 amInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
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Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
National Art School
Forbes Street
04oct2:00 pm3:30 pmInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
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Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
National Art School
Forbes Street
06oct11:30 amCurator Led Highlights Tours of CAPTIVATE

Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition. About this event
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Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition.
Thursdays, 11.30am / Tours include the NAS Gallery, the Drawing Space and the Rayner Hoff Project Space / Maximum 20 participants in each tour.
Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition.
29 September: Gallery Manager and Senior Curator, Katrina Cashman in conversation with First Peoples Programs Coordinator Georgia Mokak, a proud Djugun woman from Broome.
6 October: Explore the history of drawing with Curator and Drawing Teacher Joe Frost
13 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator and NAS Archivist Deborah Beck
20 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator Sonia Legge
27 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator Vivienne Webb
Please advise us at [email protected] if you have special needs regarding access.
(Thursday) 11:30 am
NAS Gallery
Forbes Street
09oct10:00 am11:30 amInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
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Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
National Art School
Forbes Street
09oct2:00 pm3:30 pmInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
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Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
National Art School
Forbes Street
11oct10:00 am11:30 amInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
National Art School
Forbes Street
11oct2:00 pm3:30 pmInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
National Art School
Forbes Street
13oct11:30 amCurator Led Highlights Tours of CAPTIVATE

Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition. About this event
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Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition.
Thursdays, 11.30am / Tours include the NAS Gallery, the Drawing Space and the Rayner Hoff Project Space / Maximum 20 participants in each tour.
Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition.
29 September: Gallery Manager and Senior Curator, Katrina Cashman in conversation with First Peoples Programs Coordinator Georgia Mokak, a proud Djugun woman from Broome.
6 October: Explore the history of drawing with Curator and Drawing Teacher Joe Frost
13 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator and NAS Archivist Deborah Beck
20 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator Sonia Legge
27 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator Vivienne Webb
Please advise us at [email protected] if you have special needs regarding access.
(Thursday) 11:30 am
NAS Gallery
Forbes Street
14oct6:00 pm10:00 pmNAS Centenary Art Auction and Gala

SUSAN ROTHWELL, CHAIR, NAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STEVEN ALDERTON, DIRECTOR AND CEO, NATIONAL
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As we reflect on the past century at this site, we look forward to sharing our vision as a 21st Century art school at the forefront of art education, and taking Australia’s stories to the world.
The Art Auction and Gala will raise funds for our First Peoples and Outreach programs. Our First Peoples program focusses on increasing Indigenous student enrolment through Indigenous lecturer positions, scholarships and regional engagement projects. Our Outreach program enhances student learning and alumni opportunity by developing facilities in Hill End, Paris and New York.
The auction will feature artworks by esteemed Australian artists, including Guido Maestri, Elisabeth Cummings, Eliza Gosse, Tony Albert, Seth Birchall, and Wendy Sharpe.
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cell Block Theatre
Forbes St Darlinghurst NSW 2010
16oct10:00 am11:30 amInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
National Art School
Forbes Street
16oct2:00 pm3:30 pmInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
National Art School
Forbes Street
18oct10:00 am11:30 amInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
National Art School
Forbes Street
18oct2:00 pm3:30 pmInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
National Art School
Forbes Street
20oct11:30 amCurator Led Highlights Tours of CAPTIVATE

Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition. About this event
more
Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition.
Thursdays, 11.30am / Tours include the NAS Gallery, the Drawing Space and the Rayner Hoff Project Space / Maximum 20 participants in each tour.
Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition.
29 September: Gallery Manager and Senior Curator, Katrina Cashman in conversation with First Peoples Programs Coordinator Georgia Mokak, a proud Djugun woman from Broome.
6 October: Explore the history of drawing with Curator and Drawing Teacher Joe Frost
13 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator and NAS Archivist Deborah Beck
20 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator Sonia Legge
27 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator Vivienne Webb
Please advise us at [email protected] if you have special needs regarding access.
(Thursday) 11:30 am
NAS Gallery
Forbes Street

This panel discussion will highlight the obvious and complex relationships that exist between People, Site and history. About this event
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This panel discussion will highlight the obvious and complex relationships that exist between People, Site and history.
Thursday 20 October 5-6.30pm, NAS Galleries
This panel discussion will highlight the obvious and complex relationships that exist between People, Site and history especially the ongoing impact that colonisation has on Indigenous people and Culture.
Each panel member has extensive expertise and experience the Indigenous Arts Ecology from a local to National and International perspective including the issues that impact Indigenous Australians in the creative industry and learning institutions.
Stephanie Parkin (Panel Facilitator)
Stephanie is from the Quandamooka People of Minjerribah, or North Stradbroke Island. She graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Law and Justice and has a Master of Philosophy; Stephanie has a wealth of knowledge regarding the legal side of the Arts Industry from copyright to ICIP. Stephanie is also the Chair of the Indigenous Art Code and has worked at the Australian Copyright Council.
Associate Professor Fabri Blacklock, Scientia Fellow in the UNSW School of Art and Design
Fabri is a Nucoorilma/Ngarabal/Biripi woman, who also has English and Scottish ancestry. She is an academic, artist, historian and curator who is passionate about improving educational equity for Aboriginal people. Her career in the arts started as Assistant Curator of Koori History and Culture at the Powerhouse Museum curating eleven Aboriginal exhibitions and contributing Aboriginal perspectives and experiences to arts policy and procedures. Fabri is also a textile artist who is passionate about teaching environmental practices within the fashion industry and supporting and mentoring Aboriginal fashion designers to showcase wearable Aboriginal art.
Hayley Pigrim
Hayley is a Darug woman from the Sydney area who is an an artist, a member of the Boomalli cooperative and has worked with Indigenous artists who are involved with the correctional services or are in prison. Hayley was born and raised on her traditional homelands in the southwest of Sydney and has always had a close connection to her culture and Country. Much of her art practice reflects her journey towards an understanding of healing and hope. It also allows her to express her deep connection to her family, their stories, their pain and anger. Art gives a visual language for stories too complex for words to represent.
Jo-Anne Driessens Artists in the Black Coordinator, Arts Law Centre of Australia
Jo-Anne was raised in Brisbane, Queensland and has been a practicing photographer for 25 years. Completing a 4-year Photography cadetship at the State Library of Queensland in 1999, Jo-Anne has also worked across various arts and community focused roles and is able to bring holistic skills into specialised projects including curatorial frameworks, historical and contemporary research experience and community and cultural protocol principles. At Arts Law Centre of Australia Jo-Anne is working with the team to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities, deliver education workshops and meet with communities on outreach trips.
Image: Euphemia Bostock, Possum Skin Cloak Print (detail). Photograph by Robin Hearfield
Please advise us at [email protected] if you have special needs regarding access.
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
NAS Gallery
Forbes Street
23oct10:00 am11:30 amInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
National Art School
Forbes Street
23oct2:00 pm3:30 pmInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
National Art School
Forbes Street
25oct10:00 am11:30 amInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
National Art School
Forbes Street
25oct2:00 pm3:30 pmInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
National Art School
Forbes Street
27oct11:30 amCurator Led Highlights Tours of CAPTIVATE

Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition. About this event
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Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition.
Thursdays, 11.30am / Tours include the NAS Gallery, the Drawing Space and the Rayner Hoff Project Space / Maximum 20 participants in each tour.
Join a Curator-led highlights tour of the CAPTIVATE: The National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol exhibition.
29 September: Gallery Manager and Senior Curator, Katrina Cashman in conversation with First Peoples Programs Coordinator Georgia Mokak, a proud Djugun woman from Broome.
6 October: Explore the history of drawing with Curator and Drawing Teacher Joe Frost
13 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator and NAS Archivist Deborah Beck
20 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator Sonia Legge
27 October: Exhibition Highlights Tour with CAPTIVATE Curator Vivienne Webb
Please advise us at [email protected] if you have special needs regarding access.
(Thursday) 11:30 am
NAS Gallery
Forbes Street

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
National Art School
Forbes Street
30oct2:00 pm3:30 pmInside the Walls: Former Darlinghurst Gaol and the National Art School Tours

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
more
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing dark, hidden corners.
Tours meet at Forbes Street entrance
The site of former Darlinghurst gaol and the National Art School is one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of colonial sandstone architecture, which over the last two centuries has transformed from a place of abject misery to one of Australia’s premier arts institutes. According to legend, the building is haunted by the restless ghosts of some of the 76 people including bushrangers, the ‘demon dentist’ and men and women who were executed at the gaol’s gallows.
Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which aren’t usually open for public access.
Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.
Maximum 20 participants. Tours include rough, uneven surfaces and stairs. Tours will proceed except in the case of extreme weather. Access to all buildings will be subject to availability on the day of the tour.
For group bookings/queries please contact by email [email protected] or phone: 02 9339 8609
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
National Art School
Forbes Street



