National Art – Part One is an exhibition and celebration of artworks by fifty practising Australian artists who have studied at the National Art School and have generously donated work from their personal collections to the School. The project represents one of the most significant moments in the history of the National Art School’s Collection, affirming our optimism for the bright future of the School. This extraordinary body of over 160 works represents a powerful expression of their generosity, and the support and affection they share for the National Art School.

Monday to Saturday only.

Postcard from Sydney, full moon,
2016, oil on linen, 153 × 122 cm.
Gift of Ken Done, 2018

DAYTIME, EVENING AND SATURDAY SHORT COURSES
15 OCTOBER – 8 DECEMBER 2018

Term Four Short Courses are eight weeks long and are held on Monday to Thursday and Saturday. Choose from a range of courses in the National Art School studio disciplines of drawing, painting, photomedia and sculpture. Develop your fundamental skills in the beginner courses, explore new ideas and methods in the intermediate courses, or build on your existing knowledge and individual art practice in the advanced courses.

Alumni, concession and early fees are available

Early fee ends 10 September 2018

Are you in the process of creating a Body of Work for your HSC?  Need help sketching out and researching ideas? Come along to the National Art School for a day of brainstorming and discussion to help structure and plan your path to a great body of work. Work with NAS artists, clear your thinking and critically assess your artmaking.

In this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to spend time with art education professionals to help you clarify your thinking and direction. You’ll be able to ask questions, get feedback and walk away  more confident in your ability to make choices as you create your Body of Work.

“BOW Brainstorm” will  encompass  a question and answer style panel with education experts and specific tutorials with practising artists from NAS Alumni and Staff.

Book your place now! click here

The old Darlinghurst gaol 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 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.  Scroll down to choose a date and book tickets.

Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately one hour and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the flogging wall, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.

After the tour, guests will have an opportunity to enjoy the site, as well as the Hangout Café, a relaxing spot to recharge with lunch and coffee.

Tours depart from the Forbes Street Entrance, just next to the Hangout Cafe.

The old Darlinghurst gaol 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 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.  Scroll down to choose a date and book tickets.

Led by an expert historical guide, the tour takes approximately one hour and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the flogging wall, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows.

After the tour, guests will have an opportunity to enjoy the site, as well as the Hangout Café, a relaxing spot to recharge with lunch and coffee.

Tours depart from the Forbes Street Entrance, just next to the Hangout Cafe.

The last day to see  the NATIONAL ART – PART ONE

EXHIBITION DATES: Tuesday 14 August — Saturday 27 October 2018
OPENING HOURS: Monday–Saturday, 11am–5pm

National Art – Part One is an exhibition and celebration of artworks by fifty practising Australian artists who have studied at the National Art School and have generously donated work from their personal collections to the School. This is one of the most significant moments in the history of the National Art School’s Collection, affirming our optimism for the bright future of the School.

National Art – Part One presents an expansive approach to art today, encompassing the broad stylistic diversity that the National Art School promotes. The earliest work is from 1947 and the most recent is from 2018, spanning seven decades, across many generations, art movements and media.

50 National Art School Alumni
1947–2018, spanning 7 decades
165 works donated to NAS Collection

CHARLES BLACKMAN OBE, LES BLAKEBROUGH AM, EUPHEMIA BOSTOCK, BILL BROWN, MITCH CAIRNS, SOPHIE CAPE, KEVIN CONNOR, LUCY CULLITON, ELISABETH CUMMINGS OAM, KARLA DICKENS, KEN DONE AM, MERILYN FAIRSKYE, FIONA FOLEY, TODD FULLER, ADRIENNE GAHA, PETER GODWIN, SARAH GOFFMAN, FIONA HALL AO, MICHAEL JOHNSON, ALAN JONES, JAN KING, JUZ KITSON, ILDIKO KOVACS, FIONA LOWRY, DANI MCKENZIE, MARIE MCMAHON, GUY MAESTRI, TIM MAGUIRE, REG MOMBASSA (CHRIS O’DOHERTY), IDRIS MURPHY, CATHERINE O’DONNELL, ROBERT OWEN, PETER POWDITCH AM, LESLIE RICE, JOAN ROSS, JULIE RRAP, BILL SAMUELS, JEFFREY SAMUELS, LUKE SCIBERRAS, GARRY SHEAD, GRIA SHEAD, NICOLA SMITH, MICHAEL SNAPE, TIM STORRIER AM, ANN THOMSON, KEN UNSWORTH AM, JUSTINE VARGA, GUY WARREN AM, COEN YOUNG, ANNE ZAHALKA 

Gould, 2017, painted bronze, 67 × 40 × 22 cm. Gift of Guy Maestri, 2018

Today is your last chance to enter the Dobell Drawing Prize.

The Dobell Drawing prize he prize is an open call to all artists and aims to explore the enduring importance of drawing and the breadth and dynamism of contemporary approaches to drawing.

The Prize he prize had previously been held in conjunction with the Archibald Prize, Sulman Prize, Wynne Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW.  Now held at the National Art School, the $30,000 prize runs in alternative years to the Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Entries close: Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Enter the competition and learn more about it here: https://www.dobell.nas.edu.au/entries