2022 Annual Appeal

2022 Annual Appeal

SUPPORT THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL

SUPPORT EMERGING ARTISTS

The National Art School is Australia’s leading independent fine art school. We are at the forefront of studio-based practice and industry-led visual arts education.

With the end of the financial year approaching, we invite you to donate now to the National Art School and the education of the next generation of Australian artists.

When you contribute to the National Art School Annual Appeal you safeguard our unique studio-based model and enable it to thrive and grow.

The National Art School welcomes support of all levels, and we are delighted to acknowledge individual donations of $1,000 and above as part of the NAS Patron Program.

All donations over $2 are fully tax deductible.

YOUR DONATION CAN SUPPORT:

First Peoples Program
School outreach initiatives; scholarships for First Nation students and professional development opportunities.

Support the mentorship and pastoral care of all First Nation students.

NAS Open – Outreach and Regional
Non-degree courses and programs to engage local, regional, and national audiences in arts practices.

Support a dedicated outreach education program and break down barriers for a wide range of primary and high school students and teachers.

Academic and Studio Programs
Fine art studio education led by experienced artists with twice as many studio hours as any comparable course. 

Support access to state-of-the-art equipment and training and assist students through the delivery of scholarships.

Donate today through the link below, or if you would like to find out more, please contact our Development Team on (02) 9339 8745 or [email protected].

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Final call! This is your last chance to apply for our BFA degree for 2026.
 
Applications close 29 January.
 
Apply now 🔗 in bio.
Join us from 6–9pm on Thursday 22 January for the opening of SEARCHERS: Graffiti and Contemporary Art.

Featuring Ben Aitken, Howard Arkley, BAGL, BREAK, Andrew Browne, Daniel Crooks, Adam Cullen, Mikala Dwyer, Dale Frank, Shaun Gladwell, Brendan Huntley, Rhys John Kaye, Luke Kennedy, LAZY, Mim Libro, Fiona Lowry, Eddie Martin, MACH, Tony McGillick, Paul McNeil, TV Moore, Callum Morton, Tresor Murace, Sidney Nolan, POWER, Ben Quilty, Scott Redford, Reko Rennie, RUM, Leslie Rice, Joan Ross, Khaled Sabsabi, Tim Silver, SNAIL, SPICE, Bridget Stehli, Maya Stocks, Latai Taumoepeau & TAVEN

RSVP 🔗 in bio. 

Presented as part of @sydney_festival.

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Sidney Nolan, ‘Untitled’, 1983, spray can enamel on canvas, Nolan Collection, managed by Canberra Museum and Gallery on behalf of the Australian Government
Marking 20 years of the National Art School Gallery, we are thrilled to share this year's program of ambitious group and solo exhibitions that foster critical appreciation and innovative art practice.
 
SEARCHERS: Graffiti and Contemporary Art
17 January – 11 April
Opening: Thurs 22 January, 6pm
Bringing together over thirty of Australia's most dynamic artists united by one charged medium: spray paint, presented as part of @sydney_festival.
 
QUEER CONTEMPORARY 
Liz Bradshaw: I didn't expect to live this long
13 February – 7 March
Opening: Thurs 12 February, 6pm
Experience a large-scale sculpture and installation by NAS alum Liz Bradshaw as part of @sydneymardigras.
 
Mitch Cairns: Artist's Mouth
1 May – 11 July
Opening: Thurs 30 April, 6pm
Presented with the @instituteofmodernart, the largest and most comprehensive exhibition by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns.
 
Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste
31 July – 25 October
Opening: Thurs 30 July, 6pm
Celebrating the legacy of NAS alum and one of Australia's most beloved painters, Margaret Olley AC.
 
The Postgrad Show 
6–15 November
 
The Grad Show
4–13 December

Full program 🔗 in bio.
 
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Howard Arkley, 'Triple fronted', 1987, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Mollie and Jim Gowing Bequest Fund 2014 © The Estate of Howard Arkley, courtesy Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales
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