Night At NAS Artwork Sale
The centrepiece on your table is available for purchase with proceeds directly supporting these early career artists and NAS Gala fundraising programs.
We thank the NAS alumni and rising stars contributing to this unique exhibition and sale: Artists include Dani Becknell, Susie Choi, Aiya Dreaming, Isabella Edwards, Felix Feneley, Catherine Flora Murray, Amelia Lynch, Mac Mansfield, Sassy Park, Isabella Parker, Ebony Russell, Amelia Skelton, Nina Waring, and Alex Xerri.
Artworks are available to purchase below:
Like A Snowballs Chance In Hell
Mac Mansfield
glazed terracotta
34 x 21 x 21 cm
$800.00
Father Figure
Sassy Park
maiolica
29 x 21 x 13 cm
$2,000.00
Long Forgotten Dream
Susie Choi
glazed ceramic and lustre
28 x 36 x 22 cm
$1,900.00
Core Sample 4
Amelia Skelton
found fabrics, resin, glue, concrete, sand, rock, wadding and thread
36 x 38 x 17 cm
$1,100.00
Patonga
Isabella Edwards
porcelain, glaze, stains and oxides
24 x 18 x 18 cm
$1,500.00
Side by Side
Issy Parker
woodfired glazed ceramic
19 x 47 x 50 cm
$2,000.00
Loves Me, Loves Me Not
Aiya Dreaming
glazed ceramic
8 x 10 x 8 cm
$400.00
Modern Bridal
Sassy Park
terracotta
32 x 13 x 15.5 cm
$3,500.00
Helping Hand
Nina Waring
ceramic and hand painted underglaze
19 x 17 x 15 cm
$3,000.00
Axel
Nina Waring
ceramic and hand painted underglaze
36 x 35 x 23 cm
$4,250.00
Harp
Felix Feneley
bronze, brass chain and concrete
55 x 12.5 x 12.5 cm
$1,800.00
Crying Rose Candelabra set in White and Black Porcelain with Kitsch Tears
Ebony Russell
piped porcelain, glaze, and gold lustre
29 x 14 x 14 cm
$3,000.00
Frown Face: Gold Polka Frown Trophy
Ebony Russell
piped mid fire clay, glaze, and gold lustre
29 x 24 x 17 cm
$3,600.00
Trees of Tatooine 5
Dani Becknell
glazed stoneware
37 x 32 x 54 cm
$5,200.00
Trees of Tatooine 4
Dani Becknell
glazed stoneware
13 x 4 x 30 cm
$1,190.00
Trees of Tatooine 3
Dani Becknell
glazed stoneware
12 x 7 x 24 cm
$1,115.00
Trees of Tatooine 2
Dani Becknell
glazed stoneware
15 x 15 x 24 cm
$1,115.00
Trees of Tatooine 1
Dani Becknell
glazed stoneware
12 x 11 x 22 cm
$1,040.00
Volcano Documentary Channel
Alex Xerri
earthenware ceramic, gloss glaze
Volcano – 14 x 14 x 14 cm
Remote – 18 x 4 x 3 cm
Bone – 19 x 3 x 3 cm
$600.00
Cool Drinks, Warm Breeze
Catherine Flora Murray
BRT and terracotta clay, slip, underglaze and glaze
32 x 19 cm
$1,300.00
Crimson Rosella
Amelia Lynch
glazed ceramic
70 x 31 x 42 cm
$7,500.00
Join us for free 18+ concert `Afterglow` – The Neighbour at the Gate exhibition closing party.
Headlined by Miss Kaninna, the event features performances by HYLANDER, Rocky Stallone, BRINA, Kuya Hennessy, and DJ Court Jester. RSVP today as tickets are going fast!
Afterglow
Thursday 16 October
Doors: 4.30pm
Concert starts: 7.00pm
Cell Block Theatre, National Art School
Please note: if the Cell Block reaches capacity, you’re welcome to enjoy the concert from the courtyard until space opens up inside. Food trucks and pop up bar.
FREE ADMISSION, RSVP is essential due to limited capacity (link in bio)
Oct 1
We are pleased to welcome three distinguished individuals to our Board of Directors. Each of our new board members brings a wealth of expertise, insight, and passion for the arts. Their diverse backgrounds and commitment to creative excellence will play a pivotal role in guiding NAS into its next chapter.
Please join us in warmly welcoming: Emilya Colliver, Helen Lochhead AO and Lucy Keeler.
Photo credit: Jacqui Manning (Emilya Colliver); John Nguyen Photography (Helen Lochhead AO); Paul McMillan (Lucy Keeler)
Sep 30
Congratulations to NAS Short Courses Painting Lecturer Michelle Hiscock (@michellelouisemariehiscock) for winning the 2025 Portia Geach Memorial Award with her work, `The Weather Watcher after Zurbarán`.
The Portia Geach Memorial Award is the pre-eminent portraiture prize for women in Australia, established by Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister in 1965.
An exhibition of all finalists’ works is open for public viewing at the S.H. Ervin Gallery (@shervingallery) in The Rocks, Sydney, from Friday 19 September until Sunday 2 November.
Visit shop.nas.edu.au (link in bio) to book now for Term 4 Short Courses. Summer School Short Courses in January 2026 will open for booking from Friday 3 October.
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Michelle Hiscock, `The Weather Watcher after Zurbarán`, 2025, oil on linen, 50 x 40 cm, courtesy of the artist and the S.H. Ervin Gallery (The Rocks, Sydney)
Sep 28
Apply for the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) and secure your place at the National Art School before you get your ATAR!
Our admissions are based on your interview and portfolio. We`re interested in your artistic potential, not your ATAR.
Mature age students and students who are not Year 12 are encouraged to apply to our main admission round before Thursday 20 November.
Sep 24
Enrolments for Art Club Term 4 are open! Join us for Painting on Mondays with Grant Bellamy and Drawing on Tuesdays with Luke Thurgate and Liss Finney.
Visit the link in bio to learn more and enrol.
Sep 19
Don’t miss out on your chance to bid on an artwork at the NAS Gala! Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the treasures of the National Art School, our artists.
Announcing a thrilling line up of artists contributing artworks to our live and silent auction. This is your opportunity to add a special piece of art by a celebrated NAS artist to your collection.
Ann Thomson
Bernard Ollis OAM
Reg Mombassa
Eliza Gosse
Euan Macleod
Gene A`Hern
Guido Maestri
Guy Warren AM
Joan Ross
Juz Kitson
Mitch Cairns
Rosemary Lee
Wendy Sharpe AM FRSN
Zoe Young
More to come…
NAS Gala | National Treasures
Art Auction and Cocktail Party
Friday 21 November, 6.00pm – 11.30pm
Cell Block Theatre, National Art School
Purchase tickets at the link in bio.
Sep 18
