Applications Open | 2026 International Residencies

Applications Open | 2026 International Residencies

2025-04-28

We are pleased to announce two international residency opportunities for our alumni and staff community for 2026. These residencies offer a unique chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant art scenes of two iconic European cities, Paris and Rome, and further develop your artistic practice in an enriching cultural environment.

Application Deadline: Sunday 29 June 2025

The Onslow Storrier NAS Residency, La Cité Internationale Des Arts, Paris

A three-month studio residency in Paris for a National Art School Graduate or Academic Staff Member.

Application Deadline Sunday 29 June 2025

Notification of Outcome from 1 August 2025

Residency dates:

January 5 – March 27 2026
April 2 – June 26 2026
July 2 – September 28 2026
October 2 – December 28 2026

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The British School At Rome

A three-month residency in an interdisciplinary research community.

Application Deadline Sunday 29 June 2025

Notification of Outcome from 1 August 2025

Residency dates: April 3 – June 30 2026

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Want to learn more about the residencies?

Art Forum | Harry de Vries and Emryn Ingram-Shute

Hear from recent residency recipients Emryn Ingram Shute and Harry de Vries as they reflect on their time at La Cité Internationale des Arts and The British School in Rome, respectively.

Wednesday 7 May 2025
12:45 – 1:30pm
Cell Block Theatre

NAS International Residencies Information Session

Can’t attend the Art Forum? Join our International Residencies webinar to learn about the overseas residency programs on offer to NAS Alumni & Staff.

Wednesday 7 May 2025
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Online, Zoom link

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Save on Summer School 2026 short courses!

Enrol online before Monday 15 December 2025 to receive 10% off.

Designed for students of all levels and led by professional artist-educators, these focused five-day courses build practical skills, confidence and creative thinking across a range of disciplines.

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Save on Summer School 2026 short courses!

Enrol online before Monday 15 December 2025 to receive 10% off.

Designed for students of all levels and led by professional artist-educators, these focused five-day courses build practical skills, confidence and creative thinking across a range of disciplines.

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We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Prudence MacLeod Prize.

The Prudence MacLeod Prize, which will continue for a further three years, supports a recent National Art School graduate to undertake a six-month residency at @acme.art, London.

Supported by the Lansdowne Foundation, the Prize provides an emerging artist with an opportunity to step forward into an expanded, international context at a vital time in their career. The artist will live and work in London, one of the world`s great art cities, in a supportive artist community. This important opportunity will enable the artist to forge professional international contacts, explore London`s art world and rich cultural resources, and produce a new body of work.

The recipient of this Prize will receive:
– Return travel to London. To be arranged for the artist by NAS.
– Studio accommodation and workspace at Acme Studios for 6 months.
– Living stipend of $AUD3,500 per month for 6 months. Total $AUD21,000.

Application deadline: Sunday 1 February 2026, 11.59pm
Residency: Monday 6 July – Friday 18 December 2026

The Prudence MacLeod Prize is open to eligible NAS alumni who have graduated within the past five years and meet the selection criteria.

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We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Prudence MacLeod Prize.

The Prudence MacLeod Prize, which will continue for a further three years, supports a recent National Art School graduate to undertake a six-month residency at @acme.art, London.

Supported by the Lansdowne Foundation, the Prize provides an emerging artist with an opportunity to step forward into an expanded, international context at a vital time in their career. The artist will live and work in London, one of the world's great art cities, in a supportive artist community. This important opportunity will enable the artist to forge professional international contacts, explore London's art world and rich cultural resources, and produce a new body of work.

The recipient of this Prize will receive:
– Return travel to London. To be arranged for the artist by NAS.
– Studio accommodation and workspace at Acme Studios for 6 months.
– Living stipend of $AUD3,500 per month for 6 months. Total $AUD21,000.

Application deadline: Sunday 1 February 2026, 11.59pm
Residency: Monday 6 July – Friday 18 December 2026

The Prudence MacLeod Prize is open to eligible NAS alumni who have graduated within the past five years and meet the selection criteria.

Learn more 🔗 in bio.

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Congratulations to all students recognised in last night`s awards ceremony!

A special acknowledgement to our major award recipients: Jed Payten, Nikita Maricic, Frankie Abroon, Harri Barnes, Lihnida Krstanoska-Blazeska, Cristelle Cabrera, Rose Rigley, Indi Wolstenholme, Lucy Russell and Majlena Muecke.

Thank you to our dedicated lecturers and technicians for their guidance and support throughout the year, and to our generous benefactors and sponsors whose commitment makes these prizes possible.

This year also marked the introduction of @arts__matter Creative Futures Award, supporting 25 BFA and MFA students as they transition from graduation into early professional practice.

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Congratulations to all students recognised in last night's awards ceremony!

A special acknowledgement to our major award recipients: Jed Payten, Nikita Maricic, Frankie Abroon, Harri Barnes, Lihnida Krstanoska-Blazeska, Cristelle Cabrera, Rose Rigley, Indi Wolstenholme, Lucy Russell and Majlena Muecke.

Thank you to our dedicated lecturers and technicians for their guidance and support throughout the year, and to our generous benefactors and sponsors whose commitment makes these prizes possible.

This year also marked the introduction of @arts__matter Creative Futures Award, supporting 25 BFA and MFA students as they transition from graduation into early professional practice.

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Photography: Tim Connolly

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the opening of The Grad Show!

Find works by this year`s cohort exhibited throughout the NAS campus until 14 December. Open daily from 11am — 5pm and until 9pm on Fridays.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the opening of The Grad Show!

Find works by this year's cohort exhibited throughout the NAS campus until 14 December. Open daily from 11am — 5pm and until 9pm on Fridays.

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Video: Tim Connolly

Introducing Sosiua Pouhila Afa, Luuk Zilich and Amelia Schremmer, three of our graduating students in Sculpture.

Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 4 December.

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Sosiua Pouhila Afa
`Grounding`
video installation, sound
90 x 57 x 32 cm

Luuk Zilich
`Echo`
limestone block
22 x 29 x 29 cm

Amelia Schremmer
`Untitled`
menstrual blood-based bioplastic
60 x 38 x 0.5 cm

Portrait: @soybased_snack
Documentation: Peter Morgan

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Introducing Sosiua Pouhila Afa, Luuk Zilich and Amelia Schremmer, three of our graduating students in Sculpture.

Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 4 December.

RSVP link in bio.

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Sosiua Pouhila Afa
'Grounding'
video installation, sound
90 x 57 x 32 cm

Luuk Zilich
'Echo'
limestone block
22 x 29 x 29 cm

Amelia Schremmer
'Untitled'
menstrual blood-based bioplastic
60 x 38 x 0.5 cm

Portrait: @soybased_snack
Documentation: Peter Morgan

Introducing Mia McCall, Dawn Toerien McGuire, Jillian Nalty and Sarah Parker, four of our graduating students in Sculpture.

Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 4 December.

RSVP link in bio.

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Mia McCall
`Horse in Bag`
earthenware, plastic
43 x 29 x 17 cm

Dawn Toerien McGuire
`Loud Thought`
linen, cotton, grosgrain ribbon, thread
196 x 70 cm

Jillian Nalty
`Slippery Bit`
plaster, paraffin wax, oil,
found ceramic tiles
70 x 30 x 30 cm

Sarah Parker
`Sharp Objects`
wool, resin, steel
45 x 35 x 35 cm

Portrait: @soybased_snack
Documentation: Peter Morgan

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Applications Open | 2026 International Residencies