ArtsHub: New National Drawing Centre brings Australia in line with global trend

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ArtsHub: New National Drawing Centre brings Australia in line with global trend

2020-11-09

by Danielle Neely

Article by Gina Fairley

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This week, the National Art School (NAS) – Australia’s longest-running independent fine art school – announced it was joining an international trend with for formation of the National Centre for Drawing (NCD).

NAS Director and CEO Steven Alderton explained the new centre would be a focal point for, ‘establishing national and international connections to educational and cultural institutions and organisations, galleries, art communities and practitioners, and to build audiences and public appreciation of drawing.’

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The National Art School is proud to present The Grad Show, 6 – 15 December 2024, our major end-of-year exhibition showcasing the work of our 2024 Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) graduates.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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RSVP for the Opening Night at the link in bio.

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The National Art School is proud to present The Grad Show, 6 – 15 December 2024, our major end-of-year exhibition showcasing the work of our 2024 Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) graduates.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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RSVP for the Opening Night at the link in bio.

Introducing Harriet Clark @hc_eramic, Alexandra Darling @mindarling65 and Sarah Doret @sarahdoret, three of our graduating Ceramics BFA students, and their selected works.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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Harriet Clark, ‘Amelia 8’, 2024, porcelain and stain, 84 x 25 x 25cm.
Alexandra Darling, ‘Tank #1’, 2024, stoneware, underglaze and glaze, 28 x 27 x 24cm.
Sarah Doret, ‘Patchwork Purple’, 2024, earthenware, paper clay, wool, beads, wire.
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe @soybasedhacked
Artwork Photography: Jennifer Leahy @silversalt_photography

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Introducing Harriet Clark @hc_eramic, Alexandra Darling @mindarling65 and Sarah Doret @sarahdoret, three of our graduating Ceramics BFA students, and their selected works.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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Harriet Clark, ‘Amelia 8’, 2024, porcelain and stain, 84 x 25 x 25cm.
Alexandra Darling, ‘Tank #1’, 2024, stoneware, underglaze and glaze, 28 x 27 x 24cm.
Sarah Doret, ‘Patchwork Purple’, 2024, earthenware, paper clay, wool, beads, wire.
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe @soybasedhacked
Artwork Photography: Jennifer Leahy @silversalt_photography

Introducing Lucy Dugan @belongingtolucydugan, Samira El Chami @samiratron, Billie Goodman @billiee.bea and Marina Kawabe @mazukibe, four of our graduating Ceramics BFA students, and their selected works.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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Lucy Dugan, ‘Picked Flower’, 2024, stoneware and porcelain, 20 x 40 x 12cm.
Samira El Chami, ‘Cassette 2’, 2024, glazed stoneware, 9 x 5.3 x 0.5cm.
Billie Goodman, ‘Demon Time’, 2024, paper clay and glaze, 13 x 37 x 28cm.
Marina Kawabe, ‘Beach Episode’, 2024, underglaze on midfire, 20 x 10 x 12cm.
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe @soybasedhacked
Artwork Photography: Jennifer Leahy @silversalt_photography

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Introducing Lucy Dugan @belongingtolucydugan, Samira El Chami @samiratron, Billie Goodman @billiee.bea and Marina Kawabe @mazukibe, four of our graduating Ceramics BFA students, and their selected works.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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Lucy Dugan, ‘Picked Flower’, 2024, stoneware and porcelain, 20 x 40 x 12cm.
Samira El Chami, ‘Cassette 2’, 2024, glazed stoneware, 9 x 5.3 x 0.5cm.
Billie Goodman, ‘Demon Time’, 2024, paper clay and glaze, 13 x 37 x 28cm.
Marina Kawabe, ‘Beach Episode’, 2024, underglaze on midfire, 20 x 10 x 12cm.
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe @soybasedhacked
Artwork Photography: Jennifer Leahy @silversalt_photography

Introducing Isabelle Lee @isabelle.lee__, nikita lelu @nikita.lelu, Megan McKenzie @megan_mckenzie_ and Isla Norton @islanorton_art, four of our graduating Ceramics BFA students, and their selected works.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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Isabelle Lee, ‘Untitled’, 2024, glaze on mid-fire clay, 26 x 2.5 x 36cm.
nikita lelu, ‘I drip into a bath and drift’, 2024, raku paper clay, underglaze and glaze, 69 x 50 x 63cm.
Megan McKenzie, ‘Within and without’, 2024, glazed raku, 17 x 30 x 20cm.
Isla Norton, ‘Mushroom’, 2024, glazed stoneware, 26.5 x 18 x 7cm.
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe @soybasedhacked
Artwork Photography: Jennifer Leahy @silversalt_photography

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Introducing Isabelle Lee @isabelle.lee__, nikita lelu @nikita.lelu, Megan McKenzie @megan_mckenzie_ and Isla Norton @islanorton_art, four of our graduating Ceramics BFA students, and their selected works.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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Isabelle Lee, ‘Untitled’, 2024, glaze on mid-fire clay, 26 x 2.5 x 36cm.
nikita lelu, ‘I drip into a bath and drift’, 2024, raku paper clay, underglaze and glaze, 69 x 50 x 63cm.
Megan McKenzie, ‘Within and without’, 2024, glazed raku, 17 x 30 x 20cm.
Isla Norton, ‘Mushroom’, 2024, glazed stoneware, 26.5 x 18 x 7cm.
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe @soybasedhacked
Artwork Photography: Jennifer Leahy @silversalt_photography

Introducing Caleb Slater @caleb_slaterrr and Jacquelyn Smith @m1_rr0r, two of our graduating Ceramics BFA students, and their selected works.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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Caleb Slater, ‘Tar Head’, 2024, fired ceramic, mixed media, 53 x 26 x 13cm.
Jacquelyn Smith, ‘The Mangrove Tree’, 2024, ceramic, 86.6 x 86 x 91cm.
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe @soybasedhacked
Artwork Photography: Jennifer Leahy @silversalt_photography

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Nov 18

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Introducing Caleb Slater @caleb_slaterrr and Jacquelyn Smith @m1_rr0r, two of our graduating Ceramics BFA students, and their selected works.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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Caleb Slater, ‘Tar Head’, 2024, fired ceramic, mixed media, 53 x 26 x 13cm.
Jacquelyn Smith, ‘The Mangrove Tree’, 2024, ceramic, 86.6 x 86 x 91cm.
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe @soybasedhacked
Artwork Photography: Jennifer Leahy @silversalt_photography

Introducing James Stewart @j.amesstewar.t and Sandra van Tilburg @sandyvantilberg, two of our graduating Ceramics BFA students, and their selected works.
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm.
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James Stewart, ‘Sandcastle’, 2024, terracotta, slip inlay, 30cm x 25cm x 25cm.
Sandra van Tilburg, ‘Seadragon One’, 2024, glazed earthenware, 38 x 30 x 10cm.
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe @soybasedhacked
Artwork Photography: Jennifer Leahy @silversalt_photography

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ArtsHub: New National Drawing Centre brings Australia in line with global trend