Call out for contributions
Are you a former student, or family member of someone who has studied or taught at the National Art School or East Sydney Technical College? Do you know someone who was incarcerated in Darlinghurst Gaol, or who worked on the transformation from gaol to art school? Do you have archival material that relates specifically to any part of our history, such as the buildings, or events that took place here? If so, we would be very interested to hear from you.
In 2022, the National Art School commemorated two important milestones in its history: the 100-year anniversary of our location in Darlinghurst, as well as the 200-year anniversary of the construction of the Darlinghurst Gaol walls (1822), which can still be seen today with their original convict markings.
To celebrate this significant moment in time, NAS held a major exhibition ‘Captivate: the National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol’ primarily sourced from the extensive National Art School Collection. As a result, many new objects, artworks and archival materials were donated to the collection, and people also contributed their stories about the gaol and the art school (formerly part of East Sydney Technical College). We are still seeking to broaden the information available in our archives and collection.
We are keen to see images or copies of any historical objects or documents relating to the school and the site, including photos, artworks, diplomas, class lists, handbooks and gaol documents and artefacts, as well as typed stories of your memories of experiences or events connected to the school at any point in its history.
Please send contributions to:
Deborah Beck
Lecturer, Archivist and Collections Manager
+61 2 9339 8674
[email protected]
Sonia Legge
Curator, Collections
+61 2 9339 8796
[email protected]
For more about the NAS Archive and Collection see nas.edu.au/nas-archive-and-collection
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Postgrad Show Opening Night, Thursday 6 November (RSVP link in bio).
Alexandra Jule Cipriotti
‘Rein Her In’
oil on canvas
diptych: 60 x 50 cm, 90 x 60 cm
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe (@soybased_snack)
Artwork Photography: Peter Morgan (@petrius)
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Postgrad Show Opening Night, Thursday 6 November (RSVP link in bio).
Frankie L.A
‘Bazaar’
oil, synthetic polymer paint, tile, grout and dry pastel on board
250 x 120 x 3.5 cm
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe (@soybased_snack)
Artwork Photography: Peter Morgan (@petrius)
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Postgrad Show Opening Night, Thursday 6 November (RSVP link in bio).
Luke Martins
‘May the Circle Be Unbroken’
poster in frame, shoelace, oil on twig
dimensions variable
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe (@soybased_snack)
Artwork Photography: Peter Morgan (@petrius)
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Celebrate the future of contemporary art at The Postgrad Show Opening Night, Thursday 6 November (RSVP link in bio).
Aislinn Connolly
‘I had too much to dream last night’
synthetic polymer paint and oil on polycotton
76 x 102 cm
Portrait Photography: Jack Rockliffe (@soybased_snack)
Artwork Photography: Peter Morgan (@petrius)
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