Creative Kids

National Art School is thrilled to be a registered activity provider for the Creative Kids Program.

Creative Kids Program Overview

  • Parents, guardians and carers can apply for a voucher with a value of up to $100 per calendar year for each student aged 4.5 to 18 years old enrolled in school.
  • The voucher may be used with a registered activity provider for registration, participation and tuition costs for creative arts, speech, drama, dance, digital design, coding, and music lessons and activities.
  • The voucher can be used at any time during the calendar year it was issued.
  • The program runs year-round, so kids can get creative at any time.

How to Redeem

Step 1: Apply for the voucher via the Creative Kids website – here
Step 2: Once you have the voucher choose any of our courses – here (all NAS Programs for Young People are eligible)
Step 3: Add the course to the cart and checkout
Step 4: At the checkout enter the coupon code CREATIVEKIDS and $100 discount will apply to your cart**
Step 5: Under additional information please enter your child’s full name, date of birth and voucher number
Step 6: Complete the transaction

**Please note:

Vouchers can only be used:

  • at one time (if the chosen activity fees are less than $100, the remaining balance cannot be used)
  • during the calendar year they’re issued
  • for the person named on the voucher
  • for registration or membership fees with approved Creative Kids providers.

Vouchers cannot be:

  • split between more than one provider or registration
  • used for individual items (like paints, instruments, uniforms, computers)
  • redeemed for cash.

Contact

Cecilia Jackson, Education Coordinator
+61 2 9339 8751
[email protected]

Public Programs Administration Officer
+61 2 9339 8633
[email protected]

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FAQ

What is the Creative Kids Program?

NSW Government is helping your cost of living including Creative Kids, which is all about making it easier for school-aged kids (4.5 to 18 years old) to get involved in creative and cultural activities. Parents, guardians and carers can claim a $100 voucher per year to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered providers. It’s a great opportunity to let kids find their passion and learn new skills. Vouchers can be used to contribute to registration, participation and tuition costs for performing arts, visual arts, coding, languages, literature, music and other creative and cultural activities with our approved list of activity providers. More information 

What National Art School courses can I choose for my child?

ALL National Art School courses for young people are eligible:
Art Club
School Holiday Workshops
Short Courses

Troubleshooting

If you have any difficulties applying for the voucher or selecting a course, please get in contact with us!

Education Coordinator
+61 2 9339 8751
[email protected]

Public Programs Administration Officer
+61 2 9339 8633
[email protected]

 

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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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