Dobell Drawing Prize #23 entries extended to 5 September

The National Art School in association with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation will present the Dobell Drawing Prize #23 in March 2023.

The Dobell Drawing Prize is an unparalleled celebration of drawing technique and innovation, exploring the enduring importance of drawing within contemporary art practice.

All works selected for exhibition are eligible for the Prize money of $30,000.

Key dates:

Entries open
9am, Wednesday 29 June 2022

Entries extended
5pm, Monday 5 September 2022

Finalists announced
Monday 21 November 2022

Exhibition opening and winner announcement
Thursday 30 March 2023

Exhibition dates
31 March – 10 June 2023
NAS Gallery, Monday to Saturday, 11am–5pm

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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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Acme Fire Station, 30 Gillender Street, 1999 © Acme Archive
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
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