NAS NEO

THE FUTURE OF NOW ON GADIGAL LAND

THURSDAY 19 MAY

6–10PM

The National Art School is excited to announce NAS NEO, a new after-hours program that will bring together critical and progressive arts practice across inclusive and diverse platforms.

NAS NEO is a series of weekly multidisciplinary, artist-driven cultural events in collaboration with the next generation of change-makers, innovators and creators.

Every Thursday night.

Food and bar open from 5pm.

AINSLEY FARRELL

Cell Block Theatre

6-7pm

Ainsley Farrell is a Sydney-based artist from the United States. Since the release of Dark Hours in May 2017, the EP has received airplay from radio stations all around Australia, including national station Triple J. Her song Dark Hours was featured in the Netflix documentary, ‘Afflicted’, in 2018.

Farrell showcased as an official artist at SXSW in 2018 and Bigsound in 2019. Her single ‘Walls’ was one of FBi Radio’s Most Played Tracks of 2018.

She has supported Australian artists Julia Jacklin, Stella Donnelly, Middle Kids, Angie McMahon, and New Zealand artists Nadia Reid and Merk.

COASTAL ELITE ALLSTARS

Cell Block Theatre

8-10pm

Performing Yachty Disco, Blue Eyed Soul and Beachside Boogie , Sydney’s stylish indie funk mariners, Coastal Elite, have been dropping a steady stream of classic singles as part of their Music For Marinas project for a few years. From their yacht rock-styled debut classic Shorebreak (From Now On) through to the indie pop of last year’s sublime Runaway, and now we finally get a chance to see them perform live.

Expect to hear original music from the Music For Marinas Project along with a diverse range of classic tracks that have the influenced their sound, ranging from Michael McDonald and Paul Carrack to Paul McCartney to Evelyn “Champagne” King.

23rd Biennale of Sydney: RĪVUS

Open after hours from 6-10pm

NAS Gallery

The Drawing Gallery

Chapel

Free, drop-in art workshops

6.30-8.30pm

Sensory Drawing with Aimee Gardyne *

Bldg. DS1

This workshop will explore different modes of expressive drawing from sensation in the studio, from environmental sounds to the drawers’ internal sense. Participants will collaborate on large scale works in the space.

Heatpress Printmaking with Annabelle McEwan*

Bldg. 25

Drop in to this exciting printmaking workshop! Learn the heat pressing method of printing onto fabric and walk away with your very own item designed in celebration of the centenary of The National Art School.

*The Art Workshops are open to everyone of all levels of experience. No bookings required.

NAS NEO:The Future of Now

On Gadigal Land

6–10PM

National Art School

Entry on Forbes Street, Darlinghurst