Current and Forthcoming Program
FORTHCOMING
THE NEIGHBOUR AT THE GATE
Friday 11 July – Saturday 18 October 2025
NAS Gallery
TOURING
DOBELL DRAWING PRIZE #23
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Saturday 2 September – Sunday 5 November 2023
Grafton Regional Gallery
Saturday 25 November 2023 – Sunday 4 February 2024
Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Sunday 24 March – Sunday 12 May 2024
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
Saturday 25 May – Sunday 28 July 2024
Glasshouse Regional Gallery
Saturday 31 August – Sunday 24 November 2024
Tamworth Regional Gallery
Saturday 1 February 2025 – Sunday 6 April 2025
South East Centre for Contemporary Art – Bega
Saturday 10 May – Saturday 28 June 2025
We’re looking for an Event Manager - Application Deadline Sunday 29 June
The Event Manager will have strong experience in hospitality, licensed venue operations, and event delivery. This role delivers a wide range of internal and external events, including Graduate Shows, Gallery Openings, Public Programs, Fundraisers, and Open Day. NAS also operates as a commercial venue, hiring the Cell Block Theatre for weddings, corporate events, and product launches.
Apply at the link in bio.
Jun 22
Call out for all National Art School alumni and staff: There are only 8 days left to apply for two international residency opportunities for 2026: The Onslow Storrier NAS Residency La Cité Internationale Des Arts, Paris and The British School at Rome.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scenes of two iconic European cities, Paris and Rome, and further develop your artistic practice in an enriching cultural environment.
Visit our website for more information and apply before Sunday 29 June 2025 (link in bio).
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Sophia Lee Georgas BSR Open Studio, 2023, image courtesy and © The British School at Rome; Harry de Vries BSR Open Studio, 2024, image courtesy and © The British School at Rome
Jun 21
Today is ‘Take Your Dog to Work’ day! And we`ve brought the whole kennel, courtesy of the National Art School Collection.
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Frank Pearson (Captain Starlight), ‘Two dogs, a white donkey and sailing boats’, 1890, watercolour on paper, Gift of Allan Harding to the NAS Archive & Collection; Margaret Woodward, ‘Dog (Bull Mastiff)’, 1997, watercolour and ink on paper, Gift of Britt Clapson to the NAS Archive & Collection; Bruce Latimer, ‘Gardens full of dogs’, 1973, screenprint on paper edition AP, Gift of Bruce Latimer to the NAS Archive & Collection; Lorna Nimmo ‘Sleeping dog’, pencil on paper; Vivienne Littlejohn, ‘It’s a Dog’s Life’, 1983, woodcut on paper, Gift of Joy Dandie to the NAS Archive & Collection; image courtesy the artists and National Art School © artists.
From the National Art School Collection. The Collection performs a major role within the National Art School, both as a teaching resource and historical record. Visit our website to find out more about the works in our collection.
Jun 20
Last days to make a tax deductible donation and support the next generation of artists through the Pathways Program.
Your donation this EOFY is vital to help us build a more inclusive and vibrant arts community. Your donation supports a range of programs such as the Student Hardship Fund, Scholarships and Residencies. Help create crucial pathways for talented artists.
Visit link in bio to donate now.
`I think when you walk into the campus, it feels like a sanctuary for a lot of people.` (Samuel Chan, NAS Alumnus 2024)
Jun 19
We are seeking candidates with strong experience in the areas of extensive audit, governance or philanthropy experience, and strong art and education sector knowledge to join the National Art School Board of Directors.
Our mission is to be a centre of excellence for the provision of higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice in the visual arts and related fields. Members of the Board play a vital role in long-term strategic planning and providing expert advice and support to the shareholding members and Director (CEO) on any matter relating to the school.
Visit I work for NSW website to express your interest (link in bio).
Jun 18
A new student-led, artist-run initiative joined our campus!
‘Pinpoint’ student collective (@nas_pinpoint) reactivates the notice boards outside Building 27 printmaking facility with micro-exhibitions of student work, offering students a chance to share their practice in a low-pressure, highly visible way within the student community.
Artwork by @jubohlephoto
Supported by @nas_src_official & @cafe.nas
Jun 17
