Email us:
[email protected]
Follow us:

NAS Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize Finalists

Media News

NAS Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize Finalists

by

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALUMNI, STAFF AND STUDENT FINALISTS

NAS would like to congratulate all the finalists of this year’s Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes who were announced today at the Art Gallery of NSW. We are very proud of the many NAS alumni, staff and current students who are among those finalists, listed below.

NAS alumni, staff and student finalists for 2022 (20% of finalists over all three prizes)

Archibald: Ann Cape, Eliza Gosse, Fiona Lowry, Noel McKenna, Jude Rae, Jordan Richardson, Joan Ross, Wendy Sharpe, Natasha Walsh (17% of finalists)

Wynne: Dean Cross, Lucy Culliton, Geoff Harvey, Juz Kitson, Noel McKenna, Angus Nivison, Jude Rae (22% of finalists)

Sulman: Brodie Cullen, Noel McKenna, Gigi Malherbe, Rodney Pople, Leslie Rice, Wendy Sharpe, Sophie Victoria (24% of finalists)

Three NAS students are first-time finalists in the Sulman Prize: third-year Bachelor of Fine Art student Gigi Malherbe, Master of Fine Art student Sophie Victoria and Master of Fine Art student Brodie Cullen. Sophie was recently awarded the $20,000 Bird Holcomb Foundation Scholarship to undertake her MFA at NAS. Brodie was convinced to enter by his NAS painting teacher Leslie Rice (also a Sulman finalist this year), while Gigi was encouraged to enter by her parents, Robert Malherbe and Dana Rayson. Robert is a multiple Archibald/Wynne/Sulman finalist and is included again in this year’s Archibald Prize with a portrait of Dana.

Twenty-one-year-old Gigi said Hellfire Vacation was painted at the end of 2021: “The image is derived from a photograph I took of myself in a costume I had created from found fabrics and materials at Reverse Garbage. I was interested in depicting textiles and theatrical images through paint as well as using references from my Baltic background with the use of folklore imps, devils and masks.”

NAS Director and CEO Steven Alderton says, “We are always so thrilled to see so many members of the NAS community in these major annual prizes. I would particularly like to salute our two student finalists, seeing them take the initiative and have the confidence to put their works up for judgement. We are proud that NAS has a long history of Archibald winners, with the prize won 30 times over the past 100 years by NAS alumni or staff.”

 

Image: Sulman finalist NAS student Gigi Malherbe, Hellfire vacation (2021) acrylic on canvas, 152 x 122 cm
Share:
#Follow us on Instagram

We’re looking for an Exhibitions Project Officer!

The role has a focus on major Indigenous exhibition projects currently in development for the National Art School as well as touring programs. The role assists with the delivery and coordination of Gallery programs, talks, and other events in the gallery spaces.

You have a background in visual art, art history, curatorship and gallery experience. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong organisational and project management experience.

Note this is an Identified Role and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in accordance with Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.

Application deadline extended to Sunday 9 February.

Apply at the link in bio.
—
Ronan Pirozzi, `Serpentine`, 2023; `Trajectory`, 2023; `Desolate`, 2023; installation view, undo the day, NAS Gallery, Sydney, 2024, oil on welded steel, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Zan Wimberley

View

Feb 2

Open
We’re looking for an Exhibitions Project Officer! The role has a focus on major Indigenous exhibition projects currently in development for the National Art School as well as touring programs. The role assists with the delivery and coordination of Gallery programs, talks, and other events in the gallery spaces. You have a background in visual art, art history, curatorship and gallery experience. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong organisational and project management experience. Note this is an Identified Role and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in accordance with Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW. Application deadline extended to Sunday 9 February. Apply at the link in bio. — Ronan Pirozzi, 'Serpentine', 2023; 'Trajectory', 2023; 'Desolate', 2023; installation view, undo the day, NAS Gallery, Sydney, 2024, oil on welded steel, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Zan Wimberley

The National Art School has today announced respected Australian academic, writer and curator Dr Kristen Sharp as the next Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Kristen joins the National Art School with extensive experience in the fields of contemporary art and tertiary education having spent six years as Associate Dean Discipline, Art in the School of Art at RMIT University, and previously 9 years as Academic Lead Art History and Theory at RMIT. She will commence her new role at the National Art School on 24th February 2025.

Read the full media release at the link in bio.

View

Jan 30

Open
The National Art School has today announced respected Australian academic, writer and curator Dr Kristen Sharp as the next Director and Chief Executive Officer. Kristen joins the National Art School with extensive experience in the fields of contemporary art and tertiary education having spent six years as Associate Dean Discipline, Art in the School of Art at RMIT University, and previously 9 years as Academic Lead Art History and Theory at RMIT. She will commence her new role at the National Art School on 24th February 2025. Read the full media release at the link in bio.

Don’t miss out! This is your last chance to apply for our BFA degree for 2025. Applications for our final round close Sunday 26 January.

Apply now at the link in bio.

View

Jan 23

Open
Don’t miss out! This is your last chance to apply for our BFA degree for 2025. Applications for our final round close Sunday 26 January. Apply now at the link in bio.

Set your child on a creative path with Art Club Term 1 - Drawing.

They’ll spend Tuesday afternoons developing their skills in this drawing fundamentals program that covers still life, portraiture, and experimental drawing.

Learn more at the link in bio.

View

Jan 22

Open
Set your child on a creative path with Art Club Term 1 - Drawing. They’ll spend Tuesday afternoons developing their skills in this drawing fundamentals program that covers still life, portraiture, and experimental drawing. Learn more at the link in bio.

We’re Hiring!

—

Exhibitions Project Officer - Application Deadline Sunday 2 February

The Exhibitions Project Officer is a member of the NAS Galleries Curatorial Team and provides administrative and operational support to the National Art School’s Galleries exhibition programs. It has a focus on major Indigenous exhibition projects currently in development for the National Art School as well as touring programs. Please note this is part time, three day a week, fixed term contract until 19 December 2025.

—

Digital Marketer - Application Deadline Sunday 2 February

The Digital Marketer plays an important role in coordinating the marketing and communication activities that drive degree recruitment, short course attendance, public program participation, exhibition promotion, brand positioning and alumni engagement. You will have a thorough understanding of marketing principles with a focus on digital media channels and e-communications.

—

Visit the link in bio to learn more.

View

Jan 21

Open
We’re Hiring! — Exhibitions Project Officer - Application Deadline Sunday 2 February The Exhibitions Project Officer is a member of the NAS Galleries Curatorial Team and provides administrative and operational support to the National Art School’s Galleries exhibition programs. It has a focus on major Indigenous exhibition projects currently in development for the National Art School as well as touring programs. Please note this is part time, three day a week, fixed term contract until 19 December 2025. — Digital Marketer - Application Deadline Sunday 2 February The Digital Marketer plays an important role in coordinating the marketing and communication activities that drive degree recruitment, short course attendance, public program participation, exhibition promotion, brand positioning and alumni engagement. You will have a thorough understanding of marketing principles with a focus on digital media channels and e-communications. — Visit the link in bio to learn more.
Loading...