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NAS Art Auction and Cocktail Party

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NAS Art Auction and Cocktail Party

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SUPPORT NAS, SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF ART

The NAS Art Auction and Cocktail Party is the National Art School’s annual fundraiser. It is a major cultural event featuring art and entertainment across our campus, including artist interventions; a live and silent artwork auction; performances by the renowned NAS Artist Band; a pumping dance floor; and an afterparty hosted by Archie Rose. NAS is where the future of art is trained, and the future of art comes together.

 

NAS Pathways Fund 

All proceeds raised at the Art Auction and Cocktail Party will support the NAS Pathways Fund. The National Art School is a 21st Century Art School that creates pathways to education and professional development opportunities for students and emerging artists. With your support, we will break down barriers to participation, maximise accessibility, and propel our students and alumni to become leading international artists.

 

Fundraising

  • Silent auction of 40 recent NAS alumni works
  • Silent auction of custom-glazed ceramics painted by leading artists and celebrities
  • Live auction of 3 major artworks
  • Philanthropic pledge in support of the NAS Pathways Fund

 

Artists

Gemma Avery, Amelia Carroll, Armando Chant, Joshua Charadia, Casey Chen, Susie Choi, Janis Clarke, Tango Conway, Karla Dickens, Anna Dudek, Eliza Gosse, Newell Harry, Kyra Henley, Jacquelin Hennessy, Samantha Jade, Phil James, Zara June Williams, Ben King, Dan Kyle, Bronte Leighton-dore, Amelia Lynch, Kiata Mason, Annabelle McEwen, Giorgia Mcrae, Lauren O’Connor, Lucy O’Doherty, Issy Parker, Nina Radonja, Chrystal Rimmer, Justine Roche, Joan Ross, Ebony Russel, Flin Sharp, Kansas Smeaton, Greg Stanford, Taylor Steel, Bridget Stehli, Nina Walton, and Alex Xerri

Event Details

Friday 3rd May

$180

Program

  • 6pm-Late
  • 6pm Auction exhibition viewing, Drawing Gallery
  • 7.30pm Live auction and performances, Cell Block Theatre
  • 10pm Archie Rose Afterparty, Margaret Olley Building
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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.

Learn more 🔗 in bio.

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

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Dec 11

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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. Learn more 🔗 in bio. — 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.

View online via 🔗 in bio.

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Video: Tim Connolly

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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. View online via 🔗 in bio. — Video: Tim Connolly
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