NAS Art Auction and Cocktail Party

NAS Art Auction and Cocktail Party

2024-02-19

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

BOOK TICKETS

Congratulations to NAS alumni/staff Joe Frost, Eliza Gosse, Catherine O`Donnell, Ebony Russell, Michael Snape and Natasha Walsh, finalists of the Wynne Prize 2025.
—
Joe Frost, ‘Cumberland / Wallumatta and Wanne’, 2025, synthetic polymer paint on polyester, 183 x 244.1 cm; Eliza Gosse, ‘Flannel flowers under the wattle tree’, 2025, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, oil on birch plywood, 183.4 x 152.7 cm; Catherine O`Donnell, ‘Echoes of home’, 2025, oil on linen, 45.5 x 120.3 cm; Ebony Russell, ‘Polychrome loutrophoros gesture of revealing in blue’, 2025, porcelain, stain, 120 x 35 x 30 cm; Michael Snape, ‘Witness’, 2025, carved cedar wood, 245.5 x 79.8 x 80.5 cm; Natasha Walsh, ‘chrysanthemum tea by the window’, 2025, oil on copper, 40 x 31.6 cm; Image courtesy the artists and Art Gallery NSW and © the artists

View Instagram post by nas_au

May 25

Open post by nas_au with ID 18030904367415004

Congratulations to NAS alumni/staff Joe Frost, Eliza Gosse, Catherine O'Donnell, Ebony Russell, Michael Snape and Natasha Walsh, finalists of the Wynne Prize 2025.
—
Joe Frost, ‘Cumberland / Wallumatta and Wanne’, 2025, synthetic polymer paint on polyester, 183 x 244.1 cm; Eliza Gosse, ‘Flannel flowers under the wattle tree’, 2025, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, oil on birch plywood, 183.4 x 152.7 cm; Catherine O'Donnell, ‘Echoes of home’, 2025, oil on linen, 45.5 x 120.3 cm; Ebony Russell, ‘Polychrome loutrophoros gesture of revealing in blue’, 2025, porcelain, stain, 120 x 35 x 30 cm; Michael Snape, ‘Witness’, 2025, carved cedar wood, 245.5 x 79.8 x 80.5 cm; Natasha Walsh, ‘chrysanthemum tea by the window’, 2025, oil on copper, 40 x 31.6 cm; Image courtesy the artists and Art Gallery NSW and © the artists

Congratulations to NAS alumni/staff Seth Birchall, Margaret Campbell, Mark Maurangi Carrol, Armando Chant, Casey Chen, Lucy Culliton and Stephen Evans, finalists of the Wynne Prize 2025.
—
Seth Birchall, ‘Soft spoken and proud’, 2025, oil on canvas, 163 x 183.2 cm; Margaret Campbell, ‘Minyma pulka (big woman)’, 2025, stoneware with underglaze and sgrafitto, 25.6 x 15.7 x 5.5 cm; Mark Maurangi Carrol, ‘Song palm (stay forever)’, 2025, oil enamel and permanent marker on linen, 198.2 x 244 cm; Armando Chant, ‘Aura’, 2025, linen thread, pigment and binder on linen, 150.4 x 160.7 cm; Casey Chen, ‘Military maneuvers 7 (after Rousseau), 2025, glazed earthenware tiles, overglaze enamels, gold lustre, wood, grout, 39.5 x 49.5 cm; Lucy Culliton, ‘Cliff Hole, Bottom Bullock’, 2025, oil on canvas, 183.4 x 244 cm; Stephen Evans, ‘Brunswick creek’, 2025, concertina book; ink and watercolour on paper, 5 x 49 cm; Image courtesy the artists and Art Gallery NSW and © the artists

View Instagram post by nas_au

May 25

Open post by nas_au with ID 18281215855249760

Congratulations to NAS alumni/staff Seth Birchall, Margaret Campbell, Mark Maurangi Carrol, Armando Chant, Casey Chen, Lucy Culliton and Stephen Evans, finalists of the Wynne Prize 2025.
—
Seth Birchall, ‘Soft spoken and proud’, 2025, oil on canvas, 163 x 183.2 cm; Margaret Campbell, ‘Minyma pulka (big woman)’, 2025, stoneware with underglaze and sgrafitto, 25.6 x 15.7 x 5.5 cm; Mark Maurangi Carrol, ‘Song palm (stay forever)’, 2025, oil enamel and permanent marker on linen, 198.2 x 244 cm; Armando Chant, ‘Aura’, 2025, linen thread, pigment and binder on linen, 150.4 x 160.7 cm; Casey Chen, ‘Military maneuvers 7 (after Rousseau), 2025, glazed earthenware tiles, overglaze enamels, gold lustre, wood, grout, 39.5 x 49.5 cm; Lucy Culliton, ‘Cliff Hole, Bottom Bullock’, 2025, oil on canvas, 183.4 x 244 cm; Stephen Evans, ‘Brunswick creek’, 2025, concertina book; ink and watercolour on paper, 5 x 49 cm; Image courtesy the artists and Art Gallery NSW and © the artists

On Thursday, we celebrated the graduating cohort of 2024. Here are some of our favourite moments.

View Instagram post by nas_au

May 24

Open post by nas_au with ID 18209804062306895

On Thursday, we celebrated the graduating cohort of 2024. Here are some of our favourite moments.

Last night we celebrated the recipients of the 2025 National Art School Fellowship, leading Australian artists Cressida Campbell AM and Guido Maestri. NAS Director and CEO Dr Kristen Sharp noted “both Campbell’s and Maestri’s life and work have an enduring impact on the arts in Australia and continue to inspire the students at the National Art School.”

Cressida Campbell said of the award “I am really honoured to become a Fellow of the National Art School. Most artists in any field have nervous temperaments and to start your creative life within the beautiful sandstone walls of the National Art School amongst supportive souls is a great start to wherever your life takes you.”

Guido Maestri stated “It’s an incredible honour to be added as a Fellow among such inspiring artists that I respect and have admired for so long. There is a momentum and energy that I got from my time at the National Art School that is still with me today.”

View Instagram post by nas_au

May 23

Open post by nas_au with ID 17907245622149686

Last night we celebrated the recipients of the 2025 National Art School Fellowship, leading Australian artists Cressida Campbell AM and Guido Maestri. NAS Director and CEO Dr Kristen Sharp noted “both Campbell’s and Maestri’s life and work have an enduring impact on the arts in Australia and continue to inspire the students at the National Art School.”

Cressida Campbell said of the award “I am really honoured to become a Fellow of the National Art School. Most artists in any field have nervous temperaments and to start your creative life within the beautiful sandstone walls of the National Art School amongst supportive souls is a great start to wherever your life takes you.”

Guido Maestri stated “It’s an incredible honour to be added as a Fellow among such inspiring artists that I respect and have admired for so long. There is a momentum and energy that I got from my time at the National Art School that is still with me today.”

As part of our NAS National Reconciliation Week (NRW) program, we invite you to a special screening of the documentary Kindred (2023). The directors Gillian Moody and Adrian Russell Wills will be joining us for the screening.

Limited capacity - click the link in bio to reserve your seats.

View Instagram post by nas_au

May 22

Open post by nas_au with ID 18045562610195161

As part of our NAS National Reconciliation Week (NRW) program, we invite you to a special screening of the documentary Kindred (2023). The directors Gillian Moody and Adrian Russell Wills will be joining us for the screening.

Limited capacity - click the link in bio to reserve your seats.

Congratulations to NAS alumni/staff Sassy Park, Joan Ross, Evan Shipard, Clare Thackway, Natasha Walsh and Callum Worsfold, finalists of the Archibald Prize 2025.
—
Sassy Park, ‘Casey’, 2025, porcelain slip on terracotta, underglaze and glaze, 30.9 x 21.1 cm; Joan Ross, ‘Kidjerikidjeri’, 2025, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 100.4 x 80 cm; Evan Shipard, ‘The green man’, 2025, oil on linen, 66.4 x 81.3 cm; Clare Thackway, ‘With the shadow’, 2025, oil on linen, 81.1 x 65 cm; Natasha Walsh, ‘The Yellow Odalisque of Brunswick’, 2025, oil on copper, 53.2 x 49.9 cm; Callum Worsfold, ‘Self-portrait in the studio’, 2025, oil on board, 22.9 x 12.6 cm; Image courtesy the artists and Art Gallery NSW (@artgalleryofnsw) and © the artists

View Instagram post by nas_au

May 21

Open post by nas_au with ID 17897056857096802

NAS Art Auction and Cocktail Party