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The National Art School respects the history of First Peoples and acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora nation on whose land the school stands.

NAS occupies the heritage-listed site of the former Darlinghurst Gaol, one of Australia’s oldest and best-preserved examples of sandstone architecture. It is a significant part of Sydney’s heritage, and for nearly a century NAS has been a strong cultural presence in the heart of the city.

Providing state-of-the-art facilities and studio spaces for students, the campus is also a hub for arts and culture in NSW, with vibrant and engaging public programs including short courses, school holiday programs, free exhibitions, heritage tours, talks and events that make art and culture accessible to the whole community.

This extensive external engagement generates a deep and vibrant connection to the arts industry and creative sector that feeds back into the school community, giving students and staff a wider perspective outside the curriculum, a strong sense of purpose, and diverse understanding of the role of an artist.

STUDIOS

In keeping with the school’s focus on hands-on studio-based learning, the campus has a comprehensive range of workshop and studio facilities that support learning across traditional and contemporary art making practices.

As undergraduate students progress through the Bachelor of Fine Art degree and commence independent projects within their nominated area of studio specialisation, each student is provided with an individual studio space where they can develop their work.

Similarly, students at Master of Fine Art level are provided with individual studio spaces within dedicated postgraduate studio areas.

Discover more about the facilities dedicated to each discipline by exploring the ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, photomedia and printmaking pages.

WORKSHOP

The workshop includes a full suite of timber and steel manufacturing equipment as well as a range of electric and pneumatic hand tools for students to use. Students from all disciplines have access to these facilities, which are designed to encourage experimentation and to broaden knowledge of the variety of tools and processes available to apply to their art practice.

LIBRARY

The NAS Library is a specialist fine arts library, supporting the teaching at NAS. It has a large collection of art and design literature, journals, periodicals and electronic resources. In addition to resources the library’s literacy officer also runs the Research Essentials Workshops and one-to-one sessions designed to assist students in developing their theoretical writing and referencing skills.

GALLERIES

NAS has four dynamic exhibition spaces including the recently launched NAS Drawing Gallery and the central NAS Gallery, which presents up to four major exhibitions each year as well as presenting annual graduate student exhibitions. Exhibitions are accompanied by scholarly publications and a dynamic range of public programs that provide a rich context for the interpretation and understanding of art.

DIGITAL PRINTING LAB

The NAS Print Lab is a professional digital print facility available to students, alumni and the wider arts community. Established in September 2017, the Print Lab has fast become the print lab of choice for professional artists exhibiting in Sydney and regional galleries.

Our central digital imaging lab also provides students access to the full range of Adobe digital imaging software to assist in preparing their work for print and exhibition.

PARKERS ART SUPPLIES

Owned and operated by the same family since 1918, Parkers has supplied quality art materials and framing services to generations of Sydney artists. Their on-campus shop is open to students and the public and stocks an extensive range of paints, drawing accessories, canvas, charcoal, brushes and other art tools.

AROUND CAMPUS

NAS is in the heart of Sydney’s arts precinct in the vibrant inner-city suburb of Darlinghurst, surrounded by a thriving and diverse creative community.

The school is easy walking distance from the CBD or a short bus ride to Bondi Beach; students have access to some of Sydney’s best cafés, galleries, museums, theatres, live music venues and cinemas.

NAS ARTBAR & KITCHEN

Under the palms and eucalypts, surrounded by the massive convict-cut sandstone walls is the secluded NAS courtyard bistro bar. Located in what was once the debtors’ quarters of the former Darlinghurst Gaol, NAS ArtBar & Kitchen is where artists and art students come together.

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Lecturer Ceramics - Application Deadline Sunday 20 October

The Lecturer Ceramics is primarily responsible for teaching and supervision at all levels within the degree programs at NAS, including the development of appropriate teaching resources and related course administration within the Ceramics department. The role also requires a broad contribution to NAS operations including participation in School committees, events, student recruitment and promotional activities. You will have an excellent record of subject development and delivery in the field of Ceramics within a higher education setting.

Visit the link in bio to learn more.

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We’re Hiring! Lecturer Ceramics - Application Deadline Sunday 20 October The Lecturer Ceramics is primarily responsible for teaching and supervision at all levels within the degree programs at NAS, including the development of appropriate teaching resources and related course administration within the Ceramics department. The role also requires a broad contribution to NAS operations including participation in School committees, events, student recruitment and promotional activities. You will have an excellent record of subject development and delivery in the field of Ceramics within a higher education setting. Visit the link in bio to learn more.

Spend your weekend at ZAHALKAWORLD: an artist’s archive, a major survey exhibition of Anne Zahalka, one of Australia’s most highly regarded photo-media artists.

A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way.

Plan your visit at the link in bio.

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Anne Zahalka, The Sunbather #1, 1989, from the series Bondi: playground of the Pacific chromogenic print, 49 x 49 cm, Courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.

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Spend your weekend at ZAHALKAWORLD: an artist’s archive, a major survey exhibition of Anne Zahalka, one of Australia’s most highly regarded photo-media artists. A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way. Plan your visit at the link in bio. _ Anne Zahalka, The Sunbather #1, 1989, from the series Bondi: playground of the Pacific chromogenic print, 49 x 49 cm, Courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.

“I love the magic of watching a photo develop, but I also loved the idea of paintings by the great masters. I found myself being drawn to the art canon and then finding my own visual language to place it in a contemporary setting.” - Anne Zahalka

Read more about Anne Zahalka and her major survey exhibition ZAHALKAWORLD – an artist’s archive in The Sydney Morning Herald’s profile at the link in bio.

A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way.
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Anne Zahalka, The Cook (Michael Schmidt/architect, cook) 1987, from the series Resemblance, silver dye bleach print 80 x 80 cm, Museum of Australian Photography, City of Monash, Collection acquired with the assistance of The Robert Salzer Foundation 2019. Images courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.

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“I love the magic of watching a photo develop, but I also loved the idea of paintings by the great masters. I found myself being drawn to the art canon and then finding my own visual language to place it in a contemporary setting.” - Anne Zahalka Read more about Anne Zahalka and her major survey exhibition ZAHALKAWORLD – an artist’s archive in The Sydney Morning Herald’s profile at the link in bio. A Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) touring exhibition in a new way. _ Anne Zahalka, The Cook (Michael Schmidt/architect, cook) 1987, from the series Resemblance, silver dye bleach print 80 x 80 cm, Museum of Australian Photography, City of Monash, Collection acquired with the assistance of The Robert Salzer Foundation 2019. Images courtesy of the artist, Arc One Gallery, Melbourne and Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney.

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Academic Administrator - Application Deadline Sunday 29 September

The Academic Administrative Assistant plays a crucial support role within the National Art School (NAS), providing administrative assistance for academic affairs and executive support to key leadership positions. This role works closely with the Academic Leadership Team to ensure efficient operations and support for NAS’s academic functions. This role is a six month fixed term contract, four days per week.

Learning Designer - Application Deadline Sunday 29 September

The Learning Designer is a crucial role within the National Art School (NAS), supporting the Head of Learning and Teaching in curriculum development and program reaccreditation. This position is responsible for managing the current learning portal and overseeing the transition to a new SharePoint/LMS system, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-centric online learning experiences.

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We’re Hiring! Academic Administrator - Application Deadline Sunday 29 September The Academic Administrative Assistant plays a crucial support role within the National Art School (NAS), providing administrative assistance for academic affairs and executive support to key leadership positions. This role works closely with the Academic Leadership Team to ensure efficient operations and support for NAS’s academic functions. This role is a six month fixed term contract, four days per week. Learning Designer - Application Deadline Sunday 29 September The Learning Designer is a crucial role within the National Art School (NAS), supporting the Head of Learning and Teaching in curriculum development and program reaccreditation. This position is responsible for managing the current learning portal and overseeing the transition to a new SharePoint/LMS system, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, student-centric online learning experiences. Visit the link in bio to learn more.
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