Applications Open | 2026 International Residencies
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Applications Open | 2026 International Residencies
We are pleased to announce two international residency opportunities for our alumni and staff community for 2026. These residencies offer a unique chance to 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.
Application Deadline: Sunday 29 June 2025
The Onslow Storrier NAS Residency, La Cité Internationale Des Arts, Paris
A three-month studio residency in Paris for a National Art School Graduate or Academic Staff Member.
Application Deadline Sunday 29 June 2025
Notification of Outcome from 1 August 2025
Residency dates:
January 5 – March 27 2026
April 2 – June 26 2026
July 2 – September 28 2026
October 2 – December 28 2026
The British School At Rome
A three-month residency in an interdisciplinary research community.
Application Deadline Sunday 29 June 2025
Notification of Outcome from 1 August 2025
Residency dates: April 3 – June 30 2026
Want to learn more about the residencies?
Art Forum | Harry de Vries and Emryn Ingram-Shute
Hear from recent residency recipients Emryn Ingram Shute and Harry de Vries as they reflect on their time at La Cité Internationale des Arts and The British School in Rome, respectively.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
12:45 – 1:30pm
Cell Block Theatre
NAS International Residencies Information Session
Can’t attend the Art Forum? Join our International Residencies webinar to learn about the overseas residency programs on offer to NAS Alumni & Staff.
Wednesday 7 May 2025
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Online, Zoom link
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Friday 27 February 2026
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Friday 27 February 2026
Congratulations to National Art School alum Tommy Carman as the recipient of this year’s Prudence MacLeod Prize. Supported by the Lansdowne Foundation, Tommy will undertake a 6-month residency at Acme Studios, London from July this year. Selection Panel Statement The selection panel was thoroughly impressed with the high calibre of applications across a diverse range of practices. The shortlisted…
Thursday 26 February 2026
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Thursday 26 February 2026
Made possible through the generous support of Sam Watkins, PIMCO Australia, we are delighted to announce a new scholarship that supports a talented First Nations artist undertaking the Bachelor of Fine Art. Congratulations to Matthew Thomson as the inaugural recipient. Matthew, a Worimi country man, grew up in the Maroubra beach / La Perouse area and commences at the National Art School as a BFA…
Tuesday 24 February 2026
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Tuesday 24 February 2026
Following a short fundraising campaign, the National Art School archive and collections has recently acquired Sydney Gaol, an extremely rare album containing original photographs of our site and building. Our sincerest thanks to all our donors who made this acquisition possible. Email [email protected] to make an appointment to view this new acquisition.