ArtsHub: Diversity and drawing at heart of learning in 2023
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ArtsHub: Diversity and drawing at heart of learning in 2023
By Gina Fairley
This time of year, art schools across Australia are unveiling their graduate shows.
For the National Art School (NAS) in Sydney, this year’s calendar of exhibitions comes at a moment when the organisation celebrates the 100-year anniversary of moving to its historic Darlinghurst Gaol site in 1922 (the school’s origins go back to 1843).
The school now looks to the next 100 years with a stronger foundation than ever before – a secured long-term lease and heritage listing on the historic campus, State Significant Organisation status with long-term funding and $20 million renovation works completed. Collectively, these place NAS in a unique position in Australia at this time, as a fully independent art school expanding its courses and teaching faculty, while also presenting a full annual program of public exhibitions and community events.
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Monday 23 February 2026
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Monday 23 February 2026
An exclusive new commission opportunity is now open to National Art School alumni who have graduated within the past five years, made possible through NAS Foundation member and award-winning architect and interior designer Blainey North.Fishnets, a new Japanese restaurant opening in Bronte, is seeking an artist to create a large-scale artwork across the restaurant interior and exterior. This is a…
Thursday 11 December 2025
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Thursday 11 December 2025
Major AwardsClitheroe Foundation Master of Fine Art Scholarship (2 x $10,000)Jed Payten and Nikita MaricicLift Off Award ($20,000)Frankie AbroonStandish and Co. Scholarship ($5,000, mentorship, and $5,000 voucher)Harri BarnesFire Up Award ($5,000)Lihnida Krstanoska-BlazeskaFire Up Award Highly Commended ($1,000)Cristelle CabreraEast Sydney Doctors Scholarship ($5,000)Rose RigleyNational Art Schoo…
Tuesday 30 September 2025
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Tuesday 30 September 2025
We are pleased to welcome three distinguished individuals to our Board of Directors. Each of our new board members brings a wealth of expertise, insight, and passion for the arts. Their diverse backgrounds and commitment to creative excellence will play a pivotal role in guiding NAS into its next chapter. Please join us in warmly welcoming: Emilya Colliver, Helen Lochhead AO and Lucy Keeler. Emil…