Purchase Captivate: Stories from the National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol
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Purchase Captivate: Stories from the National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol
Captivate: Stories from the National Art School and Darlinghurst Gaol reveals some of the incredible stories ‘behind the walls’, including infamous inmates such as the bushranger Captain Starlight, through to the many famous artists that have shaped the National Art School over the past 100 years; its influential academic staff, life models, commercial and graphic designers, unsung women artists and of course the incredible legacy of its alumni, featuring many of Australia’s most significant artists.
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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.