National Art & Part One
National Art & Part One
This significant exhibition has opened with a bang!
The Preview included great floor talks by Garry Shead, Justine Varga, Leslie Rice and Ken Done, while over 1,300 people attended the opening night. (go here for photos) ( link to FB page album). This is a major celebration of the National Art School and its significant contribution to Australian art. Both formative and signature works are included in the exhibition, and all works have been donated to the Collection of the National Art School.
CHECK OUT THE MEDIA ABOUT NATIONAL ART – PART ONE:
Newspaper
The Australian – National Art: Part One, NAS Gallery, studio practice trumps trends
Sydney Morning Herald – National Art School showcases ‘Fabulous 50’
The Australian – A reunion of the old school
Online
ART GUIDE: NATIONAL ART SCHOOL GALLERY
Artshub – Review: National Art – Part One, at NAS Gallery
RUSSH – Come together at the National Art School
Arts Review – National Art: Part One
Radio
ABC RN – National Art School invites alumni to donate formative work for new exhibition
TV
The Mix – ABC – episode 34: here
Latest News
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 nasarchives@nas.edu.au to make an appointment to view this new acquisition.