Night At NAS Pledge Form
Susan Rothwell AM, Chair, National Art School Board Of Directors, Andrew Muston, Chair, National Art School Foundation, and Steven Alderton, Director and CEO, look forward to seeing you at the 2023 NAS Foundation Gala Dinner.
Join fellow art lovers and NAS alumni for a sparkling evening celebrating and supporting our art stars of the future. Night at NAS includes a sit down dinner like no other, with live entertainment, artwork on every table and an afterparty not to be missed.
Funds raised will support 21st Century Art School programs at the National Art School. Buy artwork from our emerging alumni, bid at our live auction and make a philanthropic donation in support of the next generation of artists.
Live Pledge and Art Auction
We are thrilled to welcome back auctioneer extraordinaire Justin Miller AM to lead an exciting pledge of philanthropic donations and a live artwork auction. You will have the chance to take home a work by important Australian artists including NAS First Peoples Advisory Board member, Tony Albert; NAS Foundation member and alumni, Eliza Gosse; NAS alumni, Dan Kyle; and NAS Board member and Fellow, Wendy Sharpe.
Eliza Gosse
‘Coffee And Gingernuts’
Acrylic on canvas
112 x 96.5 cm
Courtesy of Olsen Gallery
Dan Kyle
‘Peering Through’
Oil and mixed media on canvas
180 x 150 cm
Courtesy of Martin Browne Contemporary
Wendy Sharpe
‘Paris Windows and Church Steeple’
Gouache on Stonehenge paper
69 x 49 cm
Courtesy of King Street Gallery on William
Tony Albert
‘You Wreck Me #56’
Printed photographs and vintage Captain Cook ephemera on archival paper sheet
29 x 38.5 cm
Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf
Support Now
Increase Indigenous Lecturers at NAS
Support the employment of more Indigenous lecturers at NAS and collaborations with Indigenous artists, ensuring the inclusion and appreciation of Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and practices throughout the curriculum.
New Indigenous Pathways Coordinator
This new position will work with schools and partners to provide Indigenous high school students with access to creativity and the visual arts. The role will support prospective students throughout the application process; develop the NAS scholarships program; and provide pastoral care and mentorship to existing students.
Studio Upgrade: Cité Internationale des Arts
Support crucial building work to ensure the continuation of our four NAS alumni Paris residencies each year. The Cité residencies provide an incredible stepping-stone for alumni to expand their practice on the world stage.
Access to NAS Studios for Youth
Break down barriers to participation for 16–19-year-olds and support subsidised rates for NAS Open Short Courses. Creating pathways for young creatives from high school to studio practice under the guidance of expert artist educators.
NAS Futures
Contribute to the new NAS endowment and invest in the financial sustainability of NAS and support the next generation of Australian artists. Donations from $100,000.
Artwork Sale
As you sit down to enjoy your dinner, you will not miss the incredible centrepieces provided by recent NAS alumni. All works are for sale with proceeds directly supporting these early career artists and NAS Gala fundraising programs.
We thank the NAS alumni and rising stars contributing to this unique exhibition and sale: Artists include Dani Becknell, Susie Choi, Aiya Dreaming, Isabella Edwards, Felix Feneley, Catherine Flora Murray, Amelia Lynch, Mac Mansfield, Sassy Park, Isabella Parker, Ebony Russell, Amelia Skelton, Nina Waring, and Alex Xerri.
We’re looking for an Exhibitions Project Officer!
The role has a focus on major Indigenous exhibition projects currently in development for the National Art School as well as touring programs. The role assists with the delivery and coordination of Gallery programs, talks, and other events in the gallery spaces.
You have a background in visual art, art history, curatorship and gallery experience. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong organisational and project management experience.
Note this is an Identified Role and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in accordance with Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.
Application deadline extended to Sunday 9 February.
Apply at the link in bio.
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Ronan Pirozzi, `Serpentine`, 2023; `Trajectory`, 2023; `Desolate`, 2023; installation view, undo the day, NAS Gallery, Sydney, 2024, oil on welded steel, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Zan Wimberley
Feb 2
The National Art School has today announced respected Australian academic, writer and curator Dr Kristen Sharp as the next Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Kristen joins the National Art School with extensive experience in the fields of contemporary art and tertiary education having spent six years as Associate Dean Discipline, Art in the School of Art at RMIT University, and previously 9 years as Academic Lead Art History and Theory at RMIT. She will commence her new role at the National Art School on 24th February 2025.
Read the full media release at the link in bio.
Jan 30
Opening Night — ‘Queer Contemporary: Chaosophy’
Join us Thursday 13 February for the opening night of ‘Queer Contemporary: Chaosophy’, an exhibition that brings together three generations of queer artists who make and break language across the intersections of art, activism, poetry and performance; as part of Mardi Gras 2025.
Curated by Dr Liz Bradshaw, with work by artists Kika Kereru Baker, Daniel Browning, Sam Chan, Blake Griffiths, Frankie L.A, nikita lelu, r e a, Victoria Spence, Jake Starr, Ali Tahayori, Magic Young and Justine Youssef.
With special guests Swamp Daisies.
RSVP at link in the bio.
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r e a, ’GARI (language) (detail)’, 2024-25, courtesy and © the artist
Justine Youssef, ‘Somewhat Eternal (detail)’, 2023, installation view, ACE, Adelaide, 2024, three channel synchronised video, embroidered faux mink blankets, Burnet Rose (Rosa spinosissima) hydrosol, Damask Rose (Rosa x damascena) hydrosol, Lebanese Cedar (Cedrus libani) hydrosol, Blessed Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) hydrosol, silver charms, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Sam Roberts
Kika Baker, `Pendulum`, 2024, plaster, ink, copper, found plastic, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Kika Baker
Blake Griffiths, ’Inhibitive Thoughts; stripping of the bark (detail)’, 2020, eucalyptus dyed woollen blanket, cotton, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Document Photography
Jake Starr, `A Weak & Panicked Animal`, 2024, installation view, Syrup Contemporary, Sydney, 2024, digital video, 4K, screen, construction fence, child safety straps, aluminium bench, lego, power cords, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Damien Dillon
Frankie L.A, `Pieces of`, 2024, worn machine made Persian rug, house paint, burnt wood, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Frankie L.A
Jan 24
We’re Hiring!
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Exhibitions Project Officer - Application Deadline Sunday 2 February
The Exhibitions Project Officer is a member of the NAS Galleries Curatorial Team and provides administrative and operational support to the National Art School’s Galleries exhibition programs. It has a focus on major Indigenous exhibition projects currently in development for the National Art School as well as touring programs. Please note this is part time, three day a week, fixed term contract until 19 December 2025.
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Digital Marketer - Application Deadline Sunday 2 February
The Digital Marketer plays an important role in coordinating the marketing and communication activities that drive degree recruitment, short course attendance, public program participation, exhibition promotion, brand positioning and alumni engagement. You will have a thorough understanding of marketing principles with a focus on digital media channels and e-communications.
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Visit the link in bio to learn more.
Jan 21
