Susan Rothwell AM, Chair, National Art School Board of Directors, Andrew Muston, Chair, National Art School Foundation, and Steven Alderton, Director and CEO, warmly invite you to the 2023 NAS Foundation Gala Dinner.
Funds raised will support 21st Century Art School programs at the National Art School, including student scholarships and residencies; studio development initiatives; First Peoples Programs; exhibitions; outreach education projects; and accessible art-making workshops.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, 3-course sit-down dinner, and live entertainment
On Tuesday 10 December, the National Art School celebrated the achievements and success of our students through awarding of prizes and scholarships. We would like to congratulate the award recipients for their hard work and thank our lecturers and technicians for their outstanding dedication and commitment to each and every student.
All of the prizes and scholarships awarded have been generously provided by our benefactors and sponsors, and we also thank you for your support.
Major Prize winners (pictured left to right): Oliver Abbott, Caleb Slater, Megan McKenzie, Freyja Fristad, Sarah R. Serfati, Ellen McCalmont, Benjamin Akuila, Chile Bainbridge, Elena Larkin. Photography by Peter Morgan.
View the full list of awards and recipients at the link in bio.
The Grad Show is now open! — Celebrate the future of contemporary art, 6–15 December. — Learn more about the exhibition at the link in bio. — Thank you to current NAS BFA student @harrison_chao for the music.
The National Art School Yearbook 2024 showcases the work of the graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students.
This comprehensive 267-page publication features full-colour images of each artist’s work, providing an intimate look into the diverse and innovative practices emerging from this year`s graduating classes.
The Yearbook is available for purchase at the link in bio.
Thank you to everyone who attended The Grad Show Opening Night! — The Grad Show is on until 15 December at NAS. — Learn more about the artists and view available works at the link in bio.
Celebrate the future of contemporary art tonight at The Grad Show Opening Night, Thursday 5 December, 6–10pm. — The Grad Show, 6–15 December. — RSVP for the Opening Night at the link in bio.
THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL ACKNOWLEDGES THE GADIGAL PEOPLES OF THE EORA NATIONS, THE TRADITIONAL OWNERS ON WHOSE LANDS, WATER AND SKIES WE MEET AND SHARE.
WE PAY OUR RESPECTS TO ALL GADIGAL ELDERS, PAST AND PRESENT, AND CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY, HISTORY AND CREATIVITY OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES.