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