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The NAS Collective

Join a dynamic group of like-minded art enthusiasts and philanthropists for exclusive events to support our art stars of the future.

NAS students and alumni are the most innovative and exciting artists working in Australia today. On behalf of Steven Alderton, NAS Director and CEO, and Andrew Muston, Chair NAS Foundation, we invite you to join the NAS Collective. You will get to know the next generation of artists, learn about new art, learn about how and what art to collect, meet like-minded fabulous new friends, and support the future of art at Australia’s first art school. You will be part of the future of art.

Annual membership is $1,000 with $750 tax deductible, we invite you to start your philanthropic journey and support the next generation of Australian artists. This portion of your membership will directly support the NAS artists to exhibit at Sydney Contemporary, the Postgrad Show and Grad Show.

NAS Collective members are invited to attend a dynamic program of events and enjoy VIP access to nightlife at NAS.

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FIRST 15 MEMBERS TO JOIN WILL RECEIVE A VIP PASS TO SYDNEY CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2023

ANNUAL BENEFITS:

• 2 x flagship events each year, including artist dinners, exclusive art parties, studio visits, and art-making workshops.
• NAS exhibition previews
• VIP Preview of the Postgrad Show
• VIP Preview of the Grad Show
• 10% off NAS Publications
• 10% discount on all ticketed events, including NAS Ball and NAS Art Auction
• Access to studio hire for private and corporate art-making workshops.

SAVE THE DATE: 2023 Calendar of events:

• NAS Art Party at Sussudio (after Sydney Contemporary Collectors Preview), Wednesday 6 September, 8pm-1am
• VIP Preview of the Postgrad Show, Wednesday 1 November, 6-9pm
• VIP Preview of the Grad Show, Wednesday 29 November, 6-9pm

As a not-for-profit organisation, NAS relies on philanthropic support to prepare the artists of the future. The NAS Collective brings together the next generation of philanthropists; an integral pillar of support, who are passionate about supporting the next generation of artists.

For more information about supporting the National Art School, please contact:
Hannah Dickson
Head of Fundraising and Development
T: +61 2 9339 8638
E: [email protected]

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We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Prudence MacLeod Prize.

The Prudence MacLeod Prize, which will continue for a further three years, supports a recent National Art School graduate to undertake a six-month residency at @acme.art, London.

Supported by the Lansdowne Foundation, the Prize provides an emerging artist with an opportunity to step forward into an expanded, international context at a vital time in their career. The artist will live and work in London, one of the world`s great art cities, in a supportive artist community. This important opportunity will enable the artist to forge professional international contacts, explore London`s art world and rich cultural resources, and produce a new body of work.

The recipient of this Prize will receive:
– Return travel to London. To be arranged for the artist by NAS.
– Studio accommodation and workspace at Acme Studios for 6 months.
– Living stipend of $AUD3,500 per month for 6 months. Total $AUD21,000.

Application deadline: Sunday 1 February 2026, 11.59pm
Residency: Monday 6 July – Friday 18 December 2026

The Prudence MacLeod Prize is open to eligible NAS alumni who have graduated within the past five years and meet the selection criteria.

Learn more 🔗 in bio.

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We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Prudence MacLeod Prize. The Prudence MacLeod Prize, which will continue for a further three years, supports a recent National Art School graduate to undertake a six-month residency at @acme.art, London. Supported by the Lansdowne Foundation, the Prize provides an emerging artist with an opportunity to step forward into an expanded, international context at a vital time in their career. The artist will live and work in London, one of the world's great art cities, in a supportive artist community. This important opportunity will enable the artist to forge professional international contacts, explore London's art world and rich cultural resources, and produce a new body of work. The recipient of this Prize will receive: – Return travel to London. To be arranged for the artist by NAS. – Studio accommodation and workspace at Acme Studios for 6 months. – Living stipend of $AUD3,500 per month for 6 months. Total $AUD21,000. Application deadline: Sunday 1 February 2026, 11.59pm Residency: Monday 6 July – Friday 18 December 2026 The Prudence MacLeod Prize is open to eligible NAS alumni who have graduated within the past five years and meet the selection criteria. Learn more 🔗 in bio. — Acme Fire Station, 30 Gillender Street, 1999 © Acme Archive

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the opening of The Grad Show!

Find works by this year`s cohort exhibited throughout the NAS campus until 14 December. Open daily from 11am — 5pm and until 9pm on Fridays.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the opening of The Grad Show! Find works by this year's cohort exhibited throughout the NAS campus until 14 December. Open daily from 11am — 5pm and until 9pm on Fridays. View online via 🔗 in bio. — Video: Tim Connolly
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