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Apply Now - The 25th Dobell Drawing Prize
Thursday 09 July 2026
Applications are now open for The 25th Dobell Drawing Prize. The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, and an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded practice. Presented at the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, this biennial exhibition continues to highlight the enduring relevance and changing role of dra…
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Wednesday 08 November 2023
Wednesday 08 November 2023
Exhibition: Friday 3 – Sunday 12 November 2023, 11am–5pm Visit NAS Gallery, The Drawing Gallery, and open studios to experience fresh, progressive and bold works from our outstanding class of 2023 – the next generation of Australian artists. NAS is proud to present the work of our 2023 Master of Fine Art (MFA) graduate students and Graduate Diploma of Fine Art (GDFA) students. Each year, the N…
Monday 30 October 2023
Monday 30 October 2023
NAS Lecturer, Archivist and Collections Manager Deborah Beck speaks with Sydney Morning Herald journalist Tim Barlass as she takes him on a historical tour of NAS campus. READ THE ARTICLE HERE
Friday 27 October 2023
Friday 27 October 2023
2SER’s Jack Gembitsky spoke to Zoe McPhail, Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate at the National Arts School in Darlinghurst, about how to prepare for the upcoming Grad Show in November. The PostGrad Show has its opening night Thursday 2 November from 6-10pm, and its exhibition starting Friday 3 November till Sunday 12 November from 11am-5pm. The Grad Show, featuring Zoe McPhail’s work, starts 30 Novem…
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Tuesday 19 September 2023
“Elisabeth Cummings: Radiance is one of those rare, truly irresistible displays that reminds us of the fundamental reason we look at paintings: because it is a pleasure, not a chore… If happiness could be stored in a jar and spread on a canvas, this is the way it might look.”- John McDonald writing for the Sydney Morning Herald. Radiance: the art of Elisabeth Cummings Friday 18 August – Saturday…
Wednesday 06 September 2023
Wednesday 06 September 2023
“Since 2018, the National Art School has presented the next wave of Australia’s artistic talent. This year it will show works by eight recent graduates including Justine Roche, who experiments with photographic practices, printmaker Annabelle McEwen, for whom big things are predicted, and painter Francis Meow who sold-out last year’s graduate show” – Linda Morris writes for Sydney Morning Herald.…
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