Wednesday 27 May 2026

The National Art School would like to express its deepest gratitude to Jeff Weeden, whose one-year term as Chair of the NAS Board concludes on 31 May 2026. Jeff has provided outstanding leadership as Chair. His achievements include oversight of the new five-year strategic vision, strong representation of the School with external stakeholders and demonstrated careful stewardship of organisational …

Thursday 21 May 2026

Applications are now open for The Prudence MacLeod Art Prize 2027. With support from the Lansdowne Foundation, the Prudence MacLeod Prize supports an emerging Australian artist to undertake a six-month residency at Acme Studios, London. Acme Studios will provide work/​​live studio accommodation and a program of support and professional development for a NAS alumni artist. Resident artists are exp…

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Applications are now open for prestigious residency opportunities at La Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris and The British School at Rome, Italy. These residencies offer a unique chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant art scenes of two iconic European cities, Paris and Rome, and further develop your artistic practice in an enriching cultural environment. For further information and to read th…

Thursday 23 April 2026

Want to learn more about enrolling in a degree at the National Art School? Meet our friendly Future Students team at the following expos: 30 April - Western Plains Careers Information Day (Dubbo) - Dubbo College Senior Campus1 May - Central West Careers Advisers Association (Bathurst) - Charles Sturt University Bathurst1 May - Creative Careers Expo - Campbelltown Arts Centre5-6 May - Illawarra Sc…

Friday 27 February 2026

Congratulations to National Art School alum Tommy Carman as the recipient of this year’s Prudence MacLeod Prize. Supported by the Lansdowne Foundation, Tommy will undertake a 6-month residency at Acme Studios, London from July this year. Selection Panel Statement The selection panel was thoroughly impressed with the high calibre of applications across a diverse range of practices. The shortlisted…