Tuesday 28 April 2020

Keep us updated with all of your work and home studios Photos, videos and Instagram Stories have been pouring in to our #NASStudioSessions Instagram hashtag, and we’ve been loving each and every one of them. There have been many of you who overcame barriers using creative solutions – check some of them out below! Studio features of the week NAS Drawing Lecturer Jude Rae shares …

Tuesday 28 April 2020

The National Art School’s annual Margaret Olley Drawing Week is a chance for 2nd and 3rd year Bachelor of Fine Art students to immerse themselves in drawing at different locations such as Hill End, the Opera House and the State Library of NSW, ending with an exhibition of work in the Rayner Hoff Project Space at NAS. Workshops this year included Drawing with Video, Drawing Marathon, the Renaissa…

Monday 27 April 2020

I am writing to provide an update regarding the National Art School and Covid-19. The health and safety of our students, staff and visitors are our utmost concern. In response to the COVID 19 Pandemic we have put a number of precautionary measures in place to minimise risk of infection and transmission. This includes increased cleaning across the site and sanitisers in all public areas, re-asses…

Thursday 23 April 2020

Article by Lissa Christopher Sydney Morning Herald journalist Lissa Christopher finds out how students and staff at the National Art School are staying creative and finding new talents as they return to their studies online. Read the story through the link below. Image: BFA 3 Student Allie Weichert Robertson, 2020. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer READ MORE

Tuesday 21 April 2020

NAS alumnus and current painting lecturer Les Rice is well-known for his incredibly detailed velvet paintings. His 15+ years as an established tattoo artist complement his artistic practice – both require careful concentration and methodical work. Here the artist takes us through his own oil paint recipe, artist practice and the importance of understanding your medium, in conversation with NAS C…