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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 29 April 2020
Wednesday 29 April 2020
“This is my door. That is yours. Over there lives the tall man who lingers on his balcony, cigarette flaring angry orange. And way to his right, the old couple who watch traffic. Trees start to drop leaves. The air smells sweet. And we work. And we wait.” – Tanya Overson The National Art School’s Library Stairwell Gallery presents its first fully online exhibition, Decameron: Drawings from home,…
Tuesday 28 April 2020
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
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
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
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
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