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Fishnets Commission
Monday 23 February 2026
An exclusive new commission opportunity is now open to National Art School alumni who have graduated within the past five years, made possible through NAS Foundation member and award-winning architect and interior designer Blainey North.Fishnets, a new Japanese restaurant opening in Bronte, is seeking an artist to create a large-scale artwork across the restaurant interior and exterior. This is a…
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Tuesday 04 September 2018
Tuesday 04 September 2018
Thank you to everyone who came along to Open Day last Saturday. The Art School looked amazing, the skies turned blue, there was a definite buzz of excitement and anticipation from all. The workshops were buzzing, there was amazement at the bronze pour, fun at the kids workshop, and many people talked up the drawing classes – and so much more. A big thank you to all of our staff offering …
Tuesday 04 September 2018
Tuesday 04 September 2018
This significant exhibition has opened with a bang! The Preview included great floor talks by Garry Shead, Justine Varga, Leslie Rice and Ken Done, while over 1,300 people attended the opening night. (go here for photos) ( link to FB page album). This is a major celebration of the National Art School and its significant contribution to Australian art. Both formative and signature works a…
Tuesday 28 August 2018
Tuesday 28 August 2018
The National Art School was thrilled to host the launch event for the stunning new Tim Storrier publication by the Beagle Press. The crowd was welcomed warmly by Wendy Whitely OAM and it was a an honour to celebrate NAS Alumnus and Fellow Tim Storrier AM. See our Facebook page for more photos.
Tuesday 21 August 2018
Tuesday 21 August 2018
“Charles Blackman was an extraordinary artist who made work that helped forge an Australian visual language of the 20th century. As a National Art School alumni he will be sorely missed, but his enduring visual language and mastery of the medium will live on.” – Steven Alderton, Director and CEO, National Art School. The National Art School would like to pay tribute to alumnus Cha…
Sunday 20 August 2017
Sunday 20 August 2017
The National Art School today announced a new partnership with APY Art Centre Collective, working together on the APY Photography Program, the APY Weapons for the Soldier program, and a collaborative APY and National Art School art skills development program. The APY Art Centre Collective is a group of ten Indigenous owned and governed enterprises. Located in the APY Lands, they work wit…
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