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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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Monday 17 September 2018
Monday 17 September 2018
We are thrilled to announce the 2019 international residency recipients! British School at Rome Residency: Kirtika Kain (MFA Printmaking 2018 student) Onslow Storrier Studio at La Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris: Angus Fisher (MFA Printmaking 2017, Sessional Printmaking Lecturer) Rachel Buch (BFA Ceramics 2014) Caitlin Hespe (MFA Drawing 2018) Annelies Jahn (MFA Painting 2016 and Se…
Monday 17 September 2018
Monday 17 September 2018
Join us at Sydney Contemporary Art Fair as National Art School presents 14 NAS artists at Stand G02. EXHIBITION ONE | 12 – 14 September Connie Anthes Gemma Avery Belle Blau Rebecca Gallo Sarah Goffman Drew Connor Holland Kirtika Kain Make or Break (Rebecca Gallo, Connie Anthes) EXHIBITION TWO | 15 – 16 September Mechelle Bounpraseuth Eliza Gosse Ryan Hancock Jacqueline Hennessy Jon…
Monday 10 September 2018
Monday 10 September 2018
We were so pleased to welcome the ABC Arts program, The Mix onto campus to chat with National Art – Part One artists; Juz Kitson, Chris O’Doherty, Luke Sciberras, Leslie Rice and Justine Varga. These five alumni discuss their art school days, the lessons they’ve learnt and the advice they would give to their younger selves. Check it out here! Reg Mombassa at the opening night of National Art – P…
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 academic…
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 are inclu…
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