National Art School
National Art School

The National Art School is an independent higher education institution with a long and distinguished history as a major art school in Australia.


Situated in the old Darlinghurst Gaol, East Sydney since 1921, these historic buildings now house spacious dedicated studios, project spaces, fine art library, theatre, gallery, collections and archives. Our mission is to be a centre of excellence for the provision of higher education, research, scholarship and professional practice in the visual arts and related fields. Specialist studio practice, drawing and art history & theory are central to our educational philosophy and ethos.

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2010: National Art School
MFA Graduates 02-09

25 February - 9 March 2010

Coming Home - Fiona Tan

19 March - 19 June 2010

Limits of Control - Norman McLaren

19 March – 24 April 2010

Sheela Gowda: Behold

12 May – 19 June 2010

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