National Art School Australia

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.