 The
Dobell School was initiated in 1988 by the NAS and
the Curriculum Support and Performing Arts Units of
the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET).
It is
designed to provide visual art education
opportunities for NSW secondary school students who
do not have access to the teaching, studios and
facilities available at a tertiary art school.
Approximately 60 selected high school
students participate in the three day studio
workshop and exhibition held in April each year.
Practising artists tutor the students in one of the
following four workshops on offer:
The
engagement and immersion in art for these students
is highly beneficial as it broadens their
perceptions of the art world whilst building their
confidence to create and make art.
The
Dobell School is generously supported by the Sir
William Dobell Art Foundation which encourages young
artists to develop
their skills in all areas of the visual arts which
in turn contributes to a vibrant expression through
the visual arts of our culture. |
