Turns out I have a talent for crying and making a mess of things, which works well in the world of abstract art, but not so much in the day to day of living. So what am I good at? I don't know, not pharmacy, not much of anything, really. Being myself, I'm good at that. Is that useful? Perhaps not for the pragmatic, or the ones who would perpetually lie to me. You need a job, they would say. You need a job! But what good is a job if you hate it every day, and the people who made you do it, you hate them too? For the lies, the encumbrances, the back handed misdirections - I paint for them whenever I lease myself the opportunity. And I enjoy it, almost every time. Making a career of painting, though, pretty hard I'd reckon but what I've had to do for my career up untill this point has been pretty hard anyway, so there's that. Hugely ironic that the school occupies what once was a gaol, and thoughts of malice and malcontent are matched by creativity and self expression in peculiar quirks. My first art class proper at 49! The more I do the more I realize I know nothing, know that I've somehow attempted much of it before and will no doubt continue on with my unusual ways. Only now am I learning why. Once again, dear friends, into the fray, lead on, lead on! (Also, who knew they made all graphite pencils? NO SHARPENING REQUIRED)

Joined organised walking tour through the old Darlinghurst Goal ( now the National Art School) snd it was lively historical tour, shedding light on the site's fascinating history and exposing the dark, hidden corners that aren’t usually open for public access. Led by an expert historical guide, the tour took approximately ninety minutes and includes the historic Cell Block Theatre, the Chapel, the old Governor’s residence, the morgue, the tunnel which was used to process and delouse prisoners and the site of the former gallows. It was amazing. Educational and bizarrely entertaining . Highly recommended. Book through The National Art School.

My husband and I recently got married at the National Art School and it was absolutely sensational! The staff we worked with, Jerome and Olivia, we’re incredibly supportive, helpful and diligent in helping us to organise our dream day. The venue itself blew our guests breath away! We had our ceremony on the library lawns, our canapés and cocktails were served in the Courtyard and then our reception was held in the Cell Block Theatre. What an absolute dream! I highly recommend this venue as a space to create a truly wonderful experience for everyone involved. Huge thanks to the team at the NAS!

Meow! I would recommend this campus as a casual stroll for tourists. Lots of old buildings and still has a that institutionalised feeling (prison). Also love seeing all the art students sketching - observing and judging life as cats do too! 4 paws …

Terrible experience, won't recommend at all. Enrolled in a short course on month in advance and complete the payment. Buy all the required material (spend a lot of money) and they send an email 2DAYS BEFORE the class saying the class is CANCEL!

A very informative tour organised by the HHT took us inside all the buildings and a view of the archives as well as a fascinating history of the buildings and of all its past avatars before it became the NAS in 2005.

An amazing hideout oasis, a beautiful gallery with a lift, destination art shop and a Cafe to top it off. Make sure you check out if there is an exhibition happening in the drawing gallery and the Hoff space.

This school has some wonderful ghost stories, and it is very near to gay clubs, which is very nice and artists can come anytime to have fun, here are some library photos with stonewall riot history xx

A surprisingly quiet place. Always check to see if there is an exhibit, it's worth it. Also, it hasn't really changed since i was there for an exhibit last back in 2008.

I came here for a Google maps promo event #cityexperts and it's amazing ~ old cell blocks and sand stone buildings ~ modern and vintage feel ~

This place is loaded with with history and amazing photographic oportunities. There is also a cafe here is you're visiting during the week.

Several art exhibitions are on, free to the public. Several buildings hold various exhibitions. Its worth a visit!

Great place to go to full of good and beautiful art. Also if you want you pay for some go to the main gallery.

Absolutely pathetic. A degree in the arts is even worse than a masters in engineering although not by much.

Wandered through the School a few times. Fascinating looking at the heritage of the old Darlinghurst jail.

Really solid place. Came here for a workshop and the tutors, space and opportunity are incredible.

Dobell drawing prize is always wonderful but even better when held in such a historic venue.

It is an okay example of a set of heritage buildings being used for a current purpose.

Wonderful exhibition The Grad show 2020! Good place for meeting new fresh art.

Nicely kept buildings and grounds, it's a great quiet place to just go chill.

Studied my BFA here. Loved every second. Supportive staff, amazing community.

History to the eyeballs. An oasis of culture in a corporate city

Great place to go for a look around. Amazing buildings

Visited postgraduate exhibition, it was very creative

Nice area, cafe and grounds. Great learning spaces.

had a short course @NAS - the worst experience ever

A great Colin Lanceley exhibition on at present.

Had a special tour of the Darlinghurst Gaol.

Great showcase of up and coming artists..

Stunning buildings enjoyed the displays

The premier art school in Australia.

Exhibition for Pride is great.

Great place to do art …

Accepting moderate people

Gaol turned art school

Excellent art school

absolutely lovely

Fantastic place!

Beautiful place

Loved it …

Good one …

Lovely santuary

Cool venue

The best

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Simply!

Awesome