It's back .... Plate Auction 09!
The Friends of the National Art School Committee warmly invites you to its fourth annual, Plate Auction - a ONE NIGHT ONLY auction of over 150 hand made ceramic plates painted by eminent established and talented up & coming Australian artists.
Plate Auction 09 will include plates by
- Wendy Sharpe
- Norman Hetherington (Mr Squiggle)
- Reg Mombassa
- Adam Cullen
- Euan Macleod
- Guy Maestri
- Carole Griffin
- Anita Taylor
- Sydney Ball & many more!
All proceeds from the night will go to supporting the staff, student and graduates of the National Art School. Funds raised will assist in the operation of the Storrier Onslow National Art School Studio Residency in Paris, Student academic prizes, providing life drawing classes, the National Art School Theatre Society, The annual NAS Ball, exhibition spaces for artists and the promotion of exhibitions for all students, staff and graduates.
Wednesday 4th November, 6 - 9pm (viewing from 3pm onwards)
Cell Block Theatre
National Art School
Cnr of Forbes & Burton Sts
Darlinghurst
A free annual art magazine subscription to the larger format Australian Art Review - a true celebration of Australian visual arts - will be given to all successful plate bidders. Success bidders will also go in the draw to win 2 tickets to the Sydney Big Day Out.
So swing by the Cell Block for a great time, a great cause and great art!
For more information call: (02) 9339 8635
XAVIER ART SPACE APPLICATIONS FOR 2010 NOW AVAILABLE
Applications forms are now available to all paid FONAS members for the 2010 Xavier Art Space exhibition cycle!
The St Vincent’s Campus Art Committee’s was established in 2003 with an aim to consider, develop and promote application of the humanities with a strong emphasis on fine arts within St Vincent’s Hospitals. The committee have worked alongside Friends of the National Art School to present a rolling program of exhibitions in Xavier Art Space providing artists with a unique platform for exposure, creating an environment that is culturally stimulating and diverse for patients, staff and visitors. Each year there are exhibitions by FONAS members who have applied to present in the space as well as shows for National Art School student prize winners.
St Vincent’s Hospital, Xavier Art Space is located on levels 3 & 4 which provide two spaces suitable for exhibiting media such as painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, mixed media sculpture and ceramics.
Xavier Level 3 is suitable for framed works, as well as 3D works.
Xavier Level 4 consists of 25 mounted perspex panels suitable for unframed works.
For more information Friends of the National Art School Building 5 NAS Forbes St Darlinghurst NSW 2010T 02 9339 8635 E fonas@det.nsw.edu.au
Applications DUE Monday 7th December 2009
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Friends of the National Art School Inc. was founded in 1994 to promote the continuation of the unique model of art education taught at the National Art School.
Friends provides invaluable support to the students, staff and graduates of the National Art School, while also involving the broader community in the educational, historical and cultural pursuits of this important sector of the visual arts.
Friends assists in promoting the arts and in organising and funding scholarships and facilities for students, graduates and staff of the National Art School.
Friends of the National Art School Inc. is an independent not-for-profit registered charity entered on the Register of Cultural Organisations and all donations have a tax deductible status.
The National Art School is Australia’s oldest and most well respected art school. NAS is located in the old Darlinghurst Gaol, which is itself highly significant in the history and culture of Australia. NAS prides itself on having educated over the last century some of the most well-known and distinguished artists in the country. Please see our NAS Graduates page and National Art School page.
Friends of the National Art School invite alumni, artists, members of the community, supporters and friends to join our association which supports and promotes the arts and an independent National Art School and its students, staff and graduates. Members enjoy the diverse privilege of supporting, benefiting and contributing to the development of the visual arts.
As a Friends Member, you are invited to all the Friends exhibitions and events throughout the year, as well as receiving other benefits, such as the quarterly newsletter, discounts at various art suppliers, picture framing companies and NAS Public Programs, invitation to enter exhibitions, opportunity to be awarded prizes and awards, invited to utilise the NAS Library and invitation to attend the NAS Art Forum Lectures held every Wednesday during term times presenting local, interstate and international artists and art professionals.
An annual subscription to the Friends of NAS costs $25 for full time students of NAS, $50 for ordinary members or $200 for 5 year membership. All prices are GST inclusive.
Should you need more information, or request a membership brochure please contact the Friends of the National Art School on 9339 8635 or download a membership form from our Join FONAS page, under About FONAS. |
