The National Art School

156 Forbes Street,
Darlinghurst NSW 2010

02 9339 8744
enquiries@nas.edu.au

https://nas.edu.au/

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The National Art School is on Gadigal land in Darlinghurst, Sydney, with its inner-city campus on the heritage-listed site of the former Darlinghurst Gaol.

In 2022 NAS celebrates 100 years teaching art at this location, but its history dates back to 1843, when regular art classes were held by John Skinner Prout at the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts in Pitt Street, Sydney.

The National Art School is a visual arts college, with origins that can be traced back to 1843. Housed in the historic walls of the old Darlinghurst Gaol the school is an independent higher education provider, characterised by the intensive studio-based teaching in small group sizes, in the subject specialist areas of Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking and Sculpture, with each subject underpinned by the concentrated study of drawing and art history and theory. 

The grounds include the NAS Gallery which is housed over two floors in the former A-Wing of the old Darlinghurst Gaol. Originally built between 1836-41, the building was refurbished and opened to the public in 2006. 

Getting Here

Conveniently located next to Taylor Square, NAS is located in the heart of Darlinghurst and is easily accessible by public transport.

BIKE

NAS is very close to the Bourke Street cycleway and we have ample bike racks.

BUS

NAS is a two minute walk from Oxford Street. Buses are frequent and easy to catch on Oxford Street, get off at Taylor Square and walk down Forbes Street to NAS.

TRAIN

NAS is a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross station or Museum Station, exit the station at Hyde Park (the corner of Liverpool and Elizabeth Street) and head up Oxford Street to NAS.

As bus, rail and ferry timetables and routes can change, we suggest you visit the Transport for NSW trip planner before you set out.

There is no parking available on campus, however paid parking is available on the surrounding streets and the St Vincent’s Hospital car park.

As bus, rail and ferry timetables and routes can change, we suggest you visit the Transport for NSW trip planner before you set out.

There is no parking available on campus, however paid parking is available on the surrounding streets and the St Vincent’s Hospital car park.

ACCESS

If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us prior to your visit at enquiries@nas.edu.au or on +61 2 9339 8744.

Entrances and Exits

The National Art School’s main entrance and exit is accessible by foot at 156 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst NSW. For wheelchair and vehicle entry, access is required through our Burton Street entrance. If you are entering or exiting the campus through the Burton Street entrance by wheelchair or on foot, please follow the pedestrian crossing alongside Building 5.

Gallery Spaces

NAS Gallery is fully accessible by wheelchair, with the top floor of the gallery accessible via a lift. If you require access to The Drawing Gallery or Chapel, please contact us prior to your visit: +61 2 9339 8686 or nasgallery@nas.edu.au

Toilets

Toilets are located in Building 2 (behind NAS ArtBar & Kitchen) and on the ground floor of Building 11 in the Rayner Hoff Project Space. There is an accessible toilet in Building 3 next to our Security Office (enter via the roadway and turn right to follow it around the paved section to the toilet), the Rayner Hoff Project Space has an all-gender, accessible toilet.

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