National Art School

Housed in the historic walls of the old Darlinghurst Gaol, the National Art School is the oldest, most prestigious visual arts institute in Australia, with origins that can be traced back to 1843. It has a rich tradition of artistic practice and many well-known alumni, from Max Dupain and Margaret Olley to John Olsen, Fiona Hall, Reg Mombassa, Joan Ross and Lucy Culliton.