With origins that can be traced back to 1873, the National Art School is a leading Australian visual arts institution with a rich tradition of artistic practice and generations of world-renowned alumni.
NAS offers a select number of full time programs; a Bachelor of Fine Art and Master of Fine Art, and for the community, a comprehensive range of part-time and intensive short courses. NAS is a practitioner’s art school. We are committed to teaching the vital practical skills that form the foundation of a career in the visual arts.

The National Art School exists today in its present form and in its present location because people were passionate about it. They believed in the need for it, they believed in its philosophy, and they believed in the people who composed it. People with a passion for the visual arts are still at the heart of NAS. Academics, students, staff, alumni and supporters all ensure NAS remains an important part of the Australian and international arts community.