Image: Murat Urlali, Wattles and Flannel, 2015,oil, acrylic, enamel, rhinestones and glitter on wooden panel

The National Art School will unveil the next wave of emerging artists at the 2017 Postgraduate Opening Night (2 November) and exhibition presented from 3 until 12 November 2017. Celebrating and showcasing the achievements of 38 students completing the Master of Fine Art this year, the exhibition features diverse artworks spanning a range of mediums including ceramics, drawing, painting, photomedia, printmaking and sculpture.

This exhibition celebrates the achievements of the School’s Master of Fine Art students and offers a rare opportunity to experience the studios of the most recent cohort. Visitors gain unprecedented access to the artists’ working spaces and are able to invest in artwork from the very best emerging talent.

The Minister for the Arts, the Hon. Don Harwin, will open the exhibition, and comments “I am delighted to be able to open this exhibition of the work of National Art School Masters of Fine Arts Graduates. This ambitious two year program exemplifies the unique approach to visual arts education that takes place at the National Art School. I congratulate the Director Steven Alderton, Head of Studies Simon Cooper, the school’s staff and most of all the graduates themselves on their achievements, dedication and commitment. I look forward to watching their careers progress, and to their contributions to the cultural life of NSW.”

The National Art School will hold a special NAS Nights Event to mark the exhibition on Thursday 2 November on the campus. NAS Nights will feature a curated evening of music by FBi DJs and space-funk band, The Goods, food and pop up bars, inviting guests to explore the artist studios around the National Art School’s iconic campus.