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INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE
NATIONAL ART SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT
TOWARDS
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MISSION The principal mission of the National Art School is to be a centre of excellence for the provision of higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice in the visual arts and related fields. The National Art School utilises its independent identity and distinctive teaching and learning methods to realise this mission through the development of creativity and visual and cultural awareness in an international context. The aims and objectives of the National Art School are: To be a centre of excellence for the delivery of high quality specialist education in studio-based visual arts and related fields; To be at the forefront of learning, creativity and practice in the visual arts, nationally and internationally; To provide high quality education that fosters the acquisition and interrelationship of technical skills with creative invention; To ensure that practice, research and scholarship in drawing is a core visual language and underpins creative development in all aspects of provision; To situate all programs of study within the art historical, theoretical, cultural and professional contexts appropriate to the development of knowledge and understanding of the studio arts; To promote the widest possible participation and diversity of students and to recruit locally, nationally, and internationally; To ensure that all academic staff are distinguished in their field as actively practicing artists, scholars and/or researchers, recognised nationally and internationally.
GOVERNANCE The National Art School is registered as a Higher Education Provider under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA). The National Art School is a public company limited by guarantee, with two members, the NSW Ministers for Education and for the Arts. The members appoint a Board of Directors with responsibility for the School and oversight of the leadership of the School. The Board of Directors operates three sub-committees, the Finance and Audit Committee, the Properties and Assets Committee, and the National Art School Foundation. The Academic Board is responsible for the maintenance of academic standards in accordance with accreditation requirements. The National Art School is entered on the Register of Cultural Organisations. It is recognised by the Australian Taxation Office as a Charitable Institution, and is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient under Item 1 for the following funds: •National Art School General Fund •National Art School Gallery •National Art School Library The National Art School Gallery and the National Art School Library are also endorsed under Item 4, and may receive gifts of property under the Cultural Gifts Program.
CONTENTS
MISSION AND GOVERNANCE 2 CHAIR’S REPORT 4 DIRECTOR’S REPORT 5 DEGREE PROGRAMS 6 FACULTY 10 WIDENING PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS 12 HSC Intensive Studio Practice 13 Dobell Drawing School 13 Dobell Regional Workshop for Teachers 13 Non-Award Short Courses 14 Outreach and Off-Site Programs 15 NATIONAL ART SCHOOL FORBES STREET DARLINGHURST, SYDNEY NSW 2010 AUSTRALIA ABN 89 140 179 111 CRICOS Code 03197B
NAS GALLERY 16 INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE 18 The National Art School Fellowship 19 Library 20 Archives and Collections 20 Venue Hire 21
SUPPORTERS, DONORS & PARTNERS 22 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE 26 © Copyright National Art School, the authors and artists All rights reserved. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this publication may be reproduced by any process without written permission from the publisher Photography unless otherwise credited: Mim Sterling, Fiora Sacco, Ellen O'Shaughnessy, Sharon Hickey The Annual Report 2013 covers the period 01 January 2013 – 31 December 2013.
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CHAIR’S REPORT THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL IS A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE PROVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN THE VISUAL ARTS.
Mr Nicholas Johnson Chair, Board of Directors National Art School
When we became an independent institution four years ago, we built upon our 170 year tradition to remain a leading educator of great artists. In these early years of independence significant progress has been made towards this unchanging goal. The last year provided the opportunity for all the School’s stakeholders to reflect on the progress, and to develop the institution’s organisation structure to provide the best foundation for the next phase of its successful growth. In that context I was appointed as Chairman in April. My appointment coincided with the expiry of the initial Director’s term of office. Prof Anita Taylor made an important contribution to the School’s development while serving as that initial Director. Her scheduled departure gave the Board the exciting opportunity to appoint a new Director with the energy and vision to build on the existing strong business foundations of the School. After an extensive global search, in December the Board appointed Mr Michael Snelling to the role of Director and Chief Executive Officer. He is a recognised authority in the Fine Arts and brings a strong mix of organisational, managerial and strategic skills. The Board is confident that Mr Snelling will lead the School in its
continued growth while maintaining the unique intensive teaching techniques that have characterised the institution over its long life. As well as having the new Chairman and Chief Executive, the leadership team has also benefitted from several new Board and senior management appointments. Recognising the critical importance of financial and organisational oversight, a new role of Chief Financial Officer was established with overall responsibility for the day to day running of the School. The Board was strengthened during the year by the addition of Ms Glenda McLoughlin and Dr John Vallance, both of whom provided fresh energy and insights to the direction of the School. Late in the year Prof John Simons and Mr David Grayce were also appointed to the Board. I should recognise the valuable contributions made by departing Board members, Mr Adrian Renouf, Mr Michael Le Grand, Ms Sally Herman, and The Honorable John Aquilina AM. Mr Aquilina has been a committed supporter of the School for many years and served as Chairman before my appointment. I would also like to acknowledge the substantial contribution made by Mr Simon Cooper, Head of Academic Studies, during his time as Acting CEO. Finally I would acknowledge the continuing strong financial and broader operational support and encouragement provided to the School by the NSW Government through the Minister of Education and the Minister for the Arts.
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The National Art School completed 2013 with an outstanding cohort of graduates and continuing success, locally and internationally, for our alumni. The learning culture, commitment to practical and intellectual enquiry, and the dedication of staff and students resulted in another year of tremendous achievement for the School. Enrolments in our degree programs grew and applications for 2014 remain strong. Implementation of the Commonwealth FEE HELP program enabled students to access loan support for the first time, and Open Day and NAS Gallery visitation grew. The Ben Quilty: After Afghanistan exhibition and Open Day visitors both broke attendance records. Students were involved in numerous exhibitions and projects. The achievements of two of our alumni are particularly notable: Juz Kitson (BFA Honours 2009) was featured in the Museum of Contemporary Art exhibition Primavera, and Fiona Hall was selected as Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale 2015. Our government, corporate partners and sponsors support grew, with the NSW Government providing deeply appreciated financial certainty for the immediate future. Our sponsorships with Saatchi & Saatchi and Armani resulted in student-focused support that brought unprecedented local publicity to the graduate exhibitions and national exposure to the postgraduates.
Our programs for secondary school teachers and students were similarly strong. The Dobell workshops for regional teachers expanded, the HSC Intensive Program for a high achieving state-wide cohort of students was again superb. The much-anticipated Building-11 redevelopment crept closer to realisation and I am looking forward to commencement before the 2015 academic year. In a year of change, we had new leadership for both Board and Management. I must, however, add my thanks and appreciation for the achievements of my predecessor, Prof Anita Taylor. Anita initiated significant change and development in the NAS, overseeing the establishment of the NAS Company and development of a Site Masterplan.
Mr Michael Snelling Director and CEO National Art School
In the interim between Anita’s departure and my appointment, Acting Director Simon Cooper did an inestimably terrific job in leading us whilst maintaining his position as Head of Academic Studies. The appointment of Sue Procter as Chief Financial Officer has led to stronger financial and operational controls. All staff once again exhibited the outstanding loyalty, commitment and professionalism that make the NAS a legend.
CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT 2014 AND I LOOK FORWARD TO THE MAGNIFICENT FUTURE THAT IS UNFOLDING FOR THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL AS WE DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN, WELCOME NEW BOARD AND STAFF, AND EXTEND OUR PRESENCE, LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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DEGREE PROGRAMS SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL HAS MAINTAINED A STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPING IN EACH AND EVERY STUDENT THE CAPACITY FOR MEANINGFUL ARTISTIC PRACTICE.
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DEGREE PROGRAMS & STATISTICS BACHELOR OF FINE ART The Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) program continues to represent our largest student enrolment. Applications and intake for this threeyear full-time program in the 2013 academic year remained strong with the student intake continuing to represent a broad and diverse demographic profile.
BACHELOR OF FINE ART (HONOURS)
MASTER OF FINE ART (BY RESEARCH)
The Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) program is a one-year, full time studiobased degree, designed for students who have completed a three-year BFA degree or equivalent, and offers the opportunity to focus and further develop their individual studio practice.
The Master of Fine Art program (MFA) represents the highest degree awarded at NAS. This studio research based program is designed for practicing artists who wish to develop specific research interests in their studio production towards an advanced level of professional expertise.
Enrolments remained consistent with many of the best students from the BFA in 2012 completing the Honours program.
2013 ENROLMENTS
PROFILE
The high quality of work produced by these graduates embodies the professional expertise gained through rigorous artistic enquiry over two or more years of individualised studio research.
DEGREE FEE INCOME
$2,152,293 $1,911,623
UNDERGRADUATE
POSTGRADUATE 377 UNDERGRADUATES 17 POSTGRADUATES
261 FEMALE 116 MALE
12 FEMALE 5 MALE
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2013
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JUZ KITSON Since completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in 2009, National Art School alumna Juz Kitson has gone from strength to strength. Known for her hauntingly beautiful installations which simultaneously traverse the exquisite and the grotesque, Juz has carved a name for herself as a one of the country’s finest contemporary ceramicists and sculptors. Most recently, Juz was named one of just eight emerging artists to feature in the
[alumni profile] 2013 Primavera at the Museum of Contemporary Art. “It was an incredible experience to exhibit alongside some of Australia’s most promising young artists and the opportunities that evolved from that include gallery representation from Greenaway Art Gallery who presented ‘Changing Skin’ at ArtStage Singapore, along with several other shows this year in Beijing, Dubai, Adelaide and regional Australia,” Juz said.
Along with Al i h various i group andd solo exhibitions, her professional accomplishments include a National Art School Residency at the Tshingua University Academy of the Arts, Beijing, and Finalist in the 2011 Royal Bank of Scotland Emerging Artist Award. Her work is held within the permanent collection of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Hobart, Tasmania, and in private collections in Australia, Germany and the United Kingdom.
“HAVING THE SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND FREEDOM TO EXPERIMENT WITHIN THE CERAMIC DEPARTMENT HELPED TO BUILD THE MAIN FOUNDATION OF MY PRACTICE. THE LECTURERS IN THE DRAWING DEPARTMENT NURTURED MY STRANGE AND UNCONVENTIONAL AESTHETIC (…) I’VE HAD A LOT OF SUPPORT FROM THE ART WORLD, CLOSE FRIENDS AND THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL AND I’M FORE VER GRATEFUL FOR THAT.” JUZ KITSON
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Changing Skin Installation view Primavera 2013, MCA Image courtesy and Š the Artist Image: Alex Davies
T H E ANNANDALE GALLERIES SCULPTURE BY THE SEA SYDNEY UNIVERSITY DRAWING ROOM; JEAN BELLETTE GALLERY, HILL END; CALLAN PARK GALLERY; DEFIANCE WATTERS GALLERY GALLERY; GRANT PIRRIE PROJECTS ART GALLERY 10
FACULTY
ART GALLERY OF NEW SOUTH WALES DAMIEN MINTON GALLERY MUSEUM IRWIN FACULTY OF SYDNEY OLSENGALLERY
GSC GALLERY; ICAN; IN SITU;
ARTICULATE PROJECT SPACE;
MARRICKVILLE G A R A G E ; NORT H A RT, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND; OLD ID GALLERY
National Art School faculty members continued to achieve significant professional recognition throughout 2013 as finalists and winners of national art prizes, and through the presentation of works in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally. 2013 saw NAS faculty produce a range of significant publications including books, journal articles, catalogue essays and peer reviewed conference papers, and the presentation of a broad range of artist presentations, guest lectures and floor talks in association with national and international events and institutions.
HIGHLIGHTS
112 Group Exhibitions 28 Solo Exhibitions 18 Countries 25 National/International art award finalists 41 Guest lectures, floor talks, conference papers 22 Publications 24 External examinations and consultancies
AUSTRALIAN 120 LANGFORD GALLERIES STREET, MELBOURNE UNSW; RUSSEL JACKS HOUSE; SLOT; NAREK LOOK MAGAZINE DOBELL
DRAWING PRIZE CRAFT ARTS INTERNATIONAL ARTIST PROFILE GERTRUDE
GALLERIES; TANJA; GATE GALLERY;
W O L L O M B I ; W O L L O N G O N G CONTEMPORARY ARTSPACE; UNIVERSITY
MCLEMOI CONTEMPORARY, GALLERY MELBOURNE
OF WOLLONGONG; WALCHA ART GALLERY; HRS L A B O R ATO R I U M ; KUDOS
BROKEN HILL ART GALLLERY
NSW PARLIAMENT GALERIE PLEIN AIR POMPOM PAINTING ERV SH ERVIN GARIS+HAHN, GALLERY ARTSPACE PRIZE NEW YORK, USA GOLD COAST CITY ART GALLERY MUSEE DU QUAI BRANLY PARIS, FRANCE CITÉ INTERNATIONALE DRILL HALL GALLERY, ANU DES ARTS, PARIS, FRANCE KERAMIEKCENTRUM TIENDSCHUUR TEGELEN GALLERY; SKEPSI G A L L E R Y AT MONSALVAT; INCIN E R ATOR G A L L E R Y;
MELBOURNE; CLAY PUSH; GULGONG SILK CUT AWARD;
SCOTTISH GALLERY, EDINBURGH; APT OPEN
SNO CONTEMPORARYSG AT LULDE IROY ,, ART PROJECTSR E G I O N A L NETHERLANDS
STUDIO, LONDON; MILOS GREECE; HUGO MICHELL ADELAIDE; NOWRA
LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR DIGITAL ART, USA LIVERPOOL
HAZELHURST REGIONAL GALLERY KERRIE LOWE GALLERY; MOP GALLERY; ADELAIDE PERRY PRIZE STREET GALLERYFOR DRAWING; KEDUMBA DRAWING AWARD; FOURTH ASNA CLAY KARACHI, PAKISTAN; SCUOLA ACME PROJECT TRIENNIAL, GOSFORD GRAFICA VENICE ITALY; STANTHORPE SPACE, LONDON REGIONAL GALLERY; YAMAJI ART CENTRE,REGIONAL GALLERY
GALLERY; MCLAUGHLAN
STEPHEN GALLERY;
SYDNEY CONTEMPORARY THE NATIONAL FAIR 13 MUSEUM OF NORWAY CEMENTA_13ART CONTEMPORARY ART FESTIVAL, KANDOS OSLO, NORWAY CAMPELTOWN IVAN DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTRE GALLERY, UNSW KALDOR PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
GERALDTON, WA; BEGER CRANE YARD, KANSAS CITY; LONE
S T A R COLLEGE
ART FACTORY 49; GALLERY, TEXAS, USA;
TOPFEREIMUSEUM, LANGERWEHE, GERMANY; PARISCONCRET, PARIS, FRANCE; BRENDA MAY GALLERY
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PETER BURGESS
[faculty profile]
The National Art School is fortunate to have many renowned professional artists among our academic staff, and Acting Co-Head of Printmaking Peter Burgess is no exception. An accomplished artist, Peter’s work has captured the eye of art lovers and collectors the world over being twice the recipient of the ‘Fremantle Print Prize’; is held in collections at the Australian National Gallery, Canberra; Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney; Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart; New Museum of Contemporary Art, NY; and the Zona Archives, Florence. He has shown work in solo and group exhibitions across Australia, North America and Europe, and was recently awarded the 2013 Australia Council residency in London, where he held a solo exhibition. Peter’s work focuses on the negotiation of relationships between private and public levels of experience. Ordinary situations become infused with possibility so that found objects and images are each recognised for their individual narrative potential. Objects and experiences that are normally taken for granted- a parcel tied with string, an old photograph, even language itself- are rearranged, repackaged or recontextualised to take on new and unexpected meanings. Peter is represented by the MCLEMOI Gallery, Sydney, and Milani Gallery, Brisbane.
Proposed Cad Cut Wall Drawing ACME Project Space March 2013, London 2013 Cad Cut Matt vinyl on wall Approx w 100cm x 60 cm Image courtesy and © Peter Burgess
FACULTY
“ H AV IN G H A D A R A N GE OF F IR S T H A N D E D U C AT IO N A L E X P E R IE N C E S IN E N GL A N D, U S A A N D A U S T R A L I A , I C A N S AY W I T H C O N F IDE N C E T H AT S T U DE N T S AT N A S GE T A W OR L D - C L A S S E D U C AT IO N.” P E T E R B U R GE S S
INSTITUTIONAL INS TITUTIONAL T PER FO O MANCE OR PERFORMANCE
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WIDENING PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS
RIVERINA WESTERN NSW HUNTER/NEW ENGLAND ILLAWARRA/SHOALHAVEN SOUTHERN NSW NORTHERN NSW SYDNEY
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HSC INTENSIVE STUDIO PRACTICE PROGRAM
DOBELL DRAWING SCHOOL 2013
DOBELL REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS
The National Art School Intensive Studio Practice Program is a Board of Studies Endorsed Extension Course open to Visual Arts students of all NSW government and non-government schools who are achieving at the highest level of excellence in the Visual Arts Preliminary Course.
Celebrating its 16th year, the Dobell Drawing School continues to provide a rare opportunity for students from regional NSW and outer metropolitan areas of Sydney to focus on developing their skills in drawing, taught by experienced artists at the National Art School in the heart of Darlinghurst.
The National Art School delivered the Dobell Regional Teachers Drawing Workshop in Dubbo during November 2012.
In 2013, from nearly 400 student applicants, 156 students from 91 schools across NSW were chosen to complete the course, including 21 boarders from NSW regional areas.
The Dobell Drawing School is generously sponsored by the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation and was initiated in 1988 by the National Art School, the Curriculum Support Unit and the Performing Arts Unit of the NSW Department of Education and Training. It is designed to provide visual art education opportunities for secondary school students in NSW.
Students are nominated in the first instance by their visual arts teachers. They are then selected by a panel of NAS lecturers with their respective departments. In 2013, the program was partially supported by the NSW Department of Education & Communities ($100,937).
78 Year 11 students from 40 government schools currently undertaking visual art as a subject at their school but who may not have access to the teaching, studios and facilities available at a tertiary art school were nominated by the NSW Department of Education and Communities through their Visual Arts teachers for the program.
In 2013 it was delivered in Murwillumbah on Oct 18 & 19 for teachers from northern NSW regional schools. This was the third workshop offered that provides specialist professional development to Visual Arts teachers throughout regional NSW. The workshop is generously funded by the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation.
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HIGH SCHOOLS
HSC INTENSIVE STUDIO PRACTICE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION BY REGION
DOBELL DRAWING SCHOOL PARTICIPATION BY REGION
1 SCHOOL / 1 STUDENT 6 SCHOOLS / 9 STUDENTS
4 SCHOOLS / 6 STUDENTS
5 SCHOOLS / 7 STUDENTS
1 SCHOOL / 1 STUDENT
8 SCHOOLS / 11 STUDENTS
3 SCHOOLS / 7 STUDENTS
2 SCHOOLS / 9 STUDENTS 4 SCHOOLS / 5 STUDENTS
6 SCHOOLS / 11 STUDENTS
WEST
32 SCHOOLS / 54 STUDENTS
26 SCHOOLS / 53 STUDENTS
SOUTH
9 SCHOOLS / 20 STUDENTS
NORTH
15 SCHOOLS / 25 STUDENTS
CITY /EAST 9 SCHOOLS / 15 STUDENTS
MACLEAN HS MULLUMBIMBY HS NIMBIN CENTRAL HS MURWILLUMBAH HS BANORA POINT HS WOLLUMBIN HS NAMBUCCA HEADS HS BALLINA HS KINGSCLIFF
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NON-AWARD SHORT COURSES In 2013 the Public Programs Department delivered a comprehensive range of short courses in studio-based visual arts education across four delivery periods comprising the Summer School, Semester One, Winter School and Semester Two Programs. Short courses are offered for students of all skill levels. Amongst our most popular courses are Drawing Fundamentals, Painting Master Class, Anatomy for Life Drawing, A Week on the Wheel, Oil Painting from the Masters and Drawing Animals. Public Programs also delivered customdesigned visual arts workshops to a range of commercial and educational institutions, including: • The Brain Mind Research Institute “Anxious Art” weekly art workshops (Funded by the Mears Foundation)
Adam’s creations during the Welding Sculptures short course Photography © Ella Dreyfus
ADAM BRUCE Adam Bruce worked in the banking sector for 12 years and took long service leave in 2013 to consider alternative careers. On a Monday morning, Adam walked through the Burton Street gates of the National Art School for the very first time. His first, intuitive thoughts:
“I LOVE IT HERE, I HAVE TO COME HERE, I’M HOME”
• Cranbrook School, Sydney Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts Workshop • Saatchi and Saatchi Away Day Arts Workshops
Adam enrolled in the NAS Summer School into what is undoubtedly the most popular short course, Welding Sculptures. As a newcomer to welding and artmaking, Adam excelled and based on his incredibly rewarding experience, he made the decision to apply for the BFA Degree having one night to write his application to meet the deadline. The following week Adam returned for an interview, portfolio assessment and drawing test, and was offered a place in the first year program. He will be starting his three-year undergraduate experience in 2014. As a fully tattooed and bearded banker, Adam is well placed to join the broad range of students embarking on the journey of a lifetime, a visual arts education at the National Art School.
• McKillop Senior College, Port Macquarie, Year 12 Visual Arts Workshop • Canteen, Youth Arts Workshop
2013 COURSES AND PARTICIPANT NUMBERS SUMMER SCHOOL
SEMESTER ONE
WINTER SCHOOL
SEMESTER TWO
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
TOTALS
NUMBER OF COURSES
18
16
7
10
7
58
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
220
167
69
105
90
651
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OUTREACH AND OFF-SITE PROJECTS TAYLOR SQUARE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
BRITISH SCHOOL AT ROME RESIDENCY
ABORIGINAL ART CENTRE INTERNSHIPS
In partnership with the City of Sydney’s Public Art Program, the National Art School Gallery presented a major installation in Taylor Square by UK artist Tim Knowles.
In 2013, artist and former Postgraduate Coordinator at the National Art School, John Di Stefano, undertook the National Art School Residency in Drawing at the British School at Rome. From April to June, he lived and worked with a diverse group of artists, historians, archaeologists and architects from around the world, researching and producing Silence Please; a body of new work that utilises a broad range of media to explore the psychological and physical sites of Rome’s fascist history.
Now in its fourth year, the 2013 Aboriginal Art Centre Internship Program, with the generous support of Sharon Tofler and Mark Tedeschi AM QC, was awarded to BFA Painting graduate Christopher Dewar, who undertook an internship with Ikuntji artists near Haasts Bluff, NT; and BFA (Honours) Printmaking graduate Mirra Whale who visited Tapatjatjaka artists in Titjikala, NT, for 10 weeks.
On Sunday 21 April 2013, the artist organised a mass Windwalk involving 50 participants who, guided by the direction of the wind, walked from Taylor Square. Recorded on a smart-phone app, their individual routes contributed to a large-scale, live drawing across the city. Windgrid (2012) remained on view in Taylor Square until May 2013.
Tim Knowles Windwalk [2013] Photo courtesy of the Artist
The National Art School Residency in Drawing at the British School of Rome is offered through the generous support of Jennifer Dowling.
These emerging artists acquired practical arts management experience in active Aboriginal community art centres and were able to develop their own practice through engagement with local indigenous artists. This program provides an extraordinary personal and professional opportunity for these young artists and the communities they work with.
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NAS GALLERY
THROUGH OUR EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS, NAS GALLERY PRESENTS THE VITALITY OF THE VISUAL ARTS WITHIN A LOCAL AND GLOBAL CONTEXT IN ADDITION TO THE MUCHLOVED END-OF-YEAR DEGREE EXHIBITIONS SHOWCASING THE EXEMPLARY TECHNICAL AND INTELLECTUALLY RIGOROUS TRAINING OF NAS STUDENTS.
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INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE
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2013 PROGRAM BEN QUILTY: AFTER AFGHANISTAN 21 FEBRUARY –13 APRIL
OFF SITE PROJECTS TIM KNOWLES: WINDGRID On view in Taylor Square, Darlinghurst September 2012 - May 2013 TIM KNOWLES: MASS WINDWALK One-day event 21 April 2013 MYRIAM GOURFINK AND KASPER TOEPLITZ: BREATHING MONSTER Cell Block Theatre PVI COLLECTIVE: DEVIATOR National Art School grounds and Oxford street 14 June-16 June 2013 Presented by the National Art School Gallery in association with Performance Space
PARTNERSHIPS
REDLANDS KONICA MINOLTA ART PRIZE 3 MAY – 1 JUNE FEEL AND THINK 20 JUNE – 17 AUGUST CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN DRAWING: 20 YEARS OF THE DOBELL DRAWING PRIZE (UPPER GALLERY)
Creative and strategic partnerships and institutional associations included those with: •
Art Gallery of NSW [Dobell]
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Art Month [Ben Quilty]
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Australian War Memorial [Ben Quilty]
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City Art and Art and About with the City of Sydney [Tim Knowles]
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The Sir William Dobell Foundation [Dobell]
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The Japan Foundation [Feel & Think]
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Performance Space, Sydney [2 x performances]
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Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation [Feel & Think]
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University of Technology Sydney [Feel & Think]
THE DOBELL LEGACY (GROUND FLOOR GALLERY) 30 AUGUST – 5 OCTOBER EMPORIO ARMANI NATIONAL ART SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE EXHIBITION 2013 1 – 9 NOVEMBER
[Gourfink] Myriam Gourfink and Kasper Toeplitz Breathing Monster Installation view, NAS Gallery Photo © Heidrun LÖhr
SAATCHI & SAATCHI NATIONAL ART SCHOOL GRADUATE EXHIBITION 2013 29 NOVEMBER – 7 DECEMBER
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INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE THE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER, FOR WHICH THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL IS WELL KNOWN, CONTINUES TO DEFINE THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE, WITH MANY SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGHOUT 2013 HIGHLIGHTING THE STRENGTH OF THE SCHOOL’S EDUCATIONAL ETHOS THROUGHOUT A YEAR OF BOTH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND CHALLENGE.
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THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP The National Art School Fellowship was established in 2002 to honour individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to visual arts in Australia; contributed to the significant recognition and advancement of the National Art School; and whose life and work continues to inspire our students. In 2013, the National Art School was honoured to bestow the Fellowship of the National Art School on Frank Watters OAM and Martin Sharp. Martin Sharp attended the National Art School on and off from 1960 and whilst a student, established with Richard Neville and Richard Walsh, the satirical journal Oz. In the early 70s, Sharp set up the Yellow House – an artistic commune in the heart of King’s Cross. Sharp’s eye for allegory is demonstrated by his appropriation of a motif that had a particular meaning for Sydneysiders – the word ‘Eternity’ scripted in copperplate across the city’s pavements by the legendary Arthur Stace. Sharp occupies a distinct place in the history of Australian art: a fervent creativity, a love of pop culture, and a talent for the unforgettable. The National Art School was deeply saddened by his passing in 2013.
Frank Watters and the gallery he directs with Geoffrey Legge have been at the centre of Sydney’s cultural and intellectual life for almost 50 years. Since opening in 1964, Watters Gallery has exhibited the work of hundreds of contemporary Australian artists, many of whom have strong links to NAS. In 1988 Frank Watters was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to art. The National Art School is honoured to acknowledge the contributions by all National Art School Fellows to Australian art and culture.
"THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL HAS FIGURED PROMINENTLY IN MY LIFE SINCE I MOVED TO SYDNEY IN THE MIDFIFTIES. THEN... IT WAS THE LODESTAR FOR ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS, IT HOUSED SOME OF THE BEST ARTISTS OF THE TIME AS TEACHERS, AND SEEMED THE CENTRE OF “BOHEMIAN” LIFE." FRANK WATTERS OAM
NATIONAL ART SCHOOL FELLOWS 2002
Colin Lanceley AO 2003
Peter Rushforth AM 2004
John Coburn AM 2005
Geoffrey Bardon AM 2006
Elisabeth Cummings OAM 2007
Margaret Olley AC 2008
John Olsen OBE AO 2009
Bert Flugelman AM 2010
Thanacoupie Gloria Fletcher-James AO 2010
William Wright AM 2011
Guy Warren AM 2012
John Kaldor AM 2012
Fiona Hall AO 2013
Martin Sharp 2013
Frank Watters OAM
2013 National Art School Fellowship recipients Martin Sharp (L) and Frank Watters OAM (R) Photo © Peter Morgan
LIBRARY CIRCULATION
INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE
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37,415
Circulation figures for the library in 2013 totalled 37,415.
Items Borrowed Items Returned Item Renewals Hold Requests Items used within Library Instances of Item Donation Items added to Collection
2013 12,713 12,748 4,907 577 5,433 113 785
Significant donations of multiple items were made by Peter Fay, National Gallery Research Library, National Portrait Gallery, QAGOMA Research Library, and the State Library of NSW. The National Art School is extremely grateful as these donations expanded the learning resources available to our students.
ARCHIVES AND COLLECTIONS
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ART COLLECTION ACQUISITIONS
ARCHIVE COLLECTION ACQUISITIONS
Klaus Friedeberger No.4 Ink on paper 21.8 x 21.8 cm The National Art School has a nationally significant art collection and archive of over 4,000 items dating back to 1760, which includes works of art on paper, paintings, prints, sculptures, archival material as well as artefacts relating to the history of the site as a gaol. The collection performs a major role within NAS, both as a teaching resource and historical record. Our aim is to build and maintain an accessible collection to enable research on the visual arts and to support the teaching programs of the National Art School. It is hoped that once the new National Art School Collections and Archives Centre, supported by the Sir Ian Potter Foundation, is completed, the collections will be available to our students, staff, alumni, external researchers and curators.
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VENUE HIRE Within the Old Darlinghurst Gaol site, the Cell Block Theatre and courtyard provide a special and unique venue for everyone to hire. In 2013 the School booked 58 events for corporate product launches, music promotions, film/television productions, weddings, memorial services and anniversaries. Hirers include other not-for-profit groups and cultural organisations such as the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival, Anglicare, NSW Aids & Users Association, the Spanish Film Festival, the Sydney Jewish Museum’s education program, Art Month and the Australia Council for the Arts.
"THE CELL BLOCK LOOKED AMAZING WHICH ADDED TO THE AMBIENCE OF OUR EVENT. TO HAVE OUR PENFOLDS BINS RELEASE IN SUCH A HISTORICAL BUILDING GAVE THE EVENT THE WOW FACTOR NO OTHER VENUE COULD HAVE ACHIEVED. IF ONLY THOSE WALLS COULD TALK.” DOREEN VENTURA, PENFOLDS
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SUPPORTERS, DONORS & PARTNERS GOVERNMENT
CITY OF SYDNEY
In 2013 the School's education programs employed 136 professional artists to deliver visal arts training to 394 students undertaking graduate and postgraduate studies, over 651 short course students, and 156 HSC students enrolled in the HSC Studio Intensive Program. The National Art School is deeply grateful for the support of the NSW Government in delivering our programs. This support ensures the next generation of Australian visual artists reach their full potential.
Thanks to a City of Sydney Community Grant, a marketing campaign was undertaken to invite 30,000 local residents to attend Open Day on Saturday 31 August 2013. Local residents were given the opportunity to see at first hand art making and experience drawing, clay throwing, bronze pouring and historic tours.
SAATCHI & SAATCHI PARTNERSHIPS The National Art School enjoys strong links with business and corporate Australia, as demonstrated through the School's partnership program. In 2013 the School’s five largest corporate partners contributed over $400,000 of financial and in-kind benefit that positively impacted on educational outcomes. The School would like to thank the following partners:
SAATCHI & SAATCHI EMPORIO ARMANI GADENS ODGERS BERNDTSON PENFOLDS CHROMA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
With the help of creative powerhouse Saatchi & Saatchi, an advertising campaign for the 2013 Graduate Exhibition was launched that had ‘the punch of a blockbuster’. Due to the leadership of Saatchi & Saatchi, and the outstanding quality of the creative, new in-kind support came from the City of Sydney (165 street banners), Channel 7, Southern Cross Media Group (Triple M), East Side Radio, ANZ Martin Place, E-Power Media, Cameron Scott, and photographer Milos Mlynarik; the campaign successfully raised awareness about the School and the talented student artists that graduated.
“SAATCHI HAS CREATED A REMARKABLE AND UNIQUE CAMPAIGN WITH GREAT APPEAL THAT WILL INTRODUCE SOCIAL MEDIA INTO THE NATIONAL ART SCHOOL’S COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND CREATE AN EVENT FOR SYDNEY.” NICHOLAS JOHNSON - CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL ART SCHOOL
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TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS The advancement of the visual arts in Australia is dependent upon significant gifts from major philanthropic organisations and families. In 2013 the School was proud to receive support from leaders in philanthropy; The Ian Potter Foundation, Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, Sherman Foundation, Bird Holcomb Foundation, Clitheroe Foundation, Royal Australian Historical Society, Jocelyn Maughan Art Foundation, Copyright Agency Cultural Fund, Japan Foundation, and The Trust Company.
THE SIR IAN POTTER FOUNDATION The Sir Ian Potter Foundation $200,000 grant continues, and is fundamental to enable the fit-out the National Art School Collections and Archives centre that benefits teaching and learning. This purpose-built on-campus facility will house the School’s Collection of over 4,500 items focused on artworks, objects and documentation reflecting the activities and mission of the School in all its iterations, as well as items relating to the Darlinghurst Gaol. This important archive is scheduled to open in 2015.
BIRD HOLCOMB FOUNDATION HONOURS FINE ART SCHOLARSHIP The Bird Holcomb Foundation continued to generously support a $20,000 Scholarship for a talented student to undertake study in the Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) program at the National Art School. BFA (Painting) graduate Benjamin Reid was awarded the Bird Holcomb Foundation Honours Scholarship enabling him to undertake study in the BFA (Hons) program in 2014.
THE CLITHEROE FOUNDATION HONOURS FINE ART SCHOLARSHIP The Clitheroe Foundation continued to generously support a $20,000 Scholarship for a talented student to undertake study in the Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) program at the National Art School. BFA (Photography) graduate Sarah Dugan, was awarded the Clitheroe Foundation Honours Fine Art Scholarship, enabling her to undertake study in the BFA (Hons) program in 2014.
SHERMAN FOUNDATION
The Sherman Foundation was welcomed in 2013 as a new donor to the National Art School Gallery. A generous donation of $17,500 enabled the Gallery foyer to be refurbish as a study space for the benefit of the general public, students, and staff and who visit our exhibitions. The purpose-built bookshelves and storage units, new tables, chairs, and lighting transformed the foyer so that everyone can comfortably spend time browsing the publications and exhibition catalogues available.
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Feel & Think: A New Era of Tokyo Fashion Installation view, NAS Gallery in collaboration with the Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation
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NATIONAL ART SCHOOL DONORS The wider community helps the School achieve excellence in teaching and learning in the visual arts by generously donating money towards scholarships, prizes and education programs. In 2013 over 30 individuals gave generously to help support the efforts of the School. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our donors and would like to thank them for their contribution. We are heartened that the generosity of our donors continues to increase in number and of size of gift year-onyear.
MARK HENRY CAIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP With the support of a generous endowment made by a private donor, the School is able to offer an annual scholarship in commemoration of Mark Henry Cain, an artist trained at Glasgow School of Art who relocated to Sydney in 1937. The Mark Henry Cain Memorial Scholarship supports a student to travel and study for a period at an art school in the UK. The 2013 recipient of the Mark Henry Cain Memorial Scholarship is Gemma Avery.
MARK HENRY CAIN SCHOLARSHIP (ENDOWED) THE SIR IAN POTTER FOUNDATION SIR WILLIAM DOBELL FOUNDATION BIRD HOLCOMB FOUNDATION CLITHEROE FOUNDATION JENNIFER DOWLING MARK TEDESCHI AM QC & SHARON TOFLER REG RICHARDSON AM ANDREW PETHEBRIDGE JOHN OLSEN AO OBE PATRICK CORRIGAN AM JOCELYN MAUGHAN ART FOUNDATION THE HON MRS ASHELY DAWSON-DAMER NICHOLAS JOHNSON MARYANNE COUTTS, VICTORIA TAYLOR, SIMON COOPER, ROGER MCILROY, PAUL ESPIE, FRANK WATTERS, CAMPBELL HUDSON, JAMES HILL, LYNETTE EASTAWAY MICHAEL SNELLING, RON ROBERTSON-SWANN OAM, MICHAEL HILL, JOHN VALLANCE, ELLEN O’SHAUGHNESSY, ENID CHARLTON, SUE PROCTER, PALMER DESIGN COMPANY PTY LIMITED, HANGOUT CAFE, NHU NGHI PHAM, M.J. BRODRIBB, MARGARET ROBERTS, CATHRYN COUTTS, C. DRAPER, AMIE ANTHONY, DEBORAH BECK, ANTHONY CAHILL, SUSAN BUCHANAN, KIM SPOONER, JUDITH LEE, ELINOR WROBEL OAM, BENEDICT GRIFFIN
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NATIONAL ART SCHOOL STUDENT PRIZES The National Art School would like to thanks the following companies and organisations that supported student prizes in 2013: ARLBERG HOSPIZ HOTEL SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK STUDIO W DOUBLEYOU PHOTO KING ROBIN GIBSON GALLERIES STELLA DOWNER GALLERY AUSTRALIAN GALLERIES DERIVAN KERRIE LOWE GALLERY SABBIA GALLERY LENNOX STREET STUDIO THE SYDNEY CANVAS COMPANY PARKERS SYDNEY FINE ART SUPPLIES ART SCENE BLANK CANVAS DERIVAN PTY LTD KAYELL AUSTRALIA PHOTOGRAPHY INNER CITY CLAY WORKERS GALLERY THE AUSTRALIAN CERAMIC ASSOCIATION BLACKWATTLE POTTERY SUPPLIES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS [NAVA]
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ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE This is the fourth full year of operation for the National Art School Interstate and International Artists-in-Residence Scheme, designed to facilitate invited and selected scholars and artistsin-residence to undertake projects and residencies at the National Art School for periods of up to three months. Highlights of this year’s program included a visit by one of China’s pre-eminent artists, Song Dong. In conjunction with the exhibition of Dad and Mum, Don’t Worry About Us, We are All Well – a survey of his work from the past three decades shown at the 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art – was the presentation of his epic installation piece Waste Not, at Carriageworks, Sydney in association with the 2013 Sydney Festival.
Song Dong Waste Not [Detail], 2013 Installation at Carriageworks, Sydney with 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art in association with Sydney Festival.
2013 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE SONG DONG ISABEL WUNSCHE MARCIA POINTON EMMA SMITH TIM KNOWLES CHRISTIAN HAINS DELMA FORBES & MATJANGKA (NYUKANA) NORRIS SATORU HOSHINO ISIDRO BLASCO LEILA SUJIR & ARTISTS SUE STAMP & PAM HALLANDAL LU SONG
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FINANCIAL REPORT
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STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
2013 $
2012 $
2,577,890
2,372,291
Fundraising Income
530,652
365,197
Commercial Income
275,915
220,100
Other Income
353,247
518,728
7,261,968
11,138,851
10,999,672
14,615,167
6,888,067
6,387,677
Academic/Program Costs
334,811
340,281
Marketing Costs
456,942
172,289
Fundraising Costs
6,136
8,621
Site Maintenance
927,389
508,027
Depreciation & Amortisation
198,759
156,164
Other Infrastructure Costs
720,692
668,467
9,532,796
8,241,526
1,466,876
6,373,641
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-
1,466,876
6,373,641
REVENUE Tuition Fees
Subsidies & Grants TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Employee BeneямБts Expense
TOTAL EXPENSES SURPLUS /(DEFECIT) FOR THE YEAR OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR
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AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2013
2013 $
2012 $
9,248,563
8,831,788
Trade and Other Receivables
208,767
171,397
Prepayments
134,216
145,692
17,019
18,440
9,608,565
9,167,317
1,701,948
852,689
84,556
94,968
1,786,504
947,657
11,395,069
10,114,974
Trade and Other Payables
568,583
903,541
Deferred Income
207,263
160,596
Provisions
349,427
330,870
1,125,273
1,395,007
Provisions
261,838
178,885
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
261,838
178,885
1,387,111
1,573,892
10,007,958
8,541,082
Reserves
7,934,829
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Retained Surplus
2,073,129
8,541,082
10,007,958
8,541,082
ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents
Inventories TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, Plant and Equipment Intangibles TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
FINANCIAL REPORT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
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NATIONAL ART SCHOOL STAFF
PAINTING
LIBRARY
HEAD OF PAINTING Dr Stephen Little LECTURERS Susan Andrews Dr Andrew Donaldson David Serisier STUDIO TECHNICIAN Paolo Iarossi
LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTRE MANAGER Elizabeth Little LIBRARIAN Susan Olive LIBRARY TECHNICIANS Duncan McColl Lana Ryles DIGITAL LAB TECHNICIAN John Daly
DIRECTOR & CEO
PHOTOGRAPHY
DIRECTOR & CEO Michael Snelling (From 9 December 2013)
HEAD OF PHOTOGRAPHY Geoff Kleem LECTURERS Rebecca Shanahan STUDIO TECHNICIAN Damian Dillon
A/DIRECTOR & CEO Simon Cooper (April-Dec 2013) DIRECTOR & CEO Prof. Anita Taylor (Until April 2013) ACADEMIC STUDIES HEAD OF ACADEMIC STUDIES Simon Cooper MASTER OF FINE ART COORDINATOR Dr Ian Grieg UNDERGRADUATE COORDINATOR John Bloomfield HSC INTENSIVE & DOBELL COORDINATOR Lorraine Kypiotis PUBLIC PROGRAMS COORDINATOR Dr Ella Dreyfus CERAMICS HEAD OF CERAMICS Merran Esson LECTURERS Stephen Bird Tania Rollond STUDIO TECHNICIANS Racquel Carter David Stockburn Madeline Hayes DRAWING HEAD OF DRAWING Dr Maryanne Coutts LECTURERS Deborah Beck Charles Cooper Lynette Eastaway Joseph Frost Dr Margaret Roberts STUDIO TECHNICIAN John Stanfield
PRINTMAKING HEADS OF PRINTMAKING Helen Mueller (Semester 1) Peter Burgess (Semester 2) STUDIO TECHNICIAN Scott Clement SCULPTURE HEAD OF SCULPTURE Ron Robertson-Swann OAM LECTURERS Jim Croke STUDIO TECHNICIAN Jaroslav Prochavska ART HISTORY & THEORY HEAD OF ART HISTORY & THEORY Dr Michael Hill LECTURERS Lorraine Kypiotis Dr Georgina Cole Dr Mark de Vitis Deborah Beck Dr Ian Greig STUDENT SERVICES QUALITY MANAGER Ben Griffin STUDENT COUNSELLOR Raji Munro STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Amie Anthony Marina Veg COURSES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jazmin Velasco
CORPORATE SERVICES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Sue Procter HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Caroline Tommey FINANCE MANAGER Chloe Wong FINANCE OFFICER Suki Yuen EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Ellen O’Shaughnessy EXECUTIVE OFFICER Linda Goodman DIRECTORATE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT IngeLise Pedersen FACILITIES & OPERATIONS MANAGER Christine Myerscough IT & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Nhu Pham FACILITIES ASSISTANT Mark Polak SECURITY AND SERVICES OFFICER Jean-Claude Imbert CAMPUS ASSISTANT Marcel Delgardo LEAD CLEANER Darwish Khalil DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT Enid Charlton CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER RECEPTION/EVENTS Danielle Neely CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER ALUMNI/EVENTS Julie O’Reilly GALLERY GALLERY MANAGER & CURATOR Katie Dyer A/GALLERY MANAGER & CURATOR Judith Blackall (from December 2013)
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