Dobell Drawing Prize #23

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Glasshouse Regional Gallery

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Dobell Drawing Prize #23

A National Art School Touring Exhibition

‘Whether it be a scrawled map, a line in the sand, the scratch of a burnt stick across a cave wall or a digital record of the movement of a stylus, that simple evidence of an intentional touch is fundamental to what drawing is. This compulsion to leave a mark is a very human desire, and the profound and extensive potential of drawing emerges from it.’
Dr Maryanne Coutts, Head of Drawing, National Art School

The biennial Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded drawing practices. The $30,000 acquisitive prize is presented by the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation and explores the enduring importance of drawing within contemporary art practice. The winning work will enter the National Art School’s significant collection, built over the past 120 years.

52 ACTIONS and Dobell Drawing Prize #23 Exhibition Opening

Join us for an inspiring evening in the Gallery as we unveil the acclaimed 52 ACTIONS and Dobell Drawing Prize #23 exhibitions.

Enjoy complimentary cheese platters and juice while exploring these sensational works.

This event is free however bookings are essential. Click here to learn more or book your place.

Lori Pensini, Chatterbox Fortune Tellers - The Rare Bird Extinction Series #2, 2022, pencil and ink on paper, 10 x 50cm. Courtesy of the artist and Gallerysmith, Melbourne.

Part of Education @ Glasshouse 2024 Program

Download the Dobell Drawing Prize #23 Education Kit(PDF, 3MB)

To book your education excursion and to plan your visit to the Glasshouse please click here.

2024 Dobell Regional Teachers' Workshop

The National Art School is delighted to announce the 2024 Dobell Regional Teachers’ Workshop: A Visual Arts project for teachers in regional NSW, generously funded by the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation.

Eligibility: This workshop is open exclusively to 25 teachers from government schools only.

This unique opportunity allows Visual Arts teachers to work closely with a practicing artist from the National Art School (NAS) during a comprehensive two-day workshop.

• Day One: Participants will engage in six hours of intensive professional development focused on drawing, rooted in the studio-based tradition of NAS.
• Day Two: The workshop will concentrate on strategies for facilitating drawing-based collaboration in the classroom.

Throughout the workshop, participants will be encouraged to share ideas and discuss issues with their peers while exploring both the technical and conceptual aspects of their work.

Further Details:

• Tutor: Luke Thurgate, Dobell Drawing Prize #23 finalist
• Dates: Saturday, 16 November, and Sunday, 17 November, 9 am - 4 pm
• Venue: Glasshouse Port Macquarie
• Cost: Free – workshop fees are generously covered by the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

Throughout the workshop, participants will be encouraged to share ideas and discuss issues with their peers while exploring both the technical and conceptual aspects of their work.

Limited places are available here. 

Link for registrations: Please fill in the registration form here by Monday 21 October.

Download full workshop info pack(DOCX, 3MB)

A special thanks to our Principal Education Partner Coastline Credit Union for their support of the Education @ Glasshouse Program.

Visual Arts Booking Form   Education @ Glasshouse Program

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