DOBELL DRAWING PRIZE

NATIONAL ART SCHOOL

The new Dobell Drawing Prize takes place in alternative years to the Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Both exhibitions affirm the Dobell Foundation’s commitment to support the development of drawing as a medium in its own right, and a fundamental element of the visual arts. The inaugural exhibition at the National Art School of The Dobell Drawing Prize took place from 28 March to 25 May 2019. 

Chairman of The Sir William Dobell Art Foundation Karen Wann said: “This partnership will be building on a long-standing relationship that we have with the National Art School. It continues to evolve, having commenced with the Dobell Drawing School for Year 11 students more than 20 years ago, and later with the Teach the Teacher program providing professional development for regional teachers. The Dobell Drawing Prize will further enhance our support across a number of initiatives that support art, artists and art education. 

Steven Alderton, Director of the National Art School said: “The National Art School is delighted to be working with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation on this very important Prize and exhibition. Drawing is absolutely central to the National Art School’s curriculum, so the opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the many facets of contemporary drawing practice is welcomed. We are very much looking forward to working with the Foundation on the Prize and exhibition and offering artists another forum to explore the dynamic medium of drawing.”