In Conversation

In Conversation continues until November 10th!

Join us for artist talks from 10am Tuesday 22nd - all welcome.

Diploma of Fine Art Exhibition opens on Wednesday

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You are warmly invited to attend the opening of 'Only Fools and Horses', an exhibition by final year students of the Diploma of Fine Art.

The exhibition opens on Wednesday the 16th of October at 6pm, with special guest speaker Paul Brinkman- Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Director. It promises to be a fabulous exhibition, so if you are looking for fresh affordable art for the home or office, or Chrissy pressies with a difference, then this is a must-see exhibition. We hope you can join us on Wednesday!

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts Regional Gallery show a huge success.

Our Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts students at the opening of their exhibition at The Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest.

One of the many fantastic things about studying the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts at Nepean Arts and Design Centre is the opportunity to bridge the gap between study and professional practice as an artist. The course is open to students who hold a Diploma of Visual arts or the equivalent, but the opportunity is also taken up by practicing artists who wish to reconnect with their practice or enjoy the community of practice and motivation that comes with supportive group environment.

The course is taught by professional artists, and places a strong emphasis on developing the  individual style and voice of the student, and providing bridges into the world of the practicing professional artist.

In conversation,  currently showing at The Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest is a fantastic example of an opportunity provided by the Advanced Diploma. As part of their professional practice study, students were invited to respond to an exhibition of works by the famous British artist David Hockney, which is currently on show in the Gallery.

David Hockney's brother John spoke at the exhibition, and was so impressed by the work the students had made, that he photographed the show, and is taking the images to show David when he visits him next month. He has promised to garner feedback from David and convey it back to the students.

Feedback from David Hockney on your artwork? Yes Please!!

To book your interview for The Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, please call Regina Cooper on  

ph 9208 9484.

In conversation - Advanced Diploma Exhibition

Please join us at Penrith Regional gallery and Lewers Bequest on Friday September 20th between 5 and 6pm for the opening of In Conversation, an exhibition of works by Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts students. Students were asked to develop their works in response to the works of David Hockney, currently on display in the gallery in the small exhibition 'Love David'. The exhibition will be opened by Hania Radvan, CEO of Penrith Performing and Visual Arts, and will continue until November10th. Guests at the opening will also have an opportunity to stay at the gallery for Rock-Scissors-Boat special event (see details below) for a special price of $10. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Journeys II Opens on Wednesday!

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As part of the TAFE Western Sydney Institute Nepean College Open Day, we warmly invite you to the opening of Journeys II, the second of our two exhibitions featuring students of the Diploma of Visual Arts at NADC.  It promises to be a great show, and a really fun Open Day, so come and join Special Guest Reg Mombassa for the opening, this Wednesday, September 11 at 12 noon,  for an injection of creative energy!

For  all course inquiries for the 2014 Diploma of Visual Arts and the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, call the section on ph 9208 9325.

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Reg Mombassa at NADC Open Day!

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Our Open Day on Wednesday September 11 is fast approaching and we are very pleased to announce that our guest for the day is Reg Mombassa. Reg is a nationally and internationally renowned artist, designer and musician.

Reg is known for his irreverent designs for Mambo Graphics as well as his paintings. 
He has exhibited his paintings at Watters Gallery since 1975. In 2007 a retrospective exhibition
of his artwork was held at the SH Ervin Gallery in Sydney. His artwork is included in the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, The Powerhouse Museum Sydney, University of Sydney amongst others. Reg is the creative ambassador for the celebrations 
for Sydney New Years Eve 2013.

Reg says he is inspired by the wind, semi-professional birthday clowns, heavy machinery and the behaviour of domestic animals.

Our open day celebrations kick off at 12pm with the opening of the Diploma Fine Art student’s exhibition ‘Journeys 2’ in the Trapezium Gallery. Reg will be the special guest at the opening.
Following this at 1pm in T Block Reg Mombassa will deliver a talk and audio visual presentation  for NADC students, followed by a Q+A session. Visitors to the open day can see this talk streamed live.
At 2pm a BBQ and drawing session will be held in the P block forecourt. Easels will be set up and TAFE students will join in with Reg to draw en plein air.
Please join us for this for this exciting day of entertainment, and why not bring your own sketchbook and try your hand? NADC staff will be on hand to talk to you about study options and how to apply for our courses.

Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize

Entries have arrived at Trapezium Gallery for the Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize. This prestigious prize, which encourages excellence in life drawing, sketching and portrait painting, is open to all TAFE NSW students enrolled in fine art or visual art courses.

Entries have arrived from many campuses, including Meadowbank, St George, Newcastle and of course Nepean Art and Design Centre. Judging will take place on Monday 19th August. The judges are Anthony Cahill (NSI), Tim Allen (WSI) and Rhett Brewer, artist. Students will be judged on a portfolio of work including a series of specific life drawings.

The exhibition of selected work will open on Wednesday 21st August 12pm with the announcement of the winning entry. The exhibition will then run until the 4th September. Please come along to the opening or pop into the gallery to appreciate the range and quality of the figurative drawings produced by TAFE NSW students. Good luck to our entrants from NADC!