TAFE NSW - Newcastle Art School

Celebrating student success. 🌟🎉

Last week we were thrilled to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our students at the Reg Russom Memorial Award, where Bachelor of Creative Practice student Sol Nilssen shone bright, taking home the prestigious scholarship.

A huge round of applause also goes to Brydie Cussan, Paul Templeman, and Neve O’Malley, whose outstanding entries earned them a highly commended.

Thank you to our judge Gillean Shaw from University Galleries for your time, attention, and thoughtful consideration. And to Arts National Newcastle and the Hunter TAFE Foundation for making this scholarship possible - Together, we're empowering a brighter future!

📷Photo: Eddie Alston, Certificate IV in Photography & Digital Imaging


RTO: 90003

Unleashing creativity and pushing boundaries, our Certificate III students are redefining the art of sculpture, one wire at a time! 🌟

By twisting wire into armature figures and layering them with hessian and plaster, they're bringing their visions to life in extraordinary forms.



RTO 90003

You're invited to the opening of the Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize, believed to be the longest running student drawing prize in the country, on Tuesday, 11th August.

Arts National Newcastle have partnered with the Hunter TAFE Foundation to become the new donor of the Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize, as part of their commitment to cultural activities and connecting people with the arts. ✍🖼️

Join us at the Hunter Street Campus for the opening event, where we will unveil this year's winner.

Opening Event: Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Exhibition Closing Date: Friday, 28 August 2026.



RTO 90003

🎓 Ready to invest in your future?
TAFE NSW Scholarships can help take the pressure off study costs so you can focus on achieving your goals. Whether you're starting out, changing careers, or upskilling, there may be a scholarship for you.
🔗 Apply now: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/scholarships

RTO 90003

We are pleased to announce the opening of the Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize, one of Australia's most esteemed art awards, on Tuesday, 11th August. ✍🖼️

Arts National Newcastle have partnered with the Hunter TAFE Foundation to become the new donor of the Reg Russom Memorial Drawing Prize, as part of their commitment to cultural activities and connecting people with the arts.

Join us at the Hunter Street Campus for the opening event, where we will unveil this year's winner.

Opening Event: Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Exhibition Closing Date: Friday, 28 August 2026.



RTO 90003

It's not to late to enrol in the Diploma of Visual Arts course. 🎨✍️

You’ll learn to combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to plan and realise your creative vision in this exciting course.

Start Date: Monday 27 July 2026
End Date: Wednesday 23 June 2027
Course Duration: 12 months
Course Delivery: Full-time | Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays
Course Code: CUA51125

👉 Enrol online today for semester 2, 2026:
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/.../diploma-of-visual-arts...

RTO: 90003