An art school is not greyhound racing

Handing on the torch can come with challenges. We speak with the National Art School directors about strategic succession.
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Sydney art schools have been struggling lately, a kind of David and Goliath story between big business university models, government proficiency measures and recognition that diversity drives innovation and creative cities.

The National Art School in Darlinghurst has not been removed from this tension. It has been in genuine conversations with government partners and the other university-based arts school – Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) and UNSW Art & Design – but has remained strong in its positioning for independence.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina