First Class 24

This highly anticipated exhibition has built a strong reputation as a place where ideas, beliefs and creativity intersect.

The students represent schools from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and the Hunter, and their work reflects the scope and depth of the NSW HSC Visual Arts syllabus.

Each year participants create artworks that explore their world and position themselves within it.

Find out more about the artist application process to participate in First Class 24.  

About the Curator, Karen Gilbertson

A three-time curator of First Class, Karen Gilbertson has been a practicing Visual Arts teacher for many years teaching in Sydney, the Hunter and Canada. She has 14 years’ experience as Visual Arts Marker, encompassing pilot and senior marking.

Karen has worked for the NSW Education Standards Authority on a variety of committees including the Grade Samples committee and Test Development committee. She has presented Visual Arts & Design Educators Association seminars and Higher School Certificate Study Days. She organises 'Moofest' - Merewether High School’s annual short film festival.

Karen is a keen drawer, painter, printmaker, and gallery visitor.

Image: Isobelle Zwart, Merewether High School The fearful are caught as often as the bold (2023). water based oil on plywood. From the exhibition First Class 23. Courtesy the artist & MAC yapang.

When

Location

Museum of Art and Culture (MAC), 1A First Street, Booragul 2284, Booragul 2284  View in Google Maps

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1A First Street, Booragul 2284 , Booragul 2284

Museum of Art and Culture (MAC)

1A First Street, Booragul 2284 , Booragul 2284

First Class 24