Old Darlinghurst Gaol

The Old Darlinghurst Gaol is a former Australian prison located in Darlinghurst, New South Wales. The site is bordered by Darlinghurst Road, Burton and Forbes streets, with entrances on Forbes and Burton Streets. The heritage-listed building was closed in 1914 and has subsequently been repurposed to house the National Art School. The gaol was built using convict labour and features a unique design with a circular chapel and radial cellblocks. It has a rich history, having housed many notable prisoners, including bushrangers and poets. Today, the site offers a unique and historic setting for arts and cultural events, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and education programs. The National Art School is a centre for academic excellence, research, and presentation of multi-disciplinary visual arts for Australian and international artists. The site features various venues, including the Cell Block Theatre, the Rayner Hoff Project Space, and the NAS Gallery, which showcase contemporary art exhibitions and provide a space for artistic expression