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SUMMARY:Meet the RELICS creators: Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Hear what inspired RELICS: A New World Rises and how this exhibition came to life.			\n			\n\n\n\n\nJackson Harvey and Alex Towler\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nRELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive experience that’s equal parts nostalgic and thought-provoking\, where vintage objects and LEGO® brick creations tell tales of a possible future. Created by LEGO® Masters winners\, Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler\, RELICS inspires curiosity for all ages and invites you to explore artistic intricacy and story-telling in an extraordinary way. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a meet and greet with Alex and Jackson on RELICS opening day and hear about the inspiration for this extraordinary exhibition and how it came to life! \n\n\n\nTickets to RELICS are available separately.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/meet-the-relics-creators-jackson-harvey-and-alex-towler
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T103000
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SUMMARY:Long Pose Portrait Sessions 
DESCRIPTION:Long Pose Portrait Sessions 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed\, inspiring long pose drawing experience at Yarrila Arts and Museum.			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nObserve. Develop\, Perfect.   \n\n\n\nThese untutored sessions\, held one Sunday each month\, offer three hours of uninterrupted creative time\, perfect for artists of all levels to slow down\, focus deeply\, and connect with the clothed figure through longer\, sustained poses.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just beginning or looking to push your creative boundaries\, this is your chance to:  \n\n\n\n– Sharpen your observation skills  \n\n\n\n– Refine your technique in your chosen medium  \n\n\n\n– Develop more layered\, detailed works overtime  \n\n\n\nWork at your own pace in a calm\, welcoming environment. While there’s no formal instruction\, Seabastion will draw and paint alongside participants\, providing a unique glimpse into her personal process and approach to figurative art.  \n\n\n\nEach session is gently facilitated to ensure a supportive and respectful atmosphere\, making it the ideal setting to experiment\, grow\, or simply enjoy a few uninterrupted hours of creative flow.  \n\n\n\nSessions are ticketed individually and run monthly. Each one is a fresh opportunity to reconnect with your practice and other artists.  \n\n\n\nDuration: 3 hours (with regular short breaks – tea coffee and biscuits provided)  \n\n\n\nAll mediums are welcome\, including drawing\, painting\, and mixed media. Basic materials such as paper\, charcoal\, graphite\, and a small selection of acrylic paints will be provided. If you’d like to work with other materials\, feel free to bring your own – just ensure they’re low-irritant and easy to clean up.  \n\n\n\nModel: Clothed and seated in the same position throughout (with lighting) \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Seabastion Toast \n\n\n\nEquipment: Easels\, stool\, chair\, clips and boards provided
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/long-pose-portrait-sessions/2026-03-22
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20260303T061327Z
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SUMMARY:Seabastion Toast: Seeing other people Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Yarrila Arts and Museum invites you and your guests to the launch of Seabastion Toast’s exhibition\, Seeing other people. Artist talk from 5:30pm\, exhibition opening 6:00 – 7:30 pm			\n			\n\n\n\n\nSeabastion Toast\, Aimee\, 2025\, oil on canvas (detail)\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nJoin us for the launch of Seabastion Toast’s exhibition\, Seeing other people. \n\n\n\nEvent begins at 5:30pm on Thursday 19 March \n\n\n\nArtist talk in the gallery from 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n\n\nYAM Bar open from 6:00 pm with light refreshments provided. \n\n\n\nEvent concludes 7:30 pm
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/seabastion-toast-seeing-other-people-exhibition-opening
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
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SUMMARY:Deborah Kelly CREATION Performance 
DESCRIPTION:Deborah KellyCREATION Performance 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Step into a living contemporary art ceremony at YAM.			\n			\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Lucy Parakhina\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nYou are invited to an unforgettable CREATION performance by acclaimed artist Deborah Kelly and her collaborators from near and far. Experience this powerful contemporary art performance that merges ceremony\, collective ritual and visionary story telling. Known for her striking visual worlds and transformative works\, Deborah Kelly invites audiences into an immersive experience where art becomes action and community becomes creator.  This one-of-a-kind event showcases CREATION Chorale – a cohort of Coffs Coast choristers and musicians led by Ruth Kennedy along with guest soloist Natasha Rusterholz (Newcastle) and composer Lex Lindsay (Sydney). Through costumes\, song and spectacle\, this event celebrates creativity\, connection and unity.  From 5:30pm\, view Deborah Kelly’s CREATION and accompanying exhibitions in the galleries\, grab a drink at the YAM Bar\, and get hands-on with collage making inspired by CREATION before experiencing the CREATION Chorale performance in Yarrila Place’s soaring central atrium.  \n\n\n\nPlease note seating will be limited. Please contact us at yamprograms@chcc.nsw.gov.au if seating is required. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeborah Kelly I CREATION 22 November 2025 – 15 March 2026 CREATION is a multi-dimensional and cross-disciplinary artwork developed by contemporary artist Deborah Kelly. Born from collaborations with communities across Australia\, the immersive installation featuring video\, textiles\, costumes and ceramics invites audiences to explore a queer\, climate-conscious belief system that celebrates possibility\, and collective dreaming.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCREATION is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/deborah-kelly-creation-performance
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20260211T224602Z
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SUMMARY:Colour at play with Jan Allsopp
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Celebrate the bold playful use of colour in the work of Natalya Hughes’ exhibition The Interior in this joyful hands-on painting and collage workshop designed especially for Seniors Festival.			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nInspired by the spirited energy of contemporary art and colour play\, there are no rules. No prior painting experience is needed but experienced artists also welcome. \n\n\n\nGuided by practising artist\, Jan Allsop\, participants will experiment with paint simple marks and intuitive choices. The emphasis will be on play rather than perfection with plenty of room to chat and enjoy the process. \n\n\n\nCost: $10 seniors (Especially for Seniors Festival)| $20 general admission \n\n\n\nAll materials are provided.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/colour-at-play-with-jan-allsopp
CATEGORIES:Event,Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T110000
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SUMMARY:Seniors Festival
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join this gallery tour by YAM’s Senior Curator\, developed especially for Seniors Festival. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nTour includes exhibition explorations to engage the senses. Discover the hidden stories\, materials and inspirations behind selected works in the galleries.For any accessibility requirements please email: yamprograms@chcc.nsw.gov.au \n\n\n\nFollowing this tour is a paid art workshop: Colour at Play with Jan Allsopp (bookings essential).
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/seniors-week
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T130000
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Celebrate International Women’s Day with a thought‑provoking panel discussion featuring Australian-French artist Janet Besançon and First Nations author Judi Morison.			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nThrough visual art and storytelling\, Janet Besançon and Judi Morison share perspectives that illuminate resilience and creativity. The panel discussion will be chaired by Annie Talve\, chair of ArtsNational Coffs Coast.  \n\n\n\nJanet Besançon’s is an Australian-French artist who explores themes of labour\, resilience\, and cultural identity in her practice. Her solo exhibition Monokini\, currently on display at Yarrila Arts and Museum\, is a powerful series of 28 abstract paintings created with French pigments\, Australian white clay\, and everyday domestic tools\, transforming objects of unpaid labour into instruments of protest and expression. Each piece reflects on the invisible\, undervalued work expected of women\, while the symbolic cycle of 28 paintings honours resilience and generational strength.   \n\n\n\nJudi Morison is a storyteller whose writing engages with truth-telling through fiction. Her debut novel\, Secrets\, which won the 2022 Boundless Indigenous Writer’s Mentorship\, was published by Bundyi in 2025 and her short fiction and poetry have been published in various literary anthologies. Judi’s historical novel manuscript\, ‘Crossing the Creek’\, was shortlisted for The Australian Fiction Prize 2025 and will be published by Bundyi in January 2027. After 23 years on Wadi Wadi Country\, where the South Coast Writers Centre was important in her writing journey\, Judi now lives gratefully on Gumbaynggirr Country. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/international-womens-day
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260215T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251223T055658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T005943Z
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SUMMARY:Long Pose Portrait Sessions 
DESCRIPTION:Long Pose Portrait Sessions 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed\, inspiring long pose drawing experience at Yarrila Arts and Museum.			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nObserve. Develop\, Perfect.   \n\n\n\nThese untutored sessions\, held one Sunday each month\, offer three hours of uninterrupted creative time\, perfect for artists of all levels to slow down\, focus deeply\, and connect with the clothed figure through longer\, sustained poses.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just beginning or looking to push your creative boundaries\, this is your chance to:  \n\n\n\n– Sharpen your observation skills  \n\n\n\n– Refine your technique in your chosen medium  \n\n\n\n– Develop more layered\, detailed works overtime  \n\n\n\nWork at your own pace in a calm\, welcoming environment. While there’s no formal instruction\, Seabastion will draw and paint alongside participants\, providing a unique glimpse into her personal process and approach to figurative art.  \n\n\n\nEach session is gently facilitated to ensure a supportive and respectful atmosphere\, making it the ideal setting to experiment\, grow\, or simply enjoy a few uninterrupted hours of creative flow.  \n\n\n\nSessions are ticketed individually and run monthly. Each one is a fresh opportunity to reconnect with your practice and other artists.  \n\n\n\nDuration: 3 hours (with regular short breaks – tea coffee and biscuits provided)  \n\n\n\nAll mediums are welcome\, including drawing\, painting\, and mixed media. Basic materials such as paper\, charcoal\, graphite\, and a small selection of acrylic paints will be provided. If you’d like to work with other materials\, feel free to bring your own – just ensure they’re low-irritant and easy to clean up.  \n\n\n\nModel: Clothed and seated in the same position throughout (with lighting) \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Seabastion Toast \n\n\n\nEquipment: Easels\, stool\, chair\, clips and boards provided
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/long-pose-portrait-sessions/2026-02-15
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20260113T022919Z
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SUMMARY:Janet Besançon: Monokini Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Yarrila Arts and Museum invites you and your guests to the opening of Janet Besançon Monokini.			\n			\n\n\n\n\nJanet Besançon\, Monokini 4\, 2025\, pigments\, clay (detail)\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nOfficial Opening of the Exhibition \n\n\n\nEvent begins at 5:30pm on Friday 13 February and concludes at 7:00pm. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments provided. YAM Bar open
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/janet-besancon-monokini-exhibition-opening
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251223T051806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T005410Z
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SUMMARY:Cheeky Collage & Cocktails with AlyKat (Adults 18+) 
DESCRIPTION:Cheeky Collage & Cocktails with AlyKat (Adults 18+) 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join us for a special workshop event at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM).			\n			\n\n\n\n\nImage: Self portrait collage by AlyKat \n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nInspired by the bold\, provocative collage practice of Deborah Kelly and her exhibition CREATION\, this adults-only workshop invites you to make art that’s a little bit daring!  \n\n\n\n The event will start with a private tour of CREATION followed by drinks and snacks\, then a hands-on artmaking workshop led by Alykat.  \n\n\n\nUsing found imagery\, text and mixed media\, participants will create a contemporary collage that explores humour\, contradiction and delight. Expect a relaxed\, social atmosphere where rules are bent and ideas overlap. A glass of bubbles or a gin cocktail is included to help the scissors glide and the conversations flow.  \n\n\n\nNo experience necessary just bring you curiosity\, a sense of fun\, and a willingness to get a bit cheeky with your artmaking.  \n\n\n\nAll materials and refreshments are provided. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/cheeky-collage-cocktails-with-alykat-adults-18
CATEGORIES:Event,Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20260109T014706Z
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SUMMARY:Janet Besançon Monokini
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Australian–French artist Janet Besançon explores themes of labour\, resilience\, and cultural identity through a diverse range of mediums and sustainable practices. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\nJanet Besançon\, Monokini 4\, 2025\, pigments\, clay (detail)\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nHer work combines gouache\, acrylic\, oil\, pure French pigments\, and raw Gumbaynggirr country pigments with natural materials such as clay and charcoal\, grounding her art in both European and Australian traditions. \n\n\n\nMonokini is a striking series of 28 abstract paintings created using French pigments\, Australian white clay\, and everyday domestic utensils – sponges\, mops\, and kitchen tools. These objects\, often linked to unpaid household labour\, become instruments of protest and expression. The repetitive\, physical process mirrors the gestures of cleaning and caregiving\, while the final layers of white clay evoke healing\, silencing\, and erasure. \n\n\n\nThe number 28 is symbolic\, referencing the menstrual cycle and the rhythms of the female body. Through this\, Besançon honours women’s resilience and generational strength\, challenging the invisibility of domestic work. In Coffs Harbour – a city shaped by diverse migrant communities – the exhibition invites cross-cultural dialogue on gender roles and shared experiences. \n\n\n\nUltimately\, Monokini asks us to reconsider the tools we overlook\, the cycles we silence\, and the labour we too often take for granted.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/janet-besancon-monokini
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260207T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260315T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
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SUMMARY:Natalya Hughes The Interior
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				The Interior invites audiences into an exaggerated consultation room playfully furnished for psychoanalysis. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\nNatayla Hughes\, fabric design (detail) from The Interior\, 2022. Image courtesy of the artist.\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nThe immersive installation combines sculptural seating\, richly patterned soft furnishings\, and uncanny object d’art\, nestled around a hand painted mural to generate a stimulating space to unpack our collective and unconscious biases. Audiences are invited to recline and be enveloped\, soothed\, and held by the furniture’s womanly forms while taking turns playing analyst and patient.The Interior is a travelling exhibition organised by the Institute of Modern Art and toured by Museums and Galleries Queensland.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/natalya-hughes-the-interior
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251212T044651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T104403Z
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SUMMARY:YAM Up Late
DESCRIPTION:YAM Up Late		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Step into an unforgettable night at YAM Up Late!			\n			\n\n\n\n\nImage credit: HOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE (performance view)\, 2024. Image courtesy of Verge Gallery. Photograph Jacquie Manning. \n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nUPDATE – we’re experiencing an error with our booking system. If you get a message that tickets for YAM Up Late are sold out please disregard and join us for the event – we won’t be checking tickets. We look forward to seeing you at the event!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable night at YAM Up Late!  \n\n\n\nCelebrate summer evenings at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) with a vibrant mix of art\, music\, and flavour. Wander through exhibitions after hours\, dive into creative art-making for adults\, and enjoy live performances under the fig tree with drinks and wood-fired pizza. It’s the perfect way to wind down with friends and soak up the creative spirit of Coffs Harbour.  \n\n\n\nWhat’s on:  \n\n\n\n– A bold\, dynamic performance of ESSSENSSSE by HOSSEI  \n\n\n\n– Collage-making inspired by CREATION with artist AlyKat  \n\n\n\n– Beats by DJ Jemka to set the vibe  \n\n\n\n– Delicious pizza from OneTwoFive  \n\n\n\n–  Handcrafted gin cocktails from Emerald Island Distillery at the YAM Bar  \n\n\n\nIt’s the ultimate mix of art\, movement\, music\, and flavour — and best of all\, it’s free to attend!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStep into the world of ESSSENSSSE and watch the vibrant celebration of movement\, emotion and transformation. HOSSEI and his performers will bring the themes of the exhibition to life though an unforgettable mix of performance\, sound and visual expression. \n\n\n\nExpect bold colour\, playful energy\, raw emotion and a whole lot of fun! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHOSSEI I ESSSENSSSE22 November 2025 – 1 February 2026 \n\n\n\nESSSENSSSE is a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by contemporary artist HOSSEI. Featuring otherworldly sea creatures in a playful and multi-sensory aquatic themed ecosystem\, this immersive installation creates a dynamic space for all ages and abilities that invites audiences to celebrate their inner creative spirit and explore art through more than just sight. \n\n\n\nESSSENSSSE is a Verge Gallery exhibition curated by Tesha Malott\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/6029
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251215T054213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T104932Z
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SUMMARY:'ESSSENSSSE' Live Performance!
DESCRIPTION:‘ESSSENSSSE’ – Live performance 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n			\n\n\n\n\nHOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Photography by Jacquie Manning.\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nUPDATE – we’re experiencing an error with our booking system. If you get a message that tickets for the 12:00pm ESSSENSSSE Live Performance are sold out please disregard and join us for the event – we won’t be checking tickets. We look forward to seeing you at the event!  \n\n\n\nStep into the world of ESSSENSSSE and watch the vibrant celebration of movement\, emotion and transformation. HOSSEI and his performers will bring the themes of the exhibition to life though an unforgettable mix of performance\, sound and visual expression. \n\n\n\nExpect bold colour\, playful energy\, raw emotion and a whole lot of fun! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOSSEI I ESSSENSSSE22 November 2025 – 1 February 2026 \n\n\n\nESSSENSSSE is a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by contemporary artist HOSSEI. Featuring otherworldly sea creatures in a playful and multi-sensory aquatic themed ecosystem\, this immersive installation creates a dynamic space for all ages and abilities that invites audiences to celebrate their inner creative spirit and explore art through more than just sight. \n\n\n\nESSSENSSSE is a Verge Gallery exhibition curated by Tesha Malott\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union. \n\n\n\nImage credit: Deborah Kelly\, from the CREATION collage suite\, 2019-ongoing\, image courtesy of the artist; HOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Photography by Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/esssenssse-live-performance-2
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251203T030336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T054624Z
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SUMMARY:Create And Perform Your Own Wearable Art! 
DESCRIPTION:Create And Perform Your Own Wearable Art! 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join our hands-on workshop inspired by ESSSENSSSE\, YAM’s current exhibition by artist HOSSEI.			\n			\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of And the Trees Photography\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nJoin our hands-on workshop inspired by ESSSENSSSE\, YAM’s current exhibition by artist HOSSEI. Explore vibrant textures to craft your own wearable art to parade in the live performance that celebrates imagination\, self-expression and connection.  \n\n\n\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult and can drop in to The Workshop at YAM any time between 10 and 11:30am. This drop-in workshop will be followed by the ESSSENSSSE live performance.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/create-and-perform-your-own-wearable-art
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260116T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251203T051554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T230431Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM - Marine Art Adventure 
DESCRIPTION:STEAM – Marine Art Adventure  		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				In this hands-on creative STEAM session\, young scientists will explore the fascinating world of marine biology.			\n			\n\n\n\n\nImage: Coral structure courtesy of Adrienne Gooden\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nIn this hands-on creative STEAM session\, young scientists will explore the fascinating world of marine biology – from tiny plankton to swirling seaweed structures – and use microscopes to look closely at natural forms.  \n\n\n\nInspired by YAM’s current exhibition ESSSENSSSE by the artist HOSSEI and their scientific discoveries\, participants will then create vibrant artworks that capture the hidden beauty of the sea. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/steam-marine-art-adventure
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260114T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251203T045027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T050716Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Collage  
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Collage  		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join Coffs Coast artist Alykat for a fun and thought-provoking contemporary collage workshop inspired by Deborah Kelly’s exhibition CREATION. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nJoin Coffs Coast artist Alykat for a fun and thought-provoking contemporary collage workshop inspired by Deborah Kelly’s exhibition CREATION.  \n\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop\, participants will delve into themes of identity and imagination through the art of collage. Working with striking imagery\, vibrant patterns\, and expressive text\, they’ll layer elements to craft bold\, contemporary artworks that tell a story.  \n\n\n\nAll materials are supplied\, just bring your curiosity and creative spark!  
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/contemporary-collage
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260113T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251203T043322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T231156Z
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SUMMARY:Under The Sea Painting - With Karlee Rawkins 
DESCRIPTION:Under The Sea Painting – With Karlee Rawkins 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Dive beneath the waves and let your imagination swim wild in this colourful holiday workshop with artist Karlee Rawkins. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Karlee Rawkins\, Rainbow trout\, acrylic on canvas. \n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nDive beneath the waves and let your imagination swim wild in this colourful holiday workshop with artist Karlee Rawkins. Young artists will get inspired by YAM’s current exhibition ESSSENSSSE by the artist HOSSEI and explore a magical underwater world. They will then bring their discoveries to life through expressive painting.  \n\n\n\nGuided by Karlee’s playful approach to colour and pattern\, participants will experiment with brushwork\, colours\, and bold shapes to create their very own marine animal masterpiece. All materials supplied. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/under-the-sea-painting-with-karlee-rawkins
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251219T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260202T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251203T050746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T223139Z
UID:10000702-1766102400-1770076799@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:Kids Art Trail: Explore\, Imagine\, Create
DESCRIPTION:Kids Art Trail: Explore\, Imagine\, Create		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Step into a world of colour\, curiosity and creativity with the Kids Art Trail! 			\n			\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of And the Trees Photography\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nStep into a world of colour\, curiosity and creativity with the Kids Art Trail! This interactive journey invites children to explore artworks\, each sparking imagination and inspiring personal expression. As they move through the trail\, kids are encouraged to respond with their own creativity. It’s a playful and engaging way to connect with art\, discover new ideas\, and celebrate the joy of making.  \n\n\n\n Head to YAM to collect the Kids Art Trail\, clip board and pencil.  
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/kids-art-trail-explore-imagine-create
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251214T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251023T015456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T015855Z
UID:10000580-1765708200-1765719000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:Figure Drawing – Untutored Monthly Studio Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Figure Drawing – Untutored Monthly Studio Sessions		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed and inspiring monthly life drawing session			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nPractice. Explore. Refine. \n\n\n\nJoin artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed and inspiring monthly life drawing session at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Held one Sunday each month\, these three-hour sessions offer artists of all experience levels a chance to slow down\, focus deeply\, and connect with the figure through longer\, sustained poses with a clothed model. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just starting out or looking to push your creative boundaries\, this is a unique opportunity to: \n\n\n\nSharpen your observation skillsRefine your technique in your chosen mediumExplore more layered\, detailed works over timeWork at your own pace in a calm\, welcoming space. While there’s no formal instruction\, Seabastion will be drawing and painting alongside participants – offering a behind-the-scenes look at her personal process and approach to figurative art. \n\n\n\nEach session is gently facilitated to ensure a supportive and respectful environment\, making it the perfect setting to experiment\, grow\, or simply enjoy a few uninterrupted hours of creative flow. \n\n\n\nSessions are ticketed individually and run once a month. Each is a fresh opportunity to connect with your practice and the local arts community. \n\n\n\nDuration: 3 hours (with regular short breaks) \n\n\n\nRefreshments: Hot water and cups available. Participants are welcome to bring their own refreshments. \n\n\n\nAll mediums are welcome\, including drawing\, painting\, and mixed media. Basic materials such as paper\, charcoal\, graphite\, and a small selection of acrylic paints will be provided. If you’d like to work with other materials\, feel free to bring your own – just ensure they’re low-irritant and easy to clean up. \n\n\n\nModel: Clothed and seated in the same position throughout (with lighting)Facilitator: Seabastion ToastEquipment: Easels\, stool. Chair. clips and boards provided
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/figure-drawing-untutored-monthly-studio-sessions-2/2025-12-14
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260315T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251031T045311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T054232Z
UID:10000691-1763769600-1773619199@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:CREATION
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n							\n			\n\n\n\n\nDeborah Kelly\, from the CREATION collage suite\, 2019-ongoing\, image courtesy of the artist.\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nCREATION is a multi-dimensional and cross-disciplinary artwork developed by contemporary artist Deborah Kelly. Born from collaboration with communities across Australia\, it invites you to explore a queer\, climate-conscious belief system that celebrates possibility\, and collective dreaming.Through video\, animation\, photography\, music\, paper collage\, costume\, textiles\, ceramics and dance\, CREATION moves fluidly across contemporary art\, politics\, and ritual to consider and critique contemporary issues of our time and inspire people to gather\, commune\, and imagine new ways of being in a more-than-human world.CREATION is not just an exhibition; it is a living\, breathing mythology. \n\n\n\nThe Holy Orders are companion beings who represent CREATION’s virtues and powers; \n\n\n\nThe Serpent: The Supreme Originator\, teaches us to move with certainty\, and to dream. \n\n\n\nThe Moon: Rhythm\, loyalty and companionship. \n\n\n\nThe Rat: teaches us resilience\, resourcefulness\, and to find our kin among the scorned. \n\n\n\nFungus: represents interdependence and reciprocity. \n\n\n\nInfinity: symbolises the eternal exchange of energy. \n\n\n\nBacteria: from which we learn that size does not equate to power. \n\n\n\nVulture: teaches us not to fear the ruins of the past. \n\n\n\nSpider: The vision weaver; teaches us that storytelling is survival.SPECIAL EVENT: A special CREATION performance involving dance\, costumes\, song and spectacle will be held on Saturday 14 March from 5:30pm. Join YAM’s mailing list to stay up to date with event details. \n\n\n\nThe performance will feature the CREATION CHORALE singing joyous original music. \n\n\n\nCREATION is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/creation
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251031T045448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T105210Z
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SUMMARY:ESSSENSSSE
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n							\n			\n\n\n\n\nHOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Photography by Jacquie Manning.\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nUPDATE for Thursday 22 January 2026 – we’re experiencing an error with our booking system. If you get a message that tickets for YAM Up Late or the 12:00pm ESSSENSSSE Live Performance are sold out please disregard and join us for the events – we won’t be checking tickets. We look forward to seeing you at the events!  \n\n\n\nESSSENSSSE is a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by contemporary artist HOSSEI. Featuring otherworldly sea creatures in a playful and multi-sensory aquatic themed ecosystem\, this immersive installation creates a dynamic space for all ages and abilities that invites audiences to celebrate their inner creative spirit and explore art through more than just sight.For blind and low vision audiences\, the exhibition includes audio descriptions that vividly describe each costume’s character. Braille QR codes are available throughout the space to help one navigate and connect with the exhibition in their own way.ESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape\, features\, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar\, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body\, you would be left with a mouth and an anus\, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit\, not just with food\, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides\, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability.HOSSEI is a multidisciplinary Australian artist with Persian\, Turkish and Russian ancestry\, exhibiting work across Western Sydney and beyond for more than twenty years. HOSSEI’s practice is influenced by his 7 years as Student Learning Service Officer (SLSO)\, supporting students with a range of abilities and backgrounds at Newtown Public School (NPS).ESSSENSSSE is a Verge Gallery exhibition curated by Tesha Malott\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union. \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nAudio Descriptions\n\n\n\nAudio descriptions for the blind and low-vision community have been developed for ESSSENSSSE by Sarah Empey and Anthia Balis\, in collaboration with HOSSEI. These can be accessed via a QR code located at YAM reception and in the gallery archway. YAM encourages patrons to bring their own headphones. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nESSSENSSSE Audio Descriptions
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/esssenssse
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251117T033207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T054804Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening CREATION and 'ESSSENSSSE'
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Opening CREATION and ‘ESSSENSSSE’		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				DJ Jemka spinning live beats from 5pm\, light nibbles to enjoy\, YAM Bar serving gin cocktails by Emerald Island Distillery. Free entry – not to be missed!			\n			\n\n\n\n\nHOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Photography by Jacquie Manning.\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nYarrila Arts and Museum invites you and your guests to the opening of CREATION and ‘ESSSENSSSE ‘ \n\n\n\nSaturday 22 November 5:00 – 7:00pm \n\n\n\nOfficial proceedings from 5:30pmLive Music from DJ JemkaLight nibbles providedYAM Bar open with gin cocktails by Emerald Island DistilleryFree entry! \n\n\n\nEXHIBITION DETAILS \n\n\n\nDeborah Kelly I CREATION22 November 2025 – 15 March 2026CREATION is a multi-dimensional and cross-disciplinary artwork developed by contemporary artist Deborah Kelly. Born from collaborations with communities across Australia\, the immersive installation featuring video\, textiles\, costumes and ceramics invites audiences to explore a queer\, climate-conscious belief system that celebrates possibility\, and collective dreaming. \n\n\n\nCREATION is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHOSSEI I ESSSENSSSE22 November 2025 – 1 February 2026 \n\n\n\nESSSENSSSE is a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by contemporary artist HOSSEI. Featuring otherworldly sea creatures in a playful and multi-sensory aquatic themed ecosystem\, this immersive installation creates a dynamic space for all ages and abilities that invites audiences to celebrate their inner creative spirit and explore art through more than just sight. \n\n\n\nESSSENSSSE is a Verge Gallery exhibition curated by Tesha Malott\, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW\, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union. \n\n\n\nImage credit: Deborah Kelly\, from the CREATION collage suite\, 2019-ongoing\, image courtesy of the artist; HOSSEI\, ESSSENSSSE\, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Photography by Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/esssenssse-2
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251116T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251023T015456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T015855Z
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing – Untutored Monthly Studio Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Figure Drawing – Untutored Monthly Studio Sessions		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed and inspiring monthly life drawing session			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nPractice. Explore. Refine. \n\n\n\nJoin artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed and inspiring monthly life drawing session at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Held one Sunday each month\, these three-hour sessions offer artists of all experience levels a chance to slow down\, focus deeply\, and connect with the figure through longer\, sustained poses with a clothed model. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just starting out or looking to push your creative boundaries\, this is a unique opportunity to: \n\n\n\nSharpen your observation skillsRefine your technique in your chosen mediumExplore more layered\, detailed works over timeWork at your own pace in a calm\, welcoming space. While there’s no formal instruction\, Seabastion will be drawing and painting alongside participants – offering a behind-the-scenes look at her personal process and approach to figurative art. \n\n\n\nEach session is gently facilitated to ensure a supportive and respectful environment\, making it the perfect setting to experiment\, grow\, or simply enjoy a few uninterrupted hours of creative flow. \n\n\n\nSessions are ticketed individually and run once a month. Each is a fresh opportunity to connect with your practice and the local arts community. \n\n\n\nDuration: 3 hours (with regular short breaks) \n\n\n\nRefreshments: Hot water and cups available. Participants are welcome to bring their own refreshments. \n\n\n\nAll mediums are welcome\, including drawing\, painting\, and mixed media. Basic materials such as paper\, charcoal\, graphite\, and a small selection of acrylic paints will be provided. If you’d like to work with other materials\, feel free to bring your own – just ensure they’re low-irritant and easy to clean up. \n\n\n\nModel: Clothed and seated in the same position throughout (with lighting)Facilitator: Seabastion ToastEquipment: Easels\, stool. Chair. clips and boards provided
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/figure-drawing-untutored-monthly-studio-sessions-2/2025-11-16
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251115T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260208T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251031T045542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T015829Z
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SUMMARY:Yearbook '25
DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n							\n			\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready yet? Josie Boxell\, Pencil on paper 2025\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nYearbook ’25: Visual Art Students from the Coffs Coast showcases a curated selection of outstanding HSC Visual Arts Bodies of Work from talented students across the region. The exhibition celebrates a diverse range of expressive forms and offers unique insights into the ideas and perspectives of young people on the Coffs Coast. \n\n\n\nParticipating Schools: Bishop Druitt College | Bowraville Central School | Coffs Harbour Christian Community School | Coffs Harbour High School | Coffs Harbour Senior College | St John Paul College | Macksville High School | Nambucca High School | Orara High School | Toormina High School | Woolgoolga High School
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/yearbook-25
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251101T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251017T015849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T020322Z
UID:10000568-1761993000-1762000200@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:Still Life\, Still Moving - Drawing Workshop with Peggy Zephyr 
DESCRIPTION:Still Life\, Still Moving – Drawing Workshop with Peggy Zephyr 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join STILL: National Still Life Award 2025 finalist\, Peggy Zephyr and turn the ordinary into extraordinary with this playful drawing workshop where chance takes the lead. Participants will be presented with everyday objects\, and a roll of the dice decides how it will be transformed. With each throw\, new instructions shift the way you draw or even how the object is placed\, hidden\, or merged with another. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nJoin STILL: National Still Life Award 2025 finalist\, Peggy Zephyr and turn the ordinary into extraordinary with this playful drawing workshop where chance takes the lead. Participants will be presented with everyday objects\, and a roll of the dice decides how it will be transformed. With each throw\, new instructions shift the way you draw or even how the object is placed\, hidden\, or merged with another.  \n\n\n\nAs the session unfolds\, familiar items become strange\, humorous\, or poetic. Sketches overlap\, change direction\, and accumulate into layered pages that record different perspectives in real time. The result is a lively\, low-stakes experiment that reimagines the still life tradition showing how the everyday is never really still\, but always in motion.  \n\n\n\nAll materials are provided.  \n\n\n\nRecommended for adult (16+)  \n\n\n\nNo previous drawing experience required.   \n\n\n\nCost: Free  \n\n\n\nLocation:  The Workshop\, Yarrila Arts and Museum  \n\n\n\nBooking essential as numbers are very limited. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/still-life-still-moving-drawing-workshop-with-peggy-zephyr
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251031T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251031T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251017T014417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T010612Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: Carbon Footprints
DESCRIPTION:In Conversation: Carbon Footprints – Energy\, Language and Connection 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join us for a thought provoking conversation with Yarrila Arts and Museum exhibiting artist Alexandra Byrne\, senior Gumbaynggirr man and educator Uncle Micklo Jarrett\, and Gumbaynggirr PhD candidate Dylan Berger as they explore the many meanings of a carbon footprint\, from the energy we consume and return to the earth\, to the cultural and linguistic footprints we leave on Country. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nJoin us for a thought provoking conversation with Yarrila Arts and Museum exhibiting artist Alexandra Byrne\, senior Gumbaynggirr man and educator Uncle Micklo Jarrett\, and Gumbaynggirr PhD candidate Dylan Berger as they explore the many meanings of a carbon footprint\, from the energy we consume and return to the earth\, to the cultural and linguistic footprints we leave on Country.  \n\n\n\nTogether they will discuss how art\, language and land are connected through cycles of care\, knowledge and energy. This rich dialogue invites us to reflect on how we live within our environment and how we can walk more gently into the future.  \n\n\n\nThe Workshop\, Yarrila Arts and Museum – ground floor Yarrila Place.  \n\n\n\nFree event but bookings recommended.  \n\n\n\nPanel Speakers:  \n\n\n\nAlexandra Byrne is an artist living in rural Nambucca Valley. Her exhibition Natural Capital: Carbon Webs\, Energy and Me (Us) explores personal accountability in the context of climate change\, rural life and land management. Alexandra considers these issues with respect to both the energy we consume and the energy we put back into these living systems.  \n\n\n\nMicklo Jarrett is a senior Gumbaynggirr man and educator. Micklo brings a wealth of knowledge about how we can develop our connections to place through language and caring for Country in order to leave it in a better condition.   \n\n\n\nDylan Berger is a Gumbaynggirr\, Dhanggati\, Yuin\, and Birrbay man and PhD Candidate. Dylan’s area of research focuses on the role of language for Country. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/in-conversation-carbon-footprints
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251030T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251030T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251006T235037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T235450Z
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SUMMARY:The Poetics of Clay: An Artist Talk with Phil Greed 
DESCRIPTION:The Poetics of Clay: An Artist Talk with Phil Greed 		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join award-winning artist Phil Greed for an inspiring talk at Yarrila Arts and Museum\, celebrating his Coffs Coast Artist Award win in STILL 2025.			\n			\n\n\n\n\nPhil Greed\, calx_what goes around (2025) Image courtesy of the artist \n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nJoin award winning artist Phil Greed for an inspiring artist talk at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Phil Greed was the winner of the $5000 Coffs Coast Artist Award in STILL: National Still Life Award 2025 presented by Yarrila Arts and Museum.  \n\n\n\nPhil’s winning work calx_what goes around (2025)\, explores memory\, loss and the quiet transformation of materials. Drawing on the poetic intimacy of still life\, he uses ceramics to reflect on aging\, personal history\, and the fragile beauty of time.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to hear Phil share his stories\, processes and inspirations behind his practice\, and to celebrate the creativity and talent flourishing on the Coffs Coast.  \n\n\n\nComplimentary morning tea will be provided. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/the-poetics-of-clay-an-artist-talk-with-phil-greed
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251025T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20251016T001722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T022214Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Gerry Wedd
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk with Gerry Wedd – STILL finalist		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Join us for an inspiring conversation with celebrated ceramic artist Gerry Wedd\, finalist in STILL: National Still Life Award 2025 and represented in the Yarrila Arts and Museum collection. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nJoin us for an inspiring conversation with celebrated ceramic artist Gerry Wedd\, finalist in STILL: National Still Life Award 2025 and represented in the Yarrila Arts and Museum collection. Known for his highly detailed ceramics\, Wedd combines the traditions of craft with contemporary themes\, weaving together imagery drawn from pop culture\, literature\, politics and the everyday. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Gerry will reflect on his creative journey\, discuss the ideas behind his practice\, and share insights into the work he has created for STILL. With a career spanning four decades\, his work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is represented in major public collections across Australia.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/artist-talk-with-gerry-wedd-still-finalist
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251017T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251212T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T195134
CREATED:20250701T054606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T005010Z
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SUMMARY:YAM Teeny Tours
DESCRIPTION:YAM Teeny Tours		\n		\n			\n\nProgram\, Workshop		\n					\n				Immerse your child in artful conversations\, cultural exploration and creative play in Teeny Tours at Yarrila Arts and Museum			\n			\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of And the Trees Photography\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Program\, Workshop				\n				\n					Studio Kids @ YAM				\n				When\n				\n					29 Apr – 17 Jun 20264:00 pm – 5:30 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nImmerse your child in artful conversations\, cultural exploration and creative play in Teeny Tours at Yarrila Arts and Museum. These sessions are fun\, adventurous and engaging for both children and their carer’s. They include an exhibition tour\, artmaking\, story time and creative play\, with a different exhibition explored each week. Teeny Tours are small group sessions and are accessible for all young children.   \n\n\n\n Held every Friday in 2025\, 10am – 11am (during school term)  \n\n\n\nWeekly bookings are required. Numbers are limited.  \n\n\n\nSuggested for ages 3–6 years and their carers.  \n\n\n\nStrollers\, snacks and drinks are welcome.  \n\n\n\nMeet in The Workshop\, Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM)\, Ground floor Yarrila Place.  \n\n\n\nEnquires: culturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/yam-teeny-tours-4
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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