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SUMMARY:Yaamanga (around here)
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n							\n			\n\n\n\n\nYaamanga (around here) installation view\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nYaamanga (around here) is an ongoing exhibition exploring the history and identity of the Coffs Coast through themes of place\, community and belonging\, with Gumbaynggirr culture at its heart. This interactive exhibition features hundreds of objects\, photographs\, artworks and films from the Yarrila Arts and Museum collection. A key highlight of Yaamanga (around here) is the short film\, Daalga Nginundi Wajaarr (Sing Your Country)\, which is informed by Yuludarla’s (Gumbaynggirr Creator) journey from north to south exploring miirlarl (sacred places)\, culture and history through song and cinema. The piece is a celebration of language and its revival and is an invitation for all people to learn the story of this place. It explores untold histories of Country; its triumphs and its sorrow and the dialogue Gumbaynggirr people have every day with her.Daalga Nginundi Wajaarr (Sing Your Country) was created by Alison Page and Nik Lachajczak of ZAKPAGE. The score is a reworking of a medley of traditional songs by Gumbaynggirr artist\, Birrugan Dunn-Velasco\, with the inclusion of post-modern instrumentation and sounds from Country.This artwork is dedicated to the Gumbaynggirr people; it is their ancestral lands upon which we live and work; they who are so generous with their cultural knowledge and lore in the making of this film. \n\n\n\nA still image captured from Daalga Nginundi Wajaarr Sing Your Country\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out more about Daalga Nginundi Wajarr Sing your Country
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/yaamanga-around-here
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:CREATION
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Tactile Tours
DESCRIPTION:Self-Guided Tactile Tours		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Have you ever wanted to know what an artwork feels like?			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nVisit the current exhibitions at YAM and borrow a free Self-Guided Tactile Tour kit from our front desk\, then head to the galleries for a unique experience.     Each kit will enable participants to experience the tactile and sensory qualities of the materials used in selected textile artworks.   Self-Guided Tactile Tour kits are available for the current exhibition ESSSENSSSE. \n\n\n\nThis free program is available for all ages and abilities including families\, individuals\, groups\, and sensory impaired individuals.  \n\n\n\nNo bookings required but reservations can be made for groups if requested via email: yamprograms@chcc.nsw.gov.au  
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/self-guided-tactile-tours
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261231T160000
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Workshop Program for organisations\, community groups\, and schools
DESCRIPTION:Wellbeing Workshop Program for organisations\, community groups\, and schools		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Where art meets wellbeing – A creative path to connection and healing \n\n 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nJoin us at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) for a powerful and inspiring workshop designed to nurture mental wellbeing through creative expression. Available for organisations\, community groups and schools.  \n\n\n\nLed by experienced YAM program facilitators\, this two-hour workshop combines a guided tour of the current exhibitions with a hands-on artmaking workshop developed renowned artist Hiromi Tango. Hiromi’s artworks explore the healing potential of textile-based art through a meditative and collaborative process.  \n\n\n\nThese workshops are offered in 2026 to schools\, community groups\, and organisations across the region\, they are not open to individuals. Please register your interest to participate.  \n\n\n\nWhy participate?  \n\n\n\n\nConnect: Strengthen community bonds through shared creative experiences. \n\n\n\nSupport wellbeing: Discover the calming\, expressive\, and restorative benefits of art. \n\n\n\nBe part of something bigger: Contribute to Hiromi Tango’s evolving and ongoing Healing Garden project. \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re new to art or an experienced creator\, this inclusive and uplifting experience is designed for all ages and abilities.  \n\n\n\nRegister your interest to book your group or find out more via Email: education@chcc.nsw.gov.au  
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/wellbeing-workshop-program-for-organisations-community-groups-and-schools
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260202T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261217T160000
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SUMMARY:YAM Young Creatives
DESCRIPTION:YAM Young Creatives 2026		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n							\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\n\n\nAs a YAM Young Creative\, you will meet like-minded creative young people\, learn from artists\, participate in workshops\, contribute to youth programs and gain both personal and professional insights into creative industries and working in a gallery or museum. YAM Young Creatives meet twice a month (once virtually and once in-person at YAM) from February until December 2026. Upon completion of the program\, participants will be issued with a personalised certificate for their contribution to the program. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost involved to join this program\, but participants will need to complete an enrolment form. If you need assistance with the enrolment form or have special needs\, please contact Toni Southwell (details below). Enrolments will be open until all places are filled and participants can join throughout the year if places become available.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplications are open until all places are filled. \n\n\n\nThe next meeting will be in February 2026. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to apply visit the website or contact: \n\n\n\nToni SouthwellPrograms Facilitator Gallery and Museum \n\n\nculturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au\n\n\n\n\n\n02 6648 4700 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n\n\n\n\n\nYAM Young Creatives is a 12-month program\, proudly supported by Museums and Galleries NSW – 2022 Audience Development Fund. \n\n\n\nImage credit: And The Tree Photography
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/yam-young-creatives
CATEGORIES:Expression of interest,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260205T005417Z
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SUMMARY:YAM Teeny Tours
DESCRIPTION:YAM Teeny Tours		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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 2026\, 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
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260207T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260315T235959
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SUMMARY:Natalya Hughes The Interior
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260315T100000
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SUMMARY:Janet Besançon Monokini
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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:20260213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260213T190000
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SUMMARY:Janet Besançon: Monokini Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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:20260305T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260225T022943Z
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T110000
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SUMMARY:Seniors Festival
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260211T224602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T051821Z
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SUMMARY:Colour at play with Jan Allsopp
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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:20260314T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
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SUMMARY:Deborah Kelly CREATION Performance 
DESCRIPTION:Deborah KellyCREATION Performance 		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260303T061238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T233023Z
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SUMMARY:Seabastion Toast Seeing other people
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Through portraiture\, Seabastion Toast examines observation as both discipline and encounter in Seeing other people. Each work negotiates the space between what is seen and what is felt\, between the speed of recognition and the slower accumulation of paint.			\n			\n\n\n\n\nSeabastion Toast\, Aimee\, 2025\, oil on canvas (detail)\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nWhen invited to participate in Australia’s first televised Portrait Artist of the Year\, Seabastion Toast had never painted alla prima (wet on wet technique) nor completed a work in under four hours. Faced with the constraint of speed and public scrutiny\, she did what she always does when confronted with a challenge: she trained. \n\n\n\nFor eleven weeks\, five days a week\, for four hours a day\, she restructured her process around immediacy and sustained observation. The resulting works\, many of which form this exhibition\, document that period of concentrated looking. Some remain raw four-hour studies\, while others have been further developed. Together they trace a shift in method while extending an ongoing investigation into perception.Anchored in portraiture but grounded in broader concerns of composition and attention\, these paintings examine observation as both discipline and encounter. Each work negotiates the space between what is seen and what is felt\, between the speed of recognition and the slower accumulation of paint.Working from both familiar and unfamiliar faces\, the paintings reflect on presence and on what remains when a fleeting encounter is translated into pigment. Some retain the urgency of their making; others carry the density of extended looking. Throughout\, light\, value and structure are used to test how perception shifts across a surface.These works invite the viewer not simply to look\, but to see through the changing conditions of light\, time and touch.Seabastion Toast is a contemporary Australian painter based on the mid-North Coast of NSW. Working primarily with figurative subjects\, interiors and domestic spaces\, she constructs structurally rigorous compositions that balance clarity\, pattern and atmosphere. Her paintings investigate the act of looking and the texture of everyday life\, using colour and value to carry emotional and narrative weight.Toast has been a regular finalist in major national prizes including the Portia Geach Memorial Award\, Mosman Art Prize\, Glover Prize and Sunshine Coast Art Prizes. In 2024 she won the $40\,000 Percival Portrait Prize and has twice received the Darcy Doyle Landscape Prize. In 2025 she appeared on ABC’s Portrait Artist of the Year Australia.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/seabastion-toast-seeing-other-people
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260303T061327Z
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SUMMARY:Seabastion Toast: Seeing other people Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260105T222029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T012555Z
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SUMMARY:RELICS A New World Rises
DESCRIPTION:Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises\, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n      Tickets on sale!\n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe year is 2130. Humans have long abandoned planet Earth after mass-consumption led to an exhaustion of all its natural resources. The world is slowly recovering and showing signs of new life. A series of discarded objects are blossoming with LEGO® civilisations; each one inspired by the relic they now call home. RELICS: A New World Rises explores an imagined future\, one that might not be as far removed from reality as we think.   \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.   Discover intricate LEGO® brick civilisations thriving inside treasured objects from our past. Within each relic\, the LEGO® civilisation has adapted to the distinctive character of the artefact it inhabits. A vintage refrigerator becomes a cryogenic health resort and a Volkswagen Beetle houses an energy revolution\, each with hundreds of hidden stories waiting to be uncovered.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nTicket Prices\n\n\n\nAdult$21.00Child (4 – 16 years)$13.00Student/Concession$15.00Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)$55.00Infants (3 years and under)FREE\n\n\n\nBuy your tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition Highlights: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n12 immersive displays combining vintage objects with intricate worlds built from LEGO® bricks \n\n\n\nCreated by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler \n\n\n\nLayered storytelling that rewards curious minds of all ages with details and discoveries \n\n\n\nInteractive build area where you can create and display your own model using LEGO® bricks \n\n\n\nCustom scavenger hunt with different versions for children and adults \n\n\n\nAudio guide: Download the free accessible audio description guide to your device before arriving and remember to bring your own headphones for the best listening experience \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is not your typical exhibition. RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive art experience that’s equal parts nostalgic and thought-provoking – what Co-Creator Jackson Harvey describes as “the love child between an antique shop\, The LEGO® Movie\, and Blade Runner.” \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this extraordinary exhibition where forgotten objects and LEGO® brick creations tell tales of a possible future. \n\n\n\nLEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group which does not sponsor\, authorise or endorse this exhibition.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlan Your Visit To Coffs Harbour\n\n\n\n    \n                    \n                \n                                    \n                        \n                                                                                            \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                                        RELICS and The Observatory Apartments Couples Package\n                                                        \n                                                                    Enjoy two adult tickets to RELICS at YAM\, two nights accommodation in Ocean View Studio Apartment for two at The Observatory Apartments and a $70 voucher for dinner or breakfast at Stef & Co. \n                                                            \n                                                            \n                                    \n                                        \n                                    \n                                \n                                                    \n                    \n                                    \n                        \n                                                                                            \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                                        RELICS and BIG 4 Park Beach Holiday Park Family Package\n                                                        \n                                                                    Enjoy a family ticket ( 2 Adults & 2 Children) to RELICS at YAM and two nights accommodation in a Beach Villa at Big 4 Holiday Perk at Park Beach. \n                                                            \n                                                            \n                                    \n                                        \n                                    \n                                \n                                                    \n                    \n                                    \n                        \n                                                                                            \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                                        Discover Where to Stay\, Eat and Explore on the Coffs Coast\n                                                        \n                                                                    Coming for RELICS? Stay to explore the Coffs Coast. Discover places to visit\, eat and unwind around your museum experience. Plan your trip and enjoy a region where culture\, nature and creativity meet. \n                                                            \n                                                            \n                                    \n                                        \n                                    \n                                \n                                                    \n                    \n                                    \n                        \n                                                                                            \n                                                                    \n                                                                                                                        Play the RELICS game on the Coffs Coast Explorer App\n                                                        \n                                                                    The minifigs have escaped! Track them down across the Coffs Coast using the Explorer App\, collect them all\, and uncover hidden locations along the way. Complete the game and redeem your reward when you visit RELICS at YAM. \n                                                            \n                                                            \n                                    \n                                        \n                                    \n                                \n                                                    \n                    \n                                \n                \n                    \n                        \n                            \n                        \n                    \n                    \n                        \n                            \n                           \n                    \n                \n                \n            \n            \n\n\n\nCurrent Exhibitions\n\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n	\n		\n			\n				RELICS\nA New World Rises\n			\n		\n		\n							28 Mar – 19 Jul 2026 at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n						Exhibition					\n		The year is 2130. Humans have long abandoned planet Earth after mass-consumption led to an exhaustion of all its natural resources. The world is slowly recovering and showing signs of new life. A series…\n	\n\n		\n\n	\n			\n	\n		\n			\n				Kate Mackay\nEverything at once\n			\n		\n		\n							23 Apr – 24 May 2026 at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n						Exhibition					\n		Painter and sculptor Kate Mackay works within the genre of the non-objective and geometric abstraction. Her work is an exploration of repetition\, process and random difference within uniformity\, in which series of works are created by repeated combinations of simple elements\, often leading to inevitable imperfections.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/relics
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260218T052822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T013210Z
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SUMMARY:RELICS Adult Groups
DESCRIPTION:Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises\, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		Group Bookings for Adults		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Looking for a unique and memorable outing for your group?\n\nRELICS: A New World Rises is the perfect experience for social groups\, community organisations\, workplaces\, hobby clubs\, seniors’ groups\, and anyone who enjoys creativity\, storytelling\, and a bit of nostalgic fun.\n\nCreated by LEGO® Masters Australia winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler\, RELICS transforms ordinary vintage objects into extraordinary miniature worlds built entirely from LEGO®. Each scene is full of intricate detail\, clever storytelling\, humour\, and surprises – offering something new with every glance.\n			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy adult groups love RELICS:\n\n\n\nWhether your group is after an inspiring cultural outing or simply something fresh and delightful to experience together\, RELICS offers:Nostalgia & Wonder – Adults connect instantly with the joy of LEGO®\, rediscovering childhood creativity while enjoying the sophistication of the artworks.Art\, Design & Craftsmanship – The skill\, imagination\, and meticulous craftsmanship behind each miniature world appeals to art lovers\, makers\, designers\, and anyone who enjoys seeing the extraordinary in the everyday.Storytelling & Conversation – Every RELIC is a tiny universe filled with characters\, clues\, and humour. The scenes spark conversation\, storytelling\, and collective puzzle‑solving – great for social and community groups.Perfect for Social Outings – RELICS is accessible\, uplifting\, and appeals to all ages and interests. It’s an easy\, welcoming outing for mixed‑interest groups and diverse communities. \n\n\n\nWhat your group visit can include:\n\n\n\nYour booking can be tailored depending on your group’s interests and needs: \n\n\n\n\nA short introduction exploring the artists’ process and stories behind the scenes\n\n\n\nTime for looking closely\, photographing\, and exploring the exhibition at your own pace. Please allow at least 60 minutes to experience RELICS\n\n\n\nYOUNG AT HEART scavenger hunt specially designed for adult visitors\n\n\n\nOptional hands‑on creative activities or LEGO® challenges (subject to availability)\n\n\n\nAccessible gallery spaces suitable for all mobility levels\n\n\n\nSeating\, air‑conditioning\, and staff support to make your visit relaxed and enjoyable\n\n\n\nMultilevel carparking adjacent to YAM with accessible parking on the ground floor\n\n\n\nPeach and Wolf café on site for refreshments\n\n\n\n\nRELICS is ideal for:\n\n\n\n\nSeniors and retirement groups\n\n\n\nAdult community education\n\n\n\nWorkplace team outings\n\n\n\nSocial clubs and hobby groups\n\n\n\nDisability and access groups\n\n\n\nBook clubs and creative collectives\n\n\n\nTourism and visitor groups\n\n\n\nMultigenerational groups\n\n\n\nCultural or language learning groups\n\n\n\nMulticultural groups\n\n\n\n\nBookings:\n\n\n\nBookings are essential for all adult groups.Bookings for group of 10 or more will receive a 15% discountTo make a booking or discuss how we can tailor your visit\, please contact:education@chcc.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6648 4700 \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming your group to experience the creativity\, wonder\, and playful brilliance of RELICS: A New World Rises at Yarrila Arts & Museum. \n\n\n\nLEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group which does not sponsor\, authorise or endorse this exhibition. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/relics-adult-groups
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260218T053439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T042135Z
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SUMMARY:RELICS Education Groups
DESCRIPTION:Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises\, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Step into a world where imagination builds the impossible.\n\nRELICS: A New World Rises is the perfect learning adventure for school groups\, student excursions\, and community education programs.\n\nCreated by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler\, RELICS transforms everyday objects into extraordinary miniature worlds made entirely from LEGO®. Each scene is packed with stories\, characters\, humour\, and hidden details that ignite curiosity and reward close looking.\n			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage Credit: Auckland Museum \n\n\n\nWhy RELICS is an excellent excursion for schools: \n\n\n\nRELICS brings together creativity\, storytelling\, engineering\, and problem‑solving in a playful\, hands‑on format. It’s an ideal learning experience for:Visual Arts – Explore sculpture\, installation\, design principles\, composition\, colour\, and creative reuse.STEAM & Engineering – Spark conversations about structure\, balance\, scale\, pattern\, and imaginative problem‑solving.English & Creative Writing – Each RELIC invites students to interpret narrative clues\, make inferences\, and create their own stories.HSIE / HASS – Themes like environment\, urban life\, sustainability\, and community are explored through tiny worlds. These relatable scenes spark conversations about contemporary real‑world issues and help students connect the exhibition themes to the world around them.Critical & Creative Thinking – Students engage in observation\, analysis\, wonder\, question‑asking\, and inventing new possibilities.Teamwork & Collaboration – LEGO® naturally supports group thinking\, shared decision‑making\, and playful learning.Whether your students love art\, design\, building\, storytelling\, or simply the joy of creating\, RELICS meets them where they are — and encourages them to imagine beyond the boundaries of the everyday. \n\n\n\nSchool and group visits can include:\n\n\n\n\nA guided exhibition introduction tailored to age level\n\n\n\nTime for close looking\, sketching\, photography and video\, and discussion\n\n\n\nScavenger hunts for every student\n\n\n\nOptional hands‑on creative activities or LEGO® challenges (subject to availability)\n\n\n\nAccessible\, inclusive gallery spaces designed for all learners\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for:\n\n\n\n\nPrimary (K–6)\n\n\n\nSecondary (7–12)\n\n\n\nEarly childhood groups\n\n\n\nHomeschool groups\n\n\n\nVacation care and out‑of‑school programs\n\n\n\nCommunity education groups\n\n\n\nSpecial needs education groups\n\n\n\nAlternative education programs\n\n\n\nYouth support services\n\n\n\nYouth clubs or activity groups\n\n\n\n\nBookings:\n\n\n\nBookings are essential for all schools and groups.Bookings for group of 10 or more will receive a 15% discountTo make a booking or discuss how we can tailor your visit\, please contact:education@chcc.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6648 4700 \n\n\n\nLEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group which does not sponsor\, authorise or endorse this exhibition. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/relics-education-groups
CATEGORIES:Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260320T033751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T070151Z
UID:6782-1774692000-1784455200@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:RELICS Activities and Workshops
DESCRIPTION:RELICS Activities and Workshops 		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Extend your visit to RELICS: A New World Rises with YAM’s series of art making and STEAM programs that invite adults\, children\, families and young people to explore creativity through hands on making\, imaginative play and collaborative problem solving.			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nDrawing on the exhibition’s themes of reinvention\, sustainability and storytelling\, the programs encourage participants to look closely at the world around them and to see everyday materials as sites of possibility\, transformation and wonder. \n\n\n\nAdult Workshops\n\n\n\nRethink waste\, remix ideas – three hands-on workshops where discarded materials become bold new creations. \n\n\n\nTo coincide with RELICS: A New World Rises\, this creative and sustainable workshop series invites participants to reimagine discarded materials as bold new creations. Across hands‑on sessions in jewellery making\, printmaking and sculpture\, artists guide participants to experiment with creative reuse\, rethink waste and explore the unexpected potential of everyday materials. From an after‑hours art‑and‑cocktails experience to weekend workshops\, the series encourages curiosity\, creativity and new ways of imagining a more sustainable future – proving that some of the most exciting ideas begin with what’s left behind. \n\n\n\nThe Rubbish Renaissance: Jewellery\, Jazz & Gin \n\n\n\nThis evening jewellery‑making workshop invites you to transform everyday waste into wearable relics\, set to a smooth jazz soundtrack and paired with Emerald Island Gin cocktails. In a relaxed\, social two‑hour Thursday night session\, participants will experiment with plastic bottles\, aluminium cans and repurposed gems – turning discarded materials into bold\, one‑of‑a‑kind pieces. \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 14 May Time: 5:30 – 7:30pmCost: $30 including all materials\, drinks and refreshmentsAges: 18+ \n\n\n\nCardboard Forms: Old School Foundations\, Contemporary Sculpture Workshop \n\n\n\nIn this hands‑on sculpture workshop\, artist Nick Warfield invites participants to transform humble cereal‑box cardboard into bold\, contemporary sculptural forms. Drawing on both classic construction methods and experimental approaches\, the session explores form\, structure and balance – turning everyday waste into dynamic three‑dimensional works. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday 30 MayTime: 10:30am – 1:30pmCost: $40 including all materialsAges: 18+ \n\n\n\nStamp It: Upcycled T-Shirt Print Lab \n\n\n\nLed by artist Marc Renshaw\, this creative printmaking workshop invites participants to transform a plain or pre‑loved cotton T‑shirt or fabric bag into a one‑of‑a‑kind wearable artwork. Using blocks\, lino stamps and experimental print textures\, you’ll explore pattern\, repetition and layout – turning familiar materials into something fresh\, graphic and expressive. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday 20 JuneTime: 10.30am – 1.30pmCost: $40 (BYO t-shirt or cotton/canvas bag)Ages: Adults and teens 16+ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nChildren and Family Workshops\n\n\n\nBlending art\, science\, technology\, engineering and design\, the program series creates accessible entry points into creative learning that are playful\, future‑focused and grounded in curiosity. Participants are encouraged to experiment\, test ideas\, take creative risks and work together—whether they are building LEGO® worlds\, reimagining discarded objects\, exploring printmaking and painting\, or discovering new ways of thinking through STEAM challenges. Each experience is designed to build confidence\, spark imagination and support different learning styles through making and doing.From free drop‑in activities for families to facilitated workshops and youth‑led experiences\, these programs extend the world of RELICS beyond the gallery walls. They transform the exhibition from something to be viewed into something to be activated—inviting audiences to become makers\, thinkers and storytellers in their own right. Together\, the programs create a welcoming\, inclusive space where creativity is shared across generations and where art and STEAM intersect to inspire new ideas about the future at Yarrila Arts and Museum. \n\n\n\nDrop‑in RELICS Play Space \n\n\n\nBuild\, imagine and create in the RELICS Play Space\, a free\, drop‑in LEGO® building zone where you become part of the exhibition! Inspired by the worlds of RELICS\, this hands‑on space invites children\, families and curious minds of all ages to design\, build and display their own creations. Whether you’re constructing a tiny civilisation or experimenting with bold ideas\, the RELICS Play Space offers a relaxed\, playful environment to explore creativity together. \n\n\n\nTime: Gallery hoursCost: FREE – drop in\, no bookings requiredAges: Families \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop‑in RELICS Family Challenges   \n\n\n\nLooking for a creative activity the whole family can enjoy? Dive into the RELICS Family Challenges\, a free drop‑in experience where imagination takes centre stage. Working together\, kids and adults are invited to repurpose an everyday object into something entirely new for a LEGO® minifigure community. This self‑paced\, hands‑on activity is perfect for tinkerers\, dreamers and builders of all ages. Simply collect a challenge card and object\, then let your ideas lead the way. \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.Time: Gallery hoursCost: FREE – drop in\, no bookings requiredAges: Families
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/relics-activities-and-workshops
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260410T064505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T064506Z
UID:6903-1774692000-1784476800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:Win a RELICS Prize Pack!
DESCRIPTION:Win a RELICS Prize Pack!		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nScan the QR code in the gallery or complete a quick visitor survey online for your chance to WIN a RELICS prize pack valued at over $60. \n\n\n\nThe prize pack features a RELICS cap\, RELICS book – A New World Rises: Tales of a LEGO Future\, and your very own LEGO® Minifigure!  \n\n\n\nAlready visited? You can still enter the draw by completing the survey online.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/win-a-relics-prize-pack
CATEGORIES:Visitor Survey
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260303T060811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T063931Z
UID:6616-1774697400-1774701000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:Meet the RELICS creators: Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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
CATEGORIES:Event,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260320T033626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T034631Z
UID:6717-1775296800-1776592800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:Children and Family Trail
DESCRIPTION:Children and Family Trail		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Discover Coffs Harbour’s history these school holidays. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\nImage Credit:  and the trees photography\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nDiscover Coffs Harbour’s history these school holidays with our free\, self‑guided  trail for YAM’s interactive social history exhibition Yaamanga (around here).  \n\n\n\nFamilies can explore local stories\, objects and hidden treasures throughout the exhibition at their own pace.  \n\n\n\nDrop in anytime\, no bookings required.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/children-and-family-trail
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260320T033707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T064042Z
UID:6693-1775296800-1776592800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:Drop‑in RELICS Family Challenges  
DESCRIPTION:Drop‑in holiday fun at YAM! RELICS family challenges  		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Looking for a creative holiday activity\, the whole family can enjoy? 			\n			\n\n\n\n\nImage credit Auckland Museum\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nDive into the RELICS Family Challenges\, a free drop‑in experience where imagination takes centre stage. \n\n\n\nWorking together\, kids and adults are invited to repurpose an everyday object into something entirely new for a LEGO® minifigure community. This self‑paced\, hands‑on activity is perfect for tinkerers\, dreamers and builders of all ages. Simply collect a challenge card and object\, then let your ideas lead the way. \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/relics-family-challenges
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260320T033725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T045738Z
UID:6707-1775296800-1776592800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:Autumn School Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Autumn School Holidays at YAM		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				These autumn school holidays\, Yarrila Arts and Museum invites children\, families and young people to explore\, create and imagine together. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nFrom discovering local stories and hands‑on making to STEAM workshops and youth‑led experiences\, YAM’s holiday program is packed with playful learning and creative fun.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re dropping in for a self‑guided trail\, joining a workshop\, or stepping inside the immersive world of RELICS: A New World Rises\, there are plenty of opportunities to spark curiosity\, build confidence and enjoy meaningful creative time together.  \n\n\n\nPerfect for families\, budding artists and young innovators\, YAM is your go‑to destination for inspiring\, screen‑free school holiday adventures! \n\n\n\nChildren and Family Trail \n\n\n\nDiscover Coffs Harbour’s history these school holidays with our free\, self‑guided  trail for YAM’s interactive social history exhibition Yaamanga (around here). Families can explore local stories\, objects and hidden treasures throughout the exhibition at their own pace. Drop in anytime\, no bookings required.When: All school holidays during gallery hoursCost: FreeAges: Families\, 6-10 year olds \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop‑in RELICS Play Space \n\n\n\nBuild\, imagine and create in the RELICS Play Space\, a free\, drop‑in LEGO® building zone where you become part of the exhibition! Inspired by the worlds of RELICS\, this hands‑on space invites children\, families and curious minds of all ages to design\, build and display their own creations. Whether you’re constructing a tiny civilisation or experimenting with bold ideas\, the RELICS Play Space offers a relaxed\, playful environment to explore creativity together. \n\n\n\nTime: Gallery hoursCost: FREE – drop in\, no bookings requiredAges: Families \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop‑in RELICS Family Challenges   \n\n\n\nLooking for a creative holiday activity\, the whole family can enjoy? Visit YAM these school holidays and take part in our drop‑in RELICS family Challenges! Inspired by RELICS: A New World Rises\, kids can unleash their imaginations as they repurpose an everyday object into something totally new for a mini-figure community.When: All holidays in gallery hoursCost: FREE – drop in\, no bookings requiredAges: Families \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTEAM Challenge: Future Makers Lab  \n\n\n\nYoung innovators are invited to roll up their sleeves and imagine a greener tomorrow in this hands‑on STEAM sustainability challenge!  \n\n\n\nIn this dynamic workshop\, kids will explore real‑world environmental problems and dream-up creative solutions using science\, technology\, engineering\, art and maths. When: Wednesday 8 AprilCost: $10 Ages: 8 – 14 year olds  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpressive Painting With Kelly JoyJoin artist Kelly Joy for a fun and inspiring painting class designed to spark creativity and build confidence. Young artists will explore colour\, layers\, and playful techniques while creating their own unique artworks in a supportive\, hands-on environment.  When: Thursday 9 AprilCost: $20Ages: 8 – 12 year olds \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouth Week Special Event! Youth Run Tour Of RELICS: A New World Rises \n\n\n\nTo celebrate Youth Week\, the YAM Young Creatives will be leading special Youth Tours designed by young people\, for young people through RELICS: A New World Rises. Get behind‑the‑scenes insights hear what inspired the RELICS creators and take part in a scavenger hunt. When: Friday 17 April Cost: FREEAges: 12 – 25 year olds 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/autumn-school-holidays
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260320T033608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T055642Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in RELICS Play Space
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in RELICS Play Space 		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Drop in and get creative in the RELICS Play Space!			\n			\n\n\n\n\nImage Credit Auckland Museum \n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nBuild\, imagine and create in the RELICS Play Space\, a free\, drop‑in LEGO® building zone where you become part of the exhibition! \n\n\n\nThis hands‑on space invites children\, families and curious minds of all ages to design\, build and display their own creations. Whether you’re constructing a tiny civilisation or experimenting with bold ideas\, the RELICS Play Space offers a relaxed\, playful environment to explore creativity together.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/relics-play-space
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260320T033549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T033551Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Challenge: Future Makers Lab
DESCRIPTION:STEAM Challenge: Future Makers Lab 		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Young innovators are invited to roll up their sleeves and imagine a greener tomorrow in this hands‑on STEAM sustainability challenge!			\n			\n\n\n\n\nYoung inventor working in his laboratory\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nIn this dynamic workshop\, kids will explore real‑world environmental problems and dream-up creative solutions using science\, technology\, engineering\, art and maths.  \n\n\n\nInspired by RELICS: A New World Rises participants will be given an unused item and challenged to reinvent it for a better future. The session is packed with brainstorming\, building\, testing and plenty of creative chaos!  \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, kids will discover how a fresh perspective can spark cleaner\, smarter planet-friendly ideas.   \n\n\n\nA fun\, empowering experience that ignites curiosity\, teamwork and environmental awareness. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/steam-challenge-future-makers-lab
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260320T033525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T033527Z
UID:6727-1775728800-1775736000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au
SUMMARY:Expressive Painting With Kelly Joy
DESCRIPTION:Expressive painting with Kelly Joy		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				Join artist Kelly Joy for a fun and inspiring painting class designed to spark creativity and build confidence. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nYoung artists will explore colour\, layers\, and playful techniques while creating their own unique artworks in a supportive\, hands-on environment.   \n\n\n\nPerfect for all skill levels\, this class encourages self-expression\, curiosity and the joy of making art. Come ready to paint\, play and discover. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/expressive-painting-with-kelly-joy
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260320T033453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T064135Z
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SUMMARY:RELICS Youth Week Special Event
DESCRIPTION:Youth Week Special Event! Youth run tour of RELICS: A New World Rises		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n				To celebrate Youth Week\, the YAM Young Creatives will be leading special Youth Tours designed by young people\, for young people through RELICS: A New World Rises. 			\n			\n\n\n\n\nImage credit Sia Duff\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nGet behind‑the‑scenes insights hear what inspired the RELICS creators and take part in a scavenger hunt.  \n\n\n\nAfter your guided tour\, you are welcome to stay and explore the exhibition at your own pace or get creative in the RELICS Play Space.  \n\n\n\nPlease note: Adults attending with young people or younger siblings will need to purchase their own exhibition ticket separately.  \n\n\n\nBookings are essential\, as spots are limited\, so be sure to book!  \n\n\n\nBlock 1 – 2:00pm – 2:15pm Youth Tour – participants can then view the exhibition on their own until 4pm \n\n\n\nBlock 2 – 2:20pm – 2:35pm Youth Tour – participants can then view the exhibition on their own until 4pm \n\n\n\nBlock 3 2:45pm – 3:00pm Youth Tour – participants can then view the exhibition on their own until 4pm
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/relics-youth-week-special-event
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233054
CREATED:20260416T050523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T050811Z
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SUMMARY:Long Pose Portrait Sessions 
DESCRIPTION:Long Pose Portrait Sessions 		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\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					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 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-2
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T160000
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SUMMARY:Kate Mackay: Everything at once
DESCRIPTION:Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening		\n		\n			\n\nEvent\, Exhibition		\n					\n							\n			\n\n\n\n\nKate Mackay\, 2 pieces (detail)\, oil on canvas. Image courtesy of the artist.\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Event\, Exhibition				\n				\n					Drew Hopper: West of Somewhere East Exhibition Opening				\n				When\n				\n					28 May 20265:30 pm – 7:00 pm									\n			\n						Reserve your spotPlan your visit	\n		\n		\n\nPainter and sculptor Kate Mackay works within the genre of the non-objective and geometric abstraction. Her work is an exploration of repetition\, process and random difference within uniformity\, in which series of works are created by repeated combinations of simple elements\, often leading to inevitable imperfections.Everything at Once brings together a series of oil‑on‑canvas works into a single large‑scale installation. Each painting translates a written quote—from artists\, writers and philosophers spanning 320 BC to 2024—into a geometric field of squares and circles\, turning reflections on art‑making into visual patterns that obscure their original meaning.Using stencils to make the work introduces chance into the process\, randomising colour placement and revealing unexpected relationships. When assembled\, the individual works also generate a new\, accidental narrative. Across the installation\, chance\, process and perception shape both the making of the works and the meanings that surface.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/kate-mackay-everything-at-once
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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