BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Yarrila Arts and Museum - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Yarrila Arts and Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Yarrila Arts and Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20290331T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20291006T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20300406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20301005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20310405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20311004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230916T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20301231T235959 DTSTAMP:20251031T054336Z CREATED:20230329T025842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T054336Z UID:10000001-1694822400-1924991999@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Yaamanga (around here) DESCRIPTION:People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nYaamanga (around here) installation view\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2023/03/dsc07522-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260206T012555Z CREATED:20260105T222029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T012555Z UID:10000696-1774692000-1784476800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au 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 Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \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 Nikky Morgan-Smith: Index Act \n \n \n Thursday 2 July – Sunday 6 September 2026\n Exhibition \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Archibald Prize 2025 \n \n \n 7 August – 13 September 2026\n Exhibition \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Young Archie Coffs Harbour \n \n \n 7 August – 13 September 2026\n Exhibition URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/relics CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/01/relics-cover-image-1350x1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T044051Z CREATED:20260218T053439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T044051Z UID:10000730-1774692000-1784469600@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au 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 People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/01/relics-cover-image-1350x1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T064506Z CREATED:20260410T064505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T064506Z UID:10001017-1774692000-1784476800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Win a RELICS Prize Pack! DESCRIPTION:Win a RELICS Prize Pack! \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/final-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260702T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260906T140000 DTSTAMP:20260731T041738Z CREATED:20260605T045302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T041738Z UID:10001034-1782986400-1788703200@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Nikky Morgan-Smith: Index Act DESCRIPTION:Nikky Morgan-Smith: Index Act \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Index Act considers drawing as an embodied practice connected to lived experience. Combining performance-based photography\, mark-making and mixed media\, Nikky Morgan-Smith presents a series of multi-layered compositions exploring linear time\, memory\, and physical existence. \n \n\n\n\n\nNikky Morgan-Smith\, unmade bed\, chiffon\, digital print\, acrylic paint\, paper in recycled hardwood box\, 2026 (detail)\, photo by Lisa Cross\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nWithin each work\, past and present intersect through photographic stills of the body in motion – capturing sensations and emotional states – and intuitive\, gestural drawings that emerge in response. Together\, they form a liminal third space\, a threshold where image and mark\, index and act\, converge to reveal what is not immediately visible. In this in-between realm\, the invisible histories of the body – its stored sensations\, memories and energies – are made perceptible\, emerging through the layering and interaction of forms. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/nikky-morgan-smith-index-act CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/06/artwork-1843_cropped-for-marketing-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260706T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260702T061731Z CREATED:20260605T045953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T061731Z UID:10001033-1783339200-1784289600@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Winter School Holidays DESCRIPTION:Winter School Holidays at YAM \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n These winter 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 Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nFrom discovering local stories to hands‑on STEAM\, expressive painting and upcycled sewing workshops\, YAM’s Winter Holiday Program offers a rich mix of playful learning and creative exploration. \n\n\n\nStep into the immersive world of RELICS: A New World Rises\, a highlight of the program\, alongside self-guided art making and facilitated workshops\, designed to spark curiosity\, build confidence and create meaningful shared experiences. \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\n\n\n\n\nWinter Wonders: Expressive Painting with Kelly Joy   \n\n\n\nStep into a world of cool colours\, cosy creativity\, and winter inspired imagination in this fun and expressive painting workshop with artist Kelly Joy. Tthis hands-on session invites young artists to explore the beauty of winter through colour\, texture\, and playful experimentation.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday 8 July Cost: $30Ages: 6 – 10 year olds  \n\n\n\n\nBook here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNight at the Museum \n\n\n\nYarrila Arts and Museum comes alive after dark for an epic night of discovery\, creativity and family fun inspired by the ground-breaking exhibition RELICS: A New World Rises. At Night at the Museum: RELICS Adventure\, families become explorers – taking on a series of quests and challenges throughout YAM. \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 10 JulyCost: Free event with tickets to RELICS\, food + drinks sold separately.Ages: All ages \n\n\n\n\nBook here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUpcycled Sewing Workshop with Amanda Fairbanks  \n\n\n\nTurn pre-loved fabrics into something fresh\, functional and full of personality in this creative upcycling sewing workshop with designer Amanda Fairbanks. Using a selection of second-hand materials\, participants will learn how to transform fabric remnants into a funky handmade item or bag. \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday 15 July Cost: $30Ages: 10 – 16 year olds \n\n\n\n\nBook here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSTEAM Challenge: Creative Makers Lab \n\n\n\nYoung creators aged 9–14 are invited to take part in a STEAM workshop exploring creative making\, experimentation and problem-solving.  \n\n\n\nInspired by RELICS: A New World Rises\, this creative lab encourages participants to explore ideas through a combination of art\, design and simple technologies\, creating contemporary responses through discovery and making.  \n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday 16 July Cost: $10 Ages: 9 – 14 year olds  \n\n\n\n\nBook here\n\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 URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/winter-school-holidays CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/06/expressive-painting_winter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260710T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260710T190000 DTSTAMP:20260610T083001Z CREATED:20260605T055249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T083001Z UID:10001042-1783702800-1783710000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Night at the Museum: RELICS Adventure  DESCRIPTION:Night at the Museum: RELICS Adventure \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Yarrila Arts and Museum comes alive after dark for an epic night of discovery\, creativity and family fun inspired by the ground-breaking exhibition RELICS: A New World Rises. At Night at the Museum: RELICS Adventure\, families become explorers – taking on a series of quests and challenges throughout YAM. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nWork as a team or solo to complete activities\, solve challenges and collect stamps as you move through the museum. Each stop offers a new task – from scavenger hunts and creative builds to immersive play and hands-on making. Complete the full adventure and you’ll go in the draw to win a RELICS prize pack.  \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, uncover curious objects\, explore the exhibitions after hours\, and see if your team has what it takes to finish every challenge.  \n\n\n\nYour Adventure includes:  \n\n\n\n\nQuest Stations – collect a stamp at each activity to complete your adventure \n\n\n\n\n\nScavenger Hunts in RELICS and Yaamanga (around here) \n\n\n\n\n\nRELICS Play Space – design\, build and display your own creation \n\n\n\n\n\nLEGO stop-motion animation and free-build challenges \n\n\n\n\n\nCreate & Wear – design your own futuristic wearable relic \n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing station in Peach & Wolf \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto booth and dress-up challenges (with prizes for best dressed!) \n\n\n\n\n\nGuided RELICS tour with the Curator of Curiosities \n\n\n\n\nPlus enjoy:  \n\n\n\n\nExhibitions open late\, including RELICS: A New World Rises\, Nikky Morgan-Smith: Index Act and Yaamanga (around here) \n\n\n\n\n\nMusic to keep the energy high \n\n\n\n\n\nYAM Bar and Peach & Wolf serving drinks\, hot chocolate\, soup\, toasties and more \n\n\n\n\nThis free event invites families to explore the museum in a whole new way – completing challenges\, unlocking activities and discovering RELICS after dark.  \n\n\n\nNight at the Museum is a free event. Tickets to RELICS\, food and drinks purchased separately.  \n\n\n\nThis is a family friendly event. Bookings recommended. \n\n\n\nBring your imagination\, gather your crew\, and take on the adventure. What will you discover – and can you complete every quest?   \n\n\n\nImage Credit: Jay Black URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/night-at-the-museum-relics-adventure CATEGORIES:Event,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/06/img_7427-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T024128Z CREATED:20260619T023249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T024128Z UID:10001038-1784109600-1784120400@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Upcycled Sewing Workshop with Amanda Fairbanks DESCRIPTION:Upcycled Sewing Workshop with Amanda Fairbanks \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Turn pre-loved fabrics into something fresh\, functional and full of personality in this creative upcycling sewing workshop. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nUsing a selection of second-hand materials\, participants will learn how to transform fabric remnants into a funky handmade item or bag. \n\n\n\nAmanda will guide you through simple sewing techniques and creative design ideas to help you craft a unique piece while giving new life to discarded textiles. Beginners are warmly welcome\, and all skill levels can enjoy experimenting with colour\, pattern and texture. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of a sustainable practices and creative reuse program that is inspired by Yarrila Arts and Museum’s current exhibition RELICS: A New World Rises. \n\n\n\nCome stitch\, design and discover how yesterday’s materials can become tomorrow’s treasures! URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/upcycled-sewing-workshop-with-amanda-fairbanks CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/06/amanda_fairbanks_bags-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T050501Z CREATED:20260605T050347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T050501Z UID:10001039-1784196000-1784203200@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:STEAM Challenge: Creative Makers Lab DESCRIPTION:STEAM Challenge: Creative Makers Lab \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Young creators aged 9–14 are invited to take part in a STEAM workshop exploring creative making\, experimentation and problem-solving. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nInspired by Yarrila Arts and Museum’s current exhibition\, RELICS: A New World Rises\, this creative lab encourages participants to explore ideas through a combination of art\, design and simple technologies\, creating contemporary responses through discovery and making. \n\n\n\nParticipants will test and refine their ideas while building confidence\, creativity and collaboration skills in a supportive studio environment. \n\n\n\nThis workshop offers an engaging introduction to STEAM\, encouraging curiosity through practical exploration\, where participants learn new techniques and create an exciting artwork to take home. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/steam-challenge-creative-makers-lab CATEGORIES:Event,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/06/steam__-main-image_approved.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T054714Z CREATED:20260218T052822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T054714Z UID:10000731-1784455200-1784469600@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au 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 People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/01/relics-cover-image-1350x1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260518T041439Z CREATED:20260320T033608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T041439Z UID:10000742-1784455200-1784476800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Drop-in RELICS Play Space DESCRIPTION:Drop-in RELICS Play Space \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \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 Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/03/image-credit-auckland-museum-10-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260518T041523Z CREATED:20260320T033707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T041523Z UID:10000741-1784455200-1784476800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Drop‑in RELICS Family Challenges   DESCRIPTION:Drop‑in fun at YAM! RELICS family challenges \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Looking for a creative activity\, the whole family can enjoy? \n \n\n\n\n\nImage credit Auckland Museum\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/03/image-credit-auckland-museum-5-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260702T060846Z CREATED:20260320T033751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T060846Z UID:10000748-1784455200-1784476800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:RELICS Activities and Workshops DESCRIPTION:RELICS Activities and Workshops \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Extend your visit to RELICS: A New World Rises with art making and activities that invite adults\, children\, families and young people to explore creativity through hands on making\, imaginative play and collaborative problem solving. Drawing 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nPop Up Playspace at Park Beach Plaza \n\n\n\nLooking for family fun these winter school holidays? Step into a world of curious characters\, hidden treasures and creative play inspired by RELICS: A New World Rises. Explore the RELICS Pop-Up Playspace\, then set off on a scavenger hunt to uncover hidden relics and clues throughout Park Beach Plaza. Meet characters including Freya\, Tide\, Flip\, Rusty\, Nova\, Peg\, Jackson\, Alex and Ryder along the way. Complete the hunt for your chance to win one of 10 family passes to RELICS: A New World Rises. Explore\, discover and win these school holidays! \n\n\n\nDate and Time: 5 – 10 July\, 10am – 2pmCost: FREEAges: Families \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:Event,Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/03/image-credit-auckland-museum-7-edited-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260723T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260723T193000 DTSTAMP:20260630T052711Z CREATED:20260630T052509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T052711Z UID:10001045-1784827800-1784835000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:The Rubbish Renaissance: Jewellery\, Jazz & Gin DESCRIPTION:The Rubbish Renaissance Jewellery\, Jazz & Gin \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n This evening jewellery‑making workshop invites you to transform everyday waste into wearables\, set to a smooth jazz soundtrack and paired with Emerald Island Gin cocktails. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nIn this relaxed\, social two-hour workshop\, participants will experiment with found objects\, aluminium cans and repurposed gems\, transforming reclaimed materials into bold\, one-of-a-kind pieces. \n\n\n\nCelebrating sustainability\, creativity and resourcefulness\, this workshop encourages participants to see new possibilities in unexpected materials. Curiosity\, reinvention and creative reuse are at the heart of the experience\, demonstrating how items often destined for landfill can be reimagined as beautiful\, one-of-a-kind creations. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour ticket includes: \n\n\n\n– All materials (rescued\, repurposed and ready for reinvention)– Step‑by‑step creative guidance– A crafted Emerald Island Gin cocktail (or two!)No prior experience needed – just an open mind and a willingness to see old things differently. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/the-rubbish-renaissance-jewellery-jazz-gin-3 CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/06/img_4621-edited-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260725T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260726T133000 DTSTAMP:20260626T044711Z CREATED:20260626T044710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T044711Z UID:10001044-1784975400-1785072600@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:EXTRA Long Pose Portrait Session DESCRIPTION:EXTRA Long Pose Portrait SessionTwo-day special event \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Observe\, Develop\, Perfect. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nThis special one-off extended session runs over two days\, offering artists a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in an in-depth\, uninterrupted creative experience. Perfect for all levels\, it invites participants 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\nThis extended session is gently facilitated to ensure a supportive and respectful atmosphere\, making it the ideal setting to experiment and grow over two consecutive days. \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\nTea coffee and biscuits provided. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/extra-long-pose-portrait-session CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/marek-long-pose-portraiture-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260729T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260729T133000 DTSTAMP:20260630T053928Z CREATED:20260630T053927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T053928Z UID:10001046-1785326400-1785331800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Take a Moment in July DESCRIPTION:Take a Moment in July \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Take a Moment in July offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nThis well-being program invites you to slow down\, recharge\, and reconnect. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a mix of guided tours and hands‑on creative sessions designed to inspire creativity and mindfulness. \n\n\n\nTake a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind. \n\n\n\nThis month participants can join a guided tour and take part in a guided artmaking session.At midday join YAM’s Senior Curator for a guided exhibition tour of Nikky Morgan-Smith: Index Act.Any time from 12:00 – 1:30pm take part in the guided artmaking session as a restorative experience exploring your creativity. Workshop facilitators will be available to guide participants. There will be drawing and mixed media art supplies available for a creative art making session.Participants can join at any time throughout the session and stay for little or as long as they like.Whether you’re looking for a moment of mindful creativity\, a cultural escape\, or a relaxed way to catch up with friends\, Take a Moment in July offers a welcoming space to pause and resetBookings are recommended but not essential. Free tea and coffee are available\, and participants can bring their lunch. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/take-a-moment-in-july-2 CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/06/take-a-moment_feb_creative-1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260729T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T051443Z CREATED:20260605T050717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T051443Z UID:10001036-1785340800-1789578000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Studio Kids @ YAM Term 3 DESCRIPTION:Studio Kids @ YAM Term 3 \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n This children’s art program offers a fun and engaging exploration of creativity through a range of hands-on activities. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\n Young artists will capture movement through line and colour\, experiment with mixed media collage\, explore ideas of place\, play with shadows\, develop expressive mark making\, and create artworks inspired by land and sky. With time spent working both freely and on the easels\, young artists will build confidence\, develop skills and be encouraged to explore their own ideas in a supportive and imaginative environment.  \n\n\n\nEach week\, students begin with a guided gallery visit with an artist educator\, exploring artworks and ideas as inspiration. This is followed by studio-based artmaking activities ranging from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media\, where participants experiment with materials\, learn new techniques\, and develop their own creative responses.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Yarrila Arts and Museum  Dates:  8-week intensive after school program during Term 3\, 29 July – 16 September 2026Time: 4:00 – 5:00pmCost: $100 for the 8-week programAges: 8 – 12 year oldsAll materials provided\, aprons available but old clothes recommended.  \n\n\n\nCreative Kids vouchers accepted. Vouchers can be redeemed during the Eventbrite booking process. Only valid vouchers will be accepted.  \n\n\n\nEmail yamprograms@chcc.nsw.gov.au for all other enquiries.  URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/studio-kids-yam-term-3 CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/06/untitled-design-97-edited.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260806T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260806T041155Z CREATED:20260724T060618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T041155Z UID:10001049-1786039200-1786046400@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Archibald Prize 2025 Exhibition Opening DESCRIPTION:Archibald Prize 2025Exhibition Opening \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Experience Australia’s most celebrated portrait award\, the Archibald Prize\, at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Featuring compelling portrayals of figures from stage and screen\, music\, media\, and journalism\, alongside reflections on activism\, politics\, and everyday life\, Archibald Prize 2025 on tour from the Art Gallery of New Wales\, offers a rich and diverse portrait of Australian society today. \n \n\n\n\n\nArchibald Prize 2025 finalist\, Natasha Walsh The Yellow Odalisque of Brunswick\, oil on copper\, 53.2 x 49.9 cm (detail) © the artist\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nYarrila Arts and Museum invites you and your guests to the opening of   Archibald Prize 2025 7 August – 13 September 2026  \n\n\n\nThursday 6 August 2026 6:00 – 8:00pm Official proceedings from 6:30pm  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition will be opened by Maud Page\, Director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales Free entry Light refreshments provided. YAM Bar open Yarrila Arts and MuseumThe Archibald Prize® regional tour is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Major partner\, Optus. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/archibald-prize-2025-2 CATEGORIES:Event,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/07/2025_archibaldmarketing_square_nwalsh_940x1800px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260806T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260807T045626Z CREATED:20260806T062947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T045626Z UID:10001058-1786039200-1788969600@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:People's Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 DESCRIPTION:People’s Choice AwardArchibald Prize 2025 \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Have your say in the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum and go in the draw to win! \n \n\n\n\n\nArchibald Prize 2025 finalist\, Natasha Walsh The Yellow Odalisque of Brunswick\, oil on copper\, 53.2 x 49.9 cm (detail) © the artist\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nVote for your favourite artwork during your visit and enter for a chance to win a $500 gift card\, generously provided by the Art Gallery of New South Wales. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Voting is only available onsite within the exhibition. \n\n\n\nHow to Enter \n\n\n\n\nVisit the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum\n\n\n\nScan the QR code displayed in the gallery\n\n\n\nAccept the Terms and Conditions\n\n\n\nSubmit your vote\n\n\n\n\nKey Dates \n\n\n\n\nVoting opens: Thursday 6 August 2026\, 6:00pm\n\n\n\nVoting closes: Wednesday 9 September 2026\, 4:00pm \n\n\n\nWinner announced: Friday 11 September\, 11:00am \n\n\n\n\nPrize \n\n\n\n\nOne entrant will win a $500 gift card provided by the Art Gallery of New South Wales\n\n\n\n\nFAQs \n\n\n\nHow do I vote?Voting takes place during your visit to the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition via a unique QR code available inside Yarrila Arts and Museum.Is the competition open to all ages?Yes. If the winner is under 18 years of age\, the prize will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian.Can I vote more than once?No. Only one entry is permitted per email address.When does voting close?Voting closes Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 4:00pm (AEST).When is the winner announced?The winner will be drawn and announced 11am\, Friday 11 September\, after the competition closes \n\n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n\n\n\nFull Terms and Conditions are accessible here [link to be inserted] or via the voting link in the exhibition. \n\n\n\nMake your vote count and celebrate your favourite portrait in one of Australia’s most iconic art prizes.The Archibald Prize is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Major partner\, Optus. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/peoples-choice-award-archibald-prize-2025 CATEGORIES:Survey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/08/2025_archibaldmarketing_square_nwalsh_940x1800px-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260807T045752Z CREATED:20260701T064858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T045752Z UID:10001047-1786096800-1789315200@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Archibald Prize 2025 DESCRIPTION:Archibald Prize 2025 \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nArchibald Prize 2025 finalist\, Natasha Walsh The Yellow Odalisque of Brunswick\, oil on copper\, 53.2 x 49.9 cm (detail) © the artist\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nExperience Australia’s most celebrated portrait award\, the Archibald Prize\, at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Featuring compelling portrayals of figures from stage and screen\, music\, media\, and journalism\, alongside reflections on activism\, politics\, and everyday life\, Archibald Prize 2025 on tour from the Art Gallery of New Wales\, offers a rich and diverse portrait of Australian society today. \n\n\n\nPainted from life\, each work captures a unique encounter between artist and subject – transforming observation into portraits that range from whimsical and tender to strikingly formal and intense. Moments of humour\, joy\, and introspection sit alongside powerful personal stories\, while self-portraits and depictions of fellow creatives reveal the depth of connection and enduring friendships formed within the creative industries. Together\, these works invite audiences to pause\, reflect\, and consider the nuance of human experience. \n\n\n\nFirst awarded in 1921\, the Archibald Prize remains Australia’s most popular – and often most debated – art award. Selected from over 900 entries by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales\, the exhibition also celebrates the coveted Packing Room Prize.Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of the nation’s most iconic exhibitions.The Archibald Prize® regional tour is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Major partner\, Optus. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/archibald-prize-2025 CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/08/2025_archibaldmarketing_square_nwalsh_940x1800px-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260817T070304Z CREATED:20260701T064954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T070304Z UID:10001048-1786096800-1789315200@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Young Archie Coffs Harbour DESCRIPTION:Young Archie Coffs Harbour \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nYoung Archie Coffs Harbour celebrates the creativity of budding young artists from across the Coffs Coast. Open to ages 5 – 18\, this special exhibition invites participants to create a portrait of someone meaningful in their lives.Presented as part of the Archibald Prize 2025 regional tour\, this family-focused initiative highlights imagination\, storytelling and connection through portraiture.Congratulations to all finalists featured in this exhibition across four age categories. Category Winners and Highly Commended awards were judged by Coffs Coast artist Seabastion Toast\, an inaugural competitor on ABC Television’s Australian Portrait Artist of the Year. 5-8 Year Age GroupWINNERJackson ClarkeKarangi Public SchoolArtwork: PatrickHIGHLY COMMENDEDValerie DowSandy Beach Public SchoolArtwork: Mrs TurnerLani VeskCasuarina Steiner SchoolArtwork: My friend Cali’s dream worldLorna VandenbergKarangi Public SchoolArtwork: Wilfred9-12 Year Age GroupWINNERGrace MacourtBowraville Central SchoolArtwork: Claire Rose MacourtHIGHLY COMMENDEDScarlett LindquistKarangi Public SchoolArtwork: Aunt JennyJeevan DhamiMary Help of ChristiansArtwork: Me and myselfThomas MontfordBowraville Central SchoolArtwork: My dad at workAnthea MasonBowraville Central SchoolArtwork: Dave ‘Pop’ MasonZoey HolderArtwork: Messy Makeup13-15 Year Age GroupWINNERAlexis ReidMaam Giingana SchoolArtwork: Nan and PopHIGHLY COMMENDEDMilla PennellArtwork: My Sister RubyAmy MoyleArtwork: “Chook” and her Chook16-18 Year Age GroupWINNEREdyn McDonaldCHSC GraduateArtwork: My Littlest FriendHIGHLY COMMENDEDZoe McDonaldCHSC GraduateArtwork: Portrait of Dad \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Archibald Prize is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Major partner\, Optus. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/young-archie-coffs-harbour CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/07/archibaldprize2025_regionaltour_youngarchie_yam-webpage-banner-1920x1080px-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260810T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260810T173000 DTSTAMP:20260806T041322Z CREATED:20260724T061656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T041322Z UID:10001050-1786377600-1786383000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Young Archie Coffs Harbour Exhibition Opening DESCRIPTION:Young Archie Coffs HarbourExhibition Opening \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Young Archie Coffs Harbour celebrates the creativity of budding young artists from across the Coffs Coast. Open to ages 5 – 18\, this special exhibition invites participants to create a portrait of someone meaningful in their lives.\n\nAs part of the Archibald Prize 2025 regional tour\, this family-focused initiative highlights imagination\, storytelling and connection through portraiture. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nYarrila Arts and Museum invites you and your guests to the opening of   Young Archie Coffs Harbour 2025 7 August – 13 September 2026  \n\n\n\nMonday 10 August 2026 4:00 – 5:30pm Finalists and winners announced 4:30pmFree entryLight refreshments provided URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/young-archie-coffs-harbour-2 CATEGORIES:Event,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/07/archibaldprize2025_regionaltour_youngarchie_yam-webpage-banner-1920x1080px-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260826T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260826T133000 DTSTAMP:20260731T071040Z CREATED:20260731T055307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T071040Z UID:10001051-1787745600-1787751000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Take a Moment in August DESCRIPTION:Take a Moment in August \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Take a Moment in August offers a creative pause in the middle of your busy week. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nThis well-being program invites you to slow down\, recharge\, and reconnect. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a mix of guided tours and hands‑on creative sessions designed to inspire creativity and mindfulness. \n\n\n\nTake a break. Explore your creativity. Recharge your mind. \n\n\n\nThis month participants can join a guided tour and take part in a guided artmaking session.From 12 – 12:30pm join YAM’s Senior Curator for a guided exhibition tour of the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition. \n\n\n\nAny time from 12:00 – 1:30pm take part in the guided artmaking session as a restorative experience exploring your creativity. Workshop facilitators will be available to guide participants. There will be drawing and mixed media art supplies available for a creative art making session.Participants can join at any time throughout the session and stay for little or as long as they like.Whether you’re looking for a moment of mindful creativity\, a cultural escape\, or a relaxed way to catch up with friends\, Take a Moment in August offers a welcoming space to pause and resetBookings are recommended but not essential. Free tea and coffee are available\, and participants can bring their lunch. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/take-a-moment-in-august CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/07/take-a-moment-_july-image-edited-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260731T070958Z CREATED:20260731T064001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T070958Z UID:10001055-1787851800-1787859000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Cocktails and Characters with Alykat (18+) DESCRIPTION:Cocktails and Characters with Alykat (18+) \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Join us for a special workshop at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). \n \n\n\n\n\nImage:  Self-portrait collage\, provided by the Artist Alyson Pearson\, AlyKat Creative\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nGet inspired by Archibald Prize 2025 and unleash your creativity with artist Alyson Pearson from Alykat Creative in this fun after-hours painting and collage workshop. \n\n\n\nUsing paint and mixed media\, you’ll create your own unique portrait while enjoying a relaxed evening of art\, conversation and cocktails. No experience necessary. \n\n\n\nYour ticket includes a glass of bubbles or a gin cocktail\, with all materials and light refreshments provided.   URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/cocktails-and-characters-with-alykat-18 CATEGORIES:Event,Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/07/aly_cat_collage_2-edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260830T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260830T133000 DTSTAMP:20260731T063109Z CREATED:20260731T063108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T063109Z UID:10001052-1788085800-1788096600@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Long Pose Portrait Session DESCRIPTION:Long Pose Portrait Session \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \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 Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \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-session-3 CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/marek-long-pose-portraiture-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260909T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260909T124500 DTSTAMP:20260818T050800Z CREATED:20260731T064930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T050800Z UID:10001056-1788948000-1788957900@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Keeping Stories: Plants\, People and Place - Tour and Workshop DESCRIPTION:Keeping Stories: Plants\, People and PlaceTour and Workshop \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n Join us for a special History Week program exploring the stories plants can hold. \n \n\n\n\n\nImage: Marc Renshaw\, Monoprint. Image courtesy of the artist. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nBegin with a free tour of Yaamanga (around here)\, with the inclusion of images from YAM’s collection\, to consider native plants and First Nations knowledge\, plants introduced by early settlers\, and species connected to migrant communities and the region’s multicultural history.  \n\n\n\nAfter the tour\, participants who would like to continue creatively can book a paid ticket to the hands-on Botanical Monoprinting Workshop. Led by artist Marc Renshaw\, the workshop uses drawing\, botanical materials and accessible water-based printmaking techniques to create expressive prints that reflect connections between plants\, people and place. Suitable for beginners through to experienced participants.  \n\n\n\nTour Date: Wednesday 9 September\, 10:00am–10:30amLocation: Yarrila Arts and Museum Cost: Free Bookings recommended  \n\n\n\nWorkshop Date: Wednesday 9 September\, 10:45am – 12:45pmLocation: The Workshop\, Yarrila Arts and Museum Cost: $30 Adult\, $10 Seniors Bookings essential  URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/keeping-stories-plants-people-and-botanical-monoprinting CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/07/marc_renshaw_monoprint-edited.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260920T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260920T133000 DTSTAMP:20260731T063254Z CREATED:20260731T063253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T063254Z UID:10001053-1789900200-1789911000@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Long Pose Portrait Session DESCRIPTION:Long Pose Portrait Session \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \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 Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \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-session-4 CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/marek-long-pose-portraiture-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261018T133000 DTSTAMP:20260731T062935Z CREATED:20260731T062933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T062935Z UID:10001054-1792319400-1792330200@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Long Pose Portrait Session DESCRIPTION:Long Pose Portrait Session \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \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 Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \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-session-2 CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/04/marek-long-pose-portraiture-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261128T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20270207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260731T070903Z CREATED:20260731T070427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T070903Z UID:10001057-1795860000-1802008800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:Jeffrey Baker: Retrospective DESCRIPTION:Jeffrey Baker: Retrospective \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \n \n With a practice spanning more than four decades\, Jeffrey Baker: Retrospective traces an ever-evolving creative journey. \n \n\n\n\n\nJeffrey Baker\, the edge of the beginning. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n\nFrom his early days working alongside surfboard shaper Ronnie Goddard to the luminous coastal pastels of the 1980s\, his more recent explorations of psychedelic line work\, tribal motifs and sculptural form\, this exhibition reflects the energy of the coastal surrounds of the Mid North Coast and the region’s enduring spirit of creativity.Please note the dates for Jeffrey Baker: Retrospective have changed and are now 28 November 2026 – 7 February 2027. Please contact YAM if you have any questions. URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/jeffrey-baker-retrospective CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2026/07/jeffrey-baker_yam-website-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261231T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261231T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T234153Z CREATED:20260205T005417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T234153Z UID:10000726-1798711200-1798732800@www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au SUMMARY:YAM Teeny Tours DESCRIPTION:YAM Teeny Tours \n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pmSurvey \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 Survey \n \n People’s Choice Award Archibald Prize 2025 \n When\n \n Voting opens Thursday 6 August 6:00pm and closes Wednesday 9 September 4:00pm \n \n \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/content/uploads/2025/02/untitled-design-10-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR