YAM Young Creatives
2026-12-31 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
YAM Young Creatives 2026

Exhibition

Exhibition

Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter
When

14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025

Admission Free entry Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson

As 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.

There 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.

Applications are open until all places are filled.

The next meeting will be in February 2026.

For more information and to apply visit the website or contact:

Toni SouthwellPrograms Facilitator Gallery and Museum

culturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

02 6648 4700

YAM Young Creatives is a 12-month program, proudly supported by Museums and Galleries NSW – 2022 Audience Development Fund.

Image credit: And The Tree Photography

Self-Guided Artmaking
2026-12-31 10:00 - 16:00
Self-Guided Artmaking

Exhibition

Get creative at YAM with free self-guided artmaking activities available in The Workshop!

Exhibition

Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter
When

14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025

Admission Free entry Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson

Get creative with art making activities inspired by YAM’s exhibitions at The Workshop. Activities range from designing and creating your own textiles, constructing contemporary collages and drawing. Activities are suitable for adults, children, and families so come in, relax, and enjoy making art.

Wellbeing Workshop Program for organisations, community groups, and schools
2026-12-31 10:00 - 16:00
Wellbeing Workshop Program for organisations, community groups, and schools

Exhibition

Where art meets wellbeing – A creative path to connection and healing

Exhibition

Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter
When

14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025

Admission Free entry Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson

Join 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.

Led 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.

These 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.

Why participate?

Connect: Strengthen community bonds through shared creative experiences.

Support wellbeing: Discover the calming, expressive, and restorative benefits of art.

Be part of something bigger: Contribute to Hiromi Tango’s evolving and ongoing Healing Garden project.

Whether you’re new to art or an experienced creator, this inclusive and uplifting experience is designed for all ages and abilities.

Self-Guided Tactile Tours
2026-12-31 10:00 - 16:00
Self-Guided Tactile Tours

Exhibition

Have you ever wanted to know what an artwork feels like?

Self-Guided Tactile Tour Kit components for the ESSSENSSSE exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum, 22 November 2025 – 1 February 2026

Exhibition

Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter
When

14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025

Admission Free entry Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson

Visit 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 artworks. Self-Guided Tactile Tour kits are available for selected exhibitions. This free program is available for all ages and abilities including families, individuals, groups, and sensory impaired individuals.

No bookings required but reservations can be made for groups if requested via email: yamprograms@chcc.nsw.gov.au
