Long Pose Portrait Sessions
2026-02-15 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-22 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-19 10:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Long Pose Portrait Sessions

Program, Workshop

Join artist Seabastion Toast for a relaxed, inspiring long pose drawing experience at Yarrila Arts and Museum.

Program, Workshop

Get the Shot: Studio photography & promo design workshop for music artists
When

24 Sep 20254:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Cost$33LocationDigital Studio – Level 1 Yarrila Place Find your ticket

Observe. Develop, Perfect.

These 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.

Whether you’re just beginning or looking to push your creative boundaries, this is your chance to:

– Sharpen your observation skills

– Refine your technique in your chosen medium

– Develop more layered, detailed works overtime

Work 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.

Each 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.

Sessions are ticketed individually and run monthly. Each one is a fresh opportunity to reconnect with your practice and other artists.

Duration: 3 hours (with regular short breaks – tea coffee and biscuits provided)

All 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.

Model: Clothed and seated in the same position throughout (with lighting)

Facilitator: Seabastion Toast

Equipment: Easels, stool, chair, clips and boards provided

Deborah Kelly: CREATION Performance
2026-03-14 16:30 - 18:30
Deborah Kelly: CREATION Performance

Program, Workshop

Step into the world of CREATION, where dance, costume, and song converge in a breathtaking spectacle.

Image: Collage by Deborah Kelly

Program, Workshop

Get the Shot: Studio photography & promo design workshop for music artists
When

24 Sep 20254:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Cost$33LocationDigital Studio – Level 1 Yarrila Place Find your ticket

Step into the world of CREATION, where dance, costume, and song converge in a breathtaking spectacle. Be part of this unforgettable performance and witness the debut of an extraordinary new song that celebrates imagination and community. This is the ultimate culminative celebration of Deborah Kelly’s CREATION.Yarrila Arts and Museum

YAM bar open for purchases

Deborah 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.

Please note seating will be limited please contact us below if seating is required: yamprograms@chcc.nsw.gov.au

RELICS A New World Rises
2026-03-29 10:00 - 2026-07-19 16:00
Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners.

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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 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.

RELICS: 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, 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, a typewriter transforms into a newspaper headquarters, and a Volkswagen Beetle houses an energy revolution, each with hundreds of hidden stories waiting to be uncovered. Exhibition Highlights:

12 immersive displays combining vintage objects with intricate worlds built from LEGO® bricks

Created by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler

Layered storytelling that rewards curious minds of all ages with details and discoveries

Interactive build area where you can create and display your own model using LEGO® bricks

Custom scavenger hunt with different versions for children and adults

Audio 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

LEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO Group which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this exhibition.

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Early access to exhibition tickets

Priority booking for meet & greet with LEGO® Masters Jackson and Alex

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Current Exhibitions

Yearbook ’25
Visual Art Students from the Coffs Coast

15 Nov 2025 – 8 Feb 2026
Exhibition
Yearbook ’25: Visual Art Students from the Coffs Coast showcases a curated selection of outstanding HSC Visual Arts Bodies of Work from talented students across the region. The exhibition celebrates a diverse range of expressive forms and offers unique insights into the ideas and perspectives of young people on the Coffs Coast.

Deborah Kelly
CREATION

22 Nov 2025 – 15 Mar 2026
Exhibition
CREATION 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.

HOSSEI
ESSSENSSSE

22 Nov 2025 – 1 Feb 2026
Exhibition
ESSSENSSSE is a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by contemporary artist HOSSEI. Featuring otherworldly sea creatures in a playful and multi-sensory aquatic themed ecosystem, this immersive installation creates a dynamic space for all ages and abilities that invites audiences to celebrate their inner creative spirit and explore art through more than just sight.
