A NEW art exhibition displaying the creations of talented senior high school students from across the region is showing in Gallery 4 of Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM).
It’s called “Yearbook ’25: Visual Art Students from the Coffs Coast.”
“It’s fantastic to see our gallery giving young people the chance to showcase their creativity and be recognised for it,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams told News Of The Area.
“The standard of work from our local schools is outstanding, and I love that this exhibition celebrates the ideas and stories of the next generation.
“It’s a great reminder of the depth of talent we have here on the Coffs Coast and how important it is that we keep creating opportunities for our young people to shine.”
Cr. Williams said the final selection of almost 20 works shows a diversity of mediums including drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics and photography, “reflecting the end result and practical component of the students’ HSC studies.”
Participating schools include Bishop Druitt College, Bowraville Central, Coffs Harbour Christian Community, Coffs Harbour Senior College, St John Paul College, and Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Orara, Toormina and Woolgoolga high schools.
The submissions were then reviewed by the YAM Service Leader and Senior Curator to determine a final selection for the exhibition
“The exhibition provides a platform for the next generation of artists, and the standard of their work is really high,” Museum and Gallery Service Leader Carrie Kibbler said.
“The Yearbook exhibition will be a first for YAM this year and we intend to make it an annual event over summer featuring the latest crop of young talents.
“It will be a snapshot in time of outstanding HSC Visual Arts bodies of work by local students.”
Yearbook ’25: Visual Art Students from the Coffs Coast will be at YAM from 15 November to 8 February, and entry is free.
“I can’t wait for this one as the exhibition will offer unique insights into the ideas and perspectives of young people,” Cr. Williams said.
Ms Kibbler, who has a regular radio segment with ABC Coffs Coast, will MC the official opening on Friday 14 November.
It is also free to attend from 5.30pm-7pm and includes music, food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Registration is required.
By Andrea FERRARI
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