In Conversation with author-artist Jeannie Baker

Award winning author-artist, currently exhibiting at Yarrila Arts and Museum, discusses her artistic practice and life journey.

Date and time

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM AEDT

Location

Yarrila Place

27 Gordon Street Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Australia

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join award winning author-artist Jeannie Baker as she discusses her artistic practice and life journey. Delve into her creative world and discover how she creates her complex works and exceptional, touching stories.

Date: Thursday 17 October 2024

Time: 5.30pm - 7pm

Location: Story Space, Ground Floor, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place

Fee: Adults $12, Concession $8. Bookings Essential.

Booking: Link provided when approved

YAM bar will be open for drinks and snack purchases from 4pm.

Please note this event with be on tiered step seating (without a chair back). Some limited chair seating will be available.

Jeannie Baker will be signing books before her Artist Talk from 4pm at Yarrila Arts and Museum. No bookings required.

Bookings for Jeannie Baker's Imagining Worlds Picture Book Workshop hosted by Coffs Harbour Libraries can be made here.

About Jeannie Baker

Jeannie Baker is an English-born, Australian children’s picture book author and artist, known for her collage illustrations and interest in the natural environment. Her books have won many awards. Among them are ’Where the Forest Meets the Sea’, which is a Boston Globe-Horn Honour Book, a recipient of an International Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour Award, and a recipient of a Friends of the Earth Award in Great Britain. ‘Window’ was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in Great Britain and both ‘Window’ and ‘Mirror’ won the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Picture Book of the Year Award.

Tickets

General Admission
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A$12.00
Concession
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A$8.00

Frequently asked questions

What if I'm running late?

If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the advertised start time, and you have not notified us, your spot may be allocated to another person in the standby queue.

What if I am no longer able to attend?

Places are limited to a very small number. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration as soon as possible so we can release the ticket. Please email culturaldvelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au or phone 6648 4000 to advise. Thank you.

Do tutors and staff have Working With Children Checks?

Yes all our tutors and staff have Working With Children Checks.

Is this an accessible event?

City of Coffs Harbour is committed to providing inclusive services and programs. Yarrila Place is fully wheelchair accessible. Please email culturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au or call 6648 4000 with your requirements or support needs.

Organised by

Yarrila Arts and Museum

Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) offers an exciting program of exhibitions, talks, workshops and events that will spark your imagination. Featuring works by a diversity of local, regional, national and international artists in many mediums, YAM is a hub of the vibrant community life of the Coffs Coast region. You’ll be inspired by the natural beauty and diverse cultures that YAM embraces and celebrates. Immerse yourself in the creative possibilities.

YAM is located in Yarrila Place at 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour. It's co-located with the Harry Bailey Memorial Library.