Events

Canberra Children's Illustrators Group Coffee & Pictures 

Our impromptu meeting has been set and will include an invitation to the SCBWI ACT and Surrounds Members. 

Our August  Sunday afternoon date is still to be confirmed due to waiting for the finalisation of book launch dates. So come and join us for chat over coffee and be brave by bringing one or more of your illustrations to share. Please remember that children are welcome.


When: 19 July 2018
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Where:  Bookplate, National Library of Australia

What to Bring: Please be brave and bring an illustration to share and your favourite art materials or tools to show and tell.

Past Events

Canberra Children's Illustrators Group Meetings: 
28 June, 12 May 2018, 8 March 2018, 20 January 2018

SFX Writer's Festival 25 -29 June 2018 

Photo from SFX Facebook page.

Artist @ work - Leanne Barrett 
Students of St. Francis Xavier College are welcome to come along and watch Leanne at work.
When: Tuesday 26 June 2018, Recess - Lunch.
Where: St. Francis Xavier College, Florey, ACT.

For the program see here.

Blog post will be added shortly.

SCBWI ACT ART EXHIBITION 2017

SCBWI ACT is delighted to invited you to our first exhibition of illustrated works! 
Featuring Leanne Barrett, Grace Bryant, Gemma Harrison, Genevieve Hopkins, Jennifer Hulme, Tania McCartney and Joy McDonald.

A Tightrope Hen

Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra City.

When: Opens 28 Nov at 6pm and runs through to 10 December. 

What: A group exhibition celebrating aspiring, emerging and established illustrators.

"This will be my first illustration exhibition. 
There will be a range of my recent black and white illustrations on 
display along with my watercolour farm animals, especially those 
featuring my chicken and duck illustrations."