What's On
What's on at the State Library?
Exhibitions
A garden of green
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Exhibition and creative installation relating to the picture book Florette developed in collaboration with the author and illustrator, Anna Walker.
‘At the Fence’ with Stolen Generations Survivors
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Recreates moments from the institutionalisation of mixed descent Aboriginal children at mission sites. Shadows of the past, silhouettes of resilience and portraits of survival.
Exhibition of Abraham 'Izzy' Orloff's photographs
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See a curated selection of photographs and experience interwar (1918-1939) Perth and Fremantle through the lens of photographer Abraham 'Izzy' Orloff.
Illustrations by Gabriel Evans
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An exhibition and make-believe tea party based on the picture book 'A Perfectly Posh Pink Afternoon' Tea by Coral Vass and Gabriel Evans.
Upcoming Events
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Monthly on the last Wednesday at 3:30pm
The Storylines Project connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the State Library of WA's heritage, history and photographic collections.
Collaboration and Co-working in Studio 001
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Share ideas and hear insights about the State Library’s co-working space, Studio 001 in this facilitated discussion led by State Library staff.
Workshop
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Learn how to illustrate with Gabriel Evans, Western Australian picture book author and illustrator. This workshop includes art making and a virtual Q&A.
Awards & Fellowships
Information on Battye Fellowships, Premier's Book Awards, scholarships and Library Board awards.