The Culture Rooms
Date: Jun 21
10:00 am
- 6:00 pm
Where: Level 2 & 3 Atrium
Experience what makes the people and this place so unique. MUSIC: When we are not talking, we are singing. And dancing. And having a time. Learn why music runs in our veins and try out an instrument or two yourself. Have you ever played an ugly stick? LANGUAGE: Did you know we have our own dictionary? Become acquainted with local authors. Learn some new words, like sleeveen or callibogus. And discover place names that will make you giggle, such as Come By Chance or Blow Me Down Provincial Park. NATURE: Mother Nature is highly respected here. Her high winds, dense fog, deep snow and horizontal rain have made us a hearty bunch and have defined our fashion sense. Learn about our spectacular hiking trails. Touch a piece of iceberg. And find out what capelin weather is all about. HISTORY: Come find out what brought people to these shores hundreds of years ago and what has made us such a resilient and creative lot. Try your hand at splitting a cod or bring a turn of water. Learn about resettlement and the salt cod trade. GENEALOGY: Many visitors have "roots" in this province. Some come with a clear understanding of where their families came from, while others only know that somewhere in their past there was a generation that started here. This kiosk shows you how to begin!
Events & Programs
Rose Bouthillier, curator of the 2025 Bonavista Biennale, will present a visual journey through the Bonavista Biennale. This photo-based review offers a unique opportunity to experience the highlights of this year’s event—capturing the energy, installations, and artistic voices that shaped the Biennale—especially for those who were unable to attend in person.
Through a curated selection of photographs, Rose will guide us through the themes and locations that defined the Biennale, offering insight into the artists’ practices and the curatorial vision behind the event.
Q&A to follow the presentation.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the curator:
Rose Bouthillier joined the Bonavista Biennale as Artistic Director in April 2022 and is based in Maberly, on the Bonavista Peninsula. Throughout her career, her focus has been on working closely with artists to develop and present new projects, promoting under-recognized voices, and creating thoughtful intergenerational dialogues. Previously, she served as Curator (Exhibitions) at Remai Modern, and Associate Curator and Publications Manager at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland.