Pam Hall & Jerry Evans: The Middle River
Date: Jun 15
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Lecture
Please join us for a keynote lecture by artists Pam Hall and Jerry Evans as part of the Atlantic Provincial Art Gallery Association Conference in St. John's this year. The event is free to the public. Jerry Evans and Pam Hall have been working for the past few years to organize, fund, research and create a bilingual art-and-knowledge project called The Middle River. It gathers and reveals some of the local knowledge in Miawpukek First Nation- the Mi'Kmaq reserve in Conne River, NL, and when complete will become Chapter 3 in the Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge. Hall and Evans will talk about their research-creation collaboration, their time in community, their protocols and processes, and will share some of the work that has emerged through their partnership. Pam Hall's work in rural locations in Newfoundland and elsewhere has been ongoing since the late 1980s. Drawn deeply to place and to the labour of practice (and the practice of labour), she has worked with and around rural knowledge-holders, especially in the fisheries, for many years. The Middle River collaboration with Jerry Evans is not her first project working with others and she has a long record of collaborative creation. Jerry Evans is a senior Mi'Kmaq visual artist, curator and filmmaker. His work has explored his indigenous heritage through painting, printmaking, and film, and he curated FIRST, the 1996 inaugural exhibition of indigenous art in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Middle River is his first major collaboration with another artist and represents his ongoing exploration and celebration of Mi'kmaq and other indigenous experience in NL. This lecture is just one of many events that will take place throughout the city, and is free to the public. The conference is co-organized by The Rooms with Eastern Edge Artist-Run Centre, St. Michael's Printshop, and Grenfell Gallery (Memorial University). For more information on the events held this weekend visit: https://easternedge.ca/apaga-agapa-atlantis-2019/
Today's Events & Programs
Join Museum Curator Laura Prior for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the History Collections Vault.
Step beyond the public galleries and uncover over a century of Newfoundland and Labrador wedding fashions. From the rigid elegance of the Edwardian era to the folk-inspired simplicity of the 1970s, explore how fashion and beauty evolved through rarely seen artifacts.
Discover the stories behind cultural shifts in style and ceremony: because in Newfoundland, “fish or no fish,” everyone loves a wedding.
This program includes a complimentary coffee or tea from The Rooms Café following the tour.
Cost: $20 plus HST (Members Only). Ticket sales open Wednesday, February 4 at 10:30 am. Please call 709-757-8090 to reserve your ticket.
Join Museum Curator Laura Prior for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the History Collections Vault.
Step beyond the public galleries and uncover over a century of Newfoundland and Labrador wedding fashions. From the rigid elegance of the Edwardian era to the folk-inspired simplicity of the 1970s, explore how fashion and beauty evolved through rarely seen artifacts.
Discover the stories behind cultural shifts in style and ceremony: because in Newfoundland, “fish or no fish,” everyone loves a wedding.
This program includes a complimentary coffee or tea from The Rooms Café following the tour.
Cost: $20 plus HST (Members Only). Ticket sales open Wednesday, February 4 at 10:30 am. Please call 709-757-8090 to resreve your ticket.
Your Friday’s Just Got Creative
Whether you’re a confident sketcher looking for community and inspiration, or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing but never felt brave enough—this is your chance!
Join us in a welcoming, relaxed environment where creativity flows and everyone belongs. Each week, we explore a new theme while building our skills and own drawing style. From investigating the intricate details of our natural history collection to learning and drawing from our gallery exhibitions.
What to Expect:
• A supportive space to learn, share, and enjoy art together
• Guided exercises with an experienced instructor
• Tips and techniques for all skill levels
• Quality drawing supplies provided (or bring your favorite sketchbook!)
No pressure, just possibilities. Come for the art, stay for the conversation.
Cost: $25 per session plus HST. 10% discount for members. Reserve your spot today online or by calling (709) 757-8090
Let’s draw together at The Rooms!
What fills the void when a species disappears?
Legends from the past and lessons for the future.
Step into our Connections Gallery and hear the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and endangered whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones.
Commiserate with the extinct, heed the calls of the endangered, and get hands on with remarkable specimens. Then, stand in awe before The Earth, Our Mother, Billy Gauthier’s breathtaking sculpture carved from the skull of a fin whale.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where science meets storytelling and leave inspired, with a deeper love for the rich natural history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Included in the cost of admission. This tour is suitable for all ages and includes unique specimens not currently on display.
Your Friday’s Just Got Creative
Whether you’re a confident sketcher looking for community and inspiration, or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing but never felt brave enough—this is your chance!
Join us in a welcoming, relaxed environment where creativity flows and everyone belongs. Each week, we explore a new theme while building our skills and own drawing style. From investigating the intricate details of our natural history collection to learning and drawing from our gallery exhibitions.
What to Expect:
• A supportive space to learn, share, and enjoy art together
• Guided exercises with an experienced instructor
• Tips and techniques for all skill levels
• Quality drawing supplies provided (or bring your favorite sketchbook!)
No pressure, just possibilities. Come for the art, stay for the conversation.
Cost: $25 per session plus HST. 10% discount for members. Reserve your spot today online or by calling (709) 757-8090
Let’s draw together at The Rooms!
Fishing for Cod
For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women, and children made use of the land and sea to sustain them and spent their lives “making fish.”
Each tour is approximately 30–40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a special screening of the National Film Board of Canada’s documentary ‘Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story’, directed by Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee.
‘A star is reborn. With an outsize stage presence that eclipsed even the greatest R&B artists, trans soul singer Jackie Shane shattered barriers with raw talent, courage and an unbreakable commitment to truth. Through never-before-heard phone conversations, dazzling animation and an incredible soundtrack, the full scope of her extraordinary life and career is finally revealed in this remarkable portrait.’
This is a free program but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.
2024
1h 39 mins
Documentary
In partnership with Memorial University (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism)