Future Possible


Date: Sep 18
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Level 3 Art Gallery
Tour

Taking place on the 70th anniversary of Confederation with Canada, this exhibition gathers close to 100 artworks, images and objects from across The Rooms art gallery, archives and museum collections to ask questions about how histories are told and re-told in Newfoundland & Labrador. Guided by gallery staff you will learn about the art, social and unspoken histories of the province.

Today's Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

What can a scrapbook tell us about the lives of young women? How can we use historical documents as inspiration for present projects?

Viola Bown of Bell Island gave her father’s coal delivery ledger a second life by turning it into her scrapbook and titled it “Everywoman’s Notebook,” a scrapbook which can be found in The Rooms large archival collection. Filled with fashion illustrations and knitting patterns, Viola’s scrapbook offers a small but unique glimpse into her world.

Join us for a look at Viola’s scrapbook and a discussion about the process of using one of the patterns featured to make a cozy jacket and cap set from 1933.

Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.