Politics of Play


Date: Nov 27
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
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ENGAGING EVENING Please join Darryn Doull, Curator of Canadian Art at The Rooms, for a closer look at the organization and planning of Boarder X (organized and circulated by the Winnipeg Art Gallery, curated by Jaimie Isaac) and a critical reflection upon the institutional significance of the exhibition and its programs. Darryn Doull is a curator, writer and musician based in St. John's, NL / Toronto, ON. His work often focusses on facilitating programs of Canadian art and visual culture that critically engage prevailing social, economic and political concerns. Across all projects, there is a priority to foster community toward a collectively articulated intersectional discourse. After receiving the Hnatyshyn Foundation Fogo Island Arts Emerging Curator Residency (2015), Doull completed the MVS: Curatorial Studies program at the University of Toronto (2018). Recent projects include Logan MacDonald: Bædut | Hidden Histories, Philippa Jones: Suspended and curatorial mentorship for Billy Gauthier: Saunituinnaulungitotluni | Beyond Bone (all 2019). He is the former Assistant Curator of the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery (Sarnia, ON) and the current Curator of Canadian Art at The Rooms (St. John's, NL). Amanda Strong, Maaschii (to move) detail (2018). Mixed media (puppets and sculpture installation), 1.5 x 0.9 x 0.9 m. Collection of the artist. Photo courtesy of the Art Gallery of Alberta, Charles Cousins.

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Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.

What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbour view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.

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Tour

Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador

Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.

Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!

Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.

What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbour view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.

This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.

Quality drawing supplies are available, or feel free to bring your own sketchbook.

Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Drop-ins welcome!