Date: Feb 15
1:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Theatre
3 Part Lecture Series: Join art educator Anne Pickard-Vandering for a series of lively lectures about contemporary art. Cancelled - Lecture 1: People and Portraits, February 15 The first lecture explores the topic of people and portraits, followed by a walk-and-talk tour of the portraiture in our galleries. Lecture 2: Land and Landscape, March 21 The second lecture is all about land, landscape and the natural world. After the lecture, we will take a visit to the art galleries for a tour of landscape artwork. This tour will include the show Of Myths and Mountains, featuring works from the Group of Seven and contemporary artists frrom Labrador and Quebec. Lecture 3: Abstract, April 18 This lecture takes a look at the history and interpretation of abstract art. We will also view and interpret abstract artworks in out art gallery, with a special sneak peek at selected art works chosen from the vault. Cost per workshop is $15.00. If you attend all three workshops, the total cost is $40.00. To register, please contact Visitor Services at 757-8090. Image credit: April White. Me, You, Kally (2016) Watercolour on paper. 21.25" x 23.5". 2017/18 Acquisition, The Rooms, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Collection.
Join hosts, Paula Gale and Todd O’Brien for a special live audience radio event celebrating 75 years of The Broadcast — the longest-running daily radio show in Canada.
Former hosts, including Jim Wellman and Jim Winter, along with special guests will join to reflect on the program’s remarkable history, deep connection to audiences across Newfoundland and Labrador, and the evolution from a show about fisheries to one that also explores ocean health and the culture of the people who live and work alongside it.
This milestone anniversary episode is a rare opportunity to experience The Broadcast behind the scenes and be part of a historic moment in Canadian radio. This event will be recorded and made available for broadcast later.
Special musical performances will be provided by Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne.
This is a free event but a ticket is reqiured. Please reserve your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090