Intro to Contemporary Art: People and Portraits - Cancelled
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.
Today's Events & Programs
In celebration of the province’s cultural diversity, Sharing Our Cultures presents: M.E.D.I.A, a display of multimedia work created by NL youth who participated in facilitated sessions on equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
The display includes poems, videos, paintings, and sculpture that all deliver positive messages designed to tackle racism and embrace diversity. This is a free program.
The project is funded by the Government of Canada with the support of NL Schools, CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, The Rooms Corporation, and Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association.
Sharing Our Cultures Incorporated in a not-for-profit charitable organization established in 1999. It is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.
The programs engage school children and youth in activities that enhance their academic, sociocultural, and employability skills.
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou
In this exhibition, find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.