Going Small: Miniatures Across Time and Cultures
Date: Oct 29
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Coffee & Culture
Acting Director of Museums and Galleries (and former avid collector of miniatures), Kate Wolforth, unpacks the allure small things. Drawing on art gallery and museum collections and current exhibitions, the discussion looks at the many reasons makers go small – from tiny carvings made by Dorset people 500-1000 years ago, to Curtis Talwst Santiago’s intricate dioramas built inside jewelry boxes.
Capacity is limited, get your ticket early to secure your spot. You can reserve your ticket online, at the front desk or by calling visitor services at 757-8000.
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Sharing Our Cultures celebrates and showcases our province's diversity by enabling school youth from diverse cultural backgrounds to share aspects of their cultures through interactive exhibits. This multicultural and educational event allows the public to travel the world, learn about its many stories and establish positive intercultural connections.
Depuis 26 ans, cet événement célèbre et met en valeur la diversité de notre province en permettant aux jeunes des écoles de divers horizons culturels de partager des aspects de leurs cultures par le biais d'expositions interactives. Cet événement multiculturel permet au public de voyager à travers le monde, d'apprendre ses nombreuses histoires et d'établir des liens interculturels positifs.
Free (does not include access to the galleries and The Rooms exhibits / Gratuit - n'inclut pas l'accès aux galeries et autres expositions de The Rooms)