Introduction to Contemporary Art: Abstract CANCELLED
Date: Apr 9
10:00 am
- 12:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Workshop
Join art educator Anne Pickard-Vaandering for a series of lively lectures about contemporary art. The third lecture in this series takes a look at the history and interpretation of abstract art. We will also view and interpret abstract artworks in our art galleries.
Tickets are $15.00 per lecture ($40.00 for all 3). Pre-registration is required and can be purchased in person at the admission desk or by calling 757-8090. Seats are limited.
We ask for your cooperation in complying with COVID-19 recommend protocols.
- Contact information will be collected when tickets are purchased and must reflect the person attending the lecture. Should the lecture be attended by someone else please have them contact Visitors Services to update the contact information associate with that ticket.
- Masks must be worn at all times when moving throughout the building but can be removed once seated and the lecture has begun.
Image: Rae Perlin. Self-portrait with Easel (1949). Oil on canvas board. 35.5 x 25 cm. Memorial University of Newfoundland Collection, The Rooms.
Image credit: Michael Gough, You will return and know this place for the first time 2013. Oil on canvas. 91.5cm x 121cm. The Rooms, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Collection.
Events & Programs
Join us for a 1-hour accessible tour of Grounding: In Celebration of The Rooms 20th Anniversary. This art gallery exhibition explores how Newfoundland and Labrador’s landscapes, history, and culture shape artistic expression. Featuring works by diverse artists and makers, this exhibition reflects the province’s rich heritage through a variety of media and perspectives.
This interactive tour is designed to be accessible for visitors who are blind or partially sighted, while offering a meaningful experience for all participants. Through touchable objects, audio descriptions, and immersive soundscapes, visitors will engage with the exhibition’s themes in a multi-sensory way.
Whether you're experiencing art through your fingertips, ears, or imagination, this tour invites you to connect deeply with the creative spirit of our province. All are welcome.
Cost: Included with admission, but a ticket is required. Get your tickets by calling (709) 757-8090.
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.