Eliot Wright: Artist Q&A and Reception
Date: Oct 12
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Engaging Evening
Join us for a Q&A with curator Eliot Wright to discuss the exhibition of his grandfather Don Wright’s (1931-1988) photographs of life in outport Newfoundland in the 1970s. The Q&A will discuss the curator’s connection to the work, motivations behind the exhibition and the main themes in the photographs. The talk will also address the exhibition design and the significance of showing this work at The Rooms. A reception will follow.
Ticket cost: $10 Adults, $6.50 Senior, $6.50 Military, and $5 Youth. Ticket includes admission to the exhibitions and galleries.
This program is free for members, but space is limited so please ensure you reserve your free ticket online or by calling 757-8090.
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What can a scrapbook tell us about the lives of young women? How can we use historical documents as inspiration for present projects?
Viola Bown of Bell Island gave her father’s coal delivery ledger a second life by turning it into her scrapbook and titled it “Everywoman’s Notebook,” a scrapbook which can be found in The Rooms large archival collection. Filled with fashion illustrations and knitting patterns, Viola’s scrapbook offers a small but unique glimpse into her world.
Join us for a look at Viola’s scrapbook and a discussion about the process of using one of the patterns featured to make a cozy jacket and cap set from 1933.
Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.