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.
Events & Programs
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF).
About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films on the Go lineup delivers seven short films packed with big emotion, sharp humour, and unforgettable moments. Crafted by filmmakers from Newfoundland & Labrador, Mi’kma’ki, Canada, and beyond.
Learn more about the films and artists here: https://www.womensfilmfestival.com/filmsonthego
Presented in partnership with the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival.
Films play on a loop in our theatre during open hours, unless the space is booked for a private event.