Nelson White: In Conversation
Date: Jan 25
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Harbour View Room
Join us for an engaged discussion with artist Nelson White about his work and current exhibition, "Nelson White: Tukien, (Awaken)". Born and raised in the community of Epwikek, Ktaqmkuk (Flat Bay, NL), Nelson White is a member of the Flat Bay First Nation Band. He attended the Visual Arts program at the former Bay St. George Community College, before graduating from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Nelson’s portraits celebrate contemporary Indigenous leaders, artists, creatives and activists.
Non-member ticket price: $11.50.
This program is free for members, but space is limited so please ensure you reserve your free ticket online or by calling 757-8090.
Exhibition visit included with price of admission.
Image: detail of Reclaiming the Throne (Jordan Bennett, Artist, on Joey Smallwood’s Chair) (2019). Oil on canvas. Image courtesy of the artist.
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Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.