Art Gallery Opening Reception
Date: Jun 16
7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Opening Reception
You are invited to join us for a free public art gallery opening reception!
The exhibition Nicholas Aiden: Otherside, is the artist’s empowered reimagining of an experience of personal alienation, transforming a public space into a queer interior. Under the familiar glow of lampshades-as-mushrooms lie personally sacred objects and items of the artist’s clothing transforming the shambolic scene of the fairy dance into an intimate, inviting place. This is a metaphor for joyful rebellion, a safe space for queer expression where we can experience a deeper sense of ourselves and our common humanity.
Double Vision: Jessie Oonark, Janet Kigusiuq, Victoria Mamnguqsualuk profiles three groundbreaking artists from Nunavut—Jessie Oonark (1906-1985) and her daughters, Janet Kigusiuq (1926-2005) and Victoria Mamnguqsualuk (1930-2016). It looks at the matriarchal practice of Oonark and her daughters, and how women artists in Qamani`tuaq mentored one another in producing unique aesthetic and conceptual lineages.
There will be refreshments and a cash bar 19+. Admission to the Art Gallery exhibitions will be free during the event.
See more about the artists here:
Nicholas Aiden: Otherside | The Rooms
Double Vision: Jessie Oonark, Janet Kigusiuq, Victoria Mamnguqsualuk | The Rooms
Image: Detail of Otherside (2023). Mixed media installation. Collection of the artist. Image: Nicholas Aiden.
Events & Programs
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Beyond the Trenches: The Role of Newfoundland Women during The First World War
April of 2025 marked the one-hundred-year anniversary of women in Newfoundland winning the right to vote. The suffrage movement was substantially aided by the contributions of Newfoundland women, at home and overseas, during the First World War. Come and find out about their stories, experiences, and roles.
Art Tea is a contemplative way to experience our exhibitions. Join us for a visit to the art gallery, then exchange ideas and share reflections about current topics in art. This is a casual and relaxed group setting. Tea will be served overlooking the breathtaking view of the harbour.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms members. Seating is limited. Tickets are available online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
Upcoming Art Tea Dates:
- October 10
- November 14
- December 12
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Drop in's welcome!
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Auks, Wolves and Whales
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed the calls of the endangered, hold ossified bones, and see how artists transform tragedy into hope for a sustainable future.
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Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available or feel free to bring your own sketch book!
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Drop in's welcome!
The Memorial University Folklore and Language Archive (MUNFLA) presents a public roundtable about folklore and archival research in radio and podcast productions. Featuring graduates of Memorial University's Folklore Department.
Panelists:
Annie McEwen, WNYC Studios/Radiolab, and Rebecca Nolan, a sound designer and producer and director of Windswept Radio.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
This event is sponsored by MUNFLA through Memorial University's 100th Anniversary Fund.
Photo credit: Terra Barrett