Artists Talk about "Making Home Here"
Date: Oct 11
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Engaging Evening
Join Curator Rachel Gilbert in conversation with guest artists Ginok Song and Brian Amadi as they talk about their art, newcomer and migrant experiences, and how they come to call Newfoundland and Labrador home.
Following the panel discussion, conversation will continue with a visit to the exhibition, Making Home Here, located in Level 3 Art Gallery.
Tickets: $12 (+HST). Free for Rooms Members. Please reserve your ticket by calling 709-757-8090 or reserve online.
About the Artists:
Brian Amadi is a full-time, self-taught painter and tattoo artist. Born in Nigeria, Amadi travelled to Newfoundland in 2016 for tertiary studies and completed his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Law and Society in 2021. Amadi’s work focuses on highlighting social organization and the revelation of the different superstructures of our society's current system. Through his paintings, he holds a mirror to society and himself to bring awareness to the various cultural and interpersonal practices that exist in society. He believes that the clearer we can see our community, the more we can act consciously in it.
Ginok Song is a Korean-Canadian visual artist. Song grew up in the city of Pusan, South Korea. After meeting the love of her life, she moved to St. John’s, NL, in 2000. Song persists in her effort to visualize identity and difference with the medium of painting, mural and printmaking, with an interest in realism and womanhood. Her works appear in numerous private and public collections in Canada, UK and Korea. Song resides and works in Petty Harbour, NL and finds influence in Atlantic Realism (or magic realism).
About the Curator:
Rachel Gilbert is a Canadian American of mixed-race descent. She works with symbolic painting, drawing, printmaking and new media tools to explore her identity, familial experiences and perceptions of home(s). Since receiving a BFA in Visual Arts in 2020 and a Graduate Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies in 2021, Gilbert has worked with The Rooms, St. Michael's Printshop and Eastern Edge Gallery, focusing on community programming and outreach. Serving on several boards and committees, Gilbert is interested in increasing diversity, accessibility and inclusion in the arts. Rachel is currently completing a Masters in Art Education at Concordia University in Montreal.
Image credit: Ginok Song. Hope Holding (2021), 15.24 x 30.48 cm. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of Christina Parker Gallery. (detail)
Events & Programs
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Registration Dates:
- Rooms Members: Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00 AM
- Non-Members: Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 AM
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Once you've completed your online registration, please download the Registration Form and submit it to RoomsOrders@therooms.ca to complete your registration.
Adventures Await!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer! The Rooms will be offering exciting 5-day camps for 8 weeks, filled with creativity, exploration, and fun.
Who Can Attend?
Camp K-3: Open to campers who have completed Kindergarten to Grade 3 by June 2025.
Camp 4-6: Open to campers who have completed Grades 4 to 6 by June 2025.
(No Exceptions)
What to Expect?
Each week, campers will dive into inspiring exhibitions and collections, with activities focused on creative expression through engaging daily themes.
Camp Details!
Cost: $265 Per Week + HST.
10% Discount for Rooms Members (Member Number Required)
Schedule:
Camp Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop-off: Between 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick-up: Between 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing summer at The Rooms!
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Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
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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.
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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.
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