In Conversation: Daze Jefferies and Emily Critch
Date: Feb 7
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Artist Daze Jefferies and guest curator Emily Critch discuss Jefferies’ new major solo exhibition, stay here stay how stay.
Daze Jefferies, a white settler artist, writer, and educator, delves into oceanic narratives, crafting counter-narratives of queer, trans, and sex worker worlds. Through her creative pursuits, Jefferies skillfully employs a counter-historical approach to transfeminine belonging in Newfoundland and Labrador. Emily Critch, a Mi’kmaw and settler curator and writer, brings a rich curatorial background with projects such as "falling through our fingers" and "these are our monuments." Their discussion will spotlight their unique collaborative journey and Jefferies’ creative research practice.
This is a free event, but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.
Image: Installation shot "Daze Jefferies: stay here stay how stay", 2024.
Events & Programs
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.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
Celebrating Indigenous Voices: An Evening with Artist Deantha Edmunds
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day! An intimate evening in conversation with multi-disciplinary, award-winning Inuk artist Deantha Edmunds. She will speak to her inspirations (including Billy Gauthier’s sculpture at The Rooms The Earth, Our Mother), her creation process, and her artistic journey, as well as her milestone successes winning a JUNO and ECMA in 2025.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Speaker:
Recent JUNO & ECMA winner Deantha Edmunds is Canada’s first Inuk soprano and was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2023 for her activity as a performer, writer, composer, and mentor. Her work seeks to empower Indigenous people and share their stories and resonates with both her community and internationally with integrity. She brings a level of professional excellence to Canada’s art scene that is unique and important. Deantha shares her voice and vision from the heart and draws accolades from across Canada and abroad.
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. Please call (709) 757-8090 to book your space.