Art Gallery Opening Reception

Date: May 31
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium

You are invited to join us for a free public art gallery opening reception!

In celebration of the Year of the Arts, Gather honours the vital role of artists in Newfoundland and Labrador. The exhibition places importance on intergenerational conversations, as artworks by some of the province’s most beloved figures are shown alongside recent and newly commissioned works by contemporary artists. It highlights the province’s growing creative community, marked by close-knit ties and a strong sense of place. Ultimately, "Gather" speaks to the various reasons we come together with others, whether in celebration, remembrance, or solidarity.

Clouds and fog are familiar sights in this part of the world, but with Max Streicher: Alto Cumulus, clouds take on a new dimension. The large-scale inflatable artworks transform the gallery space, offering a unique perspective on tension, deflation, and vulnerability. Influenced by art history and surrealist aesthetics, Streicher's pieces challenge perceptions of space and reality, capturing the essence of his childhood fascination with the ever-changing nature of clouds.

BURNOUT is a new immersive installation created by Elbow Room Artists-in-Residence Georgia Dawkin and Drew Pardy (HOT 4 THE MOMENT). Through textiles, video, and performance, the artists examine racing culture and terminology. Their playful critique explores how burnout and unrecognized labour are common experiences for many women and creative workers.

There will be refreshments, a cash bar (19+), and live music by Brad Jefford. Admission to the Art Gallery exhibitions will be free during the event.

See more about the artists here:

Gather: In Celebration of Year of the Arts | The Rooms

Max Streicher: Alto Cumulus | The Rooms

BURNOUT: HOT 4 THE MOMENT (GEORGIA DAWKIN AND DREW PARDY) | The Rooms

Image:  Ethel Brown. Sustenance (2017). Photo print mounted on di-bond. Image courtesy of the artist.