Spotlight on Visual Artists
Date: Aug 13
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
In celebration of the province’s Year of the Arts, drop-by and talk to local visual artists throughout the summer as they share stories about their work and creative process.
Chat about what gets the creative juices flowing and see art come alive!
Thursday, July 25: Kathleen Knowling
Tuesday, July 30: Sid Ford
Thursday, August 1: Sid Ford
Tuesday, August 6: Shirley Moorhouse
Thursday, August 8: Shirley Moorhouse
Tuesday, August 13: Daniel Rumbolt
Thursday, August 15: Daniel Rumbolt
Tuesday, August 20: TBC
Thursday, August 22: Brian Amadi
Tuesday, August 27: Kendall Sweeney
Thursday, August 29: Di Dabinett
Today's Events & Programs
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Gemma Hickey, renowned author, humanitarian, and architect of change.
Gemma does not simply tell stories; they move systems. From quiet rooms to global stages, grassroots movements to halls of power, Gemma’s voice has challenged governments, confronted the Catholic Church, and amplified the rights and recognition of marginalized communities worldwide. Their art and advocacy rise from lived experience, razor-sharp insight, and a wit that disarms even as it demands attention.
In this candid conversation, Gemma reflects on childhood, gender fluidity, and a life lived beyond the boundaries others tried to impose. Anchored by the enduring love of their Nan, these stories trace a powerful arc; from vulnerability to resilience, silence to truth, survival to change, and show how one voice, spoken without fear or apology, can echo far beyond the room, changing lives, laws, and futures at home and beyond.
The event includes a live audience Q&A. Includes admission to the exhibition Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.