Workshop: Playful Responses to Art through Poetry and Music


Date: Sep 28
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Level 4 Art Gallery

Part of the Poetry Symposium, Recovering / Discovering your Poetic Self, this session guides participants through creating poetic responses to artworks on display in our galleries. Musicians are invited to interpret the poetic responses and this inspiring session ends with a synthesis of two interpretations of visual art created by the group: a play of spoken word and a sound composition.

This is a free event but a ticket is required. Get your ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.

About the Facilitator:

Kathryn Ricketts, PhD, is a Full Professor and Chair of Dance in the Art Education Department at the University of Regina. For the past 40 years Ricketts has been researching and practicing dance and visual arts performing and teaching throughout Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and Canada. Ricketts has articulated the methodology Embodied Poetic Narrative which is focused on developing individual and collective ‘voice’ through poetic performances and writing with vulnerable populations using artifacts and personal narratives. She has 4 performative research characters which she performs regularly.

Events & Programs

10:30 am - 11:30 am

TOTS: Big Fun for Little People is filled with laughter, wonder, and precious bonding time for you and your tot! Specifically designed for toddlers aged 1–4, this program invites younger siblings to join in the fun as well.

What to Expect:

  • Engaging Songs
  • Enchanting Stories
  • Playful Free Play

Cost: $60 plus HST for the six-week session (registration includes 1 caregiver and up to 2 children). 10% discount for Rooms members. Includes admission to exhibitions.

Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Register online to secure your spot now for our 6-week program packed with excitement and learning.

Program Schedule:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 No TOTS
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

With support from Tom and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Playdate

Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.

No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.

The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members. 

With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.