Art Gallery Public Reception

Date: Nov 22
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Level 2 & 3 Atrium

As part of the Spirit Song Festival, celebrate the exhibition Tekweywinen Tel Weljesultiek (Be With Us In Our Joy), curated by Jenelle Duval. Several of the featured artists will be in attendance.

Also joining us to celebrate the opening will be Elder Marjorie Muise, Elder Emma Reelis, Elder Calvin White, and Chief Mi’sel Joe.

A night of art and music for all ages at our FREE public reception as part of the Spirit Song Festival hosted by First Light!

Refreshments provided. All art exhibitions FREE to explore during the reception.

Tekweywinen tel Weljesultiek (Be With Us In Our Joy), curated by Jenelle Duval, is a unique, multidisciplinary, interactive, and play-based experience. It showcases the works of seven artists based in Wabanaki*— inviting you to explore their individual interpretations of joy. Artists: Jordan Bennett, Samaqani Cocahq, Michael R. Denny, Emma Hassencahl-Perley, Megan Samms, Kayla Stride, and Nelson White.

*Wabanaki, translated as “People of the First Light” or “Dawnland,” includes five nations: the Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, and Abenaki.

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