In Conversation: Billy Gauthier: The Earth, Our Mother
Date: Nov 27
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
A conversation with Activist and Artist, Billy Gauthier and Art Educator, Jason Sellars, followed by an engaging question-and-answer.
Billy Gauthier has been carving since 1996, sculpting using a various materials including stone, bone, antler ivory sinew and baleen often depicting traditional Inuit practices, cosmologies, spiritualities and personal memories.
His work has been exhibited and collected across the country and had his first mid-career retrospective Saunituinnaulungitotluni | Beyond Bone at The Rooms in 2019.
Hear from the artist about his inspirations, process, and the story his largest work to date, The Earth Our Mother and the story of how it arrived on long term display in the art gallery.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms Members. Tickets are available online or by calling 709-757-8090.
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Holiday Sing-Along with Terrilyn Pickett
Join us for a joyful and festive sing-along and performance with Terrilyn Pickett!
This event is a celebration of music, movement, and holiday spirit. Bring your family and enjoy a heartwarming afternoon filled with family-friendly fun.
While you are here, check out the holiday décor, stop for coffee at the café, visit the giftshop, and enjoy our craft corner to make a fun holiday craft!
Cost: Free. Drop-in program. Does not include admission to the galleries.