In Conversation: Bill Rose
Date: Mar 13
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Talk
Join us for a lively conversation with visual artist Bill Rose, followed by an engaging question-and-answer period.
We will discuss concepts relating to art and controversy, including ideas around appropriation, originality, and ownership in visual culture. Learn about the origin of Bill’s grid drawings and paintings from the 1970s, and how his artistic practice has progressed throughout the decades, including the story of what happened to his self-portrait made of Pepsi cans.
This is a free program, but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Artist:
Bill Rose was born in Freshwater, Placentia Bay, NL. He studied visual art at the University of Ottawa and is credited with over 25 solo exhibitions in St. John’s, London, Toronto, Montreal, and Fredericton. His artworks have also appeared in group exhibitions in Dresden, Germany. In 2017, Rose’s portrait of Leonard Cohen was exhibited at the Venice Biennale in Venice, Italy. He is represented in private, corporate, and public collections throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia.
Events & Programs
Join us for a delightful morning 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 10:30 am and 12:00 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.
Being Present: The Architecture of The Rooms
The Rooms is a space where architecture and history meet, inspired by traditional fishing rooms that once brought communities together. Its design reflects the province’s stories—anchored in place, open to change—with each wing symbolically facing land, people, and sea.
Natural materials and bold colors evoke Newfoundland and Labrador’s landscape and spirit. Light, reflection, and shifting perspectives make the building feel alive, adapting with time and weather. This is more than a building—it’s a gathering place for memory, creativity, and connection.
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Join the students of the Suzuki Talent Education Program (STEP) for their back-to-school play-in! Enjoy a selection of Baroque and Classical songs from the students’ shared repertoire on the violin, viola and cello, along with Newfoundland and Irish fiddle tunes that will be sure to inspire a new appreciation for music.
This is a free, drop-in performance.
About STEP:
The Suzuki Talent Education Program offers a complete string music education for children (ages 0-18) in violin, viola, and cello. Based in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, STEP has been the foundation of string playing in our community for over four decades and is the province's only Suzuki music education program.
Shirley Moorhouse – EYES
Join us for a guided tour of Shirley Moorhouse's exhibition - EYES, which features her innovative artworks spanning 30 years. Moorhouse is a respected member of the Canadian art community and renowned for her textiles-based wall hangings. Using embroidery, beading, caribou hide, and other objects on black wool stroud, Moorhouse tells stories and delves deeply into complex themes, inviting viewers "to reflect, to dream, and to celebrate the beauties and mysteries of life".
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.