Decolonizing The Institution: Discussion With Provocateurs


Date: Jun 15
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Theatre

Arranged by Mireille Eagan (Curator of Contemporary Art, The Rooms) and Matthew Hills (Director/Curator, Grenfell Gallery, Memorial University) Featuring Sally Wolchyn-Raab (Artistic Director, Eyelevel Gallery, NS), Logan MacDonald (Assistant Professor, Waterloo University, ON), and Kailey Bryan (Independent artist and curator, NL) Please join us for a group discussion as part of the Atlantic Provincial Art Gallery Association Conference in St. John's this year. The discussion pivots on three questions, with each presenter rotating the role of provocateur - to invite meaningful conversation about the nature (and future) of institutional practices. This event is just one of many events that will take place throughout the city from June 13th to 16th as part of the Atlantic Provincial Art Gallery Association Conference. The conference is co-organized by The Rooms with Eastern Edge Artist-Run Centre, St. Michael's Printshop, and Grenfell Gallery (Memorial University). The event is free to the public. For more information on the events visit: https://easternedge.ca/apaga-agapa-atlantis-2019/

Today's Events & Programs

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador

Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.

Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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.