Public Opening Reception: Nelson White
Date: Jan 20
7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Opening Reception
Please join us for the opening reception for Nelson White: Tukien (Awaken)
Organized and circulated by the Confederation Centre Art Gallery and Grenfell Art Gallery, Memorial University of Newfoundland and LabradorCurators: Matthew Hills (Director/Curator, Grenfell Art Gallery, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador) and Pan Wendt (Curator, Confederation Centre Art Gallery)
Tukien (Awaken) maps a community of artists, creatives, activists, and leaders who defy simple and singular understanding of Indigeneity. Nelson White’s works celebrate the blending of the past, present, and future in contemporary Indigenous life – what he describes as “collective awakening.”
The reception will begin with an opening prayer by Elder Marjorie Muise, followed by special performances from Rebecca Sharr and the powwow drum group, Wape’k Muin.
Admission to the Art Gallery exhibitions will be free during the event. Refreshments will be available.
Image: detail of Reclaiming the Throne (Jordan Bennett, Artist, on Joey Smallwood’s Chair) (2019). Oil on canvas. Image courtesy of the artist.
Events & Programs
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbour view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available, or feel free to bring your own sketchbook.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Drop-ins welcome!
Fishing for Cod
For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women, and children made use of the land and sea to sustain them and spent their lives “making fish.”
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.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbour view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available, or feel free to bring your own sketchbook.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Drop-ins welcome!
You’re invited to a free public opening reception celebrating three new Art Gallery exhibitions:
- Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works
- Nasim Makaremi Nia: Elbow Room Residency
- Goodnight Moon: a Rhythm, a Tempo by Matthew Robin Nye
Enjoy live music, refreshments, and a cash bar (19+) throughout the evening.
Admission: Free to all exhibitions during the event.
To learn more about the exhibitions and featured artists, please visit: