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.
Events & Programs
Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This is the perfect chance to get started or continue your family research. This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guides through practical online resources that you can use to trace your family tree.
This is an introductory workshop - all skill levels welcome!
Included in the workshop fee:
- An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
- A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
- Light refreshments (tea, coffee and a freshly baked treat from The Rooms Cafe)
- Orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
- A Family History Notebook
- Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
- A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions.
Cost is $75 (+ HST) 10% Discount for Rooms Members. Limited spaces! Pre-registration required.
To register, please contact Visitor Services at (709) 757-8090.
For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Sarah Ryan at sarahryan@therooms.ca
Tots: Big Fun for Little People is filled with laughter, wonder, and precious bonding time for you and your tot! Specifically designed for toddlers aged 1-4, this program invites younger siblings to join in the fun as well.
Registration includes one caregiver and up to two children. Rooms Members enjoy a 10% discount. Admission to exhibitions is also included.
What to Expect:
- Engaging Songs
- Enchanting Stories
- Playful Free Play
$80 plus HST for the season (Season run every Tuesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am, from April 1 - May 27, 2025).
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Secure your spot now for our 8-week program packed with excitement and learning. Call (709) 757-8090 to register!
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.
Join us for a delightful afternoon 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 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm!
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.
Through the Lens of Archaeology
Learn about the archaeology going on in our province. What do you do if you accidently find an artifact? How do archaeologists learn how to excavate? This tour will examine the field of archaeology, and what it can tell us about the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.