Small Gatherings

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Thursday, August 6th, 2020
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Small Gatherings

Sheri Bakes Tiwuxiwulh Tyrone Elliott Carole Itter Sara Robichaud Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Charlotte Zhang

July 24 to August 30

At a time when many of us are in intense proximity with close family and friends but cannot gather with our broader communities to celebrate or even mourn together, we can find solace in small gatherings. In both being together and staying apart we are enacting practices of care. It is this relationship between gathering and care that is the core of this exhibition.

Small Gatherings brings together three artworks from the Nanaimo Art Gallery collection with works by three local artists. Through painting, cedar weaving, drawing, video, and sculpture, the works in the exhibition embody different approaches to gathering that are initiated in the process of making, and continue to speak through new gatherings with visitors in the gallery.

Small Gatherings is not only the first exhibition at the galley since the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic, but it is also the first exhibition in our 2020/2021 inquiry What moves?

We are also taking care to make sure your visit to the gallery is as safe as possible. A maximum of six visitors will be allowed in the gallery at one time, and everyone will be asked to follow physical distancing and safety protocols.

Everyone Welcome. Tue to Friday, 12 to 5 pm, Sat 10 am to 5 pm, and starting August 2 - Sun 12 to 5 pm

Tours: Small Gatherings in Small Gatherings

Join Art Education Coordinator Yvonne Vander Kooi for engaging tours of the exhibition for groups of up to 6 visitors. By appointment: Tuesday - Friday, 12-5 Email [email protected] or call 250 754 1750 ext.25 to book.