ARTIST TALK WITH Q&A
George Littlechild will return to the Comox Valley Art Gallery on Saturday, November 8, to present a formal artist talk about his bodies of work that are currently on exhibition:
- Here I am – can you see me? | Touring exhibition organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta and curated by MJ Belcourt
- Displaced Indians: The Sixties Scoop | A body of work first shown at Urban Shaman Gallery in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2017
- Artworks – past and present | A selected collection of older and new works
- The Spirit Giggles Within | A video montage inspired by the artist’s book of the same title
After the talk at 1:00pm, there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask the artist questions. Hospitality will be provided.
This is a free event. All are welcome.
CONTENT ADVISORY: This program addresses the difficult history of the Indian Residential School system in Canada, the tragic death and loss of over 5,000 Indigenous children, the Sixties Scoop and their destructive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and generations of those involved.
If you are a survivor, family member or feel that you are in need of support, you can seek assistance through:
- Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419
- Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or www.hopeforwellness.ca
- BC Wide Indigenous Crisis and Support Line at 1-800-KUU-US17 or 1-800-588-8717
This event is part of an expansive program at the Comox Valley Art Gallery called George Littlechild: Hope for a better world.
The Comox Valley Art Gallery is committed to creating safer spaces where everyone can participate.
All ages are welcome.
CVAG spaces are accessible. Efforts are made to make presented programming contents available to all by using approachable audio and visual technologies to aid in experience, way finding signage. Staff are available to answer any questions and to provide orientation to the presentation and gallery spaces.
Programs are barrier-free (no cost). DONATIONS are appreciated and contribute to ongoing community interactive programming.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS: we ask that visitors choose not to visit if they are experiencing symptoms of colds and flus.
Hand sanitation dispensers are available at CVAG. Wearing a mask is at the discretion of the visitor.
