OPENING RECEPTION + ARTIST CONVERSATION
Join us at the Comox Valley Art Gallery for the opening of a new convergent program centered around beloved Plains Cree artist George Littlechild.
The following installations by George open on Saturday, September 20:
- 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
The artist will be present to share a conversation about his life and art at 1:00pm. After, there will be time to mingle, view the works on exhibition, and enjoy some hospitality!
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
Additional events throughout the run of the work on exhibition are part of George Littlechild: Hope for a better world. Keep checking our website or sign up to receive the CVAG eNews to get details about ongoing activities.
Learn more about George Littlechild by attending CVAG’s upcoming screening of Nanekawâsis, a documentary about the artist created by director Connor McNally.
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.
