Year of the Arts Series Taking Place at Colonial Building

The Year of the Arts series at the Colonial Building is taking place until December 14, 2024, offering a range of cultural and artistic events. This series will showcase a blend of music, visual arts, film, dance, and conversations exploring the local creative landscape and the broader cultural experience.

Highlights of the series include:

A series of Songwriters' Circles in partnership with MusicNL - Two intimate events where local songwriters will share their craft and collaborate on stage.

The Experiences of Chinese Immigrants Past and Present - A conversation with visual artist Ting Ting Chen and writer William Ping, facilitated by about by Angela Antle.

Plan 709 from Outer Space – A screening of Nickel Film Fest’s 2024 collaborative film project, a Newfoundland and Labrador remake of Ed Wood’s cult classic Plan 9 from Outer Space.

CB Nuit Showcase – CB Nuit will bring a curated selection of projects from the 2024 festival, to transform Colonial Building into a vibrant showcase of the arts, including digital installation, live performance, music and visual art.

All events are free of charge. Some require pre-registration through eventbrite at www.eventbrite.ca/o/provincial-historic-sites-nl-31437932779. The backgrounder below contains the event schedule.

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“The Year of the Arts series at Colonial Building is sure to offer something for everyone to enjoy. From songwriters’ circles to art installations, it is a wonderful way to continue celebrating artists as the year comes to an end.”