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Holding Place: Christeen Francis, Emily Neufeld, Andrew Testa

Main Gallery: August 28 – October 9, 2021

HOLD FAST 2021 Essay by Carmella Gray-Cosgrove

New Mural by Brian Amadi

Exhibition Text for Heather Jackman ‘Steadfast’ | Kristen Lewis

September 2021

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Check it out!! @briandenims mural is complete! 😎👏🏽 Thank you, Brian. Drop by the gallery and see it in person!

#art #mural #artistruncentre #painting #antiracism #diversity #community

Today is your last chance to pick-up tickets for t

Today is your last chance to pick-up tickets for the @holdfastfestival Raffle!! Prize 2 includes a room and breakfast for two at the @fishersloft, ceramic work by @anitapressnceramics, beaded earrings by @mossandneedle, a @johnnyruthnl gift card, a swag bag from @lawnyavawnya , and a Art=Work hat! We are drawing the winner TODAY at 5pm for prize 1 and prize 2 so don’t wait!!!🔥🔥🔥
Pop down to the gallery or send us an email at eeholdfast@gmail.com and let us know how many tickets you’d like to buy!💜💜💜

Have you bought tickets for the @holdfastfestival

Have you bought tickets for the @holdfastfestival Raffle yet? Prize 1 includes a beautiful piece by @jessicawatermanart, a night stay at the @althotel, a Cake certificate from @downtonbakes, @sjiwff movie tickets and tote, @tvalskincare Products, and an Art=Work Beanie. We are drawing the winners TOMORROW at 5 pm!! 🍰🍿🛁
To buy tickets (10$ each) you can stop by the gallery during opening hours or send an email to eeholdfast@gmail.com and let us know how much you’d like to buy🤠💜✨

Holding Place by Emily Neufeld, Christeen Francis,

Holding Place by Emily Neufeld, Christeen Francis, and Andrew Testa considers how non-Newfoundlanders and settlers to this place can build relationships with the land that are centred around integrity and care. Stop by the gallery between now and October 9th to see the work for yourself!

Call for Project Artists - Art as a Tool for Chang

Call for Project Artists - Art as a Tool for Change

Application Deadline: Friday, October 1st, by midnight

Working with the project lead, the Eastern Edge Team, and invited curators, the selected artists will participate in a collaborative, self-directed residency that provides resources, space, and support to develop and present their work. This opportunity is open to artists across disciplines with a visual arts focus.

Please note that all events and opportunities will be scheduled to accommodate everyone in the program. The project lead will also work with the guest curators to create opportunities that promote the development of each resident artist throughout the program.  
Eligibility: This call is open to all; however, we prioritize queer, BIPOC, and Newfoundland & Labrador artists.

For more details, visit our website. To apply, visit the link provided in our LinkTree!

If you need any assistance or have questions regarding your application, email rachel@easternedge.ca. For help with converting files, please reach out to the email provided.

*Photo credit @mplusephotography

#art #artist #opprtunity #socialchange #artmatters #residency #artresidency #learning

Eastern Edge will be closed for today, Saturday Se

Eastern Edge will be closed for today, Saturday Sept 11, due to last night’s storm. We will be open again for our regular hours on Wednesday from 12-5pm.

Stay safe out there today, watch out for downed power lines, and give the city time to clean up the roads!

Big congratulations to Emily Neufeld, Andrew Testa

Big congratulations to Emily Neufeld, Andrew Testa, and Christeen Franics on the opening of their exhibition “Holding Place” on Saturday night! Come see their AMAZING work during our open hours Wednesday-Saturday, 12-5, between now and October 9th.

The @holdfastfestival art crawl is happening now!

The @holdfastfestival art crawl is happening now! If you’re not here you’re missing out!! Ongoing throughout downtown St. John’s until 9pm! Then stop by EE at 11 for the afterparty!! Afterparty is a ticketed event, get your ticket on the @lawnyavawnya website now!!!

Today is the day!! It’s time for the @holdfastfe

Today is the day!! It’s time for the @holdfastfestival ART CRAWL! Stop by the gallery anytime today to pick up your festival program with a map and schedule of events! The art crawl will be taking place from 4-9pm at various locations throughout downtown!

@drewpardy and @elizabethcook9’s Friendship Pavilion is located in the Pedestrian Mall in front of RBC, and will be ongoing from 4-9pm.

@lilyetayl’s Putt-Putt Hurray will be ongoing in the green space behind the Alt Hotel (125 Water Street).

@phlegmfatales’s Labourinth will be happening at Other Oceans (114 Water Street) from 6-9pm.

@robynikyolove’s Spin Cycle is happening at Atlantic Place on the balcony near Jumping Bean.

And a protest banner walk using banners from @aramhansifuentes, will start at Eastern Edge at 6pm.

EE will be having a double opening reception tonight 7-9pm for our exhibition Holding Place with artists @emilydneufeld, @missprints, and @andrewtestaart, and Steadfast by @heatherjackman.art.