Akokiniskway Gallery
June 17 – August 28, 2022
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When the world went dark due to the shutdown in March of 2020, the lives and livelihoods of many in the live performance sector were radically altered. Actors, directors, designers, and so many more, lost contracts, jobs, and their primary creative outlet. However, the creative spirit is nothing if not strong and resilient. RSA graduate Rebbekah Odgen has curated a stunning gallery show of Rosebud-connected artists whose theatre lives were significantly impacted by the COVID shutdowns. Without theatre, many turned to painting. For some, this was an entirely new artform, one that brought joy and excitement, and for others it was like returning to the embrace of an old friend. With each piece created in the last two years, this show is an expression of what happens when the creative spirit of the theatre is revealed through another artform.

Featuring artwork by:
‍Rebbekah Ogden
Kendra Hutchinson
Anja Darien
Randall Wiebe
Kyla Ferrier

When Our World Went Dark – Theatre Artists Kept Creating is showing Wednesdays – Saturdays!
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 6pm – 8pm