Grand Opening of the Harrison McCain Pavilion

An afternoon of celebrations will kick off on Saturday September 10th at 12 PM, free of charge!

12:00 – 12:30 PM: Muskrat Singers, Elder blessing with Maggie Paul, performance by Oromocto First Nation dancers

12:00 – 3:00 PM: BBQ on Queen Street (by donation). The Queen Street Creamery Ice Cream Truck will also be selling their delicious ice cream

12:30 – 1:00 PM: Fredericton High School Band, directed by Greg Webber

1:00 – 1:30 PM: Opening speeches and ribbon cutting

1:30 & 2:30 PM: Frantically Atlantic performances in the Courtyard

2:00 – 2:30 PM: Multicultural performance in the Contemporary Gallery

2:00 – 4:00 PM: Meet the artists: James Wilson, Deanna Musgrave, Donald Stuart

2:00 & 4:00 PM: Guided tours in English

2:00 – 5:00: Art Activities in the Art
Education Centre with the following artists:
• Jennifer Pazienza and Paul Edouard Bourque: Exploring the Handmade – mixed media on paper
• I-Chun Jenkins: The art of creative textile weaving
• Brittany Schuler: Painting New Brunswick Trees – watercolours
• Natasha LeBlond: Art Buttons!
• Danielle Hogan: Culture looks like us / La culture nous ressemble – Clay installation
• Nicole Haché: Laisse ta trace/Leave your mark – Collaborative Installation
• Caitlin Wilson (Atelier d’estampe Imago Inc): Printmaking on paper
• Alisa Arsenault: Rug Hooking

2:00 – 5:00: Artist in Residence Studio: Natasha Sacobie demonstrates quillwork

3:00 PM: Guided tour in French

3:00 PM: Dance Performance by Mi’kmaq and Ojibwe artist Kyana Kingbird in the McCain Gallery

Dusk: Light show by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy

Refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the day

We hope to see you there!