THIRD SHIFT, Saint John’s signature Art at Night event, will take to the streets this summer celebrating its 10th anniversary! Join us during the weekend of Friday, August 16th, through Sunday, August 18th, for a multitude of events, including art installations, screenings, workshops, artist talks, and more!
THEME /// PSYCHE
THIRD SHIFT’s theme for 2024 is “psyche”, selected by Third Space’s Artist in Residence Tara Audibert, a Wolastoqiyik multidisciplinary artist & filmmaker with 25 years of experience in animation, comics, and fine art.
Psyche encompasses the entirety of our inner world, from physical to mental health. It is an invitation to artists to navigate the profound complexities of consciousness and the human condition, transcending boundaries and creating new intersections of thought and expression.
While it is important to maintain a balance in all aspects of life, this year’s lineup of artworks explore how our psyches extrapolate and intertwine, no matter the size, medium, or subject matter.
THIRD SHIFT 2024 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY AUG 16
Art Works After Dark: Contemporary Art Festival
7pm-Midnight
Uptown Saint John (Map reveal soon!)
SATURDAY AUG 17
CLEAN UP /// ACAP
Details coming soon!
PLACEMAKING IN SAINT JOHN: PATTERN DESIGN & PATCHWORK /// BRENDA MABEL REID
10am-12pm /// Saint John Arts Centre, 2nd floor
Participants will make patterned ‘fabric’ with the artist for new “Underlay” quilt blocks, designing stencils and painting motifs representing Saint John. These new blocks will be incorporated into the original quilt, forever marking its trip to Saint John.
Registration coming soon!
WOOL FELTING WORKSHOP /// TINA SHERAPOVA
1pm-3pm /// Saint John Arts Centre, 2nd floor
Utilize natural sheep wool and warm soapy water to intertwine fibres and create durable and soft felted items such as bracelets, flowers, and purses.
Registration coming soon!
SCREENING: QAQSOSS NAKA WAHUNTUHSIS /// TARA AUDIBERT
4pm showtime /// BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St.
Qaqsoss naga Wahuntsis is an animated film about a fox who is vexed by a little demon. The story is an allegory to living with a person with a mental disability while having your own disabilities.
THIRD WATCH /// FESTIVAL OF AUDIO-VISUAL WORKS
7pm showtime /// BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St.
Artist lineup & content details coming soon!
SUNDAY AUG 18
LIVE DRAWING /// NUDE MODEL
11am-12pm /// Haven Music Hall
ARTIST TALKS
1pm-4pm /// Imperial Theatre, Upper Lobby
KEYNOTE /// TARA AUDIBERT
Third Space’s Artist in Residence
PANEL /// VISIBILITY
Tony Nicholas, Steve deBruyn, Niya Abdhullahi
All events are FREE & all ages! Check back for updates on our artist lineup, merch reveal, map details, and more! Learn about the festival here: https://thirdshiftsj.com/
THIRD SHIFT: PSYCHE is proudly presented by Acadia Broadcasting, Country 94.1, and 97.3 The Wave. Thank you!