A successful first Saskatchewan Art Gallery Day

On June 12, 2021, sixteen of Saskatchewan’s best commercial galleries made history by celebrating the first Saskatchewan Art Gallery Day. More than 800 people across the province came out to visit the galleries, making this event a great success. It really was a day for Saskatchewan’s art lovers to come together and celebrate a day of culture.

The beautiful spring weather across the province was a welcoming backdrop to the day’s festivities. Not only did the galleries welcome attendees into their spaces, but many also hosted special events such as artist talks, live demonstrations, meet and greets with artists, and even a musical performance. Most importantly, there was plenty of art on display in each gallery, and many attendees fell in love and took a piece home with them.

We would like to thank the Ministry of Parks, Culture, and Sport for declaring this first Saskatchewan Art Gallery Day, and Creative Saskatchewan for supporting us. We also thank the many attendees and the galleries for making the day a success.

Finally, just a reminder that your local commercial art galleries are open all year, and the gallery owners are eager to welcome you into their space. Take some time to make a date with culture any time during the year.

And be sure to save the date for the Art Now Fine Art Fair (www.artnow.ca) coming this September.

Participating galleries:

Assiniboia Gallery - Regina

Nouveau Gallery - Regina

Slate Fine Art Gallery - Regina

Traditions Hand Craft Gallery - Regina

The Lobby Gallery - Regina

Hansen Ross House - Fort Qu’Appelle

Yvette Moore Gallery - Moose Jaw

Collector’s Choice Art Gallery - Saskatoon

Dervilia art + design - Saskatoon

The Gallery / art placement inc. - Saskatoon