We asked and they answered. Slate Fine Art Gallery.

We caught up with Slate Fine Art Gallery in their new (well, almost a year old) location in the Cathedral neighbourhood, the heart of Regina’s arts community. The gallery represents more than 40 artists and will be celebrating their seventh anniversary in business in April 2020. 

We asked owner and gallerist Gina Fafard to tell us more. 

SG: Why did you open your gallery? 

GF: In 2013 when we opened, there was a space in the local market for a gallery. There were reputable artists in Saskatchewan without local representation and it seemed the opportune time to start a new venture. 

SG: What is your favourite original art piece?

GF: My favourite piece is, of course , the Selfie of Joe Fafard. It is not for sale but it is my constant companion. 

SG: What did you do before you were a gallerist?

GF: I studied jewellery design at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.  I worked independently as a jewellery designer/artist in Toronto for eight years before returning to Saskatchewan. 

SG: Why should someone come to your gallery? 

GF: Most of our artists are based in Saskatchewan or have a connection to it. It is astounding to see the wide range of talent from our sparsely populated province and the quality of work that stems from it. We represent both emerging and internationally established artists.

Learn more about Slate Fine Art Gallery on their website, or better yet, visit them in person at 3424 13th Avenue in Regina. 

See the current Slate Fine Art Gallery Art Now Online exhibition here.

Inside Slate Fine Art Gallery

Slate Fine Art Gallery owner and gallerist, Gina Fafard

“It is astounding to see the wide range of talent from our sparsely populated province and the quality of work that stems from it.”

Joe Fafard, “Selfie”, patinated bronze, 2017

Victor Cicansky, “Rabbit”, “Pint of Blueberries”, “Pint of Pelicans”, 3/4 Gallon of Bok Choi”, glazed clay, 2020