Province-wide art walk slated for June 1

REGINA — Commercial art galleries across the province will celebrate the fourth annual Saskatchewan Art Gallery Day Saturday, June 1,

The day will feature a variety of exhibitions, festivities, and events. Fifteen of the province’s commercial galleries will be participating in an art walk across the province to highlight the occasion.

“It’s an opportunity for people to explore and engage with their local commercial galleries. They can meet artists and see incredible art that is available and that they can own and take home,” explains SaskGalleries Executive Director Kristin Wagman.

“There will be special events and exhibitions going on at the galleries. It’s our biggest province-wide art day of the year.”

A full list of special exhibitions, collections, and artist talks are available at https://www.saskgalleries.ca/art-gallery-day.

Saskatchewan’s commercial art galleries represent the work of more than 850 professional artists. Most of the galleries are independent, locally owned businesses whose sales support the work of artists who live in surrounding communities.

Wagman explains that one of SaskGalleries’ main goals is educating the public about what makes these galleries so distinct and important to the province. “Commercial galleries play a crucial role in our province by connecting artists with an audience. They are businesses in our communities that pay artists properly for their work, allowing professional artists to create on a full-time basis.”

Saskatchewan Art Gallery Day is a celebration and reminder that anyone can own art. All of the galleries have art available in a variety of mediums and price points – everything from textiles to jewelry to sculpture and wall art.

“Some people might not realize they can buy a piece they love at a commercial gallery and take it home with them. It’s a great way to get excited about art and make a unique statement in your home. Whether you’re a gallery regular or a first-time art buyer, there’s something for everyone,” Wagman says.

To help you plan your day, event maps will be available at participating galleries and at saskgalleries.ca.

Established in 1999, SaskGalleries is an association of the leading Saskatchewan professional commercial art galleries whose focus is to promote the sale of original art through reputable Saskatchewan galleries.