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News and Events
The Mann Art Gallery and the Secrets of the
Vault Fundraiser
The MAG will be hosting a fundraiser on January 21st
at 7:00pm. The event is a combination of live
entertainment featuring the musical styling of Prince Albert’s ALL
MIGHTY VOICE as well as an introduction to our 2011 Permanent Collection
Acquisitions. Tickets are 20$ a piece and are
available at the Mann Art Gallery in the E.A. Rawlinson Centre.
Download official Poster HERE.
Winter Festival Juried Art Show & Sale
The Winter Festival Juried Art Show and Sale is
entering into its 36th year. While predominantly a local show
& sale, the exhibition draws artists and visitors from all across the province. The show reflects the incredible level of artistic production in
the visual arts and strong community support through local sponsorships
and awards. For many, it is a rare opportunity to show their work in a professional gallery space.
To download the artist's contract as well as entry instructions and
information regarding this year's festival click
HERE.New MAG Micro Website
Our new micro website, featuring various information pertaining to the
governance and long term planning of the Board of Directors of the Mann
Art Gallery, has been included online for your convenience. The
site contains agendas and minutes of our latest Board meetings as well
as copies of our policies and long term strategic plans. Click
HERE to access the new
site.New Hours
& Holiday Hours
The Mann Art Gallery has new extended hours for your convenience.
You can access the new hours HERE.
We will be
closed from December 22nd - January 2nd, 2012
for the year-end Holidays.
New Logo for the Mann Art Gallery
The MAG has a new logo (as seen above). The logo was chosen from
over 30 applications from designers and artists throughout the province.
The winning designer is Michelle Brownridge from
Regina, SK. Michelle Brownridge is an artist working
in Print Media in Regina, SK. She completed her Bachelor in Fine Arts
Degree with Honours in Printmaking in 2010. She continues to create and
show work on a regular basis in Regina and beyond. Apart from pursuing a
career as an artist, Michelle is a founding member and Director of the
Regina printmaking collective Articulate Ink as well
as the resident curator at the Hague Gallery, a new gallery space for
contemporary art in Regina.
She is also the Administrative Assistant at the Organization of
Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC).
The new Mann Art Gallery logo
immediately calls to mind the stylized depiction of a tree branch, a
fitting symbol for growth and prosperity of our community, not to mention the fact that Prince Albert lies
on the edge of the Boreal forest of northern Canada. In actuality, the logo is a representation of the North
Saskatchewan River and serves as a metaphor to represent various notions
expressed within our mandate. Prince Albert is an inclusive community
that is fully accessible and the gallery presents opportunities for our
visitors to experience the natural flow or conduit for art by providing
access to visual resources, education and relevant programming. The font itself is a combination of traditional contemporary
script and the expressive stokes inherent in the process of creation.
Artist Receptions
The MAG hosts receptions for exhibiting artists
whenever possible. Events such as these allow visitors to meet artists
and learn more about their work. The artists give a brief talk about
their art practice and answer questions from those present. The gallery
provides free refreshments. Artist Receptions last about 2 hours, but it
is not necessary to stay the whole time. There is no dress code and
everyone is invited to attend. Children are also welcome to come with
their families. The next reception will take place on
Friday February 10th at 7:00pm for the Winter Festival
Juried Art Show & Sale taking place in our the Main Gallery,
Project Space, and Education Room. More Information on this coming
soon, but check out our current exhibitions HERE.
Call for Proposals
The MAG will be having two yearly general calls for
submissions for solo and curated exhibitions taking place on October
15th and April 15th. The next submission deadline is April 15th, 2011.
We are currently programming the 2013-14 year. Click
HERE for more information!
New "Project Space" Gallery
Initiated
The front foyer space, previously
designated the "Fringe Gallery" has been renamed to the more simplistic,
Project Space. The MAG is dedicated to providing artists with
CARCC / CARFAC suggested artist fees. As such those wishing to
apply to exhibit in this space will be compensated accordingly. (The
space is considered a "Single Work" project space - current fees for
this space are $328 plus one way shipping). If you are interested
in applying for an exhibition, please consult our submissions
requirements page here. Keep in mind that the MAG programs
exhibitions up to two year in advance.
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