News and Events
Summer Students!
The Mann Art Gallery is happy to announce the newest members of
the team. Three students have been hired through the Young Canada
Works funding program, Service Canada - Canada Summer Jobs and the Sask
Sport - Student Employment program.
Shelby Eyahpaise and Julie Mills will
be fulfilling the roles of Assistant Educators, assisting Twyla Exner in
presenting iMAGine Arts to the Northern Sask Community. Shelby is
heading into her second year of studying in the Faculty of Education at
the University of Regina with the intentions of becoming an elementary
school teacher. Julie is also headed into her second year of a
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts at the Emily Carr University of Art and
Design. She is considering carrying on to a Master's degree, but
ultimately she would like to open a art school in Saskatoon or Prince
Albert.
Meagan Hlewka will be fulfilling the role of
Collections Assistant working alongside Registrar, April Sutherland
taking care of the Gallery's Permanent Collection of Art. Meagan is
heading into her fourth year of studies at the University of
Saskatchewan with a concentration on Psychology. Once she's
finished her Bachelor's of Arts degree, she hopes to carry onto a
Educational Psychology graduate program.
Look for our summer students out in the community face painting and
providing kids crafts at the Downtowns Street Fair, Canada Day
Celebrations, Kidsfest and the Waskesiu Children's Festival. We
will also be providing a number of art
themed day camps at the gallery throughout the summer
months!
For more information of these camps and for entry forms click
HERE.
Annual General Meeting
The Mann Art Gallery held its 2013 Annual General Meeting on
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at 7:00pm
in accordance with the Saskatchewan Not For Profit Act (1995).
Copies of the Annual Report can be accessed
HERE.
Copies of the Audited Financial Statements can be
accessed HERE.
You can find all of our regular meeting minutes as well as policies,
by-laws and governance structure from the "Board" section of our website
by clicking HERE.
2nd Annual Juried High School Show
Announced
We will be hosting another segment of the Juried High
School exhibition once again this year. The exhibition will expand
from our Project to our Studio Gallery and features work form several
high schools in Prince Albert and Surrounding Area. The exhibition
runs from June 4th - June 18th, 2013.
Reception will take place
on June 7th at 7:00pm.
Snack and mocktails will be served. Friends and family welcome.
For More Details click HERE.
New Sponsor for iMAGine Arts Education
Program
It is with great please to announce our new sponsor for
the education programs at the Mann Art Gallery. Local compounding
pharmacist Roses Stewart (Owner and Operator of the
Victoria Square Compounding Pharmacy) will be
sponsoring the bulk of our education program over the 2012-13 years.
As part of the Business for the Arts - ArtsVest granting program, $9,000
will be contributed to the program with an additional $9,000 matching
contribution by Mrs. Stewart. The addition in funds will see a new
community satellite space gallery at the Victoria Square Compounding
Pharmacy with concentration on youth, senior and community art as well
as new initiatives with the Herb Basset Seniors Home.
New Facebook Account
Well... we've finally done it. We've joined onto the social
networking phenomenon. One of our staff members is happy because
she has been granted licence to Facebook at work. Follow us with
up to date announcements, pictures, and events!
Click
HERE
to go directly to our page!
New Hours
The Mann Art Gallery has new extended hours for your convenience.
You can access the new hours HERE.
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
June7th, 2013 at
7:00pm for Carmela Laganse's exhibition Tromper as
well as the reception for the
2nd Annual Juried High School Exhibition whose
reception and awards ceremony will start at
6:00pm . For
more information on our current exhibitions click HERE.
Call for Proposals
The MAG will be having two annual general calls for
submissions for solo and curated exhibitions taking place on October
15th and April 15th. The next submission deadline is
October 15th, 2013.
We are currently programming the 2015 - 16 year. Click
HERE for more information!
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