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Celebrating 15 Years of the Annual High School Juried Art Show
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What an incredible evening at the gallery!
We were thrilled to welcome more than 130 guests to the opening reception of our 15th Annual High School Juried Art Show. The energy in the space was vibrant, filled with creativity, conversation, and a shared appreciation for the talent of young artists in our community.
Our Artistic Director emceed the evening, opening with acknowledgements for the Manager of Education at the Mann Art Gallery and the curator of this year’s High School Exhibition. While she was unfortunately unable to attend the reception, her work in bringing this exhibition together has been exceptional. We encourage everyone to visit and experience the show, on view until June 6.
This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their continued commitment to arts and youth programming plays a vital role in making opportunities like this available, and we are deeply grateful for their contributions.
A special thank you goes to our dedicated volunteers. From setup to welcoming guests and ensuring the evening ran smoothly, your time and effort make everything we do possible.
We were also honoured to be joined by Elder Liz Settee and Mayor Powalinsky for the awards ceremony. Their presence added meaning to the evening as we recognized and celebrated the achievements of this year’s student artists.
At the Mann Art Gallery, we strive to root our exhibitions and gatherings in who we are as Treaty people. To work in the arts in Kistapinânihk / Omaniciye Makoca / Tł’ogh tëlë — The Gathering Place — is deeply meaningful. We are grateful to be continually learning about the histories and cultures of the Cree, Métis, Dakota, and Dene peoples, especially through artistic expression.
In our ongoing journey of reconciliation, we are fortunate to have been guided by Elder Liz Settee, who has played a significant role in building relationships within our community. During the evening, Elder Liz welcomed guests and shared a call for reconciliation with Mother Earth in honour of Earth Day. She also congratulated the student artists, encouraging them to continue practicing and growing—reminding us all how exciting it will be to see where their work is in another 15 years.
Remarks were also shared on behalf of Lana Wilson:
I hope you are open to what the works are communicating and that you engage with the ideas that our young local artists are putting out into the world. Thank you to all 67 artists in this year's exhibition!
And most importantly, to the students: thank you. Each year, we look forward to seeing the work you bring forward, and once again, you exceeded expectations. Your creativity, hard work, and courage to share your art publicly is truly inspiring. You should all be incredibly proud of what you have accomplished.
We also extend our appreciation to the support systems behind these artists—parents, guardians, and teachers—who dedicate countless hours to nurturing and encouraging their growth.
The future of art in our community is bright, and we are grateful to play a small part in supporting it.
As always, thank you to our funders, SK Arts, SaskCulture, Sask Lotteries, Canada Council for the Arts, Diane & Roger Mann and the City of Prince Albert.
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