July Monthly Musing |Upcoming Events & Programs in Prince Albert Arts Community

Welcome to the July edition of the Mann Art Gallery newsletter, where we are thrilled to share the latest updates, events, and inspirations in the Prince Albert arts community!

Upcoming Exhibition

Gibraltar Point

June 18th to Sept. 4th, 2026

Gibraltar Point is a two-person exhibition of work by Michel Boutin and Tristen Durocher, stemming from their residency in summer 2024 at Gibraltar Point on the Toronto Islands. Organized by K'inādās artist collective, the residency offered mentorship and a supportive environment for learning, exploration, and risk-taking. The Mann Art Gallery is pleased to share Michel’s and Tristen’s interpretations of the people and places at Gibraltar Point, demonstrating how a shared experience gives way to multiple forms of artistic engagement.

This exhibition is generously supported by the Royal Bank of Canada. 

Events and Programs

Join us for a FREE afternoon of creativity at the Mann Art Gallery!

Free Art Day

Saturday, July 11

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Mann Art Gallery

Drop in anytime and create some art! This free all-ages art activity is open to everyone — no registration required. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun afternoon of hands-on artmaking together.

All materials provided. We can’t wait to see the amazing animals you create! ✨

Plein Air Drawing Workshop with Jason Baerg & Elder Liz Settee

Date: 

Wednesday July 29th

Time: 

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Location: 

Along the North Saskatchewan Riverbank. (Exact location to be sent to registrants.) In case of inclement weather, the workshop will be at the Mann Art Gallery.

Workshop Description:

En plein air drawing in Kistahpinanihk with Elder Liz Settee and Jason Baerg

This workshop introduces landscape art/pictoral discussions and practices outside on the land as we focus on Prince Albert, historically called the “great meeting place," "meeting place," or "sitting pretty place." Elder Liz Settee will share teachings of the land along the North Saskatchewan River, while Jason Baerg provides related hands-on drawing instruction. Participants will learn about the histories of place and approaches to conveying land from an Indigenous perspective

This workshop is open to all.

Supplies:

Participants will need to bring their own supplies: oil pastels, paper, tape, and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Drawing boards will be supplied.

Cost:

Members: $65.00

Non-members: $75.00

Upcoming programs and events can always be found on our event calendar

We’re pleased to share that representatives from the Canada Council for the Arts will be visiting Prince Albert this July.

Michael Peterson and a colleague will be in Saskatchewan and are once again including Prince Albert in their tour. They are eager to connect with artists of all disciplines—music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and more.

An evening group session will take place on July 14 at 7 pm, open to all interested artists. If you would like to schedule a one-on-one meeting on July 15, please register using the following link: https://bit.ly/PA-CCA

Both sessions will be held at the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts 142 12th Street West

Please help us spread the word to artists and creatives in your networks!

Events in the Region

Atim Maskikhiy

John V. Hicks Gallery, Margo Fournier Arts Centre

Exhibition - July 1st to 23rd

Atim Maskikhiy (‘Dog Medicine’ in Cree) presents works of seventeen artists local to the La Ronge tri-community area in Northern Saskatchewan. The multimedia pieces represent the artists’ interpretations of the dog-human relationship as expressed through preliminary findings of a community-driven research project conducted in the community. This unique marriage of art and science allows knowledge translation to a broader audience than typical of peer-reviewed research. Highlighting the need for improved access to animal health and welfare services in northern, remote and Indigenous communities everywhere, this gallery represents a call to action for systemic change at the human-dog interface. Through their works, the artists confirm that dog-human bonds are highly valued and often critical to human life and well-being in the north, and current approaches to ‘fixing’ dog problems in communities without regular access to care ignore important contributors at the root of the issue.

 Browse the Summer Program Guide (June - August):

 https://bit.ly/mfac-summer-2026

It's that time of year again! The Prince Albert Arts Board is honoured to announce and have the opportunity to celebrate this year's inductees into the Prince Albert Arts Hall of Fame.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH at the EARC:

5:30pm cocktails

6:30pm dinner

7:30pm program starts

Our 2026 inductees to the Prince Albert Arts Hall of Fame are:

• Rodney Janzen: Performing Arts-Music Category

• Jesse Campbell: Builder Category

• Jean-Laurent Fournier: Performing Arts-Music Category

• Kathie Bird: Visual Arts Category

Your ticket will include a catered dinner and drinks, entertainment, and the evening's program. Tickets go on sale in June at the EARC. Folks can purchase theirs in-person or by phoning the Rawlinson directly.

$60/ticket, $360/table of 6 and $480/table of 8.

We look forward to celebrating these incredible arts ambassadors with you! Get your tickets now- this event will fill up!

We are now registered with SARCAN. Donate your bottles at SARCAN and say "We love art!" to have the proceeds go toward the MAG!