Art GalleryMacKenzie Art Gallery
Description
The MacKenzie Art Gallery welcomes you to explore its latest exhibition,
The Permanent Collection: Whispers from the Vault. Curated by Timothy Long, this unique exhibition offers a vault tour experience, showcasing the gallery's extensive collection.
Visitors can expect to encounter artworks that whisper their stories, from the loud and demanding to the faint and mysterious. This exhibition celebrates Timothy Long’s 35 years at the MacKenzie and invites guests to engage with art in a deeply personal and historical context.
Expect to see pieces like Allen Sapp's 'The Pow-wow' and Georges Rouault's 'Les Ruines Elles-Memes Ont Peri'. These works are not just visual experiences but gateways to historical and cultural conversations. Complementing your visit is a curator-led podcast series that enhances the experience, whether you are at the gallery or exploring it online.
Explore the Gallery and More
The MacKenzie Art Gallery has a rich history, being Saskatchewan’s oldest public art gallery with a collection spanning 5,000 years. It includes nearly 5,000 works of art and one of Canada’s largest collections of Indigenous art. The gallery's diversity continually offers fresh perspectives, bringing people together to re-examine what they thought they knew through exhibitions, education, and programming.
Facilities and Services
The gallery offers various facilities to enhance your visit. The Craft Services Café by Crave offers delicious food and drink, creating an unforgettable art and culinary experience. The gallery also provides facility rentals for meetings, celebrations, and other events, making it a unique setting for special occasions.
The MacKenzie Shop is perfect for finding unique, locally made gifts that support gallery programs and exhibitions. For those interested in educational programming, the BMO Learning Centre offers Studio Sundays, where families can engage in creative projects inspired by the current exhibitions. The gallery also features the Shumiatcher Theatre and an Outdoor Sculpture Garden, enhancing your visit with a variety of activities and spaces to explore.
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