8th edition Art now Fine Art Fair Opens in TWO Weeks

14 days days until the art now fine art fair

14 - 17 september, regina, at viterra international trade centre
14 - 24 september, online, at artnow.ca

Just TWO weeks to go until the kick off of the 8th edition of the Art Now Fine Art Fair!

Art Now brings together eleven Saskatchewan galleries presenting hundreds of artworks by local Saskatchewan and Canadian artists, at the Viterra International Trade Centre exhibit Hall A in Regina.

The Opening Night Reception starts at 6:30 p.m. on September 14, featuring performances from the Regina Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players. Tickets are still available! Buy yours today for this exciting evening celebrating fine art and culture.

Admission is FREE on September 15, 16, and 17, and the days will be filled with artist talks, panel sessions, our special emerging artists' section, family programming, and more.

Check out all the of the 2023 Art Now Fine Art Fair details below, and at www.artnow.ca

opening night reception – last chance for tickets!

Thursday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hall A, Viterra International Trade Centre, REAL District, Regina
Tickets available online - $50, $30 for artists and students

Experience the power of fine art together with live music with Art Now and the Regina Symphony Orchestra.

At this year’s Opening Reception, the Regina Symphony Chamber Players will be performing live while you mingle and enjoy a first look at hundreds of original artworks for sale.

Tickets can also be purchased at Slate Fine Art Gallery, Assiniboia Gallery, and Traditions Hand Craft Gallery in Regina, and Dervilia art + design in Saskatoon.

thank you to our generous door prize sponsors

Regina Symphony Orchestra, Assiniboia Gallery, Black Spruce Gallery, Dervilia art + design, Slate Fine Art Gallery, The Lobby Gallery, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Hansen Ross House, On the Avenue Art Gallery, Traditions Hand Craft Gallery.

artist talks, panels, workshops and more!

The Art Now committee is proud to present the 2023 programming schedule, including four sessions curated by Belinda Harrow, Artist and Consultant, SK Arts Permanent Collection, eight artist talks, and a drop in art making workshop, all with FREE admission.

Be sure to take in everything that this event has to offer.

Sessions

Sept 15 - 3:30 p.m. - Art Collectors: The Next Generation
Sept 16 - 1:00 p.m. - Caring for Your Collection
Sept 16 - 3:30 p.m. - Life Stories: Personal Narrative in Art
Sept 17 - 1:00 p.m. - A Life Well Crafted

Artist Talks

Sept 15 - 12:00 p.m. - Diane Larouche Ellard
Sept 15 - 1:00 p.m. - Linsey Levendall
Sept 15 - 1:30 p.m. - Madeleine Greenway
Sept 15 - 2:30 p.m. - Connie Chaplin
Sept 16 - 11:30 a.m. - Ward Schell
Sept 16 - 12:00 p.m. - Nikki Jacquin
Sept 16 - 12:30 p.m. - Sharron Labatt
Sept 17 - 11:30 a.m. - Todd Gronsdahl

Event Features

Sept 15-17 - stART Emerging Artists Section - NEW
Sept 15-17 - Artist Installation by Todd Gronsdahl
Sept 15-17 - Kids' Creative Zone and Kids' Online Gallery Contest (colouring)
Sept 17 - 12:00-3:00 p.m. - Dunlop Art Gallery Drop-In Workshop: Introspective Collage (all ages)

Check out the full event schedule and panel descriptions here.

free drop in workshop: get creative with the dunlop art gallery

You are invited to explore your creative side. The Art Now Fine Art Fair presents a family-friendly, drop in art-making workshop, hosted by Dunlop Art Gallery.

On Sunday, September 17, from noon until 3:00 p.m., stop by the Kids' Creative Zone at Art Now to create a mixed-media collage artwork while exploring topics of self-reflection and self-care. All materials for this workshop will be provided.

A special thank you to the amazing Dunlop Art Gallery for hosting this workshop.

need a room in regina?

Coming in from out of town? Check out these local hotels for special Art Now room rates:

The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection (2.9 km to venue), rate of $173 until August 17, 2023. Book your room here.

Home Inn and Suites Regina Airport West (6.2km to venue), rate of $109 for a Classic room, or $129 for a Classic Queen with Kitchenette. Book your room here.

Regina has a wide variety of hotels available to meet all visitor needs. Check out the Regina Hotel Association listings here.

newsKarlie KingAugust 30, 2023Art Now Fine Art FairArt Now, Regina