Tansi Totemtic, Niwakomakantic, (Greetings dear friends and Art Now relatives)!

As the Indigenous Advisor for SaskGalleries, I am proud to begin my message with a Land Acknowledgment on behalf of the Art Now Fine Fair for 2024. 

Since the completion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015, and their release of 94 Calls to Action, Land Acknowledgements have become very common across our country. Certainly, (from my perspective), as more and more Canadians become educated about our country’s history, Canadians are learning “truths” and moving towards reconciliation. 

As part of this, SaskGalleries acknowledges the lands we now live and work on belonged to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. However, through Treaty, Canada belongs to all of us! This is why it is important to acknowledge the Treaty Territory we live in as Saskatchewan is covered by Treaties 2,4,5,6,8 and 10. 

We acknowledge the Nehiyawak (Plains Cree), Nehithawak (Woodland Cree), Nehinawak (Swampy Cree), Nakawe/Anishinapek (Saulteaux), Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota and the Métis Nation in our province. 

SaskGalleries is committed to a future that embraces Reconciliation in our institution, and living in good relations with our Indigenous neighbours, in the spirit and intent as understood, in all the numbered Treaties. 

Thank you for attending Art Now 2024! 

Respectfully, 

Lyndon J Linklater
Anishinabe/Nehiyaw 

It is my pleasure to extend greetings on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada, to everyone partaking in the 2024 Art Now Fine Art Fairin Saskatoon. 

I am grateful to all who have made this fair possible, including the staff, board of directors and volunteers of the Saskatchewan Professional Art Galleries Association. Congratulations on producing a show that is both entertaining for the public attending, and beneficial for the galleries and artists represented. 

I also applaud SaskGalleries for partnering with the Saskatchewan Craft Council(SCC) this year to present a brand-new arts and crafts experience. Congratulations to the SCC on launching the inaugural Craft Is... Fine Craft Show + Sale. 

In addition, I would like to recognize SaskGalleries and SCC for all you do year-round to support and promote Saskatchewan’s professional art galleries, artists and artisans. We are fortunate to have so many talented, creative individuals working in our province. 

To those in attendance, I share your appreciation of art. I hope you thoroughly enjoy yourself and will consider visiting one of the participating galleries soon. 

To all the contributors to this year’s exhibitions, artist talks, demonstrations and other activities, please accept my best wishes for a very successful fair. 

Russ Mirasty
Lieutenant Governor Province of Saskatchewan

Welcome to Saskatoon, in the heart of Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis Nation, for the 9th edition of the Art Now Fine Art Fair.

Art provides an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate our diversity. It challenges, engages, and inspires us to see the world in new ways. Supporting a strong arts community, in Saskatoon and across the province, enriches all of our lives.

This year’s festival features two shows with the inaugural Craft Is. . . Fine Craft Show & Sale along with the traditional Art Now Fine Art Fair. These four days highlight the talent across the province with artist talks, family programming, exhibitors and more.

I hope you are able to take in some of our attractions during your stay here, such as the beautiful Meewasin river valley, the Remai Modern Art Gallery, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a show at one of our many theatres and arts venues, and some shopping at our unique stores and shopping districts.

Thank you to the organizers and volunteers for putting this fair
together and promoting Saskatchewan’s fine art industry.

Best wishes for a successful event!

Charlie Clark 
Mayor of Saskatoon

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for joining us during this 9th edition of the Art Now Fine Art Fair.  We are always very excited to present the most diverse and talented group of artists and artisans that represent Saskatchewan and the rest of our Canadian province’s art scene. This year, together with Saskatchewan Craft Council’s Craft Is… Fine Craft Show and Sale, we have even more to offer. 

This year’s Art Now brings together eleven galleries that represent over 300 artists and artisans. Be sure to visit our emerging artists’ section, stART, to see who is new to the Saskatchewan art scene and the unique talent that they bring. We hope you enjoy the show and find a piece to take home and enjoy every day. 

SaskGalleries would like to thank our participating artists, Creative Saskatchewan and our many generous partners, supporters and sponsors for this year’s event. Creative Saskatchewan’s ongoing support allows us to ‘bring the world to Saskatchewan’ and we celebrate the visual arts created within our province through this annual event. In addition to their support for visual arts and fine craft, Creative Saskatchewan provides ongoing support throughout our province for screen-based media, book publishing, live performing arts and digital media. 

SaskGalleries, the Art Now Fine Art Fair, and exhibiting galleries are located on lands covered by Treaties 4 and 6, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Salteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

Adele Tosh
SaskGalleries’ President

On behalf of the Art Now Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 9th annual Art Now Fine Art Fair. We are thrilled to bring together eleven of Saskatchewan’s commercial art galleries in partnership with the Saskatchewan Craft Council and Creative Saskatchewan for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of creativity, culture, and community. 

Art Now has always been more than just an exhibition; it is a vibrant gathering that makes fine art accessible to a broader audience, offering an opportunity for both seasoned collectors and those new to the art world to engage with an extraordinary variety of works by artists across Saskatchewan and Western Canada.  

This year, we are proud to continue our mission of connecting artists with art lovers, and we hope that you will find inspiration and joy in the art on display. Whether you are here to discover new artists, deepen your appreciation for Saskatchewan’s cultural heritage, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere of creativity, Art Now is an event that welcomes everyone. 

As a Committee Member, I have had the privilege of working with an incredible team dedicated to ensuring that Art Now remains a cornerstone of our cultural landscape. I invite you to explore, engage, and enjoy everything that this event has to offer. Your presence here not only supports the artists and galleries but also strengthens the community that makes our province such a unique and wonderful place. 

Thank you for being a part of Art Now 2024.

Emma Johnson 
Art Now Committee Member 
Manager, Assiniboia Gallery 

6:30 - 9:30 pm
Opening Night Reception

Join us for live music, appetizers, amazing door prizes, and a first look at the amazing art. Buy your tickets today, because only a limited number will be sold.

Online show opens on ArtNow.ca
* Hours: 11:00am–8:00pm. Admission by donation.

12:00pm
Artist Talk | Diane Larouche Ellard | Main Stage

Based in Saskatoon, Diane Larouche Ellard creates paintings and encaustic/mixed-media piecesdeeply rooted in her home province of Saskatchewan.

12:30pm
Artist Talk | Michaela Hoppe | Dervilia art + design Booth

Michaela Hoppeis a Canadian prairie artist communicating snapshots of life and emotionthrough paint on canvas.

1:00pm
Artist Talk | Olivia Maney | Dandelion Art Framing & Gallery Booth

Olivia Maney is a full-time visual artist, working in a range of mediumsout of her homestudioin Naicam.

3:00pm
Artist Talk | Paula Cooley | Main Stage

Paula Cooley is a full-time ceramics artist living in Saskatoon and has had an active studiopractice since 1999.

4:00pm
Artist Talk | Sandra Knoss | And Art Gallery Booth

Sandra Knoss is full-time artist living just south of Rockglen and has been painting the prairiessince 2005, showing her work across the province.

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Art Night Out

Join us for a fun Friday Art Night Out in Saskatoon featuring live jazz music from local musicians, live artist demonstrations, and Happy Hour at the Art Now concession and lounge.

* Hours: 11:00am–6:00pm. Admission by donation.

11:30am
Artist Talk | Lorenzo Dupuis | The Gallery / art placement inc. Booth

Following the success of Lorenzo's 'Tapestry' exhibition earlier this year, he will discuss new directions and discoveries within his egg tempera work.

12:30pm
Artist Talk | Kathy Bradshaw | The Gallery / art placement inc. Booth

Kathy's recent residencies have expanded her understanding of the encaustic process whichshe will share with us today.

1:30pm
Artist Talk | Linsey Levendall | Dervilia art + design Booth

Linsey is a self-developed multidisciplinary creative originally from the Cape Flats of Cape Town,South Africa.

2:00pm
Session | Technology and Craft | Main Stage

Moderated by Brandon Golding, the Saskatchewan Craft Council presents a thought-provoking panel discussion on the integration of new technologies in fine craft, with panelists Wendy Lloyd, Jacob Semko, Jenny Ly, and Jason Macza.

Panelists:

Wendy Lloyd,multi-disciplinary artist known for her innovative use of digital technologies alongside traditional craft techniques.

Jacob Semko, accomplished artist, author, and printmaker with an extensive academic background and international exhibition history.

Jenny Ly, whose moves and careers have revealed that her interest lies in development and process rather than any finished object, which is reflected in her current art practice.

Jason Macza, an artist known for his movement-based design approach, Jason explores themes of emotional intensity and neurodivergence.

Moderator:

Brandon Golding, Executive Director of Makerspace, a non-profit arts educational facility and shared workspace.

Presented by the Saskatchewan Craft Council

3:30pm
Artist Talk | Gerry Ruecker | The Lobby Gallery Booth

Gerry is a mixed media artist whose current work blends disparate found and reclaimed objects with highly decorative baroque inspired materials.

4:30pm
Artist Talk | Miranda Jones | Black Spruce Gallery Booth

Originally from Australia, Miranda Jones is a multi-media artist living in Saskatoon; she is a trained art instructor who has attended residencies in Canada and abroad.

* Hours: 11:00am–4:00pm. Admission by donation.

12:00-3:00pm
Drop-In Workshop | Make and Take Glass Mosaic Tile Workshop | Craft Is… Show

The workshop is drop-in and FREE to participate. Led by professional glass artists Lenneke Verweij, Joan Hiebert, and Jennifer Olauson, participants will create their own glass mosaic on a 6x6” wooden board using various colored glass pieces as they are guided through this engaging craft-making experience. Presented as part of Culture Days by the Saskatchewan Craft Council and the Saskatoon Glass Workers Guild.

https://culturedays.ca/en/events/268bc28f-04bc-42db-b2d0-3166781845af

1:00pm
Artist Talk | Cindy Wright | Black Spruce Gallery Booth

Cindy Wright is a multi-media artist who resides outside of Saskatoon; her love for flora and country living inspires her artistic process.

4:00pm Art Now closes the 9th edition in Saskatoon, and continues online until September 30.