3475 Albert Street, Regina Admission to the Gallery is as follows: General Admission: $12* Members: Free Youth 17 & Under: Free *Includes taxes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10 AM – 5:30 PMThursday: 10 AM – 9 PMFriday: 10 AM – 5:30 PMSaturday: 10 AM – 5:30 PMSundays and Holidays: 12 PM – 5:30 PM Closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day The MacKenzie Art Gallery…
Fifth Parallel Gallery, Dr. William Riddell Centre May 23rd – June 6th, 2018 This exhibition provides a rare opportunity to view a selection of Inuit artworks on paper, recently donated to the University of Regina by Drs. Morris (1917-2004) and Jacqui Shumiatcher (b. 1923). While Morris and Jacqui are two individuals synonymous with Inuit sculpture, they also amassed a…
The University of Regina is located on Treaty 4 lands, with a presence in Treaty 6. These are the territories of the nêhiyawak (Cree), Anihšināpēk (Saulteaux), Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. Within the President’s Art Collection’s holdings are a significant collection of Indigenous artworks from across Turtle Island/ Canada, including work by Anihšināpēk,…
Saskatchewan has a rich history of artistic practice which is represented in the President’s Art Collection. Our holdings include the modernist abstractions of the Regina Five, Indigenous sculpture, textiles and painting, and ceramics in the Regina Clay tradition. Jack Sures (1934-2018), was a longtime professor at the University of Regina, founded the University’s ceramics program in 1965. Examples of his…
(1923-1985) Located in CB 101.6 (College Avenue campus, 1st floor, outside CB 118) KillerWhale Mask, c. 1964Cedar23″ x 9″ x 9″University of Regina President’s Art Collection. Gift of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, S.O.M., C.M., 2017; sc.2017.10 Born on October 16, 1923 in Fort Rupert, BC, Henry Hunt belonged to the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw peoples/…
In 1967, the University of Regina received a letter from a student, noting that, “I have been impressed by the exterior architecture of all the buildings on campus. Unfortunately, however, the interior of each building… is dominated by bright white fluorescent lights and white walls. Would it not be possible to improve the situation by placing paintings or prints…
(b. 1955) Located in RI 108* (Aboriginal Student Centre, Research and Innovation Centre 1st floor) Keith BirdElk Whistle, 2006Oil pigment on buffalo hide72″ x 72″University of Regina President’s Art Collection; pc.2012.10 This showing is about Aboriginal spiritual teachings and the refreshing of old stories and spiritual practises that may have been forgotten or are no longer used in this…
(1931-2007) Currently not on display Artwork can be viewed by appointment. Please contact presidents.art.collection@uregina.ca. Norval Morrisseau (Copper Thunderbird)Graveyard Scavenger, c. 1966Acrylic on Kraft paper35″ x 73″University of Regina President’s Art Collection, Shumiatcher donation. Gift of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, S.O.M., C.M., 2016; sc.2016.60 Norval Morrisseau (Copper Thunderbird) was born…
(b. 1962) Located in CT 217 (Language Institute (La Cité) 2nd floor) Au Cœur de la Prairie, 2005Acrylic on canvas60″ x 48″University of Regina President’s Art Collection; pc.2006.5 Métis artist David Garneau was born in Edmonton in 1962. He has lived and worked in many cities across Canada from Calgary to Halifax to Regina. Growing up with…
(b. 1962) Located in CT 216 (Language Institute (La Cité) 2nd floor) An Interesting Meeting on the Prairies, 2005Acrylic on canvas61″ x 37″University of Regina President’s Art Collection; pc.2006.4 Métis artist David Garneau was born in Edmonton in 1962. He has lived and worked in many cities across Canada including Calgary, Halifax and Regina. His first…
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