TWO SHOWS, ONE LOCATION: Craft Is… a Fine Craft Show + Sale & the 9th Art Now Fine Art Fair

Event Dates: September 19-22, 2024
Location: Exhibition Hall E, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK

Event Overview:
Experience two shows, both art and craft, in one location for the first time. The Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) and SaskGalleries have teamed up to present a new fine art + craft experience in Saskatchewan. SaskGalleries is showcasing the 9th edition of Art Now, while the SCC introduces Craft Is… Fine Craft Show + Sale.

Event Details:
• Opening Reception Art Now: Get a ‘first look’ at the fair featuring several Saskatchewan galleries and explore hundreds of pieces of original art, including those from the inaugural Craft Is… Show + Sale, held alongside Art Now. Meet local artists, enjoy appetizers, beverages, and a live musical performance. Win amazing door prizes!
o Date: Thursday, September 19
o Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
o Ticketed Event: $50 each / $30 for artists
o Purchase Tickets: Online at artnow.ca/tickets or in-person at participating galleries
o For More Information: artnow.ca

• Market Hours:
o Friday, September 20: 11 AM - 8 PM
o Saturday, September 21: 11 AM - 6 PM
o Sunday, September 22: 11 AM - 4 PM

• Special Events by the SCC:
o Artist Talk – Paula Cooley: Friday, September 20, 3 PM
o Panel Discussion - Technology and Craft: Saturday, September 21, 2 PM
 A thought-provoking discussion on integrating new technologies in fine craft
 Panelists: Wendy Lloyd, Jacob Semko, Jason Macza, Jenny Ly
o Glass Mosaic Workshop: Sunday, September 22, 12 PM – 3 PM
 FREE! Drop-in to create your own mosaic on a 6” x 6” wooden board with colourful glass to keep.
 Host: Brandon Golding of Makerspace
 Workshop Leaders: Lenneke Verweij, Joan Hiebert, Jennifer Olauson
 Learn More: culturedays.ca/en/events/268bc28f-04bc-42db-b2d0-3166781845af

For More Information:
Visit artnow.ca or saskcraftcouncil.org/artnow-craftis/

About the Saskatchewan Craft Council:
The Saskatchewan Craft Council is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and supporting the fine craft community in Saskatchewan through exhibitions, workshops, and events.

About SaskGalleries:
The Art Now Fine Art Fair, in its 9th edition, is hosted by SaskGalleries, a not-for-profit organization focused on promoting and growing Saskatchewan's professional art galleries and their original works of art.