Introducing:

Craft Is… a Fine Craft Show + Sale

A Premier Fine Craft Market to be held alongside Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair

The Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) is thrilled to announce its exciting new event, Craft Is…, a fine craft market that provides an exceptional opportunity for professional members of the SCC to connect with customers and discover new audiences for their unique handmade creations. This dynamic event will take place alongside the 9th annual Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair, running from September 19-22, 2024, at Prairieland Park: Exhibition Hall E in Saskatoon.

Featured Marketers:

Special Highlights:

•  Technology and Craft -Saturday, September 21 at 2:00 PM: Don’t miss a thought-provoking panel discussion on the integration of new technologies in fine craft.

Moderated by

• • Brandon Golding of Makerspace. Brandon is the Executive Director at Saskatoon Makerspace, a non-profit arts educational facility and shared workspace. Practically living in the space, when he isn’t working, he’s learning and developing his practice in woodworking, laser cutting, screen printing, pottery, and nearly every other medium offered at the space.

Panelists include

• • Wendy Lloyd: A multi-disciplinary artist known for her innovative use of digital technologies alongside traditional craft techniques. With a BFA from the University of Manitoba, Wendy’s work reflects narrative elements of her experiences and observations, created in her studio, The Make Bank, in Weldon, SK.
  • Jacob Semko: An accomplished artist, author, and printmaker with an extensive academic background and international exhibition history. Jacob’s work explores diverse artistic expressions, and he currently resides in Saskatoon, SK.
  • Jason Macza: Known for his movement-based design approach, Jason explores themes of emotional intensity and neurodivergence through drawings, paintings, sculptures, and animation.
  • Jenny Ly : Jenny Ly is an artist living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She moved to Saskatoon from Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, where she lived and worked on a beef ranch while also working in a local hospital medical laboratory. In Saskatoon, Jenny furthered her education and, since COVID, has been working as a trauma emergency room nurse while also raising two children with Jacob and growing their fabrication and design studio, yxebackyardstudios. Her many 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.

• Make and Take Glass Mosaic Tile Workshop – Sunday, September 22, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: As part of Culture Days, the Saskatoon Glass Workers Guild will host a Make and Take Glass Mosaic Tile Workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own glass mosaic on a 6” x 6” wooden board using various colored glass pieces. Professional glass artists Lenneke Verweij, Joan Hiebert, and Jennifer Olauson will guide attendees through this engaging craft-making experience, offering a unique way to explore and appreciate the art of glasswork.

Ticket Information:

• Opening Night Reception: Tickets for the opening night reception on September 19 are available for purchase. Please visit https://www.artnow.ca/tickets for more details .

For More Information:

For additional details about Craft Is… and the Art Now: Saskatchewan Fine Art Fair, please visit www.saskcraftcouncil.org or www.artnow.ca or contact: Jillian Bogan at members@saskcraftcouncil.org

the 9th edition
Art Now Fine Art Fair

September 19-22, 2024

Saskatchewan Craft Council will also have their regular booth at the 9th edition of Art Now- featuring 50 of our very talented artist members

More info on Art Now

Opening Reception

Thursday, September 19, 2024
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Hall E, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon

Buy Tickets for Opening Reception 

This year we have 62 participating artist.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Kara Perpelitz
Mary Lynn Podiluk
Anita Rocamora
Sheryl Salen
Regan Schneider
Janet Sebelius
Jacob Semko
Gerri Ann Siwek
Kathleen Slavin
Rita St.Amant
Donna Stockdale
Christiane Stolhofer
Irene Stroshein
Ken Tickner
Ted Uchacz
Reuben Unger
Cassandra Van Buekenhout
Vivian wasiuta
John Werle
Hanna Yokozawa Farquharson

Art Now, the only show of its kind on the prairies, provides local, national, and international artists and galleries with opportunities to gain exposure at a highly professional venue. The show features an opening night reception, artist talks, family programming, and more. Exhibitor booths are open to all commercial galleries committed to showcasing the work of established and emerging artists and artisans from across Canada.

Art Now’s mandate is to provide an accessible and comfortable fine art experience showcasing Saskatchewan’s commercial galleries and the quality of Saskatchewan art, and to provide education and promote Saskatchewan’s vibrant fine art industry. Our show offers free admission to all attendees and is family-friendly because we believe fine art is not just for the seasoned collector, but for everyone.

Our objectives for Art Now are to showcase the quality and diversity of fine art in Saskatchewan and Canada, engage the community by providing exceptional art experiences and cultural opportunities, provide exposure and sales opportunities for participating galleries, and to establish and maintain partnerships with supporters, organizations, and corporations.