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Allen Sapp Gallery - The Gonor Collection Business Hours

Treat yourself to one of the most fascinating art museums in Canada. As the winner of 1999 and 2002 Attractions Canada "Best provincial indoor site award" and the 2006 winner of "Creative excellence" award for its travelling exhibition "Through the eyes of the Cree." This gallery stands as one of the best. The gallery has attracted tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. They come to see the art of renowned Cree artist Allen Sapp, and through it discover his people "The Northern Plains Cree.

The Allen Sapp Gallery’s summer exhibition is “Dream Weavers” – “Aboriginal Art of Saskatchewan”. This exhibition examines both contemporary and traditional approaches to First Nations Art and Craft. Scheduled to open May 12th, 2008, it features the art of Allen Sapp as well as works form the extensive collection held by SICC (Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre).

Visitors are delighted to find the gallery's tasteful mix of world class art, native artifacts, museums sets and large screen video programs. Over the past year the gallery has undertaken a major project to develop a one of a kind website on the Virtual Museum of Canada (www.allensapp.com). This site, called "Through the Eyes of the Cree," offers visitors the intimate perspective of Cree Elders reflecting on the meaning of Allen Sapp's work, plus a gallery of more than 600 paintings. The Gallery gift shop offers books prints Jewellery and more.

Summer:
Daily: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
September:
Wed - Sun: 12 - 4 pmWinter:
October-May Long
Wed - Sun: 1 - 5 pm


Contact Info:
Email: Allen Sapp Gallery
Website: www.allensapp.com
Phone: (306) 445-1760
Fax: (306) 445-1694
The Chapel Gallery - "The Best View in Town" Business Hours

The chapel gallery is a public gallery with special focus on the visual arts in the Battleford's area, its exhibitions change monthly. Among art galleries the Chapel is unique not only in design but also in setting. The west-facing patio affords a view of the North Saskatchewan River Valley that is unsurpassed.

The building was converted from a chapel in 1986 to a gallery without losing any of its architectural beauty and atmosphere of serenity. This facility, the third for the City of North Battleford's art collection, was officially opened June 9th, 1987. Named the Chapel Gallery in deference to the buildings spiritual past, it is dedicated to being the finest possible showcase for the arts in this community.

 

Summer:
Daily: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Winter:
Wed - Sun: 12-4 pm


Contact Info:
Phone: (306) 445-1757
Fax: (306) 445-1009
891-99th St
Don Ross Centre
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