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Events, Spare Room Gallery, Summer

On Now: Sept. 1 – Oct. 25, 2024

HANDS”

Chris Hodge was initially an abstract painter influenced by the simple yet deep texture of his prairie surroundings. More recently, he has been investigating figure work and portraits as an extension of the abstractions. The pieces in Hands could be considered semi-abstract as the shapes and colours are not natural but designed to elicit emotions in the observer.

Our hands are the vehicle by which we engage the world around us. Whether creating, caressing, destroying or other activities, our hands are an integral part of the process...

Colour and simplicity are my main concerns when painting and I like to use layers of paint, hopefully leaving a deep impression on the viewer. ” – Chris Hodge, Artist.

poster for chris hodge exhibition - hands

Hodge’s exhibit will be on display at the Spare Room Gallery through September and October 2024. Select items are for sale. Inquire with the Artist.

113 Broad Street, Cut Knife, SK
Wednesdays 1:30 – 6:30pm & Fridays 11:00am – 4pm
or by appointment. Free admission
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~ Debbie M.

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Spare Room Gallery, Summer

Tours Bookings Available

If your free time just doesn’t align with the Gallery’s regular open hours, let’s talk. Group tours can be arranged with a volunteer at a time of mutual convenience. The Gallery’s goal is to serve both the artists and the arts enthusiasts of the region. Email cmmmcutknife@gmail.com to arrange your visit. Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted.

113 Broad Street, Cut Knife, SK
Wednesdays 1:30 – 6:30pm & Fridays 11:00am – 4pm
or by appointment. Sundays in July Noon – 1:30pm.

Dana Standinghorn's exhibition poster

~ Debbie M.

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Events, Spare Room Gallery, Summer

Opening July 1, 4-5:30pm

Time: Is An Illusion | All We Have: Is Now

Dana Standinghorn is a Cree artist from Sweetgrass First Nation, Saskatchewan. She has been creating artwork for the past 30 years. Her work can be understood as abstract because it expresses her interpretation of the world around her.

While I paint, I let everything unravel onto the canvas without question. I let the color of paint and paintbrushes take me where it wants to. Every painting is a feeling, thought, idea, memory or a vision… The paintings are abstract so everyone is going to see something different, and that is what I love the most about my art.
– from Dana Standinghorn, Artist Statement

detail from Dana Standinghorn's acrylic on canvas painting, I Love You
I Love You (detail) | 2011 Acrylic on canvas | 3 ft x 10 ft

Standinghorn’s exhibit will be on display through July and August 2024. Select items are for sale. Inquire with the Artist.

113 Broad Street, Cut Knife, SK
Wednesdays 1:30 – 6:30pm & Fridays 11:00am – 4pm
or by appointment. Sundays in July Noon – 1:30pm. Free admission

Sponsored by Sweetgrass First Nation

~ Debbie M.

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Extended Hours

Open for viewing on Saturday & Sunday

Mary Ramsay’s Landscape and Sky exhibit, sponsored by Veikle Agro Inc., will finish its run at the Spare Room Gallery on Sunday, June 23. Feedback from visitors has been glowing. We want everyone to have a chance to see how well, and how beautifully, Mary has captured moments from a lifetime of living and raising her children on the family farm.

In addition to Wednesdays from 1:30 – 6:30pm & Fridays from 11:00am – 4pm, the Gallery will also be open on these weekends:

  • Saturday, June 15 from 2 – 4pm;
  • Sunday, June 16 from 10:30am – 12:30pm:
  • Saturday, June 22 from 10:30am – 12:30pm:
  • Sunday, June 23 from 2 – 4pm.

Select pieces of artwork are for sale. A price list is available on site.

Landscape and Sky by Artist Mary Ramsay, framed canvas, sawblade, rocks
Scenes on canvas, rocks, and blades.

Free admission. Donations accepted.

~ Debbie M.

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First Time Submitting?

Helpful Hints: Definitions & Links

ARTIST BIO / STATEMENT

Your artist statement is an opportunity to explain the background and process of the work you are including on your art gallery submissions. There is no definitive right or wrong in writing your artist’s statement, but it should be concise… The main purpose of an artist’s statement is to augment your artistic practice. This could be by offering background information, an explanation of your process, or any other information that will enhance the critical understanding of your work. – from The Practical Art World

ARTIST CV

The Curriculum Vitae or CV is essentially an artist’s resume outlining previous exhibitions, publications, press, and more. Don’t have much professional experience? Check out How to write an artist’s CV when you don’t have much (or any!) professional experience. – from The Practical Art World

EXHIBITION PROPOSAL

The difference between an artist statement and a written proposal is that your artist statement focuses on your artwork and practice in general, and a written proposal is a specific plan for an exhibition. A written proposal should include:

  • a brief overview of the concept behind the show
  • number of works and description of works to be included
  • a rough timeline
  • specifics of installation
  • short biography of the artist(s) and if applicable, curator(s) involved

– from The Practical Art World

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Deadline to send in your proposal is this Sunday, June 23, 2024