Tag: Canada Day

 Fierce

Michele Rogers is a Saskatchewan artist that has made a name for herself with her evocative portraits that honour Indigenous First Nations women. Michele continues to paint strong women as a tribute to her Métis roots, showcasing the profound stories and emotions behind her subjects. Michele’s current work celebrates the enduring strength and wisdom of First Nations women, weaving a rich cultural narrative that connects generations and enriches her community. Her number one goal is to keep their stories alive.

Historically, First Nations women, like women all over the world, have demonstrated incredible tenacity as they faced hardships such as discrimination, sexism, and in the history of First Nations – colonization. They have been the backbone of their communities, safeguarding their culture and advocating so arduously for their rights.

Each generation of women had to forge their way into unknown territory, unknown to them and unknown to their ancestors.  It can be a scary place, but a beautiful opportunity to use the lessons, the stories, and the fierceness of the women who came before them…

Having powerful warrior women as examples ensures our granddaughters can face life’s adversities with courage. By witnessing these formidable women, they learn to balance fierceness with gentleness, embodying a profound strength and enduring influence. This warrior mindset acts as both shield and spear, equipping them to navigate their own journeys with integrity and pride, just as women have done across the globe throughout history. – Michele Rogers, Artist.

MEET THE ARTIST
MICHELE ROGERS
Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 1-4pm
Friday, Nov. 14 from 1-4pm
Friday, Dec. 12 from 1-4pm

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

~ Debbie M.

 Let Nature Nurture

“I picked up my first digital camera in 2005 and “shot” a wedding along side my dad. I was hooked. I was a busy mom and worked long hours as an RN, so this was my escape from the hectic life. I jumped into courses, both in person and on-line, and absorbed as much knowledge about both the art of photography and the fundamentals of working the camera. I later studied editing to enhance the pictures I was taking.”

“I have catalogued a vast number of species found in this great province. Each photo has a back story and I remember the details of all of them. I have experienced some magical once-in-a-lifetime moments down the backroads.” – Brenda Mitchell, Photographer

MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER
BRENDA MITCHELL
Friday, August 29 from 1-4pm
Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 1:30 – 3:30pm
Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 2-4pm
Friday, Oct. 24 from 2-4pm

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

~ Debbie M.

 Unfiltered: Breaking the Frame

“As we navigate our digital landscape, the demand for perfection or conformity can overshadow genuine expression. I aim for my work to create a space that encourages authenticity and introspection.“

“Many of the works in this exhibit have a new mixed media approach with crochet. Crochet is a medium I picked up as a teenager and it has always been there for me throughout my evolution as an artist… I am intrigued and also saddened by the modernization of society conflicting with the beauty and natural elements of this world. Even through the cold brutalism of modernization, nature still thrives in places we might not think, like a construction site or rain water runoff.” – Lightofalotus a.k.a. Lotus Vivirviel, Artist.

EXTENDED GALLERY HOURS
“Unfiltered: Breaking the Frame”
Tuesday, July 1, 3:30 – 5:30pm

MEET THE ARTIST
“Unfiltered: Breaking the Frame”
Saturday, Aug. 23, Noon – 5pm

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

~ Debbie M.

“WHIMSY & WONDER: Expressions from the Heart of Home”

“The creative expressions within this collection capture the whimsy and wonder that our children experience in daily life – a snapshot of childhood emotions, explorations, and insights.”

Whimsy & Wonder is a collection of pieces from within the home environments of 11 unique families who all have one thing in common: they have chosen to home-educate their children. No two home education environments look the same, but aspects of the hearts of each home are encapsulated within each piece.

As you observe this collection, we hope you are moved to feel an expanded appreciation for seeing the world from a child-artist’s perspective, and to recognize the gift we all receive when we nurture childhood creative expression. – Charissa Slater, Exhibition Organizer

This exhibition is proudly sponsored by Cut Knife Country Lanes.

EXTENDED GALLERY HOURS
“WHIMSY & WONDER:
Expressions from the Heart of Home”
Sunday, June 8, 1 – 3pm

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

~ Debbie M.

“Through the Ages”

The Gallery welcomes Cut Knife Community School’s THROUGH THE AGES from April 30 through May 30, 2025. “Art is a lifelong process of growth, and this collection invites you to experience that progression—how creativity develops, deepens, and evolves from early childhood through the teenage years.” 

Each artwork represents a step in a journey through the ages, reflecting the growth, exploration, and individuality that comes with learning and creating art at different stages of life.

Here, you will see the artistic voices of our youngest students beginning to emerge, alongside the more refined and complex expressions of our older students. – CKCS Students and Staff.

This exhibition is proudly sponsored by Cut Knife Country Lanes.

EXTENDED GALLERY HOURS
Cut Knife Community School’s
“THROUGH THE AGES”
Thursday, May 8, 3:15 – 6:30pm

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

~ Debbie M.