ART GALLERY OF REGINA
OUTSIDE THE BOX: MEMBERS' EXHIBITIONS
The Outside the Box exhibition series is a members' only, non-curated program for Art Gallery of Regina (AGR) members to show and sell their work.
The AGR has a long history of working with and supporting local artists and guilds since its inception as an experimental satellite project of the Norman MacKenzie Gallery in 1974. The AGR continues to value its founding mission of reaching new audiences and programming work by local and regional artists.
Visit the AGR office 306-522-5940 or info@artgalleryofregina.ca for Outside the Box to purchase artworks; for information on how to take part, please see our submissions page.
Current Outside The Box Exhibitions
Hallway Gallery
Gerri Ann Siwek
Return to The Garden
August 4 - September 29, 2021
Artist's Statement
No matter how far I venture off or wander in my art making, I always seem to return to the garden. The garden can appear as a complex earthly paradise or Eden. Other times, it can become an endeavour of toil with uninvited visitors. The garden is like a microcosm of the universe, containing and attracting a variety of species and organisms. All living things come together to create a biodiversity that makes the garden a good place. In these works, I explore gardens in various habitats: urban, prairie, grassland and farm. Many of the gardens I visit are in my own neighbourhood. I begin with drawing and enhance with watercolour and encaustic. Encaustic, molten beeswax and resin acts like a preservative of the paper and the painted image. I feel that the encaustic process also emulates the preservation of the garden and all of its diversity.
Gerri Ann Siwek is a Regina-based visual artist and arts educator. Working in mixed media and encaustic painting, Siwek explores themes of encounters with Nature and the Supernatural. She studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design, the Art Students League of New York and the University of Regina. She has taught workshops and exhibited throughout Canada and internationally. Her works of art are included in numerous private and public collections and can be viewed at www.gasiwek.ca.
Display Case
Michael Gronnerud
I Am Completely Serious
August 4 - September 29, 2021
Michael Gronnerud, also known as @sourmilk, has been illustrating for the last 5 years. Before this, Gronnerud was a professional writer and designer for 15 years. He has written and published 3 book titles. Drawing and designing original books has been the foundation from which this artwork developed. Gronnerud currently writes and publishes the 'zine, Art/Underground, which is designed and produced for a Vancouver-based art gallery. Humour and word play are two main pillars of this publication. As it is a public platform representing fine art, this requires balance.
Recently, he has had success in creating a wide range of funny buttons and enamel pins, some of which have been featured on the Instagram page "Pinlord". He is currently finishing work on an original comedy book, Palmsvale. His work has also been featured in the International magazine, Pictoria.
Gronnerud identifies with skateboard culture after having been a ‘boarder’ for most of his life. He has also designed and hand-built skateboards in his own wood-shop under the brand name Illecill. In addition to design, woodworking has become one of his main interests.
Hallway Gallery, Display Case & NBCAC Hallways
Last Mountain Artists' Collective
A Breath of Country Air
October 2 - 30, 2021
The Last Mountain Artists’ Collective (LMAC) was created in 2012 for visual artists residing East of Last Mountain Lake. We are a registry for fine arts and crafts artists in the area. We provide support and camaraderie to our members while improving our visibility. We have members at all levels of experience and expertise who express themselves through painting, drawing, pastel, photography, fibre and fabric art, stained glass and more. www.LastMountainArtists.com
Artist's Statement
Everyone has a connection with nature, whether the beauty of the setting sun or enjoying birds in the backyard. Spending time with nature is an important and healthy part of life. Cities create green spaces where people go to shed the rigours of city life and perhaps find tranquillity. Many people yearn for and desire a country life; some people are fortunate enough to achieve it. The works in this exhibition are from rural artists who love to breathe the country air.
Upcoming Outside the Box exhibition programming
October 2 – October 30, 2021
Hallway
Last Mountain Artists Collective
Display Case
Last Mountain Artists Collective
November 3 – December 2, 2021
Hallway
Prairie Artist Guild
Display Case
Prairie Artist Guild
December 7, 2021 – January 4, 2022
Hallway
Lorraine Weidner
Display Case
Jewellery Artist's Guild of Regina
January 7 – February 27, 2022
Hallway
Florence Deusterbeck
Display Case
Amy Snider
March 2 – 30, 2022
Hallway
Aurora Art Guild
Display Case
Aurora Art Guild
April 2 – June 29, 2022
Hallway
Peace Akintade
Display Case
Regina and Area Potter’s Guild
APPLY FOR AN OUTSIDE THE BOX EXHIBITION
The Art Gallery of Regina is proud to offer two Outside The Box exhibition venues for members: The Hallway Gallery and Glass Display Case.
The Outside the Box exhibition series is a non-curated/non-juried program aimed at creating additional opportunities for AGR members to display and sell their artwork. The AGR does not pay fees to participants in these non-curated member opportunities.
These non-juried shows complement our main gallery programming. Outside the Box shows are an ideal opportunity for emerging, amateur and recreational artists!
See our Submissions page for details on these spaces and what your submission should contain.
Please specify which space you are applying for in your subject line: Application for Outside the Box Hallway or the Application for Outside the Box Display Case.
Send submissions to: info@artgalleryofregina.ca
OUTSIDE THE BOX EXHIBITIONS ARE SPONSORED BY TERRIE DUNAND RE/MAX