Saskatoon Artwalk, More Like an Artrun

By ArtistsInCanada Review September 15, 2003

} Saskatoon Artwalk, More Like an Artrun By Paul Constable As in most cities the course has been set out in a true Olympic triathlon format. 17 venues await your visit throughout the city and downtown core, including the 13km sprint out to Wanuskewan Heritage Park. You may actually want to start out there and work your way back into the city. Now, this event is slated to run September 28th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Yes ladies and gentlemen, 4 hours, rain or shine. Even the white stuff doesn't stop this event. So, with your map in hand, put on your best walking/hiking/running shoes on and get started. The Darrell Bell Gallery PLANNING YOUR ROUTE Choose a point where you can maximize your gallery hopping. It's a bit like a Chinese checkers game. To avoid backtracking complete the galleries in one area first, otherwise it will be impossible to complete the race. Bright yellow hurtles have been provided by our City Engineering Department and have been dispersed liberally throughout the course making this event very official looking and somewhat awkward to get around. On this day, rest spots will be provided at all metered parking spaces free of charge, courtesy our fair city. After viewing the galleries on one side, you will have to ford the river to get at the remaining galleries. Art and All That Jazz Gallery STAYING FOCUSED This is ARTWALKS 10th year, so I guess you don't mess with the format if it's not broke. Artplacement Gallery Remember - 4 hours and 17 possible galleries. I make light of the fact that a person would actually try and make it to each gallery, let alone appreciate the artwork in the allotted time. When choosing the galleries you want to visit, try and add a few in that you wouldn't normally frequent. That is what this Sunday is all about. If you are taking your own vehicle, car pool or hire a designated driver to shuttle you and your friends around. Having to look for a parking space can add stress and it will slow you down. This unique opportunity of viewing art should be enjoyable. You may actually be able to squeeze one more gallery in your half day. Also, use your cell phone to coordinate the van for picking you up. ARTWALK has traditionally kicked off the fall Art season. The extended summer shows are finally over and new works abound in our public and commercial gallery spaces, so go forth. Did I mention the galleries and gift shops are open for business, so go prepared. The Mendell Art Gallery and it's gift shop MORE INFORMATION Complementary cab service is being provided between galleries. Cab Service begins at the Mendel Art Gallery at 1:00pm. Maps are available at all participating galleries. Galleries included in this year's ARTWALK are: A.K.A. Gallery Inc. Website Art And All That Jazz Art Placement Website Collector's Choice Art Gallery Website Darrell Bell Gallery Website Gallery On The Bridges The Gallery - Frances Morrison Branch Library Gordon Snelgrove Gallery (U of S) Website Kenderdine Art Gallery (U of S) Website Meewasin Valley Centre Mendel Art Gallery Website Pacif'ic Gallery Website Paved Art + New Media (Photographers Gallery) Riverhouse Art Gallery Saskatchewan Craft Gallery Website St. Thomas More Art Gallery Wanuskewan Heritage Park. Website For more information you may contact: Lissa Gruza @ Collectors Choice Art Gallery 665-8300 or Kent Archer @ kenderdine Art Gallery 966-6816. _________________________________________________ Paul Constable is the Director of Artists In Canada. He is a Painter / Printmaker and Senior Graphic Designer for an Advertising and Communications company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He is also a contributing art writer to "Life In The City" Paper in Saskatoon. Paul Constable can be reached by email HERE. His paintings may be viewed at: www.ArtistsInCanada.com/pconstable. Your suggestions for future articles are welcome. _________________________________________________ © 2003 ArtistsInCanada.com

• Posted: 2003-09-15