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Art Now is the only show of its kind on the prairies and celebrates the variety and quality of original fine art Saskatchewan has to offer.

Art Now provides local, national, and international artists and galleries with opportunities to gain exposure at a highly professional venue. The show features an opening night reception, artist talks, family programming, and more. Exhibitor booths are open to all commercial galleries committed to showcasing the work of established and emerging artists and artisans from across Canada.

Art Now's mandate is to provide an accessible and comfortable fine art experience showcasing Saskatchewan's commercial galleries and the quality of Saskatchewan art, and to provide education and promote Saskatchewan's vibrant fine art industry. Our show offers admission by donation to all attendees and is family-friendly, because we believe fine art is not just for the seasoned collector, but for everyone.

Our objectives for Art Now are to showcase the quality and diversity of fine art in Saskatchewan and Canada, engage the community by providing exceptional art experiences and cultural opportunities, provide exposure and sales opportunities for participating galleries, and to establish and maintain partnerships with supporters, organizations, and corporations.

We are excited to host the 11th edition taking place in Saskatoon in October 2026. For more information, contact SaskGalleries at info@saskgalleries.ca.

SaskGalleries is grateful to Art Now’s major supporter, Creative Saskatchewan.


HISTORY

After three years of hosting a group exhibition of Saskatchewan commercial galleries abroad, SaskGalleries set its sights on showcasing the diversity, quality, and appetite for fine art right here at home and began planning for the very first Saskatchewan fine art fair in late 2015. With funding assistance from our major supporter, Creative Saskatchewan, SaskGalleries produced the inaugural Art Now Fine Art Fair in Saskatoon in September 2016. This show surpassed all expectations in attendance, sales, and in feedback from attendees and galleries alike.

Since then, Art Now has continued to exceed expectations and be Saskatchewan premiere fine art experience for the community. The show alternates between Regina and Saskatoon each year, furthering its reach of the province and continues to host an online component for ten days annually, added during the pandemic years. About 4,000 tour the show and enjoy the programming, including an Opening Night Reception, family programming, artist talks, stART emerging artist feature, and more. In 2024, Art Now made another transition to hosting the show alongside the Craft Is… fine craft market hosted by the Saskatchewan Craft Council, which continues to date.

SaskGalleries is grateful to our major supporter, Creative Saskatchewan, and all supporters and sponsors of the Art Now Fine Art Fair.


PLANNING COMMITTEE

A special thank you to our volunteer planning committee who make this amazing show happen each year with their efforts, guidance, and expertise.

2026 Committee

  • Adele Tosh, Dervilia art + design, Saskatoon

  • Jeremy Weimer, Assiniboia Gallery, Regina

  • Emma Johnson, Assiniboia Gallery, Regina

  • Kristin Wagman, SaskGalleries