Mendel Art Gallery
Tourism Region: Saskatchewan
The Mendel Art Gallery officially opened on October 16, 1964. The construction of the facility, which includes a botanical conservatory, was made possible by a generous donation from Frederick S. (Fred) Mendel, a local industrialist and art collector. Mr. Mendel also donated a portion of his collection which formed the nucleus of the Gallery's permanent collection. The facility was expanded in 1976 with the addition of a gallery, offices and storage areas. The Mendel Art Gallery is registered as a Canadian charity certified under the Non-Profit Corporation Act of Saskatchewan as The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation.
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Location
Address: 950 Spadina Crescent EastP.O. Box 569
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 3L6
Telephone: 306-975-7610
Fax: 306-975-7670
950 Spadina Crescent, Box 569, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 3L6
Hours of Operation
Open: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm daily, except Christmas Day (December 25)
Closed:
Closed Christmas Day (December 25)
Administration fees
Admission:
Free
About Collections
In 1965, a year after the facility opened, the Gallery's benefactor, Frederick S. (Fred) Mendel, donated thirteen paintings to the collection, including major works by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. Although the Mendel Art Gallery's collection is international in overall scope, its primary focus is upon historical and contemporary Saskatchewan art. Canadian and international art is collected in order to contextualize the work of Saskatchewan artists from comparable periods. Because the province is uniquely rich in visual art, both established and promising younger or lesser known Saskatchewan artists are represented in the collection.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 4000
Decorative Arts
Textiles or Tapestries
Fine Arts
Culture:
African •
American •
Canadian •
Aboriginal or First Nations •
Inuit •
European
Period:
Contemporary •
Modern •
Historical
Media:
Mixed Media, Multimedia or Installations •
Painting •
Photography •
Prints and Drawings •
Sculpture •
Sketchbooks or Albums •
Film and Video
Miscellaneous:
War Art •
Religious Art
Services & Activities
Research Services
Archival Records •
Library •
Slide Library •
Video Library
Educational Programs
Classes or Workshops
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Demonstrations
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Discovery Room or Centre
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Internships
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Lectures
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School Programs
Visitor Services
Films and Videos
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Guided Tours
: English
: French
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Children's Activities or Services
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Parking Facilities
: Free
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Gift shop
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Signs
: Washrooms
: Wheelchairs available
: Wheelchair access
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Cloakroom
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Washrooms
Food Services
Snack Bar or Vending Machines •
Picnic Area •
Reception Facilities
Internet Services
Collections •
Events •
Virtual Exhibitions •
Directions or Map •
Online Giftshop or Bookstore
Local Tourism Links
Publications & Products
The Mendel Art Gallery has recently introduced a new line of merchandise bearing images from the Mendel's permanent collection. Items include: greeting cards, coffee mugs and t-shirts with images by artists such as Dorothy Knowles, Ernest Lindner, Stanley Brunst, William Kurelek, Lawren S. Harris and David Thauberger.
Images
Illingworth Holey Kerr
(Canadian, 1905 - 1989)
Behind the False Fronts - Back of Main Street,
1928-1929
oil on canvas
For © contact Mendel Art Gallery. All rights reserved.
Ann Newdigate
(South African; Canadian, b. 1934)
Sentences: Xhosa, 1988 - 1989
cotton, silk, wook, synthetic fibers
For © contact Mendel Art Gallery. All rights reserved.
Reta Madeline Cowley
(Canadian, b. 1910)
Brunen Dugout, 1979
oil on masonite panel
For © contact Mendel Art Gallery. All rights reserved.
Dorothy Elsie Knowles
(Canadian, b. 1927)
Lush Garden, 1991
oil on canvas
For © contact Mendel Art Gallery. All rights reserved.
Ozias Leduc
(Canadian,1864 - 1955 )
Pigeons, 1898 oil on canvas
For © contact Mendel Art Gallery. All rights reserved.
