Exhibits

“Strengthening Your Path” is a reconciliation project driven by Lloydminster Public School Division (LPSD) students. Students will collaborate with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to learn about the history of Lloydminster from a First Nations and Métis perspective. Student projects will be displayed in an artistic and engaging way that explores our shared history and imagines a future of togetherness between First Nations people and all Canadians. LPSD has partnered with the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre to bring this project alive.

Signposts brings together three Saskatchewan based artists who examine the familiar imagery that dots the Saskatchewan landscape. Bonnie Conly focuses on relationship and understanding the land. William Philpott paints from the rural are farmlands and landscapes near his home in Southwest Saskatchewan. His pieces spark collective memories of familiar landscapes that we all share. Crystal Rassi paints surreal images that pull from rural architecture and still life objects. Signposts reflects our shared memories and understanding of place and time. 

Crystal Rassi, 100 Years, acrylic on canvas, 28 x 22 inches, 2016

Using powerful image, text, video, archival material and personal recollections, this exhibit examins the residential school experience. Visitors will learn why residential schools were established, what life in the schools was like, the legacy of the school, the recent settlement agreement and Government and church apologies. 

Held in conjunction with National Youth Arts Week, the annual exhibit showcases the talent of local youth in a non-competitive setting. The Youth Art Show is May 4 to 25 and is outlet for youth in the region to express themselves through art. By featuring local youth and their work, the LCSC strives to support their development as artists, while also providing an enhanced sense of community.

Submissions will be accepted April 20 to May 2

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ages 3 – 18
• One art piece per person
• 2D or 3D art works, including but not limited to: drawing, painting, sketching, print making, sculpture, comics, photography, digital media, and mixed-media
• If the artist has something that doesn’t match these criteria, special accommodations may be made
• Maximum size: 3’ X 4’ per art piece
• 2D submissions must be ready to hang on the wall (wire or hooks)
• LCSC will not accept any wet or poorly wired artwork, or any artwork with faulty frames or canvasses
• Please include a contact name and phone number properly labelled on the back of the art piece

Drop off: April 20 – May 2. LCSC will not accept any late submissions after May 2.
Pick up: May 26 - June 2. LCSC is not responsible for work left after the exhibit closes.

The Youth Art Show 'Meet the Artists' Closing Reception is Thursday, May 23 from 6:30 - 8:30pm. 

Produced by the LCSC in conjunction with our Photography 101 class.

This exhibition gives participants the opportunity to display their work in the community. The Expo will showcase the skills participants learned from award-winning instructor, Karue Wachira. The photographic works in the display will celebrate and highlight life in Lloydminster and area.

Presents by Arts Without Borders, the Juried Fine Art Show showcases a varied offering of local and regional artists. This exhibition includes a Juried Show, a Photography Show, a Youth Show and a Hobby Show. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the voting of the People’s Choice Award while touring the exhibition. Don’t miss the chance to visit this visual arts opportunity, which is part of the Annual Arts Festival.

A travelling exhibition developed by the Canadian War Museum, this exhibition focuses on the experiences of Canadian women during the First and Second World Wars. Through five themes, World War Women shares the personal stories of women whose lives were transformed by conflict. This exhibition uses a combination of artifacts, photographs, documents, reproduction and audiovisual material explore the wartime stories of Canadian women from all walks of life; working, volunteering, military service, domestic pressure, worry and loss. 

What does a satellite orbiting 798 km from Earth have to do with the food on our plate? Space to Spoon demonstrates how Space technology benefits Canadian farmers and sustainable agriculture. It also highlights the Canadian Space Agency’s Earth observation satellite, RADARSAT-2, and its cutting-edge successor, RADARSAT Constellation.

• Paper Dolls (Pat Grayston) - September 10 to September 28
• Discovery Art Show - September 10 to September 28
• Diggers (Barbara Goretzky) - October 1 to October 23
• In-Print/Imprimer (Joe Fafard) - November 1 to December 23

Berthold Von Imhoff is in our permanent art gallery. A major attraction at the Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre is the collection of paintings by Count Berthold Von Imhoff. The gallery houses over 250 oil paintings by the artist.

Come check out this interesting and extensive collection that at one time was stored in Mr. Fuchs' house.