Neutral Ground Artist Run Centre
1835 Scarth St. S4P 2G9 Regina, SK, Canada

ANNOUNCING Regina-Style Pizza: A Member’s Show & Sale! July 17-August 14, 2021 Register by June 15, 2021 (11:50 PM CST) Neutral Ground invites submissions for Regina-Style Pizza: A Members Show & Sale, to be held July 17-August 14, 2021. This summer, Neutral Ground is celebrating the creative talents of its amazing members, bringing quality artwork to the public for sale. As a fundraising event, proceeds will support Neutral Ground’s activities as we continue to facilitate me...aningful experiences with art through our programming. Artists choose their donation level, and opt to donate a slice of the proceeds; either 50%, or 100% from each sale. Artists may also choose to exhibit with no sale attached. All sales above $20 are eligible for a tax receipt. For complete details, visit: http://ow.ly/FBb450EI3jG

Congratulations to Regina-based artist and former Neutral Ground staff member, Nic Wilson on their Sobey longlist nomination! Nic Wilson (he/they) is an artist and writer who was born in the Wolastoqiyik territory now known as Fredericton, New Brunswick. He graduated with a BFA from Mount Allison University, Mi’kmaq territory, in 2012, and an MFA from the University of Regina, Treaty Four Territory, in 2019, where he was a SSHRC graduate fellow. Nic’s work often engages time, queer lineage, decay, and the distance between art practice and literature. Their writing has appeared in publications that include BlackFlash Magazine, Peripheral Review and PUBLIC.

Want to work at Neutral Ground? Neutral Ground is looking to hire a part-time, Gallery Assistant for the Summer! *Apply with a resume and cover-letter by May 19, 2021. *Position runs from June 2 August 30, 2021; 20 hours per week... *This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs, and is available to students, and youth, under the age of 30* Full job description available on our website: https://www.neutralground.sk.ca/get-invo/job-opportunities/

A conversation hosted by Kris Alvarez, in conjunction with her artist residency at Neutral Ground Artist-Run Centre, April 27 - May 8, 2021. Kris will be joined in conversation by guests Rania Al Harthi, Johanna Bundon, Terri Fidelak, Jayden Pfeifer & Judy Wensel. Image: Burnt Sienna - 2019 ... Photographer: Danielle Tocker See more

EVERY POSSIBLE PLACE: Is a collaborative, performance ensemble comprised of, Jeff Morton, Sbot N Wo(WL Altman & Helen Pridmore), Jon Vaughn, Laura Kavanaugh, Ian Birse, Hilarey Cowan & Ian Campbell. This performance will also be broadcast live on 91.3fm - CJTR - Regina Community Radio - by Ernie Dulanowski aka: Pulsewidth - host of My Electric. Presented by Neutral Ground & Dunlop Art Gallery as part of Art’s Birthday Buffet - An all-you-can-eat feast of remote-access art’s ...birthday content. Official radio partner - 91.3FM CJTR, Regina Community Radio Arts Birthday is an annual, international celebration of art, coined by Fluxus artist Robert Filliou (1926-1987) who produced works as a filmmaker, "action poet," sculptor, and happenings maestro. In 1963, Filliou proclaimed that art was born when a dry sponge was dropped into a bucket of water 1,000,000 years prior. He suggested that a public holiday be established, to celebrate the role that art plays in our everyday lives. By Filliou’s metric, 2021 marks Art’s 1,000,058th birthday. Come celebrate Art, with this year’s remotely presented buffet of artistic delicacies.

Today! 2pm - tune in for this very special Art's Birthday presented conversation between Clive Robertson, Craig Leonard and Judith Bodor

Winner winner chicken dinner We are pleased to announce the winners of @araliamaxwell 's Meat Draw Art Raffle, that raised $1,310 for the Regina food bank over the holidays! Drum roll 1. Aralia Maxwell, Slices (3) Winner: Ian McRobbie 2. David Stonhouse, Meat Grid (luxe) Winner: Brett Campbell... 3. Jess Richter, "Feast" Winner: Julia Maxwell 4. Turner Prize*, "Sally's Dream" Winner: Jeff Meldrum 5. Ufuk Gueray, Market Winner: Thomas Janzen 6. Amber Phelps Bondaroff, "Meat Clock" Winner: Amber Christensen Winners were determined by a random draw! Thank you to everyone who donated and entered. NG staff will be in touch to coordinate getting you your artwork! Big thanks to the artists who donated!

SQUARE APPETITES - Aralia Maxwell & PEELING THE STICKER OFF AN OVERRIPE PEAR - Larry Weyand Nov. 28 - Jan. 9/2021 Virtual opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 28, 7:30 - 8:30 pm Meat Draw with Aralia Maxwell - Sunday, Nov. 29, 1 - 3 pm Artist Talk: Larry Weyand - Wednesday, December 9, 7-8 pm... *Links to attend in bio* SQUARE APPETITES: examines the shapes that are celebrated in food, painting, and the visual culture of the Canadian prairies. This exhibition draws from the settler tradition of rural Saskatchewan and the aesthetics of celebratory meals. Reflecting upon the societal appetite for particular shapes and colours, the artist imagines transformations of these familiar gustatory forms. The ultimate question is; what are the values, nutritional or otherwise, of the square? ARALIA MAXWELL: is a visual artist based in Saskatoon, SK Treaty 6 Territory. She holds an MFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University and has exhibited at venues across Canada. PEELING THE STICKER OFF AN OVERRIPE PEAR: In conversations with family members around the dinner table, little moments of stress, anxiety, panic, abuse, disagreement, anger, addiction, sadness and loss all occurred within the context of a good meal. In order to better understand how these behaviours have been passed down from generation to generation, these seemingly little moments are transformed into rugs, bearing the impact of these memories through yarn and cloth. The curiosity of these works lies in the space where narrative, psychological resilience, mat making and food intersect. LARRY WEYAND: is a performance artist and rug hooker whose work defies the established properties of traditional floor decor and domesticity. Larry completed their MFA at Concordia University in Fibres & Material Practices and is now a visiting professor in Fibres & Textiles at Memorial University’s Grenfell campus in Newfoundland.

If you're out along the Scarth St walking mall, you might have spotted these swampy oddities, hanging out in our window gallery. 'Swampcillors: Envision your ideal representative' is an installation created by Alixx Davidson @__________alixx in collaboration with youth from @scultureproject , @judywensel , @krispalvarez and @swampfestyqr It's up until Monday, November 23, and visible from outside on the street, 24/7 Alixx crafted this swampy setting to showcase puppets create...d by youth with Street Culture Project over a worship series last month, hosted by Judy Wensel & Kris Alvarez, all under the umbrella of our partnership with Swamp Fest music and arts festival. The project overlapped Regina's recent mayoral race, and youth were asked about qualities that their ideal, public representative would possess. These ideal leaders, were then created, in puppet form! This has been a great partnership and we are so thrilled to be working with all of these amazing creative brains!

The gallery will be closed tomorrow for Remembrance Day. Back to our regular hours on Thursday, November 12.

Join us, virtually, on Saturday, November 28 - 7:30 - 8:30pm (CST), for an opening reception and virtual hang. Enjoy refreshments of your choice, from the comfort of your own home! Link to join in bio Exhibitions opening at Neutral ground: November 28 - January 9/2021. Main Gallery:... 'Square Appetites' - Aralia Maxwell & 'Peeling the Sticker off an Overripe Pear' - Larry Weyand Window Gallery: 'Shit Fireplace' Eric Hill & Jeff Meldrum

Neutral Ground is thrilled to welcome Allison Luff into the position of Administrative Director. Allison began in her role, overseeing membership outreach and development, as well as the administrative and fiscal functions of the organization, on November 3, 2020. A trained musician and skilled arts administrator, Allison brings extensive experience in arts management to her new role. Allison previously served as the Managing Director (Interim) of the Amadeus Choir of Greate...r Toronto and held roles as Development Officer of the Regina Symphony Orchestra and President of the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers Association. During her time with the Amadeus Choir, Allison oversaw membership, production, artistic and educational programming, fundraising, financial management, and more, working in conjunction with the Artistic Director and Board of Directors. She was instrumental in moving the entire 2020-2021 season from in-person to a completely virtual season. An accomplished pianist, she has pursued her music education all over Canada, the United States, Germany, and Hungary. Allison performs as a soloist and collaborative pianist teaches private lessons and serves as a piano adjudicator for community music festivals. Allison holds a double Master’s of Music degree in Music Education and Piano Performance from Western University, London, Ontario, and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with distinction from the University of Alberta. In 2018, she received a Diploma in Kodály Music Education with a specialization in Piano Pedagogy from the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Kesckemét, Hungary. She presented her research on the use of Kodály concepts in the private piano studio at the 2017 International Kodály Symposium in Camrose, Alberta. In addition to her extensive experience as a solo pianist, Allison has performed in contemporary ensembles, presented an art-song concert by Hungarian composers Liszt and Kodály with Soprano Adria McCulloch, and published a thesis on composer Charles Ives. Allison loves to cook, travel, and has an orange tabby-cat named Calcifer. Allison can be reached at: [email protected]