Regina
Art & ArtistsAn Illustrated History

“Since Regina’s early days, artists have been fascinated by the Saskatchewan landscape, whether it was the flat plains, the Qu’Appelle Valley, or the northern boreal forest. The traits that allowed the city to develop its art and culture have persisted, progress invariably marked by optimism, resilience, and community spirit.”

– Philip Dombowsky

Through his groundbreaking research, author Philip Dombowsky highlights the key artists, institutions, and community builders who have contributed to Regina’s storied art historical legacy. He reveals how the city overcame many obstacles—environmental, economic, and political—to establish a vibrant ecosystem for the arts. Centring the major contributions of women artists, as well as educators, collectors, and other visionaries, Regina Art & Artists champions their commitment to making art accessible, and their passion to connect the city to the wider currents of Canadian art and culture.

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Image Banner: (Left) A Dream of Autumn, 2024, by David Thauberger. Private collection. Courtesy of Slate Fine Art Gallery, Regina. (Right) Bob Boyer, The Mountains, the Night and the 49, 1988. Collection of the National Gallery of Canada,Ottawa, purchased 2023 (50543). Courtesy of the National Gallery of Canada. Photo: NGC.