The Kyla Artist Group has dazzled audiences across the province, but has now been forced to find a new medium of presentation. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Showcasing our talent

P.A. art show prepares for online debut

May 3, 2020 | 4:00 PM

The organizers of the Kyla Artist Group’s upcoming show in Saskatoon have been forced to think outside the box.

The group’s spring show, which was scheduled to take in early May at the German Cultural Centre, has been cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 protocols. So instead the group has organized its first-ever virtual show. Group chairperson Cheryl Ring said the show will launch on May 9 and will feature images of artwork in a variety of media.

“It is a consolation in that we will be out in the public, letting everybody know that we are still here,” Ring said.

The virtual show can be found on the group’s Facebook page, and is anticipated to showcase the talents of up to 20 artists. Each submission will include a description of the artist as well as a number of photos of their current work.

“It is a very odd time that we are living through right now. This is history as it is being made and there are lots of feelings and thoughts and something like this is just a distraction,” Ring explained.

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The pieces that are shown are available at the group’s shows are for sale, and a commission normally goes back to the group to assist with expenses. Ring explained that was because there was no added costs this time, the commission has been lowered, and the group will discuss at a later date how to use the funds.

Prince Albert’s Rachel Mardell is among the artists who have registered for the virtual show.

“I’m looking forward to reaching a new audience and I think by diversifying, we will accomplish that,” she said.

Mardell said she and the other artists have been working a long time to get their pieces ready so she is glad it was not all for nothing, and they can still show people what they are all about without having to travel to Saskatoon.

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