Visual Art Exhibits
Current Exhibit
OSAC Show – Omentum
Until January 23, 2025
Omentum, is a series of 10 paintings that touch on several of the major experiences faced by Indigenous people in this
country within recent memory. John Brady McDonald is a
Nehiyawak-Metis writer, artist, historian, musician, playwright, actor and activist born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He is from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and the Mistawasis Nehiyawak. These paintings, influenced by the works of both Norval Morrisseau and Pablo Picasso, speak to some of the major struggles and triumphs that are part of our everyday life as Indigenous people.
Upcoming Exhibit
East and West: The Bridging of Cultures and Art
Beginning March 1st, 2023
‘Creating Bridges: East and West’ emerged as a series of paintings in 2014 through 2018 and features ten to fifteen pieces that reflect the bridging of cultures, done in mixed media on canvas with coins, metallic leaf and rich textural additions. The theme of the show was a way of sharing the story of diversity of peoples and cultures in our community as a result of immigration – crossing borders to a new place, a new community and new way of life.
Past Exhibits
May 2024
Open to all Northland College faculty, staff. and learners. The theme is Indigenous Reflections. Indigenous peoples portray your depiction of who you are as a Cree, Metis or Dene. Non-Indigenous peoples re late your understanding of Indigenous perspectives. Artwork can be any medium: painting on canvas, beading, collages, etc. Name, title of artwork, where you are from, and name of program. For Creighton and Buffalo Narrows, please send artwork via inter-office mail or with a person going to La Ronge.