January 7 - MacKenzie Art Gallery

Although very sunny today, it was quite cold taking this picture of the MacKenzie Art Gallery. You can see how much snow the city has received; the sculpture "Mother & Child II" by Jacques Lipchiztz is surrounded by a sea of deep, powdery snow.

Money to establish the art gallery was bequeathed by Norman MacKenzie, a prominent lawyer in Regina in the early 20th century. He also bequeathed his art collection. With this support, the Norman MacKenzie Art Gallery opened on the Regina Campus of the U of S in 1953. In 1990, the MacKenzie separated from the university and became a community-based gallery. They also moved to their present location.

Go to the MacKenzie Art Gallery website to learn more about their history, their current exhibitions, and what the sculpture really looks like when it isn't covered by snow!