Step into one of Saskatoon's most vibrant neighbourhoods and experience the magic of local creativity. Four times a year, Riversdale businesses, artists, studios and galleries open their doors for unique art exhibitions and entertainment. For our next art walk, we'll be creating new murals throughout the neighbourhood, including some where audiences get to participate!Don't forget to stop for food and beverages in one of Riversdale's finest, as you tour the community!
In partnership with
Saskatoon Pride
Sponsored By: Tom Maltman
In kind support provided by:
Questions can be addressed to Carrie at [email protected].
VENUES
Welcome to Riversdale! Our venue map is coming soon. In the meantime, check out the list of participants:Venues include: Anthology Home Collection, AKA Artist-Run Centre, Art Bar, Escape Sports, Garden Architecture, Gather Local Market, Green Goddess Artisan Shoppe, Hardpressed, PAVED Arts, Prism Coffee, M.T. Workshop, Nefelibata Arts & Crafts, Oxbow Architecture, Saskatoon Makerspace, SK Arts, Studio on 20th, The Little Market Box, The Two Twenty, White Buffalo Youth Lodge
Sponsored By: Tom Maltman
EXHIBITIONS
Anthology Home Collection – 126 20th St W
Anthology is presenting "Floating Pillars and Open Vessels"--works by artist Linda Chartier and pottery by Mel Bolen. Experience the artfulness of flowers and home decor at Anthology.AKA Artist-Run Centre – 424 20th St W
nanâtohkokwâsowak | Bidakiigiwewog is an exhibition that brings together Anishinaabe, Cree, Métis, and Saulteux prairie artists using quilting as an exploration of relationship building, understanding familial relationships, building new friendships, and the impact of gifting.Art Bar – 229 20th St W
In the front of house, visit Art Bar's gallery and participate in an open mic, which will feature music, poetry and storytelling. In the back theatre, theatre artist presents a pop-in version of his play Welcome to My Country. This interactive piece introduces the audience to newcomer experiences and stories in Saskatoon.
Don't forget to return to the Art Bar AFTER the art walk for the "As You See It" show at 7pm--where improv artists interpret newly revealed works of art before an audience. And at 9pm you can catch The Queer Agenda Comedy Show! CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE.Escape Sports – 110 19th Street W
Brandon Vukelic, a glassblower from Saskatoon and the artist behind Phoenix Ash Memorials will be demonstrating his art form at Escape Sports. Brandon creates pendants, marbles, sun catchers and sculptural pieces that he infuses cremated ash into. He will be set up outdoors at the back loading bay of the store showcasing various techniques and methods that he uses to create his beautiful art.Gather Local Market/ Saskatoon PRIDE — 414 Avenue B S
When you come to Gather local Market, you can travel the world through global food and beverage experiences.
Gather will also feature Family Day at Pride from 1pm - 4pm. Bring the whole family down to Saskatoon Pride for a wonderful afternoon of family activities. Performances by @annalynnemokho, @crittervonsqueaks, Wyatt SoWhett and @ariaswany.Green Goddess Artisan Shoppe – 504 20th St W
Stop by and enjoy the talents of 35 local artisans. Artist pieces include crystals, silversmithing, beadwork, ribbon skirts, moccasins and more. The shoppe itself feels like you are walking into a forest. Be welcome.Hardpressed – 224 20th Street W
Featuring artwork from Colourwave Media (Rebecca Schwan & Ryan Regier) and Heartgarbage (Kelsey Fagnou). Hardpressed will host an interactive community collage using Kelsey’s work, with visitors contributing scraps and materials from the artist’s creative collection. The final piece will become a collaborative artwork created throughout the Art Walk by members of the community.PAVED Arts – 424 20th St W
Photographer Barbara Reimer will be the 2026 PAVED Arts Artist in Residence. PAVED Arts will stage a residency "show and tell" of work that Reimer creates during her residency.Prism Coffee – 218 20th St W
Prism Coffee will be hosting their fourth Prism Project art exhibition and will present the opening reception at the Art Walk. Featuring artists aldeneil española and Lautaro Reyes.M.T. Workshop – 226A Avenue C S
MT Workshop is the showroom, studio and wood shop featuring the lighting, artwork, and ceramics made by Todd Gronsdahl and Megan Macdonald. Todd has shown his work all over Canada and the US, Megan's mid-century influenced ceramics have a robust following in California, NYC and all over the world! On March 20, they are sharing an unseen immersive light installation that will teleport you from their humble bunker on Avenue C!Nefelibata Arts & Crafts – 118 20th St W
Nefelibata is a cozy, thrifty, second-hand arts and crafts store with a focus on community.Saskatoon Makerspace – #130 209 Avenue D S
Saskatoon Makerspace is featuring artwork from six local artists during Riversdale Art Walk as part of Saskatoon PRIDE.ASHLEY CLARK: Mixed media artist creating bold, graphic and colourful art from ideas that live in the absurd, creating art from wherever it comes from.LOTUS VIVIRVIEL: Multimedia artist and designer with a vibrant and eclectic aesthetic style drawing inspiration from themes of nostalgia, pop/consumer culture, queer identity, mental health and self-acceptance.ALEKSI ANN: Metis acrylic painter and mixed media artist exploring play, pattern and narrative to explore themes of identity and culture, with lesbian and queer identity being recurring subjects in her work.MONIQUE POISSON-FAST: Mixed media artist and watercolour painter celebrating queer and trans bodies and experiences as divine through Christian imagery and symbolism.MAL CLOKE: Mixed media artist and storyteller creating work that seeks to inspire a better way of living and being. On display: "til nothing's left" series.KAIRO FRAZER: Local mixed media artist exploring emotions and ideas through drawings and paintings.Snacks and bar service available.SK Arts – 201 Avenue B S
Founded in 1948, SK Arts is one of the world’s longest-standing public arts funders, supporting Saskatchewan artists and communities through grants, programs, and services that enrich the province’s cultural life. With a growing collection of over 3,800 works by more than 850 artists, SK Arts invites you to visit its office to explore selected artworks on display and connect with staff to learn more about this remarkable collection and their programs.Studio on 20th – 236A 20th Street W
The Studio on 20th is hanging a brand new show in preparation for Art Walk. They have an eclectic mix of art including: landscape, portraiture, abstract and floral. Their little gallery and 10 studio spaces is a hidden gem in the heart of Saskatoon! Come up and meet artists in their studio spaces; see how they work and what they make!The Little Market Box – 332 20th St W
Abstract and mixed media artist, visual designer, and storyteller Mal Cloke of Art Club YXE (@artclubyxe) will have several original pieces on display at the back of The Little Market Box. Mal will also be conducting a collaborative canvas at the back for all to join in on! At the front of the shop, artist and co-owner of Oni Express (Japanese Heat & Eat Meals) will have a series of paintings on display while also sampling their heat & eat meals for you to taste!The Two Twenty – 220 20th St W
The Two Twenty will host youth artists, featuring Evi James and artists from the White Buffalo Youth Lodge.White Buffalo Youth Lodge – 602 20th St W
Details coming soon.
Sponsored By: Tom Maltman
PROGRAM
1:00pm - 2:00pm Learn hoop dancing with JAY FOX corner of Ave D and 20th St W (in front of Little Chief Station)2:00pm - 3:00pm Traditional hand drumming and singing with Ambrose Metsikakus3:00pm - 4:00pm Jingle dress dancing with Kimowan AhenakewDavid Fineday from Smudge On will be present from 1pm - 4pm for anyone who wants to smudge and/or learn about this traditional ceremony!
MURALS
As part of the Riversdale Art Walk, we're transforming boarded up buildings into works of art with the creation of new murals. Thanks so much to the City of Saskatoon and SK Lotteries for making this project possible.CHIKAKO OGAWA was chosen from a public art call, and will be creating her work at 318 20th St W.JO VAN YOUNG To celebrate our partnership with Saskatoon Pride, we commissioned a mural from artist Jo Van, who will be creating at the corner of Ave C and 20th St W.BRODY BURNS will paint on the brick wall beside Oxbow Architecture. This mural is in partnership with the unique and fabulous art collective The 525.AZUL GONZÁLEZ and NIC PARADIS will collaborate on a mural at 318 20th St W, in partnership with Riversdale Chinatown. The artists met with a local building owner and heard his stories about growing up in the Chinese community in Riversdale. That connection served as inspiration for their work.Oxbow Architecture is commissioning another mural to be painted during the Art Walk in their new vestibule at the corner of Ave C and 20th Street. You can watch the work of JAMIE MERILEES come to life during the event!The Riversdale Community Association completed a community made mural, led by artist KASEY JOHNSTON. Their mural will be launched at the Riversdale Art Walk and you can find it on the corner of Ave C and 20th Street W!
Sponsored By: Tom Maltman
Poster + graphic design by:
MEDIA KIT
Download the press release: June 23 2026 "Riversdale Art Walk transforms boarded up buildings to Works of Art"Media contact: Carrie Catherine, Shift Development 306-241-6297 [email protected]
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Mural Artist Jo Van Young
Mural artists and facilitators: from left to right Brody Burns (artist), Versaille Rizos (The 525 exhibition and program coordinator), Nic Paradis (artist), Hermes Chung (Riversdale Chinatown coordinator), Jorges Garces, Azul González (artist), Jamie Meril
Mural by Brody Burns
Photos by Saul & Nova Creative:
Sponsored By: Tom Maltman
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