RBC
On September 27, 2013, RBC Foundation announced a $250,000 donation for Remai Modern, and its Artists by Artists mentorship program. In recognition, the program will be named RBC Artists by Artists for 10 years.
“We are delighted with this support from RBC Foundation,” said Jason Aebig, then the museum’s Board Chair. “Since Artists by Artists began in 2001, the program has partnered senior artists and arts professionals with emerging artists. Each mentorship term culminates with an exhibition at the museum. This is a very significant means of sharing ideas and expertise, and nurturing the careers of newly independent artists.
“It is gratifying that RBC shares this goal, and the financial assistance will help us build the new art gallery,” Aebig said. “RBC supports arts and culture because we believe in the power of the arts to enrich our lives and enhance our communities,” said Doug Matheson, Manager, RBC Dominion Securities.
“We at RBC are so proud to support Remai Modern, and happy that we could help play a part in making the future of the arts in Saskatoon that much brighter.”
“Over the past 12 years, this mentorship program has connected the gallery with 116 artists, who produced 54 exhibitions,” said Troy Gronsdahl, the gallery’s Public Programs Assistant and coordinator of Artists by Artists. “The program fosters relationships between established artists and those in the earlier stages of their careers. It provides the impetus to get organized, create new work, and mount an exhibition. It’s great professional development.”
Artists by Artists “provides a unique opportunity for the emerging artist to exhibit in a major gallery, and for the senior artist to curate a show,” said Iris Hauser, a recent mentor. “Beyond that, it gives everyone a chance to see new works and appreciate new artists as they develop.” “As a recent University of Saskatchewan graduate, I felt welcomed into the Saskatoon art community through Artists by Artists,” said Joseph Anderson, another participant in the program. “I was honoured to exhibit my work. The relationships I established with my mentor and gallery staff led directly to other exhibitions and opportunities.”