Winter Exhibitions Opening Celebration 2026

We invite you to celebrate the opening of Shary Boyle: How We Are and mīgisak-mīgohk / Beads in the Blood: A Ruth Cuthand Retrospective at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.

Meet the artists, curators, and other contributors to these exceptional exhibitions. Everyone is welcome and no RSVP is required to attend. Guests are encouraged to explore the Gallery spaces, additional events and programming, and mingle throughout the afternoon.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Sunday, February 22, 2026

11:00 AM: Gallery Opens
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Artist-led Tour with Shary Boyle (SOLD OUT)
2:00 PM: Pavilion Doors Open for Opening Celebration
2:30 PM: Opening Remarks
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Artist Talk with Ruth Cuthand, Shelley Niro, and Felicia Gay (FREE)
5:00 PM: Gallery Closes

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Image Credits:
Shary Boyle, White Elephant, 2021, aluminum, polystyrene, porcelain, underglaze, synthetic hair, epoxy, textiles, motor, electronics. Art Gallery of Hamilton. Purchased with funds provided by an anonymous donor, 2024. ©Shary Boyle. Photo: John Jones, 2021

Shary Boyle, The Silences, 2024, series of pigmented, press-molded stoneware, with glazes and inset Limoges porcelain eyes. Courtesy of the artist and EKWC (European Ceramic Work Centre). Photo: Rene van der Hulst, 2024.

Ruth Cuthand, Panic Attack, 2021, glass beads, thread, backing. Installation view, mīgisak mīgohk / Beads in the Blood: A Ruth Cuthand Retrospective. Collection of Francesca Patterson and Peter Rozee. Photo Don Hall.

mīgisak mīgohk / Beads in the Blood: A Ruth Cuthand Retrospective is organized and circulated by the MacKenzie Art Gallery. Curated by Felicia Gay. The MacKenzie receives ongoing support from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Canada Council for the Arts, SaskCulture, City of Regina, University of Regina, and Saskatchewan Arts Board. Tour supported by Total Transportation and the Canada Council for the Arts.