The Margo Fournier Arts Centre (formerly Prince Albert Arts Centre), operated by The City of Prince Albert, contains the John V. Hicks Gallery, a Pottery Studio, heritage room, studio room, a board room, and a small office sized artist studio room. Rooms are available for rental use for dance (there are mirrors in the studio), meetings, workshops, etc. A variety of arts groups and guilds operate in the Arts Centre, some with designated rooms. These are listed below. Common Weal Community Arts' office is also located at the Arts Centre. Learn more about your community Art Centre by watching the video above.
The Arts Centre offers many programs including pottery, painting, little chefs, yoga, camps, seasonal activities and more, mostly in the evenings and on Saturdays. We can also accommodate "create your own programs".
The Margo Fournier Arts Centre is one of the last of its kind on the prairies and a national historic landmark. The former Prince Albert Town Hall and Opera House was completed in 1893 and is now a thriving arts facility offering a wide variety of art, craft and creative opportunities for all members of our community. The Arts Centre is in our cultural district downtown at 1010 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, Sask.
Have a look at the 2024-25 Winter (December to February) Program Guide below (click on the link) or download it here (printable).
You can register for these programs here. The registration software is Xplor Recreation. Emails to you will be from communications@xplorrecreation.com.
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Closed Stat Holidays. Weekend and holiday hours may vary with programming. |
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Room Rentals |
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Margo Fournier Arts Centre Rates & Fees 2024Room rental bookings outside of our regular hours may be available and are an additional $20/hour. Please call the Arts Centre to book your room.
Regular Rates Hourly $19.00 (includes GST)
Groups and Guilds Rates Hourly $13.00 (includes GST) StudioThe studio is a large room on the second floor of the Arts Centre. It fits approximately 75 people. Heritage RoomThe Heritage Room is on the main floor of the Arts Centre and fits approximately 30 people. BoardroomThe boardroom has a boardroom table and chairs and is located on the main floor. It fits approximately 10 people. Pottery StudioOur well-equipped Pottery Studio is in the basement is open to all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced. Options for intermediate to advanced potters (who have taken at least one class here) include hourly ($5/hr.), daily ($10/day) or monthly rates ($70/month). Punch cards are also available - 10 punches/10 hours for $30. Artist Studio Space (small room)On our second floor is a small studio space for an artist to create! Rental costs are $10/day; $30/week or $100/month.
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Pottery Shelf Rentals: Click here for the link to purchase your pottery studio shelf rentals online.Equipment Rentals:
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Birthday Parties |
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Book a two hour birthday party that includes a pottery or arts program, instructor, supplies and room rental (costs noted below). You can also rent a room and plan your own party. Parties are dependent on Instructor availability.
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Pottery or Arts Parties (Any Age Group) |
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We offer Pottery, Arts, Painting, Screen Printing party options. Parties are dependent on Instructor availability.
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School and Groups - Pottery or Screen Printing |
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The pottery studio is available for school and group rates for pottery and other programs. Rates are arranged at a fee per school or group size. We also now offer a screen printing program. School group bookings are available weekdays from September to June, subject to Instructor availability.
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Arts Supplies |
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We have some supplies available for purchase including clay, pottery tool kits, underglazes, drawing pencils, acrylic and watercolour paints, painting papers and brushes. |
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We are always looking for qualified instructors to teach a variety of arts and culture programs for all ages. If you are interested in becoming an instructor, please complete these forms. If you require more information, please call the Arts Centre at 306-953-4811. |
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Common Weal Community Arts Inc. (Northern Office)
Mid Pro Rock & Gem Society Meets the 1st Wednesday every second month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm September through May
Northern Image Photographers
Prince Albert Arts Board Prince Albert Council for the Arts Meets the third Wednesday of every month from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. September through May
Prince Albert Spinners and Weavers Guild
Watsonairs Meets Monday evenings September through April louise.kirzinger@sasktel.net
Potter's Guild
Northern Waters Fly Fishers
Studio 1010 Contact: Judie Relitz at j.frelitz@sasktel.net
Prince Albert Music Festival Association Contact: Jordana Thiessen
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Purchase a Gift Card in any amount over $5 which is good for any Margo Fournier Arts Centre Program. Gift Cards can also be redeemed at other City of Prince Albert Recreation Facilities.
