Margo Fournier Arts Centre

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.

Winter Program Guide 2024-2025

A group of participants sit and bead it the Heritage Room at the Arts Centre

Online Registration

Arts Centre Drop-in Classes

Pottery Studio Membership and Shelf Rentals

Hours of Operation

Winter and Spring Hours		Summer Hours
September 3, 2024 to May 19, 2025		May 19 to Sept 1, 2025
Mon, Tues and Wed	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Mon, Tues and Wed	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Thursday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Friday	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Saturday	10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed	Sunday	Closed

Closed Stat Holidays. Weekend and holiday hours may vary with programming.

Room Rentals

Margo Fournier Arts Centre Rates & Fees 2025 (as of January 1, 2025)

Room rental bookings outside of our regular hours may be available and are an additional $22/hour.

Please call the Arts Centre to book your room, 306-953-4811

Regular Rates

Hourly $20.00 (includes GST)
Daily $116.00 (includes GST)

Groups, Guilds, Senior and Youth Rates

Hourly $14.00 (includes GST)
Daily $82.00 (includes GST)

Studio

The studio is a large room on the second floor of the Arts Centre. It fits approximately 75 people.

Heritage Room

The Heritage Room is on the main floor of the Arts Centre and fits approximately 30 people.

Boardroom

The boardroom has a boardroom table and chairs and is located on the main floor. It fits approximately 10 people.

Artist Studio Space (small room)

On our second floor is a small studio space for an artist to create! Rental costs are $11/day; $32/week or $105/month.

Pottery Studio Shelf Rentals & Equipment Rentals

Pottery Shelf Rentals: Click here for the link to purchase your pottery studio membership or shelf rental online.

Equipment Rentals:

Screen Printing – The screen printing equipment can be rented for $11/day (including taxes; min half day) plus a Studio Room rental, plus $11 per screen set up and $6 per 30 shirts for ink and cleaning supplies. The renter must have attended the Screen Printing training or a minimum four week program.
Piano – There are two pianos that can each be rented for $11/hour (including taxes; min hour)
Sandblaster/Wash Out Booth – The Sandblaster or Wash Out Booth can be rented for $22 per hour (including taxes; min. half hour). The renter must be familiar with the machines.
Lino Cut Kit – 10 Lino cut tools, 4 brayers and inks for relief printing for $22.00/day (including taxes; min half day). Can be rented for use outside the building.
Paper Making Screens – Various sizes of screens. 10 per rental for $22.00/day (including taxes; min half day). Can be rented for use outside the building.

Birthday Parties (Youth under 18)

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.

Options	Fee (includes GST)
Pottery or Arts/Craft Class (min. 8-12 children)	$22/person ($176 - $264 total)
Pottery or Arts/Craft Class (min. 13-18 children)	$20/person ($260 - $360 total)
Room Rental (no instructor)	$14.00/hr

Find your birthday art project by browsing the Look Book below!

Create your own Pottery or Arts Program (Any Age Group)

We offer Pottery, Arts, Painting, Screen Printing party options for groups of minimum 6 - 12 people. Programs are dependent on Instructor availability.

Options	Fee (includes GST)
1 hour Screen Printing Program - Bring your own shirt/garment	$36/person ($216 - $432 total)
1.5 hour Arts, Painting, Printing, or Pottery - Hand Building or Wheel for ages 10+	$32/person ($192 - $384 total)
2 Pottery Classes - 1.5 hr. as above + 1 hr. Glazing class	$52/person ($312 - $624 total)

Find your art project by browsing the Look Book below!

School and Groups - Pottery or Screen Printing

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.

For an additional fee of $4/student for printmaking programs, our instructor can come to your school classroom to facilitate the program.

Type of Program	Min. 8-12 Participants	Min. 13-18 Participants	Min. 19-30 Participants
1 hour Hand Building or Glazing	$20/student ($160 - $240 total)	$16/student ($208 - $288 total)	$14/student ($266 - $336 total)
1.5 hours Hand building Class	$25/student ($200 - $300 total)	$21/student ($273 - $378 total)	$19/student ($361 - $456 total)
Screen Printing (bring your own shirt/garment). Call for more information.	$26/student - 1 hr class ($208 - $312 total)	$20/student - 1.5 hr class ($260 - $360 total)	$16/student - 1.5 hr class ($304 - $480 total)
Block Printing (1.5 hr class x 2 Classes)	$38/student - 2 classes ($304 - $456 total)	$26/student - 2 classes ($338 - $468 total)	$20/student - 2 classes ($380 - $600 total)

Become an Instructor

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.

Groups, Guilds and Organizations at the Arts Centre

Common Weal Community Arts Inc. (Northern Office)
District Office located on 2nd floor
Contact: Judy McNaughton at 960-3833 or Terri Lynn McDonald at 763-8023
jmcnaughton@commonweal.ca

Mid Pro Rock & Gem Society

Meets the 1st Wednesday every second month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm September through May
Contact: Thomas Ruffell at 306-764-1696 or 306-930-8254
r uffellt@sasktel.net

Northern Image Photographers
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. September through May
Contact: Roman Orynik

niphotography.club@gmail.com

Prince Albert Arts Board
Chairperson: Adreanna Boucher

adreannag@yahoo.com

Prince Albert Council for the Arts

Meets the third Wednesday of every month from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. September through May
Contact: Vicki Gautheir (Chair) vgauthier@sasktel.net or Gail Syverson (Secretary) at 306-764-3556

gsyver@sasktel.net

Prince Albert Spinners and Weavers Guild
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. September through May
Contact: Gerry Carpenter at 306-929-4448 or Sheila Devine at 306-960-6366.

smdevine@sasktel.net

Watsonairs

Meets Monday evenings September through April
Contact Louise Kirzinger.

louise.kirzinger@sasktel.net

Potter's Guild
Contact: Carrie Ikert at ikertb@sasktel.net

Northern Waters Fly Fishers
Contact: Kendell Kerr at 306-961-3473
kenkerr@shaw.ca

Studio 1010

Contact: Judie Relitz at j.frelitz@sasktel.net

Prince Albert Music Festival Association

Contact: Jordana Thiessen

pamusicfestival@gmail.com