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Elevate your company’s presence at the MacKenzie Gala 2025 by reserving a Corporate Table. This exclusive package not only guarantees a memorable experience for your team but also demonstrates your commitment to supporting the arts and your local community. Our Corporate Table package includes:

A reserved table for eight guests ensures prime seating and an up-close view of the Live Art Auction.
Complimentary bar throughout the evening
Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings waiting for you at your table.
Access to all the Gala’s festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction
An unforgettable night of entertainment, music, and art-inspired surprises

PLUS:

Recognition of your company’s name on-screen during the Gala.
An opportunity to network with other esteemed corporate partners and art enthusiasts.
Charitable tax receipt, which can be split between table guests as needed.

If you have any accommodation requests or access needs, please contact the Development team at devteam@mackenzie.art.

Elevate your company’s presence at the MacKenzie Gala 2025 by reserving a Corporate Table. This exclusive package not only guarantees a memorable experience for your team but also demonstrates your commitment to supporting the arts and your local community. Our Corporate Table package includes:

A reserved table for eight guests ensures prime seating for the Live Art Auction.
Complimentary bar throughout the evening
Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings waiting for you at your table. Access to all the Gala’s festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction
An unforgettable night of entertainment, music, and art-inspired surprises

PLUS:

Recognition of your company’s name on-screen during the Gala.
An opportunity to network with other esteemed corporate partners and art enthusiasts.
Charitable tax receipt, which can be split between table guests as needed.

If you have any accommodation requests or access needs, please contact the Development team at devteam@mackenzie.art.

Elevate your company’s presence at the MacKenzie Gala 2025 by reserving a Corporate Table. This exclusive package not only guarantees a memorable experience for your team but also demonstrates your commitment to supporting the arts and your local community. Our Corporate Table package includes:

A reserved table for eight guests ensures prime seating for the Live Art Auction.
Complimentary bar throughout the evening
Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings waiting for you at your table.
Access to all the Gala’s festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction
An unforgettable night of entertainment, music, and art-inspired surprises

PLUS:

Recognition of your company’s name on-screen during the Gala.
An opportunity to network with other esteemed corporate partners and art enthusiasts.
Charitable tax receipt, which can be split between table guests as needed.

If you have any accommodation requests or access needs, please contact the Development team at devteam@mackenzie.art.

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Elevate your company’s presence at the MacKenzie Gala 2025 by reserving a Corporate Table. This exclusive package not only guarantees a memorable experience for your team but also demonstrates your commitment to supporting the arts and your local community. Our Corporate Table package includes:

A reserved table for eight guests ensures prime seating and an up-close view of the Live Art Auction.
Complimentary bar throughout the evening
Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings waiting for you at your table. Access to all the Gala’s festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction
An unforgettable night of entertainment, music, and art-inspired surprises

PLUS:

Recognition of your company’s name on-screen during the Gala.
An opportunity to network with other esteemed corporate partners and art enthusiasts.
Charitable tax receipt, which can be split between table guests as needed.

If you have any accommodation requests or access needs, please contact the Development team at devteam@mackenzie.art.

Elevate your company’s presence at the MacKenzie Gala 2025 by reserving a Corporate Table. This exclusive package not only guarantees a memorable experience for your team but also demonstrates your commitment to supporting the arts and your local community. Our Corporate Table package includes:

A reserved table for eight guests ensures prime seating for the Live Art Auction.
Complimentary bar throughout the evening
Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings waiting for you at your table. Access to all the Gala’s festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction
An unforgettable night of entertainment, music, and art-inspired surprises

PLUS:

Recognition of your company’s name on-screen during the Gala.
An opportunity to network with other esteemed corporate partners and art enthusiasts.
Charitable tax receipt, which can be split between table guests as needed.

If you have any accommodation requests or access needs, please contact the Development team at devteam@mackenzie.art.

Join us for a boot-scootin’ evening celebrating artistic excellence and the impact of the MacKenzie Art Gallery. With an individual ticket, you’ll be immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of the Gala, surrounded by fellow art enthusiasts and distinguished artists. Your ticket includes:

Complimentary bar throughout the evening
Delectable small bites and gourmet treats
Access to all the Gala’s festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction
An unforgettable night of entertainment, music, and art-inspired surprises
Charitable tax receipt

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that the individual ticket option for this event does not include designated table seating. If you prefer a reserved seat, we recommend considering our corporate table option, which offers reserved seating. With a corporate table, you can enjoy the event in a more relaxed setting. Feel free to inquire about the availability and details of our corporate tables for a seated experience.

If you have any accommodation requests or access needs, please contact the Development Team at devteam@mackenzie.art.

Note for Members: Please login with the email affiliated with your MacKenzie Membership in order to access the Member ticket pricing.

Join us for a boot-scootin’ evening celebrating artistic excellence and the impact of the MacKenzie Art Gallery. With an individual ticket, you’ll be immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of the Gala, surrounded by fellow art enthusiasts and distinguished artists. Your ticket includes:

Complimentary bar throughout the evening
Delectable small bites and gourmet treats
Access to all the Gala’s festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction
An unforgettable night of entertainment, music, and art-inspired surprises
Charitable tax receipt

IMPORTANT: Please be aware that the individual ticket option for this event does not include designated table seating. If you prefer a reserved seat, we recommend considering our corporate table option, which offers reserved seating. With a corporate table, you can enjoy the event in a more relaxed setting. Feel free to inquire about the availability and details of our corporate tables for a seated experience.

If you have any accommodation requests or access needs, please contact the Development Team at devteam@mackenzie.art.

What to expect

What to Wear

We invite you to embrace bold individualism and imaginative flair—think Met Gala meets Rodeo! This is your moment to lean into leather, sequins, rhinestones, fringe, hats, boots, and buckles. Let your outfit tell your story and reflect the spirit of the Plains.

Draw inspiration from the legends of western wear like Rodeo Ben, Manuel, and Nudie, who shaped early Western-wear design, or from today’s bold influences like Orville Peck, Cowboy Carter, Lil Nas X, and Jaimie Okuma, or the designers of the SWAIA Native Fashion, whose work reimagines and reinvents western fashion.

A Warm Welcome

Upon arrival, enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and a streamlined check-in for seamless entry, setting the stage for a night of delightful experiences.

Complimentary Bar and Culinary Delights

Indulge your palate with a menu crafted exclusively for the Velvet Rodeo by Chef Thauberger of Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar. Experience an array of culinary delights that showcase the finest ingredients and innovative flavours, all designed to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy a full open bar featuring expertly crafted cocktails and fine wines.

Dance the night away

Dance the night away with Ross Bearman (DJ Rosé)—a MacKenzie Gala favourite with 18+ years in Saskatchewan’s music scene. A former drummer across jazz, soul, and hip-hop, his open-format DJ style brings impeccable taste and an irresistible atmosphere to keep the floor moving all night.

Master of Ceremony

Meet our Master of Ceremony, Heather Cameron—an electric mover and co-founder of FadaDance Troupe. A Concordia University grad, Heather’s credits include performances with Ralph Escamillan (FakeKnot), Johanna Bundon, Misty Wensel, Bill Coleman, Robin Poitras, Michele Sereda, and Turner Prize*. In 2024, FadaDance premiered the 20-minute film the weight of our feet, featured in The Memory of Trees at the MacKenzie, and Heather recently choreographed [b]reach, a duet filmed across Regina’s Heritage Neighbourhood with music by Juno Award-winner Nicole Lizée.

Live Auction Excitement

The highlight of the evening will be our Live Art Auction, where you’ll have the chance to bid on one-of-a-kind artworks by renowned artists such as Judy Anderson, Zachari Logan, Katherine Boyer, Jonathan Forrest, and many more! Support the Gallery’s mission while securing a unique piece for your collection.

Capture the Moment

Remember to visit our one-of-a-kind, artist-designed photo booth featuring a professional photographer, Mika Abbott (she/her), to capture the magic of the night. View her work at www.mikaabbott.com.

Mika Abbott (she/her) is an emerging lens-based artist and arts professional residing on Treaty 4 Territory. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction from the University of Regina (2020), where she specialized in photography. Working primarily with medium format film, her practice explores themes of identity, place, and the nuanced relationships between intimate spaces and cultural values.

Download your photobooth images here!

Complimentary Delivery & Installation

Winning bidders in the live auction can enjoy peace of mind knowing that each item includes free delivery and professional installation, courtesy of Assiniboia Gallery. Bid with confidence—and Assiniboia Gallery will make sure your new piece arrives safely and is beautifully placed in your home.

Live Art Auction

Gala live auction artworks are on view now

See the MacKenzie Gala — Velvet Rodeo live auction artworks in person from October 1 to 16 at the MacKenzie Art Gallery during regular open hours.

These works—generously gifted by the artists—will go under the hammer on October 17, 2025 at the MacKenzie Gala, Regina’s only live fine art auction.

No admission ticket is required to view the artworks. Please check in at the MacKenzie Welcome Centre when you arrive.

Want a deeper look? Request a guided tour with Carrie Smith at devteam@mackenzie.art.

A grid of colorful rainbow shapes, each evenly spaced on a white background and arranged in rows and columns within a rectangular black frame.

Assembly Line Chief

A dark, shadowy portrait of a person with red circles on their cheeks, faint facial features, and embroidered red circles around the head. Two embroidered orange and yellow flowers appear at the bottom of the image.

Wise Woman, 2023

A square beadwork pattern featuring swirling blue, white, and turquoise beads arranged to create a symmetrical, wave-like design on a black background—perfect for The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo.

Small Sky 1

A vibrant painting, inspired by The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo, features two figures with overlapping faces and intense expressions, surrounded by abstract shapes, blue-green leaves, and yellow lines on a reddish-brown background.

It's going to be a fine day

Abstract pattern of interlocking vertical blue geometric shapes on a light background, creating a textured, almost three-dimensional effect. The blue shapes have subtle shading, giving depth to the design.

Blue Clarinet

A vibrant painting of a wide green field with a calm river, under sunset skies filled with fluffy pink and white clouds—just like the dreamy landscape for The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo.

Late June, Late in the Day, 2024

An abstract painting with bold, swirling shapes in greens, reds, blues, and pinks, loosely resembling vibrant foliage and flowers—echoing the lively spirit of The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo in a dynamic, expressive composition.

Of course you're invited!, 2024

A dark-robed figure stands near a bright fire by a lakeshore at dusk, yellow light reflecting on water and distant tree-lined shores, evoking the mystique of The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo under a blue and orange sky.

Betwixt (Day into Night)

A vibrant watercolor landscape shows tall grasses, marshy wetlands, dark green trees, and a dramatic evening sky filled with purple, blue, and pink clouds.

Bright Horizon

Two people riding horses on a grassy hill at sunset, silhouetted against a colorful sky filled with clouds in shades of blue, orange, pink, and yellow.

Sundown Riders

A white, trumpet-shaped flower with curled edges and visible veins is surrounded by large, dark green leaves, evoking the elegance of The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo, set against a solid black background.

Datura (Navel), from Cut Flowers, after Mary Delany, 2014

Two horses with glossy coats and flowing manes nuzzle each other against a bright red background, creating a vivid and intimate scene.

Onyx and Scarlett

A vibrant painting of a grassy field at sunset captures the spirit of The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo, with tall green and brown grasses basking in the sun’s warm yellow and orange glow across the sky and landscape.

Postcards from Alberta, The Ranch 4

Silent Art Auction

Discover a wide range of artworks alongside the excitement of the live auction—fresh perspectives and innovative techniques from rising stars in our vibrant art community. Your bids help advance the Gallery’s mission.

The silent auction is now open online!

Bidding is live and open to the public at 32auctions.com.
If you’re attending the Gala, set up your 32Auctions account in advance for a smooth, seamless experience.
Can’t make it in person? You can still bid from anywhere (must be able to pick up the artwork in Regina).

Make your mark—support the Gallery and take home something extraordinary.

Create an account & start bidding now

A stylized drawing of a person in water with raised arms, surrounded by seals, a fish, and a bird. Two large birds above appear to pull something from the person's head; the scene is rendered in blue and white with bold outlines.

A painted scene shows Indigenous people, some in traditional dress, gathered by a tipi discussing with a standing man in frontier attire; another man on horseback observes. Horses graze on open grasslands with hills in the background.

A painted animal hide with abstract, colorful lines and shapes, including a central red circle, is mounted on a pale wooden background—an artwork reminiscent of The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo. The uneven edges are darkened, with visible fur.

A stylized illustration of a family of great gray owls with striking yellow eyes, perched on delicate branches with minimal, abstract lines and soft neutral tones. Three owls are grouped closely together amid sparse foliage.

A colorful landscape painting features a bright yellow field, green and brown foreground foliage, and a blue sky with soft clouds. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, creating a vibrant and textured scene.

A close-up painting of a young woman with pink and orange tones, soft facial features, glowing eyes, and a single pearl resting at the base of her neck. The background is also warm, blending with her skin tones.

A soft, pastel-colored rainbow appears over the sea and distant shoreline under a gray sky. In the bottom left corner, there's a small inset image showing a close-up of legs under blue and pink neon lights.

A ceramic sculpture of a rooster perched on the rim of a small, earth-toned pot. With expressive details and a glossy finish, it evokes the spirit of The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo through its bold, curving tail.

A watercolor landscape shows a field under a dramatic sky, with bright clouds on the left and dark storm clouds on the right. Sunlight illuminates the grass and a small reflective stream in the foreground.

A house in a field, reminiscent of the tranquil charm that inspires The MacKenzie Gala 2025—Velvet Rodeo.

Colorful, abstract landscape featuring three large, patterned triangular mountains, a starry sky above, and a small house with a red roof nestled at the base of the central mountain. Bright, vivid colors dominate the scene.

A handmade felt owl doll dressed in a decorated coat with blue trim and flower details. The owl has yellow eyes, a blue scarf, and a small white bird on its head. A

A framed painting of a desert landscape featuring dry soil, sparse green bushes, and grasses. In the foreground is a large, round, textured rock. Green shrubs and a pale sky appear in the background.

A vibrant abstract artwork features colorful circular flower shapes and green leaves on a bright red background, with swirling yellow, orange, blue, and purple patterns scattered throughout.

Watercolor painting of a snowy city street with cars, tall buildings, traffic lights, and trees. The sky is blue with clouds, and the scene has a calm winter atmosphere. The artist’s signature, “SARVAJC,” is at the bottom right.

A painting of a river with white water rapids flowing over rocks, surrounded by green trees and shrubs, under a clear blue sky with distant orange-tinted hills in the background.

An abstract landscape painting with bold brushstrokes, featuring a cloudy sky, patches of green, yellow, and pink fields, dark lines suggesting trees, and a reflective body of water in the foreground.

A colorful painting of rolling hills, a winding blue river, and bright yellow-green foliage under a vivid blue sky, with bold, vibrant brushstrokes and surreal coloring throughout the landscape.

Accommodations

Visiting from out of town? Book your stay with our special Gala room rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton, available for October 17. Follow this link to book your hotel room now.

Bid By Proxy

For those unable to attend the Gala in person, we offer the option to bid by proxy. This means you can still participate in the exhilarating Live Art Auction from anywhere in the world.

Simply follow these easy steps to bid by proxy:

STEP 1: Browse through the live auction works and identify a piece that inspires you the most.

STEP 2: Complete the Proxy Bid form.

STEP 3: At the Gala, our expert auctioneer will bid on your behalf during the Live Art Auction, aiming to secure your chosen artwork at the best price within your maximum bid.

STEP 4: If your proxy bid emerges as the highest, you’ll be notified post-event for artwork delivery or collection. Congratulations!

VOLUNTEER

Join us in making SENSORIA an unforgettable experience! We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with set-up, take-down, and various roles during the event. Your involvement helps support the MacKenzie and its mission to bring art and culture to life in our community.

By volunteering, you’ll be part of a dynamic evening that celebrates art, connection, and the diversity of the full human experience.

Sign up today and contribute to the success of this extraordinary event!

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