The MacKenzie Gala 2026—Love Affair

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The MacKenzie Gala 2026—Love Affair

Because every great love story deserves a spectacular celebration. 

You are cordially invited to MacKenzie Gala—Love Affair, sponsored by ISC, an unforgettable evening inspired by our shared love for art, creativity, and community. 

Raise a glass, say “I do” to an extraordinary evening, and experience a night of playful glamour, heartfelt toasts, grand gestures, and unforgettable art. Celebrate a love story over 70 years in the making, honouring the artists, supporters, and community whose long-standing commitment has helped keep the MacKenzie Art Gallery thriving. 

At the heart of the evening is our Live Art Auction, featuring one-of-a-kind works by locally, nationally, and internationally exhibited artists. Every ticket purchased and auction item sold at the Gala ensures that the MacKenzie continues to be a vibrant place where art, culture, and community come together. Your support enables us to enrich the lives of those in our community and beyond through our exhibitions and public programs. 

Accessibility Notice: The Gala will feature flashing lights, loud music, and low lighting. The event space may be crowded and noisy at times. 

Purchase tickets here

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. 

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE

  • 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 log in with the email affiliated with your MacKenzie Membership in order to access the Member ticket pricing. 

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE

Corporate table guests receive: 

  • A reserved table with prime seating and an up-close view of the Live Art Auction 
  • Complimentary bar service throughout the evening 
  • Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings at their table 
  • Access to all Gala festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction 
  • An unforgettable evening of entertainment, music and art-inspired surprises 
  • An opportunity to network with corporate partners and fellow art enthusiasts 
  • A 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.  

*SOLD OUT*
Corporate table guests receive: 

  • A reserved table with prime seating and an up-close view of the Live Art Auction 
  • Complimentary bar service throughout the evening 
  • Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings at their table 
  • Access to all Gala festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction 
  • An unforgettable evening of entertainment, music and art-inspired surprises 
  • An opportunity to network with corporate partners and fellow art enthusiasts 
  • A 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.  

RESERVE YOUR TABLE HERE

*SOLD OUT*

Corporate table guests receive: 

  • A reserved table with prime seating and an up-close view of the Live Art Auction 
  • Complimentary bar service throughout the evening 
  • Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings at their table 
  • Access to all Gala festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction 
  • An unforgettable evening of entertainment, music and art-inspired surprises 
  • An opportunity to network with corporate partners and fellow art enthusiasts 
  • A 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.  

*SOLD OUT*

Corporate table guests receive: 

  • A reserved table with prime seating and an up-close view of the Live Art Auction 
  • Complimentary bar service throughout the evening 
  • Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings at their table 
  • Access to all Gala festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction 
  • An unforgettable evening of entertainment, music and art-inspired surprises 
  • An opportunity to network with corporate partners and fellow art enthusiasts 
  • A 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.  

RESERVE YOUR TABLE HERE

*SOLD OUT*

Corporate table guests receive: 

  • A reserved table with prime seating and an up-close view of the Live Art Auction 
  • Complimentary bar service throughout the evening 
  • Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings at their table 
  • Access to all Gala festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction 
  • An unforgettable evening of entertainment, music and art-inspired surprises 
  • An opportunity to network with corporate partners and fellow art enthusiasts 
  • A 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.  

*SOLD OUT*

Corporate table guests receive: 

  • A reserved table with prime seating and an up-close view of the Live Art Auction 
  • Complimentary bar service throughout the evening 
  • Delectable small bites and gourmet treats, with exclusive additional food and wine offerings at their table 
  • Access to all Gala festivities, including the Silent Auction and Live Art Auction 
  • An unforgettable evening of entertainment, music and art-inspired surprises 
  • An opportunity to network with corporate partners and fellow art enthusiasts 
  • A 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.  

RESERVE YOUR TABLE HERE

What to expect

What to Wear  

Festive cocktail or formal attire is encouraged, with room for vintage romance and a touch of retro charm. Think playful glamour, statement pieces, and maximalist details. Picture satin, velvet, lace, oversized bows, ruffles, florals, pearls, statement suits, dramatic dresses, and heart-stopping accessories. This is your invitation to dress like the main character in a great love story. 

Complimentary Bar and Culinary Delights

Indulge your palate with a menu crafted exclusively for Love Affair 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.

THE STUDIO AFFAIR Raffle

Enter for a chance to enjoy an unforgettable evening with Regina artist Wilf Perreault. You and seven guests will join Wilf in his studio for a four-course dinner by Chef Jonathan Thauberger of Crave Kitchen + Wine Bar, complete with wine pairings, live music, and stories from the artist himself.

More chances to win, more support for the MacKenzie.
Tickets are $100 each—purchase one for $100, three for $300, five for $500, or ten for $1,000.

All proceeds support the MacKenzie Art Gallery’s public programs and exhibitions.

View the Studio Affair Raffle

Live Art Auction

Gala live auction artworks are on view in person starting October 6.

See the MacKenzie Gala — Love Affair live auction artworks in person from October 1 to 15 at the MacKenzie Art Gallery during regular open hours.

These works—generously gifted by the artists—will go under the hammer on October 16, 2026 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.

From Here to the Moon and Back (Dolly Parten Song Title)

The Long Night

Sunrise, Loch Leven, Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Stone Library II

Inside the Thing That Wants Outside

Searching for the lost child

The Charge

Tethered to the Vision

Jefferson Little

Inseparable I’m

Mystical Geistwood I

Artist is still thinking of a title

Dingus

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! 

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.

Silent Auction artists: Madison Pascal, Madeleine Greenway, Carol Perehudoff, Michele Touchette, Girlynne Gascon, Bruno Hernani, Sharon Eisbrenner, Emily Nestor, Rowen Dinsmore, Mahdi Mahdian, Ulrike Veith,  Jan Corcoran, Sakariasie Tayarak, Tommy Ashevak, Jefferson Little, Lucy Qinnuayuak, Kent Monkman, and many more.

The silent auction is now open online!

Bidding is live and open to the public at Elevate Auctions.
If you’re attending the Gala, please create your account at Elevate Auctions in advance for a smooth, seamless experience.
Can’t make it in person? You can still bid from anywhere (you 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

Ancestral Forms 2

Fermenting Excess Cucumbers

Mountie Shrine 

Moutonettes (Multiple Sheep) 

Sa Bawat Sandali (At Every Moment)

Sequence

Resilience

Ephemera

The Mothers (After Käthe Kollwitz)

Still Life #1

Jungle Venture

Untitled

Bird Sculptures

Self Portrait Van Golf 95

Two Birds of Baffin

Bacchant Beaver

Chinese Ink Wash 01 & 2

Means of Ascent

Prairie Bison Sprits

Left Behind

Strength and Sexuality

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.

VOLUNTEER

Join us in making Love Affair 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!

 

Fill out the volunteer form here:

Presented by

Contour noir d'un carré sur lequel figurent les lettres « ISC » en caractères gras noirs, qui recouvrent partiellement le côté gauche du carré. Le fond est blanc.

Entertainment Sponsor

En lettres noires sur fond blanc, on peut lire « CASINO » en gros caractères gras, suivi de « REGINA » en lettres plus petites et plus fines juste en dessous.

Supporting sponsors

Event Sponsors

Logo MLT Aikins avec un texte en noir en caractères gras, une ligne rouge oblique formant une partie du « K », et le slogan « WESTERN CANADA'S LAW FIRM » en dessous, en lettres majuscules noires.
Logo de Ripplinger Homes représentant une maison stylisée au-dessus du mot « Ripplinger » en gros caractères, avec le mot « HOMES » écrit en minuscules majuscules en dessous, à droite. Motif noir sur fond blanc.
Logo d'ATA Financial Group composé d'un texte gris et d'un motif de lignes géométriques, mettant en avant des rectangles superposés formant une flèche stylisée pointant vers le bas, à gauche du nom de la société.
Un logo circulaire comportant l'inscription « AdSpark COMMUNICATIONS » en caractères noirs gras sur fond blanc, entouré d'un double anneau noir.

champagne sponsor

Creative Communities Sponsor

Safe Ride Home Sponsor

Art Handling & Appraisals

Artist Ticket sponsor

Anonymous

Silent Auction Sponsor

In-Kind Sponsors

Logo de la société Pile O' Bones Brewing Co. représentant un bison en noir et blanc au-dessus du nom de la société en lettres majuscules.
Logo pour McDougall Auctioneers comprenant les lettres noires stylisées

2025 Gala Gallery

Un espace événementiel festif en intérieur, avec des tables rondes, des guirlandes lumineuses colorées, des guirlandes suspendues et des décorations en forme d'étoiles. L'ambiance est animée grâce à un éclairage rouge, bleu et violet, le tout entouré de grandes plantes.
Une main verse du vin mousseux d'une bouteille dans le verre du sommet d'une pyramide de coupes empilées, lors d'un événement festif avec un éclairage coloré en arrière-plan.
Une femme souriante, vêtue d'une robe ornée de bijoux et coiffée d'un chapeau de cow-boy blanc, tient un verre à la main lors d'un événement animé organisé en salle, avec une pancarte « VENTE AUX ENCHÈRES EN DIRECT » en arrière-plan et des personnes qui discutent autour d'elle.
Un DJ vêtu d'un t-shirt foncé se tient devant une table de mixage, une main sur l'oreille. Des lumières colorées, une boule à facettes et un décor de guirlandes scintillantes créent une ambiance festive.
Un artiste vêtu d'une tenue brillante et d'un chapeau de cow-boy s'exprime sur scène lors du gala « Velvet Rodeo Mackenzie ». Le public observe l'animateur, qui tient un micro et une feuille de papier devant une grande enseigne lumineuse annonçant l'événement.
Des personnes vêtues de tenues de soirée et de vêtements occidentaux sont assises à des tables rondes ; elles sourient et assistent à un événement. On aperçoit des verres et des assiettes sur les tables. L'ambiance est animée, avec un éclairage coloré.