RedBall Project rolls into Saskatoon
The RedBall Project – an international travelling art project already showcased in locations such as Sydney, Paris, Portland, and Calgary – will be on display at various locations across Saskatoon starting Sunday, June 25 and running through to Canada Day celebrations on Saturday, July 1.
Over the seven days, the RedBall Project will roll into several popular areas around the city – some will be tourist hotspots, others more local locations – with the 4.5 metre (15 foot) diameter RedBall meeting the audience on their own streets.
“This unique project is a first time for Saskatoon,” says Kevin Kitchen, Manager, Community Development. “With the support of the Business Improvement Districts, we’re thrilled to showcase the RedBall to residents and visitors alike and ‘round’ out the tour on the Traffic Bridge in time for the downtown Canada Day celebrations.”
Areas the travelling art piece will be visiting are:
Sunday, June 25 – River Landing Bridge
Monday, June 26 - Broadway Little Stone Stage
Tuesday, June 27 - Roxy Theatre
Wednesday, June 28 – Saskatoon School Board Office Downtown
Thursday, June 29 - Prairie Lily Boat Launch (Meewasin Trail)
Friday, June 30 – Delta Bessborough Hotel (601 Spadina Crescent E)
Saturday, July 1 - Traffic Bridge
All Locations: 11am - 6pm (except Canada Day: 12pm to 7pm)
RedBall Saskatoon is commissioned by the Placemaker Program. The City, in collaboration with the Business Improvement Districts, manages the Placemaker Program to add significance to civic spaces through temporary public art. These temporary exhibits transform public spaces and engage with audiences to promote an appreciation for contemporary art practices. This year's project was further supported through funds from the three city centre BIDs and SK Arts.
To learn more about the Placemaker Program and/or to browse the collection, visit saskatoon.ca/publicart.