Shurniak Art Gallery - Assiniboia, Saskatchewan

Gregory Melle

Somebody else mentioned the Frick Gallery in New York which I have visited. I thought that was apt. Like the Frick, this gallery does not allow any photography in the galleries. Like the Frick, this place exceed expectations. (They have a few items inside that they apparently 'just forgot' to mention on their website).
If this was in a big American city I would only give it Four Stars but because it is in a small prairie town I will give it Five.
Art seems to be organized thematically. So one room will be all portraits while another contains paintings from around the world that feature horses. Most of the collection is figurative with few landscapes and only a couple pieces that I would classify as 'modern art'. There are no prints or etchings. The art has a strong Canadian emphasis.
Note that this place is only open Monday to Friday in the daytime. Admission is free.
There is an attractive 'Fresh Start' cafe inside the entrance. It had a lineup on the day that I visited and looked busy. I look forward to trying it on my next visit to Assiniboia.

Lauraine Weir

What a wonderful surprise and way to spend a morning!! From the welcome inside and out to the beautiful (always changing) collection of art from around the world including the Group of Seven, Albertans Kim Penner and Steve Hoar to works from China and Jamaica to a great lunch in the cafe -Fresh Start…. Nothing disappoints including the local collections and flowers made of sugar!! Such a gem in the small town of Assiniboia that is worth a stop!!

Tao Zhang

加拿大萨斯喀彻温省，小镇最有特色的美术馆，艺术收藏品的质量水平较高。其中包含了油画、雕塑、摄影、手工艺品、中国画、甚至还有中国传统清代家具……真是非常意外！这个画廊太好了，我非常喜欢！

R Holtslander

Remarkable little gallery. There is no cost to enter, although donations are gratefully received. It's a very eclectic collection with varied styles and media. The gallery itself is very nice and purpose built for the collection. The cafe is lovely and really the only place in town to get an espresso drink if it's something you're hankering for.

Maury Harte

Looking for coffee on a windy, cool morning in late July, what a pleasant surprise. Wandered the no admission gallery, enjoyed some interesting art, both local and from distant places.

Jim Hall

We stopped at the Shurniak Gallery today on our way back to Regina from Grasslands National Park. It was a wonderful respite from a very hot drive.

We had a personal tour from Mr. Shurniak who working in one of the galleries changing an exhibit. It's an eclectic collection that reflects the art that caught his attention during the time that he lived and worked in many different countries. Saskatchewan artists are well represented.

This was our second visit and we look forward to visiting again. We also had an excellent lunch in the cafe located in the Gallery.

Lee Dodd

I really enjoyed the gallery, its very beautiful ,had a chance to chat with some of the staff. They where very friendly. We also had lunch it was very good food . Over a amazing visit ❤!

Larry Gall

They don't update their website when they're going to be closed. I Did meet a nice couple from BC who'd come a long way to see the art. I will never make a trip just to see that Gallery again. Ever!