The Canadiana Fund & Underrated Canadian Artists: The Regina Five

Have you heard of the Canadiana Fund?

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Kenneth Lochhead, Saskatchewan Jubilee, 1955. Image: kennethlochhead.com

They have, apparently, in Saskatchewan, where collectors from the province have been donating works of art by local artists to the fund, which sees the work displayed in Canada’s official residences.

“The fund is also pleased to have works from all of the members of the Regina Five, which is a regionally noteworthy group. The Regina Five are Arthur McKay, Ronald Bloore, Kenneth Lochhead, Ted Godwin and Douglas Morton.”

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The Regina Five: Ron Bloore, Ted Godwin, Ken Lochhead, Art McKay, Doug Morton.
Image: usask.ca

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Ronald Bloore, Wiens’ Sugar, 1960. Image: ronbloore.ca

Read the full article HERE

To find out about the Canadiana Fund, please click HERE

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Ted Godwin, A Tartan for Teddi, 1967-8. Image: wallacegalleries.com

For more on the Regina Five, please click HERE

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#1 Merriah on 04.14.08 at 5:56 am

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