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The Prince Albert Arts Centre is one of the last of its kind on the prairies and a national historic landmark. The former Prince Albert Town Hall and Opera House was completed in 1893 and is now a thriving arts facility offering a wide variety of art, craft and creative opportunities for all members of our community.
The Arts Centre offers many organized and create your own programs for all ages and abilities. The building includes the John V. Hicks Gallery, Heritage Room, studio and board room. The rooms are available for rental use.
To access virtual activities, please visit our PA Together at Home page where you will find several arts, recreation and fitness activities available online for all ages.
Check out our current Fall Program Guide (or click on the link below).
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Hours of Operation |
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Closed Stat Holidays. Weekend and holiday hours may vary with programming. |
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Room Rentals |
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Room rental bookings outside of our regular hours may be available and are an additional $20/hour. Please call the Arts Centre to book your room.
Regular RatesHourly $17.25
Groups and Guilds RatesHourly $12.00 StudioThe studio is a large room on the second floor of the Arts Centre. It fits approximately 80 people. Heritage RoomThe Heritage Room is on the main floor of the Arts Centre and fits approximately 40 people. BoardroomThe boardroom has a boardroom table and chairs and is located on the main floor. It fits approximately 10 people. Pottery StudioOur well-equipped Pottery Studio is in the basement is open to all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced. Options for beginner to advanced potters include hourly ($5/hr.), daily ($10/day) or monthly rates ($70/month). Punch cards are also available - 10 punches/10 hours for $30. The Pottery Studio can also be rented out for private use if there are no programs or classes in progress. It fits approximately 15 people.
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Equipment Rentals |
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Hollander (Paper Maker)The Hollander can be rented through a Heritage Room rental at the Groups & Guilds rates. A one hour orientation with a papermaking technician must be arranged for new users. Screen PrintingThe screen printing equipment can be rented through a Studio Room rental at the Groups and Guilds rate, plus $10 per screen set up, and $5 per 30 shirts for ink and cleaning supplies. The renter must have attended Screen Printing training and/or a minimum four week program. PianosThere are two pianos that can be rented by the half hour (room rental rates). SandblasterThe sandblaster can be rented by the half hour (room rental rates). The renter must be familiar with the machine. Mah Jongg GameAmerican version of Mah Jongg can be rented for $17.25/day Lino Cut Kit10 Lino cut tools, 4 brayers and inks for relief printing. $17.25/day Paint Kit35 table top easels, 35 x 5 types of brushes, water cups and pallets. For use with water based paint only. For use in the Arts Centre with a room rental. |
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Birthday Parties |
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Book a three hour birthday party that includes a pottery or arts program, instructor, supplies and room rental at a cost per child/youth. You can also rent a room and plan your own party. Parties are dependent on Instructor availability.
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Pottery or Arts Parties (Any Age Group) |
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We offer Pottery, Arts, Painting, Screen Printing party options. Parties are dependent on Instructor availability.
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School and Groups - Pottery or Screen Printing |
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The pottery studio is available for school and group rates for pottery and other programs. Rates are arranged at a fee per school or group size. We also now offer a screen printing program. School group bookings are available weekdays from September to June, subject to Instructor availability.
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Arts Supplies |
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We have several supplies available for purchase including clay, pottery tool kits, drawing pencils, acrylic and watercolour paints, painting papers and brushes. |
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We are always looking for qualified instructors to teach a variety of arts and culture programs for all ages. If you are interested in becoming an instructor, please call the Arts Centre at 306-953-4811. |
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| Groups, Guilds and Organizations at the Arts Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Common Weal Community Arts Inc. (Northern Office)
IPAC (Indigenous People's Artists Collective) Contact: Michel Boutin: 306-764-7667 or
Mid Pro Rock & Gem Society
Northern Image Photographers
Prince Albert Arts Board Prince Albert Council for the Arts Meets the third Wednesday of every month from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. September through May
Prince Albert Spinners and Weavers Guild
Prince Albert Woodturners Guild
Watsonairs
Potter's Guild
Northern Waters Fly Fishers
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Purchase a Gift Card in any amount over $5 which is good for any Prince Albert Arts Centre Program. Gift Cards can also be redeemed at other City of Prince Albert Recreation Facilities.
