Article content

From cost overruns and delays to design disagreements, controversies have swirled around the building of Saskatchewan’s art gallery.

Building great cultural institutions has always been fraught with difficulty. The Pompidou Centre, Tate Modern, and even Saskatoon’s Centennial Auditorium all faced criticism and doubt in the beginning.

We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Viewpoint: Remai Modern promises to inspire community Back to video

I want to assure you that we will be successful. Behind the scenes, there are hundreds of people from all walks of life working to ensure it. They are accountants and fundraisers, donors and volunteers, artists, teachers and many more, working alongside Remai Modern’s board and staff to ensure its vision is fulfilled.

We will become the communal heart of Saskatoon. There will be free space, educational opportunities, films, weddings and rooftop parties, even as we are first and foremost a leading art museum. Remai Modern will show great art but we will not be elitist. We will strive for inclusion, equality and everyday activities so that all may become better acquainted with the arts.