John V. Hicks (1907 – 1999)
John V. Hicks was Prince Albert’s former Poet Laureate. Hicks left a legacy of contributions to the arts and culture of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert. Although he never formally taught poetry or music, he participated in afternoon teas at the Margo Fournier Arts Centre almost daily where he served as a mentor for aspiring artists. Here, his ability to recognize talent drew many young people to him for a review (or a preview). It was Hicks who encouraged the tenor Jon Vickers to pursue a singing career. It is for these contributions that the art gallery at the Margo Fournier Arts Centre was named in honour of John V. Hicks.
2024 Gallery Schedule
- June 1 - 23: Moving Landscapes - Eddie Marshall
- July 1 - August 23: Tepakohp/7 - curated by Melanie Monique Rose
- September 1 - 23: Northern Image Photographers
- October 1 - 23: Studio 1010 members
- November 1 - 23: All Conditioned Things - Jared Boechler & Nic Wilcon
- December 1 - January 23: The Spirit of Nature - Looking Beyond Yourself - Phyllis Poitras-Jarrett
LOCATIONSecond Floor of the Margo Fournier Arts Centre
1010 Central Ave. Prince Albert, SK S6V 4V5 |
