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Title: Prairie Wind:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of the Prairie Wind sculpture - towering steel rods, inspired by prairie grass, were the result of the 2006 International Century Plaza landmark competition to celebrate Saskatoon's Centennial - Spadina Crescent and 2nd Avenue in River Landing More project information on this website: http://lee-koopman-projects.ca/prairiewind/ With Prairie Wind, we have aspired to design a place that is deeply rooted and inspired from the local culture and landscape.
Date Created: 2006
Call Number: No. 20 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Musk Ox:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of a large sculpture carved out of dolomite - a two-headed Musk Ox represents a their peaceful, communal lifestyle, teaching us about living in harmony - Northeast corner of 20th Street and Avenue C - the dolomite utilized in this sculpture was acquired within the City of Saskatoon, in a residential development north of the Forestry Farm - City of Saskatoon, Placemaker Program 1999-2006, Acquired by the City, 2007
Date Created: 1999
Call Number: No. 15 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Saskatoon Fire Fighter Memorial :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of a bronze stature of two fire fighters in action - a memorial dedicated to Saskatoon Fire Fighters past (Charles Martin McGinnis, Lawrence E. (Curley) Woodhead, Victor James Budz, Dennis Aron Guenter) and future who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the service and protection of this community. By placing this memorial at the site of #6 Fire Station, in conjunction with the Budz-Guenter Memorial House, it becomes an active living legacy of public awareness and education in fire prevention and portrays the dire consequences of the ravages of fire in terms of life and property within our community.
Date Created: 1990
Call Number: No. 10 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Soul of the Land :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of carved Tyndall stone statue with granite centre - referred to as "the meatball sandwich" - Spadina Crescent East
Date Created: 1990
Call Number: No. 9 - Artlab Public Art Guide, citysaskatoon:859

Title: The Right Honourable R. Hnatyshyn :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of the bronze statue of The Right Honourable R. Hnatyshyn - celebrates Western Canada's first Governor General, 125 years of Confederation and 100 years of Ukrainian settlement in Canada - Kiwanis Park across from Knox United Church - Spadina Crescent and 24th Street - Donated by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and Spirit of Service Committee Frontal plaque: (In English and French) "IN CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONFEDERATION AND THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR UKRAINIAN SETTLEMENT THE UKRAINIAN CANADIAN CONGRESS (SASKATCHEWAN) DEDICATES THIS PORTRAIT SCULPTURE IN HONOUR OF HIS EXCELLENCY, THE RIGHT HONOURABLE RAMON JOHN HNATYSHYN TWENTY-FOURTH GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA SEPTEMBER 12, 1992"
Date Created: 1992
Call Number: No. 11 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Five Altar Pieces:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of dolomite statues carved in 1985 by William Epp - purchased by the local art community after his death to commemorate his contribution as a mentor - Spadina Crescent East and 25th Street at the base of the University Bridge Donor – Prairie Sculptors Association
Date Created: 1997
Call Number: No. 12 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Buskers:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of a bronze sculpture paying homage to the history of live music and entertainment found in the Broadway district - Broadway Avenue and 10th Street
Date Created: 1999
Call Number: G - Artlab Public Art Guide, citysaskatoon:844

Title: Child's Play :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of five groups (12 pieces) of silhouetted children, cut out of painted steel, pay tribute to the youth of Saskatoon. Commissioned October 1982 A Century Saskatoon project dedicated to the children of our city our hope for the future with special thanks to John Remai Foundation, Federal Gov't of Canada, Canada Council
Date Created: 1982
Call Number: No. 3 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Market Plaque Pavers:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of stainless steel and concrete plaques representing turn of the Century product ads - on Avenue A and 19th Street around the Farmer's Market - The artwork images for the plaques have been referenced from advertisements found in the Saskatoon Daily Star Phoenix newspaper from 1901-1912 during the immigration boom - the selected ads refer to household products and produce similar to those that may be found at the new Farmer’s Market and in shops nearby
Date Created: 2007
Call Number: No. 25 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Western Peace Wall :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of a welded steel sculpture depicting a deconstructed wall to symbolize the need to dismantle barriers in order to foster world peace - Broadway Avenue and 12th Street in front of Victoria School - First work to be purchased resulting from the City of Saskatoon, Urban Design Committee’s Sculpture Lease Program (Temporary Placement Program) "WESTERN PEACE WALL 1985 by Leslie Potter Perhaps if we did not cherish the walls we build around ourselves, our properties (fences) and our countries (boarders), we would have less conflict in the world. This sculptural wall has been deconstructed to symbolize the need to dismantle barriers to world peace."
Date Created: 1998
Call Number: No. 14 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Sentinel :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of a sculpture made from welded, rusted, and oiled steel inspired by the image of the stoic guardian - Broadway Avenue and Main Street
Date Created: 2006
Call Number: N - Artlab Public Art Guide, citysaskatoon:855

Title: Sergeant Hugh Cairns V.C.:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of the statue of Hugh Cairns in Kinsmen Park (carved in Naples, model was created by a local person from Saskatoon) - Engravings read: "ERECTED BY THE SASKATOON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION AND CITIZENS IN MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN COMRADES 1914-1918" - the remaining three sides list the names of the 77 fallen comrades
Date Created: 1921-08
Call Number: No. 1 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Launch Time:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of seven concrete and steel boat hulls cascading down the slope towards the river at River Landing - Launch time is a Kinetic (the viewer is the moving part) interactive sculpture that conjures meaning on many levels - its relation to the landscape is an integral element and can be interpreted to represent many things physically and metaphorically - the site was the key element in determining the sculpture - preconceived notions were edited to accommodate the site/history of the site and it archaeological significance
Date Created: 2007
Call Number: No. 22 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Denny Car Jogging:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of the bronze statue of Denny Carr jogging - a popular radio host known for his tremendous volunteer work in the community - he was often seen jogging by this very spot - Spadina Crescent East beside the University Bridge Donated by Friends of Denny Carr Committee Denny Carr was the morning voice of radio in Saskatchewan for nearly 40 years. He volunteered his time on a daily basis to help improve the lives of others. On any given day in any season, you could see Denny jogging past this very spot. This sculpture is tribute to the special friend who touched us all.
Date Created: 2000
Call Number: No. 17 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: The Walls Have Peepholes :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of four mini-galleries that contain hidden treasures that visitors discover by looking through the "peep hole" - located discretely along 20th Street between Avenues B and G - a compilation of installations and interior, integrated and protected mini-murals that provide a connection between the arts entities and venues that make up this emerging Village Arts District with the goal to engage the viewer in a much more direct fashion and on a personal, pedestrian level - the peepholes will encourage viewers to walk rather than drive through the district, exploring the arts district and all it has to offer on a much more intimate level
Date Created: 2007
Call Number: No. 27 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Mahatma Ghandi :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of a statue of Ghandi who promoted the idea of peaceful resistance and eventually won the independence of Indian from Britain in 1947 - 21st Street East and 2nd Avenue - Donated by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Government of India and the Saskatoon India- Canada Cultural Association - Saskatoon is the only city to be gifted with a bronze statue of Gandhi which represents the principles of tolerance and peace. Plaque states – "MAHATMA GANDHI" 2nd October 1869-30th January 1948 NON-VIOLENCE IS A UNIVERSAL LAW ACTING UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES GIFTED BY THE INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA) FACILITATED BY THE GANDHI STATUE COMMITTEE THE INDIA-CANADA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA, VANCOUVER, B.C. ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF INDIAN HERITAGE IN SASKATCHEWAN THE CITY OF SASKATOON SASK. CANADA SCULPTOR: RAM VANJI SUTAR MAHARASHITRA, INDIA INAUGURATED ON 2nd OCTOBER 2000"
Date Created: 2000
Call Number: No. 16 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Tribute to Youth:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of the sculpture of five adolescents doing acrobatics - commemorates the youth of Saskatoon - it was unveiled by the Duke and Duchess of York on July 24, 1989 - Kiwanis Park (Spadina Crescent and 23rd Street)
Date Created: 1989
Call Number: No. 6 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Visionsaries :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of three carved Tyndall Stone sculptures - they solemnly await the world to enter a state of peace - 21st Street and 2nd Avenue on the northeast corner - Purchased by Urban Design Committee, City of Saskatoon From the plaque: “Visionaries 1992 by Leslie Potter These stones represent architectural figures expressing the need to develop peace in our time. They are waiting for the world to enter a state of peace.”
Date Created: 1998
Call Number: No. 13 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Unfurled:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of a large stainless steel sculpture resembling a tree - ground and it ascends and ultimately unfurls as it cascades towards the earth - bottom of University Bridge - Spadina Crescent at the North End of University Bridge - 2005 Placemaker Program, then purchase by the City of Saskatoon in 2007
Date Created: 2005
Call Number: No. 18 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Storytelling Chairs :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of swiveling stainless steel chairs which tell the story of Immigration Hall and the immigrant experience - they also allow people to share their stories - on Avenue A and 19th Street near the Farmer's Market in Market Square More information on these sculptures on this website: http://lee-koopman-projects.ca/storytelling/
Date Created: 2007
Call Number: No. 23 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Chief Whitecap:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of the bronze statue of Chief Whitecap (Wapahaska) holding a rifle (symbol of war), an eagle fan (symbol of peace) and a medal (symbolizing the past loyalty of the Dakota People to the Crown in past conflicts) - South of Saskatoon in Chief Whitecap Park Donated by MVA and Whitecap Dakota First Nation Band Commissioned by both MVA and Whitecap Dakota First Nation, the Whitecap Dakota First Nation received Centennial Funding. Chief Whitecap Park: Follow Lorne Avenue South until you reach Grasswood Road (4.4km from Western Development Museum). Turn right on Grasswood Road. Drive 3.2 km until you reach the dead end. The sculpture is 150 yards from the parking lot
Date Created: 2006
Call Number: No. 19 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Musicians :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of a fanciful sculpture constructed of cement, steel reinforcing, and paint celebrates musicians at play - Spadina Crescent and 21st Street
Date Created: 1995
Call Number: D - Artlab Public Art Guide, citysaskatoon:851

Title: Sir Wilfred Laurier & John Diefenbaker :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of a bronze statue depicting the legendary 1909 meeting of Sir Wilfred Laurier and a young John Diefenbaker, who would also become Prime Minister of Canada - 21st Street and 1st Avenue
Date Created: 1990
Call Number: No. 8 - Artlab Public Art Guide, citysaskatoon:848

Title: Rainmaker:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of the sculpture "Rainmaker" - Acquired Year 1960, Commissioned by the City when ‘new’ City Hall was constructed - Plaque states: "In memory of Andrew Leslie Commissioner 1921-1949 City of Saskatoon" More information about the sculpture and artist can be found on this website: http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/murray_robert_1936-.html
Date Created: 1960
Call Number: No. 2 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: River Landing Tree Grates:
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of iron tree grates at River Landing which reflect four First Nation themes relating to: home, storytelling, play, and ceremony River Landing Interpretive Elements – Tree Grates Phase 1 Types: Bison Grate, Feast Grate, Grass Dance Grate, Hoop Grate, Horse Grate, String Games Grate, Tipi Exterior Grate, Tipi Interior Grate Phase 2 Types: Market Square Grate (Market Square)
Date Created: 2007
Call Number: No. 21 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: This Land :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of [no images provided by City of Saskatoon - image cropped from pamplet] a scale Tyndal stone model illustrates the historic path of the South Saskatchewan River from Fish Creek to Batoche and commemorates the Northwest Resistance of 1885. Purchased by the Northwest Centennial Committee, 1985 and donated to the City of Saskatoon. From the plaque: “Scale model of the Saskatchewan River Valley from Fish Creek to Batoche In commemoration of the Riel Rebellion, 1885 Purchased by the Northwest Centennial Committee, 1985 Donated to the City of Saskatoon “
Date Created: 1985
Call Number: No. 4 - Artlab Public Art Guide

Title: Gabriel Dumont :
Institution: City of Saskatoon
Description: Images of the bronze statue of Gabriel Dumont in Friendship Park - tribute to Dumont, a Metis buffalo hunter, who played a major role during the 1885 Northwest Resistance - Donor - The Northwest Centennial Committee More information can be found at: www.virtualmuseum.ca/~batoche/docs/proof_en_dumont_bio.pdf
Date Created: 1985
Call Number: No. 5 - Artlab Public Art Guide