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1. The Art of Gathering: Bespoke Dining Experience at Remai Modern with Hearth and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
Host a unique dinner and cultural experience for up to ten (10) guests in Remai Modern’s cantilever. This package includes:
- Remai Modern exhibition tour
Begin your evening with a tour of the exhibition of your choice at Remai Modern. One of the museum’s highly trained program guides will provide your guests with information about the artist(s), insight into their career and artistic practice, and lively discussion.
- Private plated dinner catered by Hearth for up to ten (10) guests served on the Remai Modern cantilever overlooking the South Saskatchewan River
Featuring the city’s most extraordinary view, this package includes a bespoke dinner by Hearth, one of the country’s leading restaurants and the only Saskatchewan restaurant on the Canada’s Top 100 list. Hearth creates thoughtful, ingredient-forward, seasonal cuisine inspired by the prairies. The three (3) course plated meal will be designed by Heath’s lead chefs, dietary requirements can be accommodated.
- Wine Pairing with Charton Hobbs Wine
Dandurand, the Canadian hospitality industry’s leading fine wine and spirit importer, will provide your guests with an evening of exquisite wines thoughtfully paired with Hearth’s culinary offerings.
- Live music quartet performed by members of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
Since 1931, Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra has brought the stage to life with live orchestral music. Creating concerts for everyone with a schedule of dynamic and memorable shows around Saskatoon, the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra shares in the joy, hope, and community of making beautiful music.
For this package, a live quartet will captivate and entertain your guests with music throughout the dinner and wine pairing.
- Floral arrangements provided by Infinity Events and Décor
Your extraordinary evening will be elevated with floral arrangements by Infinity Events and Decor, the event specialist providing galaMODERN 2024 with furniture and décor.
2. The Art of Sport: Premier Toronto Raptors Experience with RBC
Enjoy two nights in Toronto to see the Raptors, Canada’s only professional basketball team and winners of the 2019 NBA finals. The package includes:
- Four (4) premium Row 8 Section 119 tickets to the Toronto Raptors with access to the MNP Pass Social Club . Courtesy of RBC Wealth Management.
This package is truly one of a kind as these tickets are priceless! Donated by the Chairman and CEO of the Royal Bank, these exclusive tickets to the Toronto Raptors are not available to the public and cannot be purchased. The tickets are in Row 8 and you will get a pick of available dates once provided by RBC. The NBA season runs from October 2024 to April 2025. These premium tickets also come with access to the MNP Pass Social Club, a brand-new premium social space at Scotiabank Arena. With access to the best seats in the arena’s first 10 rows between the blue lines and a direct view of the players walking to the court. The lucky bidder is responsible for making the reservation and their on-site purchases.
- Two (2) night stay at Le Germain Toronto Maple Leaf Square
Located just steps away from Scotiabank Arena and the Rogers Centre in bustling downtown, Le Germain Toronto Maple Leaf Square is a luxurious escape where everything is designed for your utmost comfort. Enjoy our Classic King room – an oasis of hospitality and relaxation
- Vault Tour of RBC Collection with RBC Curator
Join RBC Curator on an exclusive tour of the RBC Collection Vault and RBC Community Gallery located in RBC Plaza at 200 Bay Street downtown Toronto. The RBC Collection bolsters more than 6,000 unique pieces of art and is actively growing. With a focus on acquiring works from emerging and contemporary Canadian artists, the collection features many of the most celebrated and internationally renowned artists of recent generations.
- Dinner at Toronto’s premier steakhouse, Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse.
Jacobs & Co is a Michelin-recognized steakhouse and has been awarded a position on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list, ranking No.73. Since opening their doors in 2027, Jacobs & Co quickly became a beloved Toronto icon and recognized worldwide for their exceptional steaks and hospitality.
3. The Art of Creativity: Life Drawing Workshop with Zachari Logan
Explore figure and still-life drawing with one of Canada’s most celebrated artists working in realism today, Zachari Logan. The package includes:
- Life drawing workshop with Zachari Logan and up to ten (10) guests at the location of your choice, including your private home or Remai Modern’s state-of-the-art Learning Studio
Zachari Logan was born and raised in Saskatoon but has had an internationally significant career featuring exhibitions in Atlanta, New York, and London and residencies in New York, Paris, and Vienna. Logan is known for his exquisitely detailed drawings of the male figure and plant life, which are often incorporated onto sculptures and large-scale installations. Logan will provide up to ten (10) guests with insight into the techniques of his practice and support in creating a masterpiece of your own.
- Drawing kits courtesy of the Remai Modern Art and Design Store
The lucky bidder has the option to have the workshop conveniently hosted in your home, with Remai Modern organizing and supplying all of the tools necessary, or in the museums state-of-the-art Learning Studio. Drawing supplies, a case of wine, and catering by Hearth will be supplied and delivered to the location of your choice (within Saskatoon and surrounding area).
- Catering from Hearth, including charcuterie boards and light-bites
This package includes the unique opportunity to receive on-site catering from Hearth, one of the country’s leading restaurants.
- A thoughtfully designed case of fine wine from around the globe
A day of creativity with friends is not complete without a glass of wine from a leading European vineyard.
- One-of-a-kind editioned artwork by Zachari Logan
- Each guest will take home an editioned work of art by the celebrated artist, Zachari Logan
Each guest will take home a work of art by the celebrated artist, Zachari Logan
4. The Art of Angling: Boreal Forest Fly-In Fishing Experience with Adventure Destination
Enjoy a three-day and three-night trip for two people to the beautiful all-inclusive fly-in location, Twin Falls Lodge courtesy of Adventure Destination. This package includes:
- Trip for two (2) to Twin Falls Lodge, an extraordinary all-inclusive, fly-in fishing destination nestled between two sets of waterfalls on the historic Churchill River system.
Saskatoon owned and operated, Adventure Destinations operates recreational properties in the beautiful Boreal Forest of Northern Saskatchewan. Adventure Destinations connects visitors from around the world with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Canada’s great north. Twin Falls Lodge cabins feature a three-piece bathroom, electric heat, towels and linens, mini fridge, daily light housekeeping service, and amazing views. Each cabin is conveniently close to the 1200 square foot main lodge, an open concept space with dining tables, lounge area, bar, washroom, and wood burning stove. Breakfast and supper are prepared by our on-site chef and served in the main lodge. Enjoy delicious shore lunches with your catch of the day prepared by your guides.
Twin Falls Lodge offers world-class walleye and northern pike fishing on beautiful Mountain Lake. Guests can also take a break from fishing and go on a guided cultural tour of the area including a visit to the amazing Nistowiak Falls, view ancient Indigenous rock paintings, and visit the oldest building in Saskatchewan – Holy Trinity Anglican Church in the First Nations settlement of Stanley Mission.
The trip starts in Missinipe, Saskatchewan. The package does not include alcohol but there is a full bar on site. The package must be used in the 2025 season (June – mid Sept), blackout dates are June 2025. Winner can upgrade to longer trip if desired.
- En plein air painting kit created by the Remai Modern Art and Design Store
Capture the weekend’s adventure and the spirit of the landscape with a professional painting kit designed by Remai Modern art educators and the Art and Design Store