About

Bridges Art Movement (BAM) is a grassroots collective currently consisting of five Saskatoon-based visual artists: Alexa Hainsworth, Andie Palynchuk, Derek Sandbeck, Rebecca La Marre and David Stonhouse. BAM was established in 2014 as a catalyst for creativity to develop and promote artist careers in Saskatchewan.

From 2014 to 2016, BAM occupied a building located in the center of the Saskatoon core neighbourhood Riversdale. Since losing their space due to community gentrification, BAM was operating in a nomadic function from 2016-18 doing pop up shows, events and performances. In late 2018, BAM has found a new home in the historic Drinkle Building in downtown Saskatoon. The arts collective is continuously working to build relationships with arts and community organizations, nurturing career growth for emerging artists, and promoting Saskatchewan Art while engaging in the public.

For over 10 years, BAM has been promoting and developing emerging Saskatchewan artists. We have worked with over 100 SK artists and cultivated arts and community in SK by facilitating over 30 art exhibitions, happenings, workshops and events. BAM’s collaborative process has informed members’ personal practices and has provided a support system to create and explore different approaches to work. In 2016, BAM was a finalist for a Saskatchewan Arts Award in the category of Emerging Artist. In 2019 BAM started an Artist in Residence Project Space program giving artists a place and platform for exploration, experiments, connection, collaboration and growth.

BAM is thankful for the support of our community partners:
SK Arts, Drinkle3 heritage building, Art Placement Art Supplies, and Days Paints