The Yvette Moore Gallery is a Moose Jaw spot that people from all over the country know to make time for, and artist and owner Yvette Moore will be mingling with visitors for the Moostletoe Studio Tour on Oct. 19.
Moore has been painting for over 40 years, depicting the iconic hyper-realistic imagery of the Canadian prairies she’s experienced. Her work tells the stories of the prairies, showcasing the beauty of both nature and human interaction.
Alongside Moore’s numerous works, her gallery also features other local artisans — encompassing everything from metalworking to jewellery to pottery. There are a few new additions to the gallery since last year, and Moore is looking forward to showing off those artists new to the space.
On the tour this year, Moore will once again set herself up in a corner of the gallery to paint while visitors mingle — a very limited chance to witness her working in her element.
“It’s the only time of the year that people can actually see me paint,” said Moore. “I get so focused on my painting, sometimes, that it’s hard to do it in public.”
Moore always looks forward to having people visit the gallery on the annual studio tour.
“It's always a great mix of people that go around, and so [I’m] looking forward to people coming out, enjoying, and seeing what our artisans are creating, seeing their studios,” said Moore. “I think it gives them a firsthand grasp of what people work with and how they create, which is a form of education and I think that’s always good.”
Both the gallery and Moore have won numerous awards over the years, solidifying Moore as an artistic anchor in the Saskatchewan community. Moore’s gallery recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as a Moose Jaw destination.
The Yvette Moore Gallery is located on 76 Fairford St. W. More information about Yvette Moore can be found on her website.