SASKATOON, SK - April 26, 2015 /CNW/ - Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce a $100,000 donation by Scotiabank in support of weekend family programming at the gallery, scheduled to open in 2016.

The donation will maintain Something on Sundays, a free, family-focused art program to be offered on Sunday afternoons. Scotiabank's donation will come into effect upon the opening of Remai Modern and will help the program over the next five years.

"Scotiabank is proud to be supporting the Remai Modern Art Gallery and its Something on Sundays art program," said Rodney Wendt, Scotiabank Vice President of the Saskatchewan and Manitoba North District. "We believe in the importance of experiencing art firsthand and look forward to everyone in our community being able to take part in this free program when the gallery opens its doors next year."

The program will now be called Scotiabank Something on Sundays.

"We are delighted with this gift, and are very grateful to Scotiabank for its vision and generosity," said Gregory Burke, Executive Director & CEO, Remai Modern.

"It is fitting that we are recognizing this gift today at the Mendel Art Gallery," Burke said. "Last year, 70 free Sunday programs attracted 3,600 participants. Something on Sundays is a vital way of engaging the broader community in gallery programming. Assurance that we can continue this inclusive, intergenerational programming at Remai Modern is something to celebrate."

About Remai Modern
A visionary new art museum development, Remai Modern is to open in 2016. The building, designed by the renowned Canadian architectural firm KPMB, overlooks the South Saskatchewan River, at River Landing in the heart of Saskatoon. Remai Modern is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Picasso linocuts and will offer extraordinary art experiences and innovative programming. See remaimodern.org.

About Scotiabank
Through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank and its employees support causes at a grassroots level. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has contributed on average $50 million annually over the last five years to community causes around the world.

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