| Membership | Price (+HST) |
|---|---|
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $300/year |
| Supporting | $600/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
The Mann Family Sculpture Collection
- Est. 2026 by The Mann Family
- In Hendrie Park (680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington)
- Garden Admission Applies
John Mann had a great passion for art and had been collecting paintings and sculptures for over 60 years. He opened the John Mann Gallery in St Catharines in November 2019 and dedicated that space to supporting Canadian artists, allowing their works to be shared, experienced and celebrated. After his passing, his family sought to further share his collection, making it accessible for many to enjoy. RBG is pleased to have received the incredible works of Saskatchewan artist Douglas Bentham, now on display surrounding the Iris Collection in Hendrie Park.
Visiting Information
- In Hendrie Park (680 Plains Rd. W.)
- Included in Garden Admission or Membership during regular garden hours
- Available to see year-round
The Hardingham Series
6 works – 5 on West side, 1 on East side, Hendrie Park, Iris Garden
The Hardingham series is comprised of six monumental steel sculptures executed in 1990 at the Hardingham Sculpture Workshop at Norfolk, U.K. These sculptures were Bentham’s direct response to the stimulus provided by fourteen days confronted with British steel, hot days tempered by cooling rains, other sculptors’ provocations and his own competitive spirit. Hardingham Memory was created some time after his return to his prairie studio, and is dedicated to his friend and fellow sculptor, John Foster.
Douglas Bentham was born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, in 1947. He lives and works in a rural setting near Saskatoon, SK. Bentham graduated with a BA Advanced degree in painting from the University of Saskatchewan in 1969. He received an MFA in sculpture from that institution in 1989.
Bentham’s commissioned works grace many outdoor settings across the nation. He has received numerous honours and awards, most notably membership in the Royal Canadian Academy in 1976 and the recipient of the Lynch-Staunton Award from the Canada Council in 1981.
