Join the SAA and Ivy + Dean Consulting for a public conversation inspired by Modern Grantmaking: A Guide for Funders Who Believe Better is Possible.
Details:
• Wednesday, May 14
• 1:00–2:30 p.m. (SK time)
• Online via Zoom
• FREE
Register at the link: www.saskartsalliance.ca/events/moder...
Artists are among those most impacted by AI, and their perspectives are essential to ensuring that AI develops in ways that are ethical, equitable, and grounded in creative practice.
Take the survey at: survey.zohopublic.ca/zs/JLBwR0
We invite the public to attend and support and advocate themselves! We will be onsite with a variety of advocacy tools to help our elected officials understand that we want to keep music alive and well in our schools!
A proud moment for SAA — our Executive Director is featured in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix!
A timely and important perspective on protecting Saskatchewan’s cultural life through meaningful investment in the arts.
Give it a read at: thestarphoenix.com/opinion/opin...
Art Canada Institute and University of Regina are hosting the launch of Regina: Art & Artists: An Illustrated History, a free public event and art talk!
Event Details:
• Date: Wednesday, April 15th
• Time: 6pm
• Location: Darke Hall, 2255 College Avenue, Regina
RSVP at: mailchi.mp/20344dc87858...
The third and final piece in this three-part series exploring why art matters to our humanity is here. Written by Nikki Little, this series weaves together stories from across the creative community!
Read the full piece at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/how-the...
Today we celebrate the power of theatre! From community stages to professional productions, theatre invites us to see the world with greater empathy and imagination.
Here’s to the storytellers and risk-takers. Happy World Theatre Day!
Budget 2026-27 includes important cultural investments, but leaves core arts funding frozen! 📢
Targeted investments are welcome, but the broader arts and culture sector still lacks the stable, indexed support it needs!
Read our full response at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/saas-re...
Our response to the Provincial Budget is here!
We break down the numbers in our response to the provincial budget: targeted investments are welcome, but the broader arts and culture sector still lacks the stable, indexed support it needs!
Read the full response at the link.
Where does arts and culture funding stand in Saskatchewan’s 2026–27 budget? Here’s a snapshot of the current allocations.
Our full response, including what this means for the sector, will be shared tomorrow! Stay tuned.
Art helps us express who we are—and imagine what the world could be!
Part two of Nikki Little’s three-part series explores why art is vital to our humanity, drawing on stories from artists and educators in the creative community.
Read the full article at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/how-the...
Happy International Women’s Day! ❤️
We celebrate the women who enrich Saskatchewan’s arts community with their dedication and creativity.
We are proud to support and advocate for a more equitable arts sector — one where all voices are empowered and valued.
Streaming now - our ED on CBC The Morning Edition Sask! Em Ironstar shares about our new survey report and what we hope for in the upcoming provincial budget!
Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Check this out tomorrow morning at 7:10am!
Today, we publicly released “Perspectives on the Arts & Culture Scene in Sas 2025” at a media conference!
Thank you to the media who joined us this morning! Public support is clear. As the provincial budget approaches, this data matters.
Read the report: www.saskartsalliance.ca/facts/saa-re...
Join SaskCulture's upcoming webinar, the first in a three-part series on mental health is being held on March 18 from 12 - 1pm.
Register now and share with anyone who may be interested. https://www.saskculture.ca/events/3325
Canada Council for the Arts has released a questionnaire to help shape their 2026–31 Strategic Plan — and your voice matters. The deadline is March 11, 2026.
Let’s make sure Saskatchewan’s arts community is heard. Fill out the questionnaire at: praxisconsulting.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
IT'S METAL WEEK IN SASK! Get your tix/register!
Festival: Augurium, Dead Shit Earth, Into Eternity (Feb 27 Amigos). Adolyne, Kelevra, Krash, Man Meat, Reject, Slutty Waist, Untimely Demise (Feb 28 Coors Vizzy+Green Room).
Conference Feb 28-Mar 1 Alt Hotel Saskatoon
www.saskmusic.org/programs/met...
Aisle 4 has launched Silencing in the Arts - a multi-year research project that traces the extent and impact of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) on the Canadian visual arts sector.
Learn more: www.silencinginthearts.ca
Calling all arts, culture or heritage organizations in Sask!
artsvest can help to grow your org’s sponsorship capacity, receive personalized mentorship, and in-depth training.
Learn more: www.businessandarts.org/artsvest/saskatchewan/?mc_cid=6ecc7648e7&mc_eid=32f5d739d5
Regina is accepting applications for the 2026 Indigenous Artist in Residence program.
Five paid residency positions are available for Indigenous artists from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities who live in Regina.
Applications close February 27, 2026 at 4 p.m. CST
www.regina.ca/ArtistCalls
The newest episode of the Arts Everywhere Podcast from the @saskartsalliance.bsky.social dropped today and features Saskatoon artist Betsy Rosenwald
SaskMusic is hosting Saskatchewan’s first Metal Summit in YXE!
Tickets for the entire weekend, including the festival and conference components, can be purchased in a bundle for a reduced rate at SaskMusic’s website: www.saskmusic.org/programs/metal-summit.
A new @saskartsalliance.bsky.social podcast has just dropped. #4 of the “Arts Everywhere” podcast series “Later Life, Creative Life” with artist Betsy Rosenwald artseverywhere.buzzsprout.com/2095848/epis...
February is Indigenous Storytelling Month! Join us in honouring the voices and stories and celebrating First Nations, Métis and Inuit oral traditions, history, language, and culture. Visit https://ow.ly/7ZHK50Y7CQ8 to find events and success stories saskculture.ca/impact/success-stories
February is Saskatchewan Indigenous Storytelling Month! This initiative, coordinated by the Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples #lssap, is celebrated province-wide each year.
Learn more and take part by visiting the events calendar here: lssap.ca/calendar
Our newest Op-Ed by Nikki Little explores why art matters to humanity!
Nikki shares how art can hold us through grief, loss, and mental health struggles—and why it remains a powerful source of hope.
www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/how-the-arts-make-us-human-part-one/
City of Saskatoon is looking for a Community Consultant (Public Art) to help plan, develop, and support public art programs!
Details:
- Temp full-time
- Apply by January 29, 2026
www.careers.saskatoon.ca/job/Saskatoon-Community-Consultant-%28Public-Art%29-SK/599170817/
Tune in March 27 at 12 PM! SAA Executive Director, Em Ironstar, joins Traci Foster (Listen To Dis' Community and Art Organization) for a C-Set Monthly Talk called Sask Creative!
Register for this FREE Zoom talk at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We're hiring! The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) is seeking a creative and dynamic individual to fill the role of Communications & Research Coordinator.
For more information or to apply, please visit us online: buff.ly/EODt1Gz
