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Hosted by Modern Grantmaking authors Gemma Bull and Tom Steinberg, the duo will lead panelist through their experiences of grantmaking from both sides of the table, speaking candidly about what’s working, what isn’t, and where there is room to do better.

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Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Industries
the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage undertook a study on the impacts of artificial intelligence in the arts & culture sector. Read SAA’s summary here.

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The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (the SAA) acts to ensure the lively existence and continued growth of the arts and cultural industries throughout the province.

The SAA is a collective voice for arts organizations, arts workers and artists. We are membership-based and represent over 60 arts organizations with a collective reach of over 8,000 individuals across the province.

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SAA Summary: Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Industries

In September 2025, the House of Commons Standing Committee on…

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Art Works – On the Boards Staging Company

For over 20 years, the company has provided expertise and resources in the technical and administrative areas of production to help hundreds of independent artists and performer-producers stage their art. During the pandemic, however, cancellations have been the norm, and the Refinery space has been almost empty. Gallant-Morari’s concert had been cancelled twice before they finally pulled it off.

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Art$ Funding Exhibition and culturecapital: showdown

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Introducing SAA’s 2022-23 Board of Directors

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SAA Bulletin – August 2019

Inspiring Quotes

Jennifer McAllister, music educator

[Music] is good for us our whole life, so an investment in music education in young people is an investment in wellbeing for people for their whole life.

Albert Einstein

Life without music is inconceivable for me. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music … I get most joy in life out of music.

Dr. Peter Gouzouasis, PHD. University of British Columbia

The more students study music, the better they do in Math, Science and English

Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver, PhD, cognitive neuroscientist

We now “get” that music is one of the major frontiers of science and medicine—we have plentiful evidence, and dedicated pioneers on the path to discovering WHY we need to keep music in our lives, in our schools, and in our centers for healing.

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The Community Engagement and Research Centre (CERC) at the @uofreginaofficial invites you to an online community-campus “meet and greet.” The meeting is an opportunity for researchers and graduate students to connect with local nonprofits and community groups working in your area of interest!

The event will feature introductions, breakout rooms based on areas of shared interest (e.g. arts and culture, environment, education, health and wellbeing).

Who should attend this event?
· New faculty members seeking community connections
· Graduate students embarking on community-engaged research projects
· Researchers wishing to do community-engaged research.

Learn more at the link in our bio 🔗

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A look at one of our recent culturecapital gameplay sessions with the Modern Grantmaking Book Club Funder Cohort — featuring Milton Lim, Robin Canham, Damon Badger Heit, Victor Morrow, and Johanna Bundon!

Tomorrow, we’re excited about the culturecapital: showdown with @curtainrazors! A live game-performance about arts funding, competition, and community will take place Friday, May 22 at 7:30 PM at the Globe Theatre Black Box. This event will feature local artists and cultural leaders as players, including Amber Phelps Bondaroff, Tai Reign, Oz Weaver, and Raphaële Frigon.

Purchase tickets at the link in our bio 🔗

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Join us on Friday May 22nd at 7:30pm for a live playing of the board game culturecapital, created by Milton Lim and Patrick Blenkarn! Players navigate the competitive terrain of grant applications, revealing the complexities of arts funding.

The Saskatchewan edition of culturecapital was developed in partnership with @curtainrazors & @saskartsalliance , which contributed research and development to inform this special Saskatchewan edition. This event is being presented in partnership with @artgalleryofregina.

The artists will engineer a sports-bar-meets-rave spectacle in which community members vie for grant success, and navigate today’s rapidly changing landscape of ethics, politics, and economics. An edge-of-the-seat event for both participants and the audience!

🔗 Learn more and purchase tickets at the link in our bio!

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May 18

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@neutralgroundarc is hiring! 📢

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director-Curator, will work to manage all aspects of the gallery’s daily operations. They will lead NG in the development of a curatorial vision and will have opportunities to curate projects, exhibitions and/or other engagement activities. Four-day work week; hours totaling 30. The remaining 5 hours/week will be worked flexibly to fulfil job duties including exhibition/event installations and receptions, board meetings, fulfilling grant deadlines, and other tasks as needed.

Deadline: June 1st at midnight
Target start date: July 2nd, 2026

Find more information at the link in our bio 🔗

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May 16

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Join @saskculture and @schizophreniasocietyofsask for a public awareness webinar designed to promote treatment and recovery from schizophrenia and related mental illnesses. The session will include lived experiences, an overview of schizophrenia and other major mental illnesses, common stigmas, mental health resources, and how to access them.

Register now and share with anyone who may be interested. Link in bio 🔗

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We’re thrilled to celebrate our Executive Director, Em Ironstar, for receiving the Grass Roots Award from Regina Economic Development with @theregina25! 🎉

This award recognizes community leaders who bring people together and elevate Regina in ways that improve lives and build connections — values that continue to guide the work we do at SAA.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honour, Em! Thank you @theregina25 for recognizing Em alongside so many incredible Regina leaders, entrepreneurs, builders, and community champions who are making a meaningful impact in our communities.

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The House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage has released its report, Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Industries. This report outlining key findings from consultations across Canada and thirteen recommendations for the federal government moving forward.

The SAA has summarized this report! Read it in full at the link in our bio 🔗

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The SAA was proud to sponsor the Tiny Art Show with @gbourgart! Their annual member showcase took place on May 9 at the historic The Renaissance Gaiety Theatre.

All artwork were available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds supporting the co-operative and helping sustain arts programming in the community.

Participating Artists:
Elvira Gunther
Anna Smandych
Ariel Haug
Lacey Langlois
Beth Stobbs
Zach Ogilvie
Erin McArthur
Dominique Ferraton
Rod Wuetherick
Isidora Eva
Dolores Ferraton
Hannah McKinnon
Tracey Britton

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📢Announcement: SAA is Moving Off Twitter/X 📢

SAA will no longer be active here, look for us on other channels such as Facebook and Instagram! Please note that we will be officially deactivating this account in the new year.

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It’s #TransWeek2024! We're starting by sharing @egalecanada’s resources to support trans and gender-diverse individuals. We'll be featuring articles from Jaye Kovach and an episode from our Arts Everywhere Podcast. Stay tuned!

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Trans Awareness Week 2024 - Egale Canada

Every March 31st, the trans community and allies come together to observe Trans Day Of Visibility (TDOV)

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The SAA is looking for a strategic planner! This is an opportunity to collaborate with our team and lead a planning process that reflects the needs and aspirations of the Sask arts sector.

For more details - check out this link: https://bit.ly/4hyEWN3

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On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the courage and resilience of those who have served. We pay tribute to all who have served in times of war, military conflict, and peace.

Please note, in observance of Remembrance Day, the SAA office will be closed today.

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Albert Einstein

Dr. Peter Gouzouasis, PHD. University of British Columbia

Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver, PhD, cognitive neuroscientist

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