Hamon standing in front of a neutral background wearing a black mandarin top with flowers embroidered on it. Her brown hair is shoulder length. She is wearing green earrings that touch her shoulders and bright red lipstick.

Publishing in a Pandemic by MacKenzie Hamon

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Publishing in a Pandemic By MacKenzie Hamon I was first asked to write this article back in February, which feels simultaneously like the eight months it’s been, but also like several years, or just yesterday. Ask me what I thought the future…

2020 AGM Agenda

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Click here to see the 2020 Saskatchewan Arts Alliance AGM Agenda

SAA Annual Report

2019-2020

SAA: COVID-19 Impact Survey: Cultural Organizations

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This survey was conducted by the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance to assess the initial impact on cultural organizations in Saskatchewan resulting from the implementation of social distancing due to COVID-19.

Government of Canada: Transitional Plan from CERB to EI and New Recovery Benefits

On August 20, 2020, the newly-minted Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, together with Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough, announced the extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit…

Bill C-20 – Changes to Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)

On Monday July 27th, Bill C-20 received Royal Assent through the Government of Canada. Bill C-20 makes the legislative changes necessary for organizations without a payroll number to be considered an eligible employer within the CEWS. Originally,…

Art Works – Saskatchewan Festival of Words

Saskatchewan Festival of Words strives to present an online program that faithful festivalgoers will recognize. The Covid crisis has given us a rare opportunity to see how important the arts really are. This article was written by Carle Steel. Read…

Arts Sector Advocates for Extended Emergency Support

COVID-19 ASO Response Group

Art Works – Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan has been bringing the local community together through theatre for over 35 years. With a knack for taking Shakespearean works and giving them unique and entertaining twists, the festival is a staple to Saskatchewan…

Art Works – Sum Theatre

Each month SAA posts an Art Works article highlighting an arts organization making a positive impact in its community. For June 2018 SAA features Saskatoon’s Sum Theatre. Last summer Dave Margoshes spoke with artistic director Joel Bernbaum…
The troupe from the Saskatchewan Arts organization Listen to Dis on stage accepting applause from the audience.

Shaping the Stage by Kelsey Culbert

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Shaping the Stage By Kelsey Culbert Art, in all its forms, is a powerful thing. It can change people’s lives in many different ways; it certainly changed mine. It allowed me to be involved in a career that is often overlooked as an option…

Federal government Announces $500 Million Fund

Covid-19 fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations

Art Works – Saskatchewan Craft Council

The Saskatchewan Craft Council fosters an environment where excellence in craft is nurtured, recognized and valued. The Craft Council also supports Saskatchewan craftspeople to flourish creatively and economically, while also actively engaging…

Art Works – Estevan Art Gallery and Museum

The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum is an essential infrastructure for an isolated city, an oasis for artists and the public hungry for professional art that reflects Canada and all its complexity. Article written by Carle Steel. Read the…

Art Works – Yorkton Film Festival

In its current form, the festival continues to be dedicated to the promotion of the best screen-based media content, through our annual film festival and Golden Sheaf Awards competition. In addition to the annual event, the festival is dedicated…

Art Works – Sage Hill Writing

Sage Hill Writing provides professional development opportunities for writers at all stages of their careers. The value of their programs is exemplified by the many published works that offer acknowledgement to Sage Hill Writing, and by the…

Art Works – PAVED Arts

PAVED Arts is a non-profit, artist-run centre for the production, presentation, research and dissemination of contemporary media arts. The word PAVED is an acronym signifying the integration of media art forms addressed by our mandate: photographic,…

Art Works – Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange Society

The Cultural Exchange is an organization grounded in values of inclusivity and openness, that supports and delivers art programs to the people of Saskatchewan. This includes a new music education program in Stanley Mission; Community Arts Mentorship…