My Music Education – Outside of Tradition

By looking at forms of music education outside traditional models such as those created through technology, an understanding of music is increased.  Chris Merk, also known as Merky Waters, is a Regina Saskatchewan based Hip-Hop producer,…

Election ARTS: Platforms and Candidates

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Election ARTS: Platforms and Candidates What makes you the best suited for the job of prime minister? For the last 10 weeks, Canada’s federal leaders have been interviewing for the nation’s top job. The Globe and mail asked the…

I’m in the Arts

Submit your photos to Saskshot 2015! Show us your love for the arts! Capture your child as they draw, dance, sing, and perform. Share that time you played a song with your friends under the Saskatchewan sky or danced; let’s show everyone…

Saskatchewan Arts Board appoints Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Arts Board has announced the appointment of Michael Jones as Chief Executive Officer of the Arts Board, effective October 13, 2015. “After a nation-wide search, we are thrilled to have found…

Saskatchewan Festival of Words, Moose Jaw

Amanda Farnel of the Saskatchewan Festival of Words sent this example: Being the only multi-day literary festival in Saskatchewan and being the first literary festival in Saskatchewan by 15 years we were able to bring nationally acclaimed…

Open Letter from Members of the Arts Community to the Arts Board

Last March, one of the province’s most well respected arts administrators: Jeremy Morgan resigned as interim CEO of Saskatchewan Arts Board (SAB) – just three months after his appointment. SAB Board Member Ranjan Thakre quickly resigned…

Summary of Arts Community Meetings

Regina, May 19 and Saskatoon, May 21

SPAR Public Survey Results Released

High Importance Placed on Artists and the Arts

SAA Bulletin – May 2015

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Community Meetings in Regina and Saskatoon

Lead by Example: Cut the Cord

Emily is proof that art opens doors in the mind. It allows children to wander within themselves and sort out life in their own way; confidently.  Dawn Brown is a Communications Consultant based in Regina, Saskatchewan. She worked in…

SAA Bulletin – March 2015

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2015 - 2016 Provincial Budget

SPAR Releases Artist Survey Results

Find out what the SPAR Artist survey results reveal about Saskatchewan artists.

Achieving Growth through Innovation: The Role of Arts Education in Supporting Economic Sustainability

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The SAA and its PreK-12 arts literacy research sub-committee commissioned innovation expert C. Brooke Dobni to write a position paper exploring the relationship between arts education and innovation.