The Arts matter. They benefit individuals and communities. Every day, SAA members see how the arts can make a difference in their communities. Here are some of their stories.

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Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-three

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"All the hats" with Rowan Pantel & Kenn McLeod Most artists in this province/country have learned that the key to a thriving career is diversification. Rowan Pantel and Kenn McLeod are two Saskatoon based artists who have perfected…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Thirty-Two

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Leading with Impact with Danielle Richardson Call them "New Years Resolutions" or "Life resolutions" Danielle Richardson is poised to meet one of her goals (one we could all take to heart):  Schedule "walk-and-think" sessions once…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Twenty-Nine

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Reimagine The Globe with Jennifer Brewen & Heather Ervin Welcome to the THIRD season of the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance's podcast "Arts Everywhere"!  And what better way to kick off the season with the greatly anticipated opening…
On the boards and the Refinery building in Saskatoon

Arts Everywhere: Episode Nine

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On the Boards: this is the story of a unique, alternative model for producing independent performing art in Saskatoon.  It's the story of opportunity meeting need.  The need  was an organization dedicated to assisting independent artists…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Three

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There are no more fitting words to describe this episode than those found on this weeks guest's website "Chasing dreams and honouring family legacies".  The conversation between host Em Ironstar and her long-time childhood friend Krystal…

Art Works – Free Flow Dance Theatre

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Of all the art forms that can go public – like paintings mounted in a gallery, literature in the form of a reading by a novelist or poet, music in a concert hall, stadium or coffee shop, and, of course, theatre – contemporary dance “may be the toughest sell,” Jackie Latendresse believes.

Art Works – Saskatchewan Music Festival Association

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Like most arts organizations, the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association (SMFA) faced unprecedented disruptions in 2020. Yet, it continues to find ways to bring communities together and offer opportunities for young musicians to perform, compete,…

Art Works – CARFAC Saskatchewan Gets Creative

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CARFAC Saskatchewan provides resources, programs and services for artists to help them build the best professional career for themselves such as a fee schedule, contract templates, workshops and mentorship opportunities. Examples of the services are available online (www.carfac.ca).
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Art Works – Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC)

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For more than 50 years, the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council –better known by its acronym OSAC – has been bringing arts, culture and entertainment to small towns throughout the province. This article is written by Dave Margoshes. Read…

Art Works – Conseil culturel fransaskois (CCF)

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Torchbearer of Fransaskoisie since 1974, the Conseil culturel fransaskois (CCF) is the driving force behind the development, promotion, and growth of the artistic and cultural sectors in Saskatchewan and beyond its borders. The geographic…

Art Works – Saskatchewan Festival of Words

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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…

Art Works – Listen to Dis

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Listen to Dis’ community-based programming offers opportunities for participants to immerse themselves in the creation and production of various forms of theatre art, regardless of their physical abilities. This article was written by Wanda Schmöckel. 

Art Works – Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective

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At Regina’s Performing Arts Centre, Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective’s new shared gallery space shows work by First Nations artists in recognition of Canada’s 150th, a difficult anniversary for many Indigenous people. In the auditorium, an interdisciplinary panel speaks to the thorny question of cultural appropriation.

Art Works – Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative: Film Camp

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For March 2018 SAA features the Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative’s Film Camp which will be held this year from July 9th to 13th in Regina.  Registration will officially open in April but the Filmpool staff will take names and answer questions regarding the camp all year long. Last summer Ken Wilson wrote the following piece for SAA on the Filmpool Film Camp.

Regina Symphony Orchestra’s “Link Up! The Orchestra Moves”

Tanya Derksen, Regina Symphony Orchestra's Executive Director shared with us about RSO's inspiring program: ‘Link Up! The Orchestra Moves’ -- a shining example of substantial student engagement in terms of the numbers of students meaninfully…

Regina Symphony Orchestra’s Orchestral Powwow

Orchestral Powwow brought together a drum group, powwow dancers, an RSO ensemble, and singers in performance at the end of the 2017 Sâkêwêwak Storytellers Festival. Orchestral Powwow is a collection of chamber symphonic works composed around…

Sum Theatre, Saskatoon

Joel Bernbaum is the founding artistic director of Sum Theatre, where he founded Saskatchewan’s first-ever free professional live Theatre in the Park. He recalls a succinct review of their early work. In our very first year of Theatre…

Arts Benefit Everyone: Congress 2016 Stories

At the SAA’s 2016 Arts Congress, keynote speaker John Holden gave a simple, eloquent statement about the power and importance of culture: “It changes our thinking. And thinking is important.” We agree. Throughout the weekend,…