Member Stories

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.

These stories can be very helpful with our advocacy efforts. 

Latest Member 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…
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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…
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. 
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