Show Your Support! 📢🙌🏼 Join us at the AGR for Button Making — a creative way to stand with Regina’s nonprofit sector ahead of the City’s Budget Deliberations happening December 15–19. Drop in, make a button, and help highlight the importance of arts, culture, and community orgs in our city.

Regina’s arts community is facing proposed funding cuts that could reshape our cultural landscape for years to come! Read Gordon Gerrard’s letter and send a letter using our Letter Writing Campaign at the link: www.saskartsalliance.ca/advocacy/sto...

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski announced $670,000 in federal support through PrairiesCan, investing in French-language theatre, rural tourism, Indigenous cultural sites, a new outdoor arts garden, and the expansion of a lakeside music festival. www.newswire.ca/news-release...

Let Regina City Council know that you oppose eliminating the Community Investment Grant Program (item 60, appendix M-13) & closing the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre (item 58, appendix M-13). 1. Submit your letter to be included in the City Council's official budget meeting record. buff.ly/tr0wIBq

Ageism in the arts is a reality for some. The first in the "Later Life, Creative Life" from the Arts Everywhere podcast by @saskartsalliance.bsky.social speaks to this issue and more as an artist in their senior years. Thanks to @pavedarts.bsky.social for your support! @kevinpowerlive.bsky.social

Congrats Minister Marc Miller - the newly appointed Minister of Culture and Identity! Our ED had the pleasure of meeting him at Arts Day on the Hill with @artscoalitionca.bsky.social. We look forward to working together to support the arts sector in Canada. cdec-cdce.org/en/publicati...

Proud to have Saskatchewan represented at Arts Day on the Hill with @artscoalitionca.bsky.social! Em Ironstar, Ariana Malthaner, and Breanne Harmon (@persephonetheatre.bsky.social) are in Ottawa sharing why the arts matter—and why they need immediate investment. #artsday2025

Our Executive Director, Em Ironstar, is heading to Ottawa! Em is joining arts leaders and advocates from across the country with the Canadian Arts Coalition this Tuesday to advocate for the vital role the arts play in building a stronger Canada. Follow along for updates from Em!

New podcast episode! Em Ironstar, sits down with members of the @artscoalitionca.bsky.social (Sarah Iley, Karla Etienne, and Simon Mallett)! Meaningful advocacy depends on strong allies. With Arts Day on the Hill on December 2, this conversation feels more important than ever! bit.ly/4pB84q7

Decisions aren’t final—this is the moment to speak up! 📢 City of Saskatoon is weighing budget cuts that could hit arts, culture, and community events hard! These funds are essential for programming and unlocking other support. Send a letter at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/advocacy/rec...

Regina’s arts, culture, and community programs rely on City Council funding — and that funding is at risk. 📢 Protect community and cultural funding in this budget and reject the proposed cuts to these programs! You can help - use our letter writing campaign: bit.ly/3LZauAv

Great news for Saskatchewan families! In the 2025 tax year, the Active Families Benefit will be doubled, and the household income eligibility is increasing from $60,000 to $120,000 under the SK Affordability Act. Learn more at: www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/pa...

We have handcrafted ornaments and many more holiday items by Saskatchewan artists available in SCC Fine Craft Shop! Stop by to take one home before they’re gone 🎄 #yxe #saskatoon

In partnership with Egale Canada, we’re launching a pilot workshop titled: Addressing the Intersections of Anti-Racism and 2SLGBTQI Inclusion in Canada’s Performing Arts Sector. Your insights and experiences are essential. Take the survey here: bit.ly/47SJP0M

As part of our Arts Everywhere podcast, we’re exploring the experiences of senior artists navigating the gig economy and transitions of later life. Share insights, challenges, and wisdom about creativity, work, and life. To be a guest, email us: [email protected] or [email protected]

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of self-directed drawing, get inspired by the RSM’s flashiest study specimens, and learn fun facts from local biologists. Saturday, November 22, 2025 2-4 PM Art Gallery of Regina, 2420 Elphinstone Street FREE! (bring your own art supplies. 🎫 buff.ly/QU1HU1p

This Saturday!! We will be bookselling at the #Cathedral holiday market, this time really in the cathedral! Cant wait. See you all there, #yqr ! #booksky 📚💙

A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce finds that Canada’s arts and culture sector contributed $65 billion in GDP — outpacing oil and gas, manufacturing, and agriculture in growth! Investing in the arts is investing in Canada’s future! www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance joins the CAC in welcoming the positive steps for arts, culture, and heritage announced in Budget 2025. While we are pleased with the demonstrated commitment to the Arts and Culture sector there is still work to be done. Read the full response below!

As we await today’s Federal Budget, artists and arts organizations across Canada are calling attention to the importance of sustained public investment in culture! 🔗 Read the full The Grind article at our linktree: linktr.ee/saskartsalli...

If $16M in federal funding isn’t renewed IMMEDIATELY, we could see a drastic blow to FACTOR & Musicaction and the thousands of Canadian artists and companies they support.The government’s new budget date means decisions are being made right now. Send a letter at: win.newmode.net/canadianinde...

Our recent report shows that $198 million was invested in culture in Saskatchewan in 2023-24 — less than 1% of total government spending. Yet this small fraction fuels creativity, strengthens communities, and supports thousands of artists, educators, and cultural workers. Read at bit.ly/3WoCK1o

Job Opportunity 📢 On Cue Performance Hub is seeking a part-time Executive Administrator! This position is open to candidates based in Regina, SK and is a part-time, year long, work-from-home, contract position with option to renew. Learn more at: mcusercontent.com/b2a8e3aa6bc0...

SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival is seeking a Sponsorship Coordinator to help build strong community partnerships and secure sponsorships! This is a flexible, commission-based role. Get more information and apply by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

A little over a month to go until the contest deadline! Check out all the details at prairiefire.ca/conte...

Thanks to ISC Impact’s annual $25,000 investment in Sharing the MacKenzie, our community can experience the Gallery in new and meaningful ways — with free admission, curated workshops, and special programs that make art more accessible for everyone! financialpost.com/globe-newswi...

The Future of Canada’s Music is at Risk! 🎵📢 The federal government has moved the 2026 budget date to November 4, meaning the $16M renewal for FACTOR & Musicaction must happen now. Make your voice heard. win.newmode.net/canadianindependentmusicassociationcima/protectingthefutureofcanadianmusic-1

SaskCulture is presenting a practical, accessible, and sector-relevant HR Webinar! This webinar will review which policies are essential for any non-profit, as well as walk through how to draft policies in plain language with clarity on who is responsible for what. www.saskculture.ca/events/3117

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the artists, advocates, and organizations who continue to shape and strengthen Saskatchewan’s arts community. 🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance!

It's Saskatchewan Library Week! 🎉This year's theme, "Libraries Open Doors," celebrates libraries as a point of opportunity. Libraries open the door accessible, safe spaces where everyone is welcome. This is one of the reasons why advocating for libraries matters. #SKLibraryWeek buff.ly/IevHzSP

Local musician and high school student Madison R shares her perspective on how music education inspires creativity, strengthens minds, and builds community in our newest Op-Ed feature! Read the full article at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/music-e...

Join SaskCulture's upcoming webinar, the second of a four part series designed to provide practical, accessible, and sector-relevant HR knowledge. 📆 October 29, 12-1 p.m. ⭐Open to all at no cost. ➡️ Register now at #LinkInBio

Looking for something to do this weekend? Find a new hobby and explore Saskatchewan's arts and culture scene! Visit saskculture.ca/events to check out the latest events. SaskCulture Offices will be closed on October 13. Normal hours will resume on October 14.

Applications for Creative Saskatchewan's Craft & Visual Arts Production Grant are open! Applicants may apply for a maximum of $15,000 or 50% of the total eligible expenses (whichever is the lesser) per fiscal year. Deadline: February 11, 2026 at 4PM. More info at www.creativesask.ca/our-support/...

Thank you to everyone who joined the SAA AGM on September 25! ✨ The evening opened with a powerful Artist Intervention by Saskatchewan Youth Poet Laureate Tai Reign, setting the tone with unforgettable words. Read more about the board: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/2526-board/

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation This is an important time to learn more about the impacts of Residential schools on First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit peoples living on this land, to better understand the change needed, and to commit to meaningful action.

It’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30! Check out SaskCulture’s Indigenous Awareness Hub for a list of events across the province that commemorate this day ➡️ saskculture.ca/iah The SaskCulture office will be closed September 30.

Last week, the SAA and Listen to Dis’ Arts Organization hosted a launch for Axis of Access, a gathering on accessibility and accommodation in the arts. Explore the document, shaped by community and for community, and join the movement toward more inclusive arts spaces.

After more than a decade of service to the SCC, our Executive Director Carmen Milenkovic is retiring at the end of 2025. That means our Board of Directors is on the hunt for a new ED for our 50-year-old organization! Please find all the details on our website: saskcraftcouncil.org/about-us/emp...

The Saskatoon Public Library is looking for a Writer in Residence! This is an incredible opportunity to mentor local writers, lead workshops, and work on your own creative projects in Saskatoon! Hours: 36.25/week Grant Amount: $40,000 Deadline: Nov 15 www.saskatoonlibrary.ca/about/careers/

FREE MUSIC WORKSHOPS IN YORKTON! SaskMusic is pleased to present a series of FREE, all-ages music workshops as part of Culture Days in Saskatchewan, so visit the event listing on our website via the link here: www.saskmusic.org/news/the-lat... Sign up today!

It's contest season! Our annual writing contests are on NOW until November 30th! Prairiefire.ca/conte...

Some snapshots from the Axis of Access event! What a great way to start @culturedayssk.bsky.social Axis of Access is complete — a resource designed to support organizations and individuals across SK in fostering more inclusive, accessible arts spaces! www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/axis-to...

Exciting News Saskatchewan - Culture Days is here! Alana Ross - Minister of Parks, Culture & Sport declared Sept 19 to Oct 12 to be Culture Days in Saskatchewan. We are celebrating Culture Days over lunch as we launch Axis of Access! Learn what else is happening at @culturedayssk.bsky.social

Music Education Day in Saskatchewan! Proclaimed by SMEA and the Province of Sask, this special day celebrates the vital role music plays in our children’s education — fostering creativity, discipline, and a lifelong love for the arts. View our resource at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/musicedadvocacy/

New Arts Everywhere podcast episode just dropped! www.buzzsprout.com/2095848/epis... @saskartsalliance.bsky.social @emironstar.bsky.social

Don't forget - the provincial launch of The Axis of Access is coming up! This is a bold step toward accessibility and inclusion in Saskatchewan’s arts sector! Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Artesian , 2627 13th Ave, Regina Learn more at: activitymessenger.com/p/qgYUTFH

“Music Makes Your Life Better” isn’t just a slogan — it’s proven fact. Research shows that concerts can boost dopamine, improve heart health, ease pain, combat depression, and even strengthen memory! Read the full letter from Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra at: saskatoonsymphony.org/music-makes-...

The City of Regina, in partnership with Reconciliation Regina, is looking for designers for their Legacy of Treaty 4: A Tribute to MMIWG2S+ Commemoration Project. Find more details at: www.regina.ca/MMIWG

Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for culture and heritage gathered in Regina for their annual meeting. The meeting highlighted the social and economic impact of arts, culture, and heritage across Canada. 🔗 Read the full article: www.newswire.ca/news-release...