Streaming now - our ED on CBC The Morning Edition Sask! Em Ironstar shares about our new survey report and what we hope for in the upcoming provincial budget! Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Check this out tomorrow morning at 7:10am!

Today, we publicly released “Perspectives on the Arts & Culture Scene in Sas 2025” at a media conference! Thank you to the media who joined us this morning! Public support is clear. As the provincial budget approaches, this data matters. Read the report: www.saskartsalliance.ca/facts/saa-re...

Join SaskCulture's upcoming webinar, the first in a three-part series on mental health is being held on March 18 from 12 - 1pm. Register now and share with anyone who may be interested. https://www.saskculture.ca/events/3325

Canada Council for the Arts has released a questionnaire to help shape their 2026–31 Strategic Plan — and your voice matters. The deadline is March 11, 2026. Let’s make sure Saskatchewan’s arts community is heard. Fill out the questionnaire at: praxisconsulting.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

IT'S METAL WEEK IN SASK! Get your tix/register! Festival: Augurium, Dead Shit Earth, Into Eternity (Feb 27 Amigos). Adolyne, Kelevra, Krash, Man Meat, Reject, Slutty Waist, Untimely Demise (Feb 28 Coors Vizzy+Green Room). Conference Feb 28-Mar 1 Alt Hotel Saskatoon www.saskmusic.org/programs/met...

Aisle 4 has launched Silencing in the Arts - a multi-year research project that traces the extent and impact of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) on the Canadian visual arts sector. Learn more: www.silencinginthearts.ca

Calling all arts, culture or heritage organizations in Sask! artsvest can help to grow your org’s sponsorship capacity, receive personalized mentorship, and in-depth training. Learn more: www.businessandarts.org/artsvest/saskatchewan/?mc_cid=6ecc7648e7&mc_eid=32f5d739d5

Regina is accepting applications for the 2026 Indigenous Artist in Residence program. Five paid residency positions are available for Indigenous artists from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities who live in Regina. Applications close February 27, 2026 at 4 p.m. CST www.regina.ca/ArtistCalls

The newest episode of the Arts Everywhere Podcast from the @saskartsalliance.bsky.social dropped today and features Saskatoon artist Betsy Rosenwald

SaskMusic is hosting Saskatchewan’s first Metal Summit in YXE! Tickets for the entire weekend, including the festival and conference components, can be purchased in a bundle for a reduced rate at SaskMusic’s website: www.saskmusic.org/programs/metal-summit.

A new @saskartsalliance.bsky.social podcast has just dropped. #4 of the “Arts Everywhere” podcast series “Later Life, Creative Life” with artist Betsy Rosenwald artseverywhere.buzzsprout.com/2095848/epis...

February is Indigenous Storytelling Month! Join us in honouring the voices and stories and celebrating First Nations, Métis and Inuit oral traditions, history, language, and culture. Visit https://ow.ly/7ZHK50Y7CQ8 to find events and success stories saskculture.ca/impact/success-stories

February is Saskatchewan Indigenous Storytelling Month! This initiative, coordinated by the Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples #lssap, is celebrated province-wide each year. Learn more and take part by visiting the events calendar here: lssap.ca/calendar

Our newest Op-Ed by Nikki Little explores why art matters to humanity! Nikki shares how art can hold us through grief, loss, and mental health struggles—and why it remains a powerful source of hope. www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/how-the-arts-make-us-human-part-one/

City of Saskatoon is looking for a Community Consultant (Public Art) to help plan, develop, and support public art programs! Details: - Temp full-time - Apply by January 29, 2026 www.careers.saskatoon.ca/job/Saskatoon-Community-Consultant-%28Public-Art%29-SK/599170817/

Tune in March 27 at 12 PM! SAA Executive Director, Em Ironstar, joins Traci Foster (Listen To Dis' Community and Art Organization) for a C-Set Monthly Talk called Sask Creative! Register for this FREE Zoom talk at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We're hiring! The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) is seeking a creative and dynamic individual to fill the role of Communications & Research Coordinator. For more information or to apply, please visit us online: buff.ly/EODt1Gz

The first tenants have moved into the Caswell Bus Barns redevelopment! Saskatoon Summer Players, On The Boards Staging Company and Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre have joined forces to lease the theatre space. Learn more at: linktr.ee/saskartsalliance

We're hiring! The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) is seeking a creative and dynamic individual to fill the role of Communications & Research Coordinator. For more information or to apply, please visit us online: buff.ly/EODt1Gz

SK Arts invites recommendations for Arts for Celebration – CONNECTION. Recommend outstanding artists, arts leaders and admins and arts orgs that deserve to be recognized. Deadline is Feb 1. sk-arts.ca/news-resourc...

A new op-ed has dropped! 📢🙌🏼 Dash Reimer reflects on what it means to create—and to be heard—at a time when AI-generated art is increasingly indistinguishable from human-made work. Read the full piece at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/robots-...

It’s true! Another episode of the @saskartsalliance.bsky.social podcast just dropped-because arts advocacy never stops. www.buzzsprout.com/2095848/epis... @kevinpowerlive.bsky.social

An all new episode of the @saskartsalliance.bsky.social podcast Arts Everywhere has dropped. Featuring artist Linda Duvall. A conversation about how life in the arts as a senior is as fulfilling as ever, despite the challenges. @kevinpowerlive.bsky.social

Take it easy on yourself! As we move through today, this week, and the rest of 2026, these reminders feel especially important. Nothing new—just truths worth hearing again, especially in times like these. 🔗 Read the latest from NonProfit AF at: www.nonprofitaf.com/you-are-awes...

Happy 2026! To start off the NY, an all new episode of Arts Everywhere - the 3rd in a series entitled "Later Life, Creative Life" - exploring creativity in the lives of senior artists in SK. www.buzzsprout.com/2095848/epis... @saskartsalliance.bsky.social @kevinpowerlive.bsky.social #podcast

Hello, 2026 ✨ As we step into a new year, the SAA is grateful for the artists, culture workers, partners, and community members who make this work possible. Here’s to continued connection, creativity, and care for arts and culture in the year ahead!

Welcome Jeff Erbach the new Executive Director of Saskatchewan Craft Council! 👋🏼 Jeff is a cultural leader with over 30 years of experience in arts education, reconciliation, and community cultural development!

Kicking off the holiday season together! 🌲❄️ The SAA team attended A Christmas Carol at the Globe Theatre — and yes, we’d absolutely recommend going. A classic story, beautifully brought to life right here in Regina!

A win for community organizations 🎉 🙌🏼 City Council voted not to cut the Community Investment Grants Program (CIGP) and passed a motion to tie future increases to inflation starting in 2027 — supporting predictable, long-term funding for community partners.

A new episode of the @saskartsalliance.bsky.social podcast ARTS EVERTWHERE just dropped! The second in a special series “Later Life, Creative Life” www.buzzsprout.com/2095848/epis... @kevinpowerlive.bsky.social

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!