Join the SAA and Ivy + Dean Consulting for a public conversation inspired by Modern Grantmaking: A Guide for Funders Who Believe Better is Possible. Details: • Wednesday, May 14 • 1:00–2:30 p.m. (SK time) • Online via Zoom • FREE Register at the link: www.saskartsalliance.ca/events/moder...

Artists are among those most impacted by AI, and their perspectives are essential to ensuring that AI develops in ways that are ethical, equitable, and grounded in creative practice. Take the survey at: survey.zohopublic.ca/zs/JLBwR0

We invite the public to attend and support and advocate themselves! We will be onsite with a variety of advocacy tools to help our elected officials understand that we want to keep music alive and well in our schools!

A proud moment for SAA — our Executive Director is featured in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix! A timely and important perspective on protecting Saskatchewan’s cultural life through meaningful investment in the arts. Give it a read at: thestarphoenix.com/opinion/opin...

Art Canada Institute and University of Regina are hosting the launch of Regina: Art & Artists: An Illustrated History, a free public event and art talk! Event Details: • Date: Wednesday, April 15th • Time: 6pm • Location: Darke Hall, 2255 College Avenue, Regina RSVP at: mailchi.mp/20344dc87858...

The third and final piece in this three-part series exploring why art matters to our humanity is here. Written by Nikki Little, this series weaves together stories from across the creative community! Read the full piece at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/how-the...

Today we celebrate the power of theatre! From community stages to professional productions, theatre invites us to see the world with greater empathy and imagination. Here’s to the storytellers and risk-takers. Happy World Theatre Day!

Budget 2026-27 includes important cultural investments, but leaves core arts funding frozen! 📢 Targeted investments are welcome, but the broader arts and culture sector still lacks the stable, indexed support it needs! Read our full response at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/saas-re...

Our response to the Provincial Budget is here! We break down the numbers in our response to the provincial budget: targeted investments are welcome, but the broader arts and culture sector still lacks the stable, indexed support it needs! Read the full response at the link.

Where does arts and culture funding stand in Saskatchewan’s 2026–27 budget? Here’s a snapshot of the current allocations. Our full response, including what this means for the sector, will be shared tomorrow! Stay tuned.

Art helps us express who we are—and imagine what the world could be! Part two of Nikki Little’s three-part series explores why art is vital to our humanity, drawing on stories from artists and educators in the creative community. Read the full article at: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/how-the...

Happy International Women’s Day! ❤️ We celebrate the women who enrich Saskatchewan’s arts community with their dedication and creativity. We are proud to support and advocate for a more equitable arts sector — one where all voices are empowered and valued.

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