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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 19h

Today is the day — Arts Day on the Hill 2026 with Canadian Arts Coalition! Arts Day on the Hill brings artists, arts leaders and organizations from across Canada together to advocate with one voice for a strong and sustainable arts and culture sector.

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Choosing Canadian arts means choosing Canada. Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts, reflects on the power of arts and culture in her latest open letter! Read the full response at: canadacouncil.ca/spotlight/20...

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Choosing Canadian Arts Means Choosing Canada

Director and CEO Michelle Chawla outlines two priorities for Canadian arts and the investment needed to help advance them.

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It’s official - SAA has officially moved into our new office space at the Creative City Centre! 🎉 Don’t forget to come to their Open House tonight at 1819 Cornwall St from 6:00–10:00 PM! Enjoy refreshments, music, and tours of the building. Everyone is welcome!

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The SAA's AGM will be held online via Zoom on September 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. There are two ways to register for this event: by registering online, or you can RSVP to outreach@saskartsalliance.ca. Learn more here: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/saa-not...

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SAA Notice of AGM: 2026 | Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA)

The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance’s AGM will be held online via Zoom on September 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. There are two ways to register for this event: by registering online, or you can...

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Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting @sknac.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Renowned Saskatchewan artist David Thauberger has died. Born in 1948 in Holdfast, he emerged as a leading painter and printmaker, and a vital interpreter of the Saskatchewan experience. www.sknac.ca/news/renowne...

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Renowned Saskatchewan Artist David Thauberger Has Died

David Thauberger was born in 1948 in Holdfast, Saskatchewan, and emerged as a leading Saskatchewan painter and printmaker

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

There’s a lot of conflicting information circulating right now about US tariffs on artwork shipped from Canada, and at the SAA, we want to give you the accurate picture before you make decisions about your own shipping. Read it here: www.saskartsalliance.ca/news/saa-mem...

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SAA Member Note: US Tariffs on the Arts | Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA)

What’s actually happening with US tariffs on Canadian art August 27, 2026 There’s a lot of conflicting information circulating right now about US tariffs on artwork shipped from Canada and, here at th...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Chokecherry Studios is looking for an Executive Director! Details: Location: Saskatoon Salary: 65K+ Negotiable Application Deadline: Sept 8th Start Date: Oct 1st Learn more at: bit.ly/4giuOJU

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Arts, culture and heritage matter to Saskatchewan residents, but how often do they take part in these experiences? Explore the findings from the Public Perception of Arts, Heritage and Culture in Saskatchewan Report from SaskCulture at: bit.ly/4hTa3FS

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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...

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Modern Grantmaking: A Cross-Sector Conversation | Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA)

What happens when funders and the people they fund sit down for a real conversation about how grantmaking actually works? Join the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance and Ivy + Dean Consulting for a public con...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

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!

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

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...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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...

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Regina Art & Artists - Art Canada Institute Event

A presentation featuring gallerist Susan Whitney and artists Zachari Logan, Gerald McMaster, and David Thauberger in conversation with Philip Dombowsky, author of the newly published Regina Art & Ar...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

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...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

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!

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

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...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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.

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SAA's Response: Provincial Budget 2026-27 | Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA)

Budget 2026-27 includes important cultural investments, but leaves core arts funding frozen Saskatchewan Arts Alliance says targeted investments are welcome, but the broader arts and culture sector st...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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.

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

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...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

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.

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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-...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Check this out tomorrow morning at 7:10am!

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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...

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SaskCulture @saskculture.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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. www.saskculture.ca/events/3325

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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_...

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SaskMusic @saskmusic.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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

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Silencing in the Arts

Silencing in the Arts is a research project initiated by Aisle 4 Collective that interrogates the culture of silence permeating the art world, looking specifically at the extent and impact of the misu...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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

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The SaskScapes Podcast @saskscapes.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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.

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SaskCulture @saskculture.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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 ow.ly/7ZHK50Y7CQ8 to find events and success stories saskculture.ca/impact/success-stories

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Saskatchewan Library Association @sasklibrary.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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/

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

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/

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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...

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Saskatchewan Library Association @sasklibrary.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

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

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Saskatchewan Library Association @sasklibrary.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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-...

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The SaskScapes Podcast @saskscapes.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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...

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

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!

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

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!

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

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!

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Saskatchewan Arts Alliance @saskartsalliance.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

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.

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