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Provincial Launch: Axis to Access
Join us for the provincial premiere of the Axis of Access, a joint initiative by Listen to Dis’ Community and Arts Organization and the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance.

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A recent analysis by Hill Strategies of spending on the arts, culture, and heritage showed that governments at all levels invested $13 billion on culture in 2023-24.

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The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) is an inclusive, member-driven coalition of arts organizations that provides a collective voice for the arts community of Saskatchewan.

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Arts Everywhere: Episode Forty-Two

Go Small, but Think Big with Jillian Ross and Brendan Copesteak

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Apr 15, 2022In‎ Impact Stories, News, Resources

Art Works – On the Boards Staging Company

For over 20 years, the company has provided expertise and resources in the technical and administrative areas of production to help hundreds of independent artists and performer-producers stage their art. During the pandemic, however, cancellations have been the norm, and the Refinery space has been almost empty. Gallant-Morari’s concert had been cancelled twice before they finally pulled it off.

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Jul 21, 2025InAdvocacy, Events, News

Music Education Rocks: Let’s Celebrate!

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Feb 24, 2025InEvents, News

Arts for Change: Pre-Conference Workshop

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Feb 21, 2025InEvents, News

Arts for Change Conference

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Jan 23, 2025InEvents, News

Event: Navigating the Growing Challenges of Meta & Social Media

Sep 11, 2024InEvents, News

Notice of 2024 AGM

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Sep 6, 2024InAdvocacy, Artists in Saskatchewan, Events, News, Studies & Facts

Community Music Education: A practice of hope and humanness

Sep 12, 2025InArtists in Saskatchewan, Arts Everywhere, News

Arts Everywhere: Episode Forty-Two

Go Small, but Think Big with Jillian Ross and Brendan Copesteak

Ask…

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Aug 19, 2025InAdvocacy, News, Op-Eds

Interrupting Ableism in the Arts Sector: Part 3 – Building an Accessible Future in the Arts

Building an Accessible Future in the Arts
This is the third…

Sep 30, 2022InNews, SAA Bulletin

Introducing SAA’s 2022-23 Board of Directors

Thanks to everyone who attended the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance’s…

Dec 4, 2019InNews, SAA Bulletin

SAA Bulletin – August 2019

Inspiring Quotes

Jennifer McAllister, music educator

[Music] is good for us our whole life, so an investment in music education in young people is an investment in wellbeing for people for their whole life.

Albert Einstein

Life without music is inconceivable for me. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music … I get most joy in life out of music.

Dr. Peter Gouzouasis, PHD. University of British Columbia

The more students study music, the better they do in Math, Science and English

Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver, PhD, cognitive neuroscientist

We now “get” that music is one of the major frontiers of science and medicine—we have plentiful evidence, and dedicated pioneers on the path to discovering WHY we need to keep music in our lives, in our schools, and in our centers for healing.

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CALL TO ACTION: ACT NOW FOR THE ARTS IN CANADA! 📢

We’re joining the @artscoalitionca in fighting for the arts when Canada needs them most. But we need your help!

The Federal Government promised to invest in cultural institutions like the Canada Council for the Arts & Canadian Heritage during the last election, but now those same funders are facing a potential 15% budget cut, which would be devastating for arts & culture in Canada.

The Canadian Arts Coalition has a letter campaign that takes just seconds to complete.
Please add your voice, and please share this campaign. The time is now to speak up for the arts and all it brings to our communities.

Send your letter & find out more about the campaign by following @artscoalitionca or heading to the link in our bio.

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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!

The Axis of Access is a living, plain-language document designed to support learning and action on accessibility within Saskatchewan’s arts sector from a disability cultural perspective. This launch will bring together artists, arts workers, and community leaders to mark an important milestone for accessibility and inclusion in the arts.

Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
@artesianon13th, 2627 13th Ave, Regina

Celebrate the opening of @culturedayssk with a public reading, community conversation, and a performance by The Dripping Honeys. Lunch and ASL interpretation provided.

Presented by @ltdartsorg and Art Organization Inc. & Saskatchewan Arts Alliance.

Find more information and register at link in our bio 🔗

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Sep 9

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“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!

@ssoyxe CEO, Mark Turner, shares about season 95 and what you can expect! Sometimes, all it takes is one concert to change how you feel.

What if going to a concert once a month could change your life? Read the full letter from Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra at the link in our bio! 🔗

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@regina_public_library has announced their 2025-2026 Writer in Residence - Norma Dunning! ✨

She is a prolific, multi-genre author of five books, with two more on the way. She received the Governor General’s Literary Award in 2021 for her short story collection, Tainna: The Unseen Ones and the Danuta Gleed Award from the Writers’ Union of Canada in 2018 for Annie Muktuk and Other Stories. As a Padlei Inuk author, she often writes about her lived experience and cultural memories. She currently teaches at the First Nations’ University of Canada.

“I’m excited to meet, mentor, and motivate the many amazing people who are working on their writing,” Norma said. “During my time at RPL, my aim is to broaden the visibility and talent of local writers through workshops and events in all genres of writing.”

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Please help today. It’s time to be heard! 📢

@artscoalitionca is calling on Canadians who care about Arts and Culture in your communities to add your letter through our easy campaign as soon as possible.

The Canada Council for the Arts and Canadian Heritage are being asked to recommend how they would cut 15% of their budget. This has a clear and tangible impact on the economies, tourism, health and well-being, sense of belonging and shared identities that shape our country.

🔗 Use the letter writing campaign at the link in our bio to take action!

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Sep 4

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@cityofregina in partnership with Reconciliation Regina has released a Public Call for Detailed Design - The Legacy of Treaty 4: A Tribute to MMIWG2S+ Commemoration Project.

Indigenous artists, designers and teams are invited to submit proposals for detailed design of an Indigenous lead, commemorative site in Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park (formerly Regent Park). The total available budget for the project is $75,000 which will include design fees, materials, fabrication & installation costs.

The project vision is to provide a platform for voices to share truth and create a space to acknowledge the injustices perpetrated against MMIWG2S+ people and their families, the burden of these human and Indigenous rights violations and how they impact Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQIAP+.

Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CST

Details and full Call for Design: www.regina.ca/MMIWG

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Sep 3

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Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for culture and heritage gathered in Regina for their annual meeting.

Co-hosted by the Honourable Alana Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport for Saskatchewan, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, the meeting highlighted the social and economic impact of arts, culture, and heritage across Canada.

Ministers shared priorities, discussed current challenges, and emphasized the vital role of arts and culture in strengthening communities and supporting Canada’s economy.

🔗 Read the full article at the link in our bio!

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Did you know? Only 0.8% of government spending in Saskatchewan goes to culture.
In 2023–24, provincial, municipal, and educational institutions invested $198 million—less than one percent of total government spending.

🔗 Go to the link in our bio to check out our new report with @hillstrategies! There you will see how cultural spending compares across Saskatchewan and other provinces!

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Aug 30

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Thanks to support from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, @creativecityctr is receiving exciting upgrades! 🎉

Honourable Steven Guilbeault announced an investment of $89,000 in the Creative City Centre, following a tour of its new Cornwall Street location, where renovations are underway.

From new lighting and sound to inclusive hearing assist technology, these improvements increase accessibility and enhance the audience experience!

🔗 Read the full report at the link in our bio!

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📢Announcement: SAA is Moving Off Twitter/X 📢

SAA will no longer be active here, look for us on other channels such as Facebook and Instagram! Please note that we will be officially deactivating this account in the new year.

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It’s #TransWeek2024! We're starting by sharing @egalecanada’s resources to support trans and gender-diverse individuals. We'll be featuring articles from Jaye Kovach and an episode from our Arts Everywhere Podcast. Stay tuned!

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Trans Awareness Week 2024 - Egale Canada

Every March 31st, the trans community and allies come together to observe Trans Day Of Visibility (TDOV)

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The SAA is looking for a strategic planner! This is an opportunity to collaborate with our team and lead a planning process that reflects the needs and aspirations of the Sask arts sector.

For more details - check out this link: https://bit.ly/4hyEWN3

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On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the courage and resilience of those who have served. We pay tribute to all who have served in times of war, military conflict, and peace.

Please note, in observance of Remembrance Day, the SAA office will be closed today.

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Go Small, but Think Big

Provincial Launch: Axis to Access

Check out our Latest Report

Get Involved

The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) is an inclusive, member-driven coalition of arts organizations that provides a collective voice for the arts community of Saskatchewan.

Inspiring Quotes

Jennifer McAllister, music educator

Albert Einstein

Dr. Peter Gouzouasis, PHD. University of British Columbia

Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver, PhD, cognitive neuroscientist

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