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Arts Everywhere: Episode Four

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Mark Turner knows how to navigate his life in the arts which, planned or not, has led him to his current position as Executive Director and Creative Producer of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra.  Now in its 92nd season, the Symphony…
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Pajama Party Politics: Gathering to Gab

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Pajama Party Politics: Gathering to Gab Presented by Listen to Dis and Saskatchewan Arts Alliance Who is this for? Everyone who identifies with the experience of disability or barriers to arts participation.1 **If you are uncertain if…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Three

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There are no more fitting words to describe this episode than those found on this weeks guest's website "Chasing dreams and honouring family legacies".  The conversation between host Em Ironstar and her long-time childhood friend Krystal…
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Arts Everywhere: Episode Two

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Carla Harris shares their thoughts and inspirations that fuel the passion to  bring  new voices and build connections in our community.  Carla identifies as a disabled artist and it is through that lens and  seeing  the normalization…
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Senator Patricia Bovey in Regina

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Don't miss this opportunity! Senator Patricia Bovey will be in Regina to talk about Bill S-208, An Act respecting the Declaration on the Essential Role of Artists and Creative Expression in Canada. The event being held by the Canadian Club…

Arts Everywhere: Episode One

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It’s the premier full-length episode of Arts Everywhere!  Em Ironstar is joined by Jessica Riess, the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance’s Outreach and Communications lead since 2012.  Ever since Em began as the new SAA Executive Director, Jessica…
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Arts Everywhere: The SAA Podcast

The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance is thrilled to announce our introductory episode of Arts Everywhere: The SAA Podcast! Join host Em Ironstar and podcast producer Kevin Power as the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance podcast officially launches! …
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Season’s greetings and an update from our Executive Director

Warm wishes for the holiday season and a Happy New Year! Hello Everyone: On behalf of the SAA board of directors and staff, I wish you and yours a peaceful holiday season and a very safe and Happy New Year.  2022 was a busy year for all…

Pajama Party Politics: Access through Solidarity

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Pajama Party Politics: Access through Solidarity. Presented by Sask Arts Alliance and Listen to Dis' Who is this for? Everyone, access is not for the disabled only. When and Where? December 8 | 6:30 pm | via Zoom (register below). Join…

On Boredom; reflections on isolation and creativity

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On Boredom; reflections on isolation and creativity.  Edith Skeard “I am alone, so I dream of the being who has cured my solitude, who would be cured by solitudes.” ― Gaston Bachelard, The Poetics of Reverie The long hours…

Conclusion Part One: The Pandemic Shadow

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Once upon a time, without concern, we went indoors and crowded together: to view images and objects in galleries; to hear music in clubs and concert halls; to laugh or weep or be stirred by dramatizations on permanent or makeshift stages; to…
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Introducing SAA’s 2022-23 Board of Directors

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Thanks to everyone who attended the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance’s AGM and community meeting on September 14. Artist Johanna Bundon created and performed a memorable artist Intervention following the AGM. At the community forum, SAA presented…

Community Meeting and AGM 2022

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Date: September 14, 2022
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Pajama Party Politics: There is no justice without access

An Online Event
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STOP the Saskatchewan Government’s Tax on Arts & Culture

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Call to Action: Petition
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Call to Action

Crowdsourcing Campaign Challenges and Ideas

Art Works – On the Boards Staging Company

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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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Federal Government Announces Budget 2022

Federal Government Announces Budget 2022 On April 7, 2022, the Federal Government announced Budget 2022, which includes $85+ million in new supports for arts and culture. These include: $12.1 million over two years, starting in 2022-23,…