SAA Bulletin – July 2014
In this issue…
Saskatchewan Renews Main Street Program
International Indigenous Art Program (IIAP)
Saskatchewan Arts Board Call For Nominations: Board of Directors
Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre Welcomes Managing Dramaturge
Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective Seeks Volunteers
Job Opportunity at The Mackenzie Art Gallery: Volunteer Coordinator
Register Your Culture Days Activities
Save the Date: SAA Community Forum and AGM
Call for Nominations: Saskatchewan Arts Alliance Board of Directors
Saskatchewan Arts Alliance Board of Directors
SASKATCHEWAN RENEWS MAIN STREET PROGRAM
The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport has renewed Main Street Saskatchewan and established it as an on-going program. The new Main Street Saskatchewan program is accepting applications from communities by September 5th for its Accredited and Affiliate levels of participation.
The decision to continue the program was based on the success of the Government of Saskatchewan’s demonstration program. Launched in 2011, the demonstration program included four pilot communities: Indian Head, Wolseley, Maple Creek and Prince Albert. Over three years, the government invested $1.65 million and the program generated impressive results including 22 new business starts, $6.5 million in property acquisitions and $4.9 million in commitments to historic building and streetscape improvements, including $3.9 million in private investment.
INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS ART PROGRAM (IIAP)
The International Indigenous Artists Program (IIAP) allows for youth to explore their creative development through a meaningful interactive and collaborative experience with internationally recognized multidisciplinary Indigenous artists.
The IIAP is funded by both the Canada Council for the Arts and the Saskatchewan Arts Board’s ArtsSmarts Raising the Bar program, which is supported by the Saskatchewan Arts Board, SaskCulture Inc. with funding from the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation, and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. ArtsSmarts Saskatchewan belongs to a national network of ArtsSmarts programs.
SASKATCHEWAN ARTS BOARD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Saskatchewan Arts Board is accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. Appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a two-year term, board members will have a substantial track record and proven leadership in the arts in Saskatchewan as a volunteer, artist, educator, businessperson or administrator.
Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by others. An expression of interest form and further information are available on the agency’s website, or by calling 306-787-4056 or 1-800-667-7526. The deadline for nominations is August 15, 2014.
SASKATCHEWAN PLAYWRIGHTS CENTRE WELCOMES MANAGING DRAMATURGE
The Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre is proud to announce the appointment of its first Managing Dramaturge: Andrew Johnston. As a full time staff member and Saskatchewan resident, Andrew will be able to provide artistic and administrative leadership to the Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre as it carries out its mission of developing Saskatchewan plays and ensuring Saskatchewan voices are heard.
SÂKÊWÊWAK ARTISTS’ COLLECTIVE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective Inc. is looking for volunteers for the following committees:
- Gallery Committee – Review submissions, plan and prepare space for exhibitions, with potential to curate.
- Fundraising Committee – Help us raise funds to maintain our organization and events.
- Marketing and Promotions Committee – Effectively and efficiently advertise our events!
Experience is not necessary and is an excellent opportunity to learn and contribute toward bettering our organization. Contact: sakewewak@gmail.com for more information.
JOB OPPORTUNITY AT THE MACKENZIE ART GALLERY: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
The MacKenzie Art Volunteers are currently looking for a new Volunteer Coordinator. The job posting closes Wednesday July 30th at 4:30 pm. The MacKenzie Gallery Volunteers (MGV) is a not-for-profit organization run by a diverse group of community minded individuals who generously share their time and passion for art with the community. For more details, please visit the gallery’s website.
REGISTER YOUR CULTURE DAYS ACTIVITIES
Don’t forget to register your Culture Days event on the national Culture Days web site. Early registration provides an opportunity to have your event included in provincial and national advertising and marketing campaigns. The Culture Days website is accessed by hundreds of thousands of people from across Canada.
SAVE THE DATE: SAA COMMUNITY FORUM AND AGM
Join us at our Annual General Meeting and Community Forum. This event is a great opportunity to network with other artists and arts organizations. It is also an opportunity to express your thoughts on the issues that matter most to help our Board of Directors shape our future initiatives.
11 AM | Saturday, September 20, 2014 | MacKenzie Art Gallery | 3475 Albert St |Regina, SK
The forum begins at 11:00 am followed by a catered lunch and the AGM. Please RSVP to help us plan for catering.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: SASKATCHEWAN ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
If you are interested in, or know of someone who is interested in serving as a director, please forward the names to the Nominations Committee:
c/o Saskatchewan Arts Alliance | 1150 8th Avenue, Suite 101 | Regina, SK S4R 1C9
email: info@artsalliance.sk.ca
phone: 780-9820
SASKATCHEWAN ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pamela Haig-Bartley – President
Terry Fenton – Past President
Marcus Miller – Vice President
Kelley Jo Burke – Treasurer
Gordon Pepper – Secretary
Mary Blackstone
Shelley Ewing
Yvette Nolan
The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance is a non-profit coalition of arts organizations that provides a collective voice for the arts in Saskatchewan. Established in 1984, SAA advocates on issues such as public funding of the arts, freedom of expression and artists’ working conditions.
