Our Research and Reports

Research that is relevant and rigorous is critical for effective decision-making that advances the Saskatchewan arts sector. If the arts and artists in Saskatchewan are to achieve their potential and if we are to develop the policies, programs and resources to make that happen, then fundamental information and evidence specific to our province is needed.

If the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance doesn’t do the primary research to understand our own communities and the role of arts organizations and artists in them no one else will do it for us, answering why research has become increasingly important to SAA’s work.

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SAA Report: Perspectives on SK Arts and Culture

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In the early autumn of 2025, SAA partnered with Insightrix to survey 400 people across the province of Saskatchewan to establish a baseline of opinions on and engagement with the current arts and culture scene in Saskatchewan. The survey…
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Government Spending on the Arts, Culture, and Heritage in Saskatchewan

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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. The federal government spent $5.4 billion, or 41% of all government spending…
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SAA Report: Rural and Remote Practices

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As part of our Saskatchewan Arts Research Project (SARP), we asked both artists and the general public about their experience and engagement with and within the arts. The SAA decided to generate a number of smaller, ‘breakout’ reports…
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SAA Report: Finances

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As part of our Saskatchewan Arts Research Project (SARP), we asked both artists and the general public about their experience and engagement with and within the arts. The SAA decided to generate a number of smaller, ‘breakout’ reports…
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Understanding Arts Attendance

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SAA Report: Understanding Arts Attendance 2025 Understanding Arts Attendance in Saskatchewan (2024) Since the COVID-19 pandemic, arts organizations in Saskatchewan have noticed a troubling trend—audiences aren’t attending events like…
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Statistics Canada: National Culture Indicators Q3

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SAA Summary At the beginning of this year, The Daily, the media outlet for Statistics Canada, released its quarterly report on national culture and sport indicators. This report documents recent changes in GDP and jobs in these industries.…
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Envisioning a Fully-Funded SK Arts

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Envisioning a Fully-Funded SK Arts The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) has released Envisioning a Fully-Funded SK Arts, a report that outlines the urgent need for increased provincial investment in SK Arts. This report, developed in consultation…
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SAA Report: Collaborations and Resources

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As part of our Saskatchewan Arts Research Project (SARP), we asked both artists and the general public about their experience and engagement with and within the arts. The SAA decided to generate a number of smaller, ‘breakout’ reports…
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SAA Report: Community

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As part of our Saskatchewan Arts Research Project (SARP), we asked both artists and the general public about their experience and engagement with and within the arts. The SAA decided to generate a number of smaller, ‘breakout’ reports…

SAA Report: Work

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As part of our Saskatchewan Arts Research Project (SARP), we asked both artists and the general public about their experience and engagement with and within the arts. The SAA decided to generate a number of smaller, ‘breakout’ reports…

SAA Report: Artistic Practice

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As part of our Saskatchewan Arts Research Project (SARP), we asked both artists and the general public about their experience and engagement with and within the arts. The SAA decided to generate a number of smaller, ‘breakout’ reports…

SAA Report: Demographics

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As part of our Saskatchewan Arts Research Project (SARP), we asked both artists and the general public about their experience and engagement with and within the arts. The SAA decided to generate a number of smaller, ‘breakout’ reports…