Celebrating Success
Travel stimulates artistic inspiration
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Many view travel as a way to broaden their horizons and get out of their comfort zone. Saskatoon artist Cynthia Blanchette considers travel an essential part of her art practice.
Us: A theatrical collaboration
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With the help of grants from the Arts Board, Regina playwright Kelley Jo Burke and singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker collaborated on an award-winning musical. Us runs at the Globe Theatre from February 28 to March 18.
Sharing stories, building understanding
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The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed February 2018 as “Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month”. To celebrate, Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples (LSSAP) has coordinated storytelling events across the province that will bring Aboriginal teachings, culture and entertainment to people of all ages and backgrounds.
50 Years of Artist Residencies
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As the Saskatchewan Arts Board celebrates our 70th anniversary this year, we also celebrate 50 years of supporting artist residencies in the province.
10 Historical Saskatchewan Arts Events
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From 1948 to 2018, here are 10 highlights from the history of Saskatchewan's arts community.
A healing space
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A bleak, cement staircase linking the Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Units at the Regina General Hospital was not conducive to a healing mindset for staff, patients and visitors. An Artists in Communities grant helped transform the space, using art to promote well-being and reflection.
Teaching new forms of self-expression
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A partnership with Saskatoon’s Void Gallery enabled Centennial Collegiate teachers to incorporate printmaking into their curriculum.
Giving honour to tragedy
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Heather Benning's artwork, The Altar, brings to light the true story of a young couple in rural Saskatchewan who came to tragic ends. It was recently purchased by the Saskatchewan Arts Board's Permanent Collection.
Short stay, long-term results
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Regina artist-run printmaking centre Articulate Ink realized its goal of establishing an artist residency, with the help of a Saskatchewan Arts Board grant.
Artists join Permanent Collection
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The Saskatchewan Arts Board added 25 new pieces of art to our Permanent Collection this fall. Many of the artists are new to the collection.