Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils

06/18/2026

OSAC is thrilled to announce that registration for Showcase 2026 is officially open! Join us in Saskatoon from October 16-18 for an exciting weekend of performances, art exhibitions, workshops, networking and industry connections.

Our host hotel is the Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown, and all performances will take place at the funky Broadway Theatre.

Don’t wait – register and book your hotel room early to take advantage of the special conference rate. https://tkposac.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/OSAC2026

06/16/2026

OSAC's Board of Directors spent last weekend in Saskatoon for their most recent board meeting and took time to visit Wanuskewin for a guided tour. The experience was both educational and informative, offering a deeper appreciation of the stories, history, and cultural significance of this remarkable place. Thank you to the Wanuskewin team for sharing their knowledge with us.

06/16/2026

Behind every great arts event, performance, and exhibition is a volunteer making it happen.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for the arts in your community? Nominate them for OSAC's Volunteer Award and help celebrate the people who make the arts possible.

Nominations close June 30.

06/13/2026

Wóknaga (He Tells His Own Story) showcases the vibrant paintings of Métis, Nêhiyawak, Nakoda, Anishinaabe, and Scottish artist Dave Pelletier. Drawing inspiration from the Woodland School style, Pelletier weaves storytelling, traditional knowledge, and personal journeys of cultural connection into bold, colourful compositions that celebrate the lands, animals, and stories of Turtle Island.

06/12/2026

Deadline to Apply to Tour with OSAC Performing Arts in Schools Monday, June 15, 2026!

In the 2025/2026 school year, the School Touring Program presented five tours in the following disciplines: Circus Arts, Magic, Theatre for Elementary and High School Audiences, and Ventriloquism. A total of 88 performances took place in schools in all corners of the province and reached an approximate total audience of 20,893 students.

Apply here: https://www.osac.ca/school-tours/for-artists-agents

06/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Swift Current Arts Council on 60 years of enriching the cultural life of Swift Current and southwest Saskatchewan!

As one of the original eight Arts Councils that helped establish OSAC in 1969, the Swift Current Arts Council has been a driving force for the arts for six decades. Over the years, they have presented more than 500 performances, exhibitions, and cultural events, welcomed countless artists to their community, and hosted OSAC's Showcase 7 times.

Thank you to the generations of volunteers, staff, artists, and supporters who have made this remarkable legacy possible. Here's to 60 years of arts, culture, and community—and many more to come! 🎭🎶🎨

06/09/2026

Today OSAC's Visual Arts Manager is celebrating 15 years with us!

Over the past 15 years I’ve had the pleasure and honour to work with over 250 artists and 50 arts council communities to bring numerous exhibitions to communities across Saskatchewan. I have been fortunate to contribute to projects that spark creativity and create meaningful opportunities for people to engage with art in their own communities. Witnessing the ways people connect with creativity, with one another, and with their communities through the visual arts has been one of the greatest rewards of this work.
-Zoë Schneider

06/05/2026

Invisible Winds: Stories You Cannot See, Journeys Toward Wholeness invites audiences to explore the unseen stories of mental health, grief, trauma, and healing through the work of Saskatchewan artists. Curated by Dean Bauche, this powerful exhibition highlights the importance of sharing lived experiences, fostering understanding, and creating space for healing through art.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Do you know someone in your local arts council whose dedication, leadership, and passion have made a lasting impact? Consider nominating them for the OSAC Life Member Award.

Life Membership is one of OSAC’s highest honours, recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions to OSAC, their arts council, and Saskatchewan’s arts and culture community. The recipient will be honoured at Showcase 2026 in Saskatoon.

Nominations close June 30. Help us celebrate the people who make our arts council network thrive.