Your Snapshot of Saskatchewan's Cultural News, Events, Jobs and Opportunities | |
Saskatoon Open House and Grant Writing Workshop | |
SaskCulture is taking part in the City of Saskatoon's upcoming Open House and Grant Writing Workshop, which will take place on September 12 at the Cosmo Civic Centre in Saskatoon. The open house, which starts at 12 p.m., is an opportunity for Saskatoon residents to meet staff from the City of Saskatoon, SaskCulture, and SK Arts and ask questions about their grant programs. A hands-on grant writing workshop, open to all Saskatchewan residents, will start at 7 p.m. Please register in advance and indicate which session/s you will attend: grants@saskatoon.ca. | |
Culture Days less than a month away | |
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Mark your calendars! Culture Days kicks off on September 22. Stay tuned for event schedules, locations, and all the incredible details that will make this month one to remember — there's something for everyone. Find events near you at culturedays.ca/events.
Organizers: On September 7, the Culture Days National team will host a workshop on last-minute event promotion. Sign up now for a refresher on how to make the most of Culture Days marketing design assets and templates. Communications expert and content strategist Mercedes Blackwood will also provide Public Relations tips on how to successfully pitch an event and build media relations.
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Write a letter in support of music education in SK | |
The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) and the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association are inviting Saskatchewan people to show support for Saskatchewan Music Education Day on September 15 by writing to their MLA, the Minister of Education, and the leadership of the Saskatchewan School Board Association.
People who wish to show support can use the SAA's letter template to share personal stories about the impact of music education and express support for increased funding and resources for music programs in schools. Read more
| Submit proposals for THREADS 2024 | The Saskatoon Open Door Society is inviting artists and storytellers to submit proposals for THREADS: Cultural Conversations. The proposals should respond to the theme of “Evolving.” The response can be in any art form or the form of personal stories. The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2023. Read more | | |
Data shows Saskatoon has the most artists in SK | |
With 1,400 professional artists, Saskatoon has the largest number and highest concentration of artists in Saskatchewan, says an analysis of Statistics Canada’s 2021 long-form census by Hill Strategies. The August Hill Strategies article "Statistical Profile of Artists in Saskatoon in 2021" shows that there are 3,900 professional artists who reside in Saskatchewan, which makes up 1.9 per cent of the 202,900 artists in Canada. One in every 38 Saskatchewan workers and every 23 Canadian workers has a cultural occupation.
Saskatoon has the most artists in Saskatchewan and is home to over one-third of the province’s artists. In the city, one in every 110 workers is a professional artist. The median employment income of Saskatoon artists was just $9,700 in 2020, which is not only slightly below the provincial average, but also about one-quarter of the median employment income of all Saskatoon workers in the same year. The statistical analysis determined that Saskatoon artists appear to have significant support from other members of their households. Read more
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How to start a non-profit | |
Why should a non-profit organization incorporate? When a non-profit incorporates, it becomes a legal entity. It permits transactions to be performed in the name of the organization, reducing liability to individuals and ensuring continuity. Along with these advantages, incorporating also comes with some responsibilities. Here are some resources to help you set up a non-profit corporation. | |
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Last Minute Promotion! Organizer Webinar (Culture Days)
In this webinar, the Culture Days National team will provide a refresher on how to make the most of the marketing design assets and templates for some last-minute promotion. Communications expert and content strategist, Mercedes Blackwood, will also provide some Public Relations tips on how to successfully pitch an event and build media relations.
When: September 7, 2023
Where: Online *Register online
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Grant Writing Workshop (Community Futures Mid-Sask)
This workshop will guide participants through the ins and outs of grant writing. Participants will gain insights into crafting compelling proposals and provide tools and knowledge to help their grant writing skills.
When: September 28, 2023
Where: Online *Register online
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES GALLERY | |
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Battlefords Community Players celebrates 75 years thanks to volunteers
By: Ana Cristina Camacho
When you go to a show put on by the Battlefords Community Players, everyone you see bringing the production to life — from the actors to the ushers and bartenders — are all volunteers.
For over 75 years, Battlefords Community Players (BCP), a totally volunteer-run organization, has been bringing live theatrical entertainment to the Battlefords and area. Over the years, BCP has produced 250 plays, involved hundreds of volunteers, and received over 70 individual and group awards. Read more
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SaskCulture's E-Update is a bi-weekly electronic bulletin that includes information on upcoming SaskCulture events, programs and activities, along with other information and events that may be useful to cultural organizations, or individuals, interested in building a culturally vibrant community.
SaskCulture receives financial assistance from Sask Lotteries.
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