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Common Forum and Front
SAA consults with the arts community to develop goals and articulates them to government, business and the public. Consultation occurs through SAA communication services and community meetings.
Arts Planning and Development
SAA organizes arts community meetings to discuss issues, formulate strategies and develop plans of action. These meetings provide an opportunity for the entire arts community to pool resources, both human and financial, reducing the burden on individual organizations. The meetings also provide the community with information on SAA activities, including interagency discussions.
Interagency Planning and Development
SAA assists government and its agencies in development of visions, priorities and goals. Through SAA initiatives, government and its agencies have access to a collective community voice.
Representation
On request and when appropriate, SAA responds to member requests for support, and acts on their behalf as an interested and informed third party in negotiations, debates and conflicts with other sectors of society.
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Advocacy
SAA advocacy promotes establishment of arts policies and support measures that foster a healthy environment for artists and the arts. Advocacy efforts include recognition by politicians, government and public of the importance of arts in society and the protection of artist rights and freedoms. SAA works with government and other parties that support and encourage the arts.
SAA ensures representation of Saskatchewan arts and artists by sending nominations and recommendations to Canada Council, Canadian Conference of the Arts, Saskatchewan Arts Board, and (in partnership with SaskCulture) Tourism Saskatchewan. SAA supports its membersą advocacy efforts by providing professional development, support information, analysis and research.
Current Advocacy Issues:
ARTS POLICY
ARTS FUNDING
ARTISTS' RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
ARTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ARTS AND TOURISM
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Reference
SAA collects and maintains a library of research studies and statistics. SAA also provides a free reference service to members.
Listserv
SAA listserv provides free and open discussion on policy issues and other arts related topics. For members only, the listserv keeps the membership informed on positions of the arts community and provides them with an opportunity to develop ideas in concert with others.
Bulletin
The Bulletin provides information, analysis and discussion about current arts-related issues. It also provides news of provincial arts organizations, promotes SAA programming and updates the membership on SAA Board deliberations.
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