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March 9, 2018 SAA Research Memo on Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators, 2016 (estimates): Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators, 2016 (estimates) and revised 2010-to-2014 provincial and territorial culture indicators.
February 22, 2018 Fine Arts and Arts Education Resources at Saskatchewan Universities 2018 Update: This report documents changes in fine arts and arts education resources in the province's universities from approximately 2001 to 2017. It updates and complements the SAA's similar reports of 2015 and 2014.
December 19, 2017 When Artists Go to School: Effective Teacher-Artist Partnerships in K-12 Schools: A Discussion Paper with Recommendations commissioned by the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance.
November 10, 2016 Future Innovators: Developing Creativity Through K-12 Arts Education in Saskatchewan Schools: By Dianne Warren. A Position Paper and Recommendations in Response to "Achieving Growth through Innovation: The Role of Arts Education in Supporting Economic Sustainability" by C. Brooke Dobni Commissioned by the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance.
February 19, 2015 Achieving Growth through Innovation: The Role of Arts Education in Supporting Economic Sustainability: The SAA and its PreK-12 arts literacy research sub-committee commissioned innovation expert C. Brooke Dobni to write a position paper exploring the relationship between arts education and innovation.
June 1, 2014 Preliminary Observations of the SAA Member Consultations: An introduction to organizational needs from government in 2014.
November 13, 2013 What is happening in Arts Education today? Initiatives at the local, national and international levels.: Ann Kipling Brown reflects on the initiatives and developments in arts education at the local, national and international level.
November 17, 2012 Provincial Arts Expenditures (2004 - 2012): An analysis of the provincial government's spending on the arts.
October 21, 2012 Impact of the Film Employment Tax Credit (FETC) on the Film and Video Industry of Saskatchewan.: A study commissioned by Sask Film and the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce to determine the actual sector value and net cost to government of the Film Employment Tax Credit (FETC) cut in the 2012 Provincial Budget
June 27, 2012 Understanding the Arts Ecology of Saskatchewan: A SAA Research Project
May 29, 2012 Provincial Government Spending on the Arts and Culture in Saskatchewan in 09/10: This report examines provincial government investment in the arts and culture in Saskatchewan, with comparisons to other provinces.
December 6, 2011 From Policy to Action: An action plan by the Arts Community in response to the government's Pride of Saskatchewan policy document
July 21, 2011 Cultural Industries "Community of Interest" Consultation: Final Report: This consultation report delves into the what "Community of Interest" designation means and how to administer it in a way that is best for arts communities.
June 16, 2011 Provincial Government Spending on the Arts and Culture in Saskatchewan in 08/09: This report examines provincial government investment in the arts and culture in Saskatchewan, with comparisons to other provinces.
September 23, 2010 The Menace of Measurement: A discussion about arts indicators: SAA commissioned Marnie Badham to write a position paper on arts metrics. The Abstract and Executive Summary are posted on this website. For a copy of the complete report, please contact the SAA.
September 1, 2010 Provincial government spending on the arts and culture in Sask. in 2007-2008: This report examines provincial government investment in the arts and culture in Saskatchewan, with comparisons to other provinces.
December 14, 2009 Provincial government spending on the arts and culture: This report examines provincial government investment in the arts and culture in Saskatchewan, with comparisons to other provinces.
July 30, 2009 Best Practice Standards Project Now Online: The Best Practice Standards project seeks to develop a process that will encourage respectful and healthy relationships between Saskatchewan's creators and producers of art and craft with their presenters and representation.
November 30, 2008 Arts Patrons, Impresarios, and Philanthropists in Saskatchewan: Part 5: Carol Hill, Arts Patron
November 27, 2008 Arts Patrons, Impresarios, and Philanthropists in Saskatchewan: Part 4: Jacqui Shumiatcher
November 18, 2008 Status of the Artist: A Progress Review and an Opportunity to Look Forward
April 22, 2008 Arts Patrons, Impresarios, and Philanthropists in Saskatchewan: Part 3: Cheryl & Henry Kloppenburg, Arts Patrons
April 15, 2008 Arts Patrons, Impresarios, and Philanthropists in Saskatchewan: Part 2: Bill Shurniak, Arts Patron
April 1, 2008 Arts Patrons, Impresarios, and Philanthropists in Saskatchewan: Part 1: Lynda Haverstock, Arts Patron
October 26, 2007 A Snapshot of the Saskatchewan Arts Sector: A selection of facts about the arts and culture sector.
July 5, 2007 Art: At the Heart of Society: Fourth in a series of four stories by Steven Ross Smith.
July 5, 2007 Valuing Artists' Work: First in a series of four stories by Steven Ross Smith.
July 5, 2007 For Love, Not Money: Second in a series of four stories by Steven Ross Smith
July 5, 2007 Art: A Risky Business: Third in a series of four stories by Steven Ross Smith
January 28, 2007 Business and the Arts: Service Relationship Indicators
December 17, 2006 Improving Work Opportunities for Artists: Saskatchewan Arts Alliance Submission to the Commission on Improving Work Opportunities for Saskatchewan Residents
October 3, 2006 Yvette Moore: Vision and Resolve Makes Success for Yvette Moore
October 3, 2006 Deborah Buck: Multi-talented artist creates connections.
October 3, 2006 Rigmor Clarke: Fearless painter captures nature's soul.
October 3, 2006 Barry Weiss: Holed up and Painting in Maple Creek
October 3, 2006 Diana Tegenkamp: Up-and-coming filmmaker working the best in the biz.
October 3, 2006 Martha Cole: Finding Spirit in Fabric
October 3, 2006 Brian Johnson: Musician and bow-maker connects with the human spirit
October 2, 2006 Yuka Yamaguchi: At Play at Art
October 2, 2006 Roger Jerome: A Humble Painter of the North
October 2, 2006 Linda Duvall: Using Technology to enable community
August 15, 2006 Status of the Artist - A Review of Developments: The state and progress of Status of the Artist legislation in Saskatchewan, Quebec, Ontario and Newfoundland are reviewed in this document.
August 13, 2006 Saskatchewan Status Act? What does the Act do?: Learn about the importance of Status of the Artist for the arts sector, as well as how it functions as a piece of legislation and how the government enacts it.
August 12, 2006 Collective Rights for the Cultural Sector: This article provides an introduction to collective rights and, specifically, collective bargaining rights. It discusses the benefits and the complexities of legislating collective rights.
April 28, 2006 Business and the Arts Case Study #5: Station Arts Centre and the Saskatchewan Valley News
April 28, 2006 Business and the Arts Case Study #6: Theatre Saskatchewan
April 27, 2006 Business and the Arts Case Study #4: Saskatchewan Book Awards
February 2, 2006 Business and the Arts: Case Study #3: New Dance Horizons
February 1, 2006 Business and the Arts: Case Study #2: Ness Creek Music Festival
January 29, 2006 Business and the Arts: Case Study #1: Art Gallery of Swift Current
December 14, 2005 Robert Currie: A Catalyst for Saskatchewan Writing
October 9, 2005 Celebrating Saskatchewan Artists: a book by Steven Ross Smith
September 5, 2005 Action Plan Proposal to the Government of Saskatchewan for the Arts Sector: This 2005 plan is presented by the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance as steps for immediate action that will bring concrete meaning to artist equity proposals and coherence to arts policy.
September 5, 2005 Quick Facts: A selection of facts about the arts and culture sector.
June 1, 2005 Status of the Artist - Where Are We?: An update on Status of the Artist developments and SAA's position.
April 8, 2005 A Brief History of Status of the Artist in Canada: Prepared by the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance, based on Canadian Conference of the Arts Materials, this document is a chronology of historic markers for achieving equity (status) for artists.
April 8, 2005 Rory Allen: Elvis Lives in Rory Allen's Success!
January 14, 2005 Equity for Saskatchewan Artists: An opinion editorial by Dave Margoshes about equity for Saskatchewan artists.
January 12, 2005 Kennetch Charlette: Art as Tool to Educate and Heal
December 21, 2004 Arts Energize Rural Saskatchewan: Artists are contributing to the well-being of small communities with a sense of stimulation, affirmation, celebration, and hope.
December 12, 2004 Celebrate Books, Break a Record: By Steven Ross Smith
December 9, 2004 Re: Minister's Advisory Committee for Status of the Artist (MACSA) Final Report: SAA letter to Hon. Joan Beatty responding to Government's Response to the MACSA Final Report (October 2003)
July 13, 2004 Luke Poitras: From Biggar to Broadway?
June 13, 2004 Cheryl L'Hirondelle Waynotêw: Finding Community Through Art
March 23, 2004 Floyd Favel Starr: Starr's Global Vision Seeks Change
March 23, 2004 George Glenn: Making Art as a Positive Force
March 23, 2004 Saskatchewan Publishing: Homegrown Publishers Bloom
March 23, 2004 Kenny Marco: Soul Sauce: Recipe for Success
March 23, 2004 Barbara Terfloth: Working for Artists in the Boreal Forest
March 23, 2004 Mel Bolen: An Alchemy of Ideas and Ideals
October 3, 2003 Arts Aid Town's Renewal: Part 1: Dancing Sky Theatre Meacham
October 3, 2003 Arts Aid Town's Renewal: Part 3: St. Peter's College & Abbey, Muenster; Hilary Clark, Saskatoon
October 3, 2003 Arts Aid Town's Renewal: Part 2: June Jacobs, Hand Wave Gallery, Meacham Ley Ward, Eon Music, Meacham
May 1, 2003 Sustainability of Saskatchewan's Arts Sector: The SAA suggests government adapts a pan-departmental arts policy to guide decision making. The document also outlines six measures provide sustainability and stability to the arts sector.
January 1, 2002 Profile of the Cultural Workforce: Saskatchewan Arts Alliance 2002
November 1, 2001 Executive Summary: This is an Executive Summary of the first Minister's Advisory Committee Report on Status of the Artist, which came out in 1993.

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