About OSAC | Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils

OSAC is an umbrella organization that enables community arts councils and schools to tour and hold live musical and theatre performances, visual art exhibitions, workshops, and special events across Saskatchewan and are proud to live and work on the lands of Treaty Four and Treaty Six and the traditional home of the Metis. OSAC is committed to continuing to build our relationship with Indigenous peoples as well as those from around the world who make Saskatchewan the diverse place it is. OSAC is a non-profit charitable organization.#10780 3389 RR0001
Across Saskatchewan, we bring people and the arts together. In more than 80 towns and cities, local arts councils and schools are keeping the arts alive. Those communities enjoy live music and theatre performances, visual art exhibitions, workshops, and special events thanks to their efforts.Some Past Numbers...
In the 2024/2025 season, OSAC presented 171 performances by 36 different artists in 37 communities. The School Touring Program offered in-person presentations involving the following disciplines: Haida & Squamish Storytelling, Issue-Based Theatre, Hip Hop Dance & Theatre Residencies. The total audience numbers were approximately 16,927 students and teachers. There were four tours, involving 56 schools and travelling to 35 communities throughout the province. Lead teachers in each school contributed approximately 96 non-classroom hours to coordinate these presentations. 13 visual and media arts exhibitions toured 60 venues throughout the province were viewed by over 33,000 people, including approximately 590 tours. Out of the total number of viewers, roughly 1400 people participated in exhibition programming, which included artist talks, hands-on or informational workshops, gallery receptions, and events. Check out our infographic map for a look at the schools and communities that have worked with OSAC in “Bringing the Arts to You!”
Huge thank you to SaskMusic for honoring the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils as Music Company/Organization of the Year 2025!
OSAC was thrilled and honoured to accept the Saskatchewan Arts Board Award - Saskatchewan Arts Award for Leadership, Organization in 2018.
The History of OSAC (Prairie History), Article by Lynn Gidluck, University of Regina
50th Anniversary Video
This playlist includes the Video Long Cut, 50th Anniversary Greetings, and short interviews with arts council members, current and former board/staff, artists, and partners.
OSAC values diversity and equality. OSAC will not discriminate against anyone based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.