What is the aim of OSAC's Visual Arts Program?

The aim of the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils visual arts program is to assist arts councils in presenting visual arts exhibitions that are diverse, moving, thought-provoking, contemporary, educational, and historically relevant by Saskatchewan and Canadian artists, and to develop awareness and appreciation for the visual arts in the province of Saskatchewan.

1. To provide quality exhibitions to Saskatchewan communities that will enhance awareness and appreciation of Saskatchewan artists.

• Develop and maintain the touring program Arts on the Move consisting of OSAC curated exhibitions and exhibitions developed by outside organizations
• Arts on the Move exhibitions are subsidized to reduce financial barriers for arts councils
• OSAC handles insurance, artist fees, shipping fees, promotional materials, education guides, routing, packing, and crating

2. To enhance art appreciation and education through assisting arts councils to develop visual arts programming.

• Provide educational resource material for touring exhibitions in the form of curriculum focused Education Guides
• Develop and support docent (tour guide) training programming in arts council communities
• Support arts council's efforts to develop visual arts programming through the Visual Arts Program Grant

3. To assist in the creative and professional development of Saskatchewan Visual artists.

• To provide funding to arts councils for Local Adjudications, which provide opportunities for artists to exhibit their work and develop critical skills through participating in group and individual critiques with adjudicators

• To tour the work of emerging and professional Saskatchewan artists to OSAC's arts council member audiences through its touring network

4. To collaborate and partner with visual arts organizations and institutions that share a similar aim.

• Keep an active dialogue with organizations such as the SKArts, CARFAC SASK, U of R and USask, AKA artist run, Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, Sâkêwêwak, etc
• Tour exhibitions developed by partner organizations and institutions