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The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), out of an abundance of caution during these unprecedented times, has opted to cancel Showcase 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While the OSAC staff and Board of Directors were trying to delay this decision as long as possible, it has become obvious that a gathering of 250 people with artists and agents travelling from across the country was not going to be possible this October. The health and safety of the OSAC membership, Board members and staff, along with our hotel, venue, and supplier partners, and of course the artists and agents we work so closely with, are paramount and this decision was reached with those values in mind.
Showcase 2021 will occur in Regina October 15 – 17, 2021 with Showcase 2022 returning to Saskatoon.
The OSAC staff are hard at work planning events that can occur virtually, and we hope to have news about these plans as we approach the Fall. We will be in touch shortly with the artists and agents who applied for Showcase regarding their applications and those Visual Arts organizations and artists who were slated to be part of Showcase 2020.
For further information please contact Kevin Korchinski, Executive Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Catherine Tomczak, Operations Coordinator This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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WHAT is SHOWCASE?
Each year Showcase brings together a community of arts professionals who create, present, and tour performances to audiences across Saskatchewan. Showcase brings together the OSAC Membership along with the following:
- performing and visual artists
- artist managers and booking agents
- representatives from performing arts presenting organizations
- administrators from service or other arts organizations
Performances
Two days with three Showcases of curated worked provide a forum for presenting work to a large, diverse audience in a professional setting and offer attendees the opportunity to experience live performances.
Visual Arts Exhibitions
Enjoy viewing a selection of artworks by established and emerging Saskatchewan and Canadian artists. These exhibitions will give you a taste of the larger palette of exhibitions available to tour with OSAC's Arts on the Move program.
Professional Development
Choose from a variety of sessions to learn new skills, discover innovative ideas, and deepen your connections with colleagues.
Exhibitor Exchange
Access an variety of performing artists to discover new booking opportunities and meet face-to-face.
Networking
Carefully crafted programs and events provide opportunities to connect with fellow colleagues and meet new ones from across the province and the country. Opportunities to connect: Meal Times, Receptions, and Opening & Closing Parties.
Comments from SHOWCASE 2019
"Well done guys!! It is imperative that all we Arts Council types have this annual opportunity to connect, confer,
share & colaberate...make some new memories...definitely an "enjoyable" weekend!! Thank you all!!"
Showcase 2019 Delegate
"It is a wonderful event and a great opportunity for council members and youth to see the big picture.
It is well organized, entertaining, fun and informative. I love it."
Showcase 2019 Delegate
"Kudos to all of you who worked so hard to put on a great weekend. I very much enjoy the artists mingling with the delegates
during meals, bus rides, performances and not just at the exhibitors tables."
Showcase 2019 Delegate
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50th Anniversary Video
As part of OSAC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2018 we asked videographer, and past OSAC Staff Member, Michelle Brownridge to interview OSAC Board, Staff and Friends past and present about OSAC and what it means to them.
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.
