Showcase

We are excited to welcome you to Showcase 2023, which runs October 13-15.

Host hotel Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Regina Downtown & Performing Arts Venue Darke Hall at the University of Regina.

OSAC's work and support reach lands covered by Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota, and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

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 work 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.

EXHIBITOR EXCHANGE
Access a variety of performing artists to discover new booking opportunities and meet face-to-face.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Choose from a variety of sessions to learn new skills, discover innovative ideas, and deepen your connections with colleagues.

NETWORKING
Great opportunity to connect with other arts councils and arts professionals from Saskatchewan and beyond.

Check out the SHOWCASE 2022 VIDEO of photos from the event !!

Comments from Showcase 2022 Delegates:

“It makes a huge impact on our offerings for our performing, visual arts, and in-school shows. I look forward to next year's Showcase!" - Showcase 2022 Delegate

"What an outstanding way to begin this season and restore our enthusiasm after Covid. Your efforts shone through in everything ...it was perfect...thank you!" - Showcase 2022 Delegate

"It was my first year attending the Showcase. I enjoyed it very much." - Showcase 2022 Delegate

"This was an excellent time to learn about other Arts Councils and share ideas. Very well organized, not rushed, and lots of time to mingle with others and share thoughts and ideas. The Staff of OSAC brought about an excellent weekend making everyone feel welcomed and important. They were very helpful and informative." - Showcase 2022 Delegate

"It was a well-organized showcase. Super busy but loved it all."- Showcase 2022 Delegate