Mandate

Vision Statement:
Saskatchewan Communities are enriched by the delivery of diverse arts experiences made accessible through the province-wide OSAC Membership. 

Mission Statement:
OSAC provides collaborative leadership, guidance and resources to strengthen the capacity of the membership to develop, program and promote impactful arts experiences. 

Values Statement:
 - We value the intrinsic impact of diverse arts experiences for our members and communities. 
 - We recognize, value, respect and are inspired by our collaborative relationships. 
 - We value creativity and innovation in the development and delivery of our services in a professional and respectful manner.
 - We value engaging, new and diverse communities and partners. 
 - Our demonstrated resilience is grounded in honouring our roots, prioritizing our people and embracing renewal. 
 
Our values are guiding principles for OSAC and are embedded and integral to our Strategic Statement, which is: 

Our core programs deliver the strategic mandate of OSAC. Our operations and programming are maintained through accountability, transparency, continuous improvement and innovation. We measure success through these Ends: 

OSAC's Ends (order of priority):
  1. The membership is empowered through OSAC’s leadership.
  1. The membership benefits from the inclusion and representation of the cultural diversity of the province. 
  1. The membership throughout Saskatchewan has access to relevant and varied arts opportunities.
  1. The membership is knowledgeable and actively engaged in:
    • Organizational Development,
    • Visual and Media Arts Presentation,
    • Performing Arts Presentation.
  1. The membership benefits from the success of artists locally, provincially and nationally.

  2. The membership benefits as OSAC is known locally, provincially, and nationally.
OSAC 's Strategic Goals:
• Member Development
• Program Development
• Audience Development
• Artist Development
• Leadership

OSAC Diversity Equality & Inclusion (DEI) Statement:
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. 

OSAC Reconciliation Statement: 
As an organization dedicated to fostering connections through the performing and visual arts, we commit to advancing truth and reconciliation. We recognize the devastating impacts of colonization, including residential schools and systemic inequities that persist to this day. Arts and culture define the stories of our lives, and we recognize the deep importance of this work in the reconciliation process. We stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities and are committed to being active participants in the reconciliation process.  Read Full Statement