OSAC is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Wilda Gardner, OSAC Life Member on September 24, 2024. Wilda received an OSAC Life Membership in 2009 alongside her husband, Jim Gardner.

Wilda and Jim were not only life partners but partners in their community involvement as well.  They were supporters of the Kindersley & District Arts Council (KDAC) from its inception in 1977 and became active members of the council shorty thereafter. Wilda served as the Performing Arts Director, Secretary and Co-Chair of the local committee when Kindersley hosted Showcase in 2001.  Jim was in charge of season ticket sales and corporate donations and developed the corporate sponsorship program for KDAC, and was an integral member of the Council’s fundraising team.

Wilda was an educator for almost 30 years, completing her career as the senior high school math teacher at Kindersley Composite School. She continued to have an impact on the lives of the students at KCS as a Grade 11 academic award and Grade 12 scholarship were named in her honour.  She was involved with a number of Grad choirs, school operettas, accompanying choirs in the music festival and the Carol Festival.

OSAC extends our deepest sympathy to Wilda and Jim’s three children: Kathy, David and Bob, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Registration is open for the Ontario Presents 2024 VNS Artist Showcases!💜

Artist Showcases will be screened October 1st to 3rd at 10 am & 7:30 pm daily. The same showcase reel will be streamed twice each day for your convenience so if you can’t make it to one be sure to catch the other! The presentations will also be available on the Ontario Presents website for on-demand viewing after the event. 

This event is FREE to attend and is an excellent way to be introduced to some wonderful artists from the comfort of your own home or office. Every day is different so we encourage you to attend as many as you can

You can view the full line up of selected artists here and register for the events here!

The OSAC Board of Directors and Staff would like to invite you to the OSAC Annual General Meeting on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the  Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown, Michelangelo B&C  | 8:30am.

2023 AGM Minutes | 2024 AGENDA| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS July 31, 2024 
OSAC Bylaw Changes | Proposed Amendments to OSAC Constitution & Bylaws

Board of Directors Nominated:
- Nicole Theissen, Station Arts Centre Cooperative - entering first year of first two-year term & Robyn Lang, Melville Arts Council – entering first year of second two-year term

- Syndel Thomas Kozar, Melfort Arts Council - entering first year of first two-year term & Tasha Hill, Weyburn Arts Council - entering first year of second two-year term

Board Chair Nominated:
- Marc Holt, Biggar & District Arts Council – entering the first year of second and final two-year term

OSAC is so excited to present some amazing performers that will showcase at Showcase 2024 in Saskatoon, October 18-20 at the Broadway Theatre.

Click HERE to see the lineup

SHOWCASE 2024 PERFORMANCE TIMES: Friday, October 18 - 7:30pm-9:45pm | Saturday, October 19 - 9:45am-11:30am & 7:45pm-9:45pm

OSAC is so excited to announce our newest staff member - JAECY BELLS. Everyone will get to know Jaecy as you will meet her at Showcase this fall. 

Jaecy will be our new Communications and Administrative Assistant and we are so pleased to have her join our team. Other OSAC news is that Rosemary McCallum will be away from the office until August 2025 on maternity leave. We wish Rosemary and her family a wonderful time! 

Join us for SHOWCASE 2024 in SASKATOON | October 18-20 as arts and cultural enthusiasts from across Saskatchewan and beyond gather again for 3 days to experience a variety of amazing visual and performing art, gain new skills, build friendships, and have access to many new industry resources.  REGISTER HERE   

Mark your calendar and plan on attending. There are many plans underway – check them all out HERE 

SHOWCASE IS CELEBRATING 40 YEARS!

OSAC is offering a Youth Bursary for Arts Councils to bring youth attendees to Showcase.  (“Youth” is defined as 29 years of age in the year 2024 or younger.) Arts councils are ELIGIBLE to register a youth that is a member of their arts council and/or “Spark or Inspire” Coordinator to receive 50% of the $195 registration fee back.

The registration fee includes all conference activities and meals. It does not include the cost of accommodation or travel. The application and further information are available by contacting Kevin Korchinski directly at 306.586.1220 or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Arts on the Move…Online is an online group of solo exhibitions, artist talks, and online video-based art tutorials.

The artists included in the online exhibitions represent a diversity of mediums including painting, photography, drawing, felting/fibre art, and sculpture..                                                              
The artists featured are Edie Marshall, Mohadese Movahed, Jamie Reynolds, Melanie Monique Rose, and Nic Wilson. Explore Arts on the Move HERE