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OSAC is excited to announce the performing arts line-up for Showcase 2025.
All performances will take place at Darke Hall, University of Regina. Friday, October 17 & Saturday, October 18. Click HERE for a list of all showcasing performers.
REGISTER HERE for SHOWCASE 2025!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
Workshop: "OSAC SPARK - YOUTH"
Time: 3pm-4pm
Facilitator: CHRIS HENDERSON, Artist & OSAC Representative
Location: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Downtown Regina, Pine Room (3rd Floor)
This workshop is designed to give young people hands-on experience and the confidence to get involved in arts and performance in their communities. Through fun discussions and guidance from mentors, participants will learn: "how to put on a SPARK performance – from managing the stage and promoting the event to creating a budget and getting the community involved. Team up with a local artist to dive into what it takes to start and keep creative projects rolling. By the end of the workshop, young people will not only feel inspired—they’ll be ready to take the lead. The goal is to help them go from just watching to actively creating and leading in their local arts scene, building pride and lasting involvement in their community’s culture.
August 14, 2025 marks the end of an era here at OSAC as Marianne Woods enters a new chapter of her life. After a remarkable 35 years with the same nonprofit arts organization, including 20 as the Performing Arts - School Tour Manager for OSAC, she is retiring from the organization. Of course, Marianne is not retiring from her love of the stage and singing, and you will be able to find her on a stage soon.
After having a number of different roles within OSAC, Marianne took over the School Tour program (formerly known as Junior Concerts) in August 2004, and her passion for the program and the artists was very evident. The respect the schools, faculty and artists have for Marianne, and the program has been a very positive impact on OSAC as an organization as a whole.
Marianne has left the program in excellent shape, and we are fortunate enough to have a person in-house who can continue that impact. Rosemary McCallum has been with OSAC since March 2012 in a Communications and Administrative Assistant role, including designing our Annual Report and Showcase Program for that time.
She has just returned from maternity leave and agreed to take over the School Tour program, which we are thrilled about. Besides being a Mom to two young children, Rosemary has also helped with the School Tour program at various points in her career with OSAC so was a natural fit to fill this role.
We wish Marianne all the best in retirement and welcome Rosemary to her new role with OSAC.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
Workshop: "RECRUITING & RETAINING VOLUNTEERS"
Facilitator: JAN FOX, Robcan Group & Executive Director for REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities 
Why is it always all of the same people doing all the work all the time? Well maybe that is happening because we are struggling to engage and include new volunteers who will balance the workload. Who is the new volunteer? Where are they? What does it take to involve them? Why is it such a challenge to interest new volunteers? Learn more about the challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteers in our intergenerational communities and diverse communities. Let’s keep the matures and the boomers, challenge generation X, have fun with the gamers and celebrate the energy of the new generations. How do we engage newcomers and our indigenous families and neighbours? Celebrate the diverse strengths of our communities. Build a strong team of volunteers by including all ages and stages. Working together works! Workshop topics will include: Contribution, Teamwork, Communication, Feedback, Creative Energy, Inclusion, Social Value, Leadership, Personal Growth, Fun
JAN FOX is the Executive Director for REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities, Jan believes the best solutions come from community. She was a driver in establishing the Alberta Office to Combat Trafficking as well as the Provincial #NotinMyCity Provincial Network that she now co-chairs. She also served on the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force. Outside REACH, Jan is the past-chair of the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities (CCFSC), represents Edmonton in the global Peace in Our Cities network, and leads the new Rotary Indigenous Speaker Series Committee. She is also a consultant with Robcan Group working with many local municipalities to share her knowledge. Previously, Jan managed labour relations issues with the Government of Canada, and was warden at the Edmonton Institution for Women where she founded Women in Police and Corrections. Accolades include the YWCA Lois E. Hole Lifetime Achievement, Women of Vision Award, Association of Professional Executives Partnership Award, Institute of Public Administrators Teamwork Award, and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.
What’s working (and what’s not) in performing arts marketing? The results from the Performing Arts Marketing Pulsecheck Survey reveal key trends, challenges, and opportunities for venues and presenters across Canada. 👉 Read the full findings here
Key takeaways include:
✅ What marketing tactics are driving engagement—and what’s falling flat. ✅ The tools and training arts marketers want most.
✅ Why social media strategies need to evolve in 2025. ✅ How small teams are making the most of limited time and budgets.
The OSAC Board of Directors and Staff would like to invite you to the OSAC Annual General Meeting on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Regina Downtown, Canadian Ballroom | 8:15am.
2024 AGM Minutes | 2025 AGENDA| FINANCIAL STATEMENTS July 31, 2025
Kali Weber – Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, North Battleford.
Kali will be starting her Second 2 Year Term on the OSAC Board of Directors. Read Bio
Marni Chadwick - Assiniboia & District Arts Council
Marni will be starting her First 2 Year Term on the OSAC Board of Directors. Read Bio
Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for your generous support in making Showcase 2025 possible.
We are truly grateful for your contribution and partnership in bringing this event to life!
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
