Submissions are now open!

OSAC tours normally run for 3 years, reaching up to 20 communities throughout the province. Priority will be given to submissions that show viable workshop options and the artist's availability to deliver programming.

Prince Albert artist and writer John Brady McDonald has finally brought his show “Omentum” home to his hometown.  The John V. Hicks Gallery at the Margo Fournier Arts Centre hosted an opening Artist Talk and Reception for the new exhibition on Saturday. The show has been on tour with the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) since 2023. McDonald said Saturday’s reception was a long time coming. READ ARTICLE

The show is at the John Vicks Hicks Gallery in the Margo Fournier Arts Centre until January 23rd.

Here is the latest issue of the OSAC Newsletter - READ HERE 

Congratulations to OSAC newest Life Members John & Rosalie Daisley from the Hudson Bay Allied Arts Council.

Longtime arts supporters John and Rosalie Daisley of the Hudson Bay Allied Arts Council have been recognized with Life Membership in the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) for their remarkable contributions to the arts in their community and across the province.

For more than two decades, John and Rosalie have been at the heart of Hudson Bay’s performing arts scene — organizing concerts, welcoming touring artists into their home, and helping bring world-class performances to their small-town stage. Rosalie served as treasurer and chairperson for the Council during her 22-year tenure, while John coordinated over 75 concerts during his 20 years as Performing Arts Representative. Together, their passion, teamwork, and warm hospitality have left a lasting impact on artists and audiences alike.

OSAC is pleased to announce our Board of Directors for 2025-2026!

Kali Weber - Director, Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, North Battleford
Robyn Lang - Director, Melville Arts Council 
Caron Dubnick - Director, La Ronge Arts Council
Marni Chadwick - Director, Assiniboia & District Arts Council
Treena Redman - Past Chair, Leader & District Arts Council
Nicole Thiessen - Director, Station Arts Centre Cooperative
Syndel  Thomas Kozar - Director, Melfort Arts Council
Marc Holt - Chair, Yorkton Arts Council
Natasha Hill - Vice- Chair, Weyburn Arts Council 

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.

🎶APPLICATION ALERT 🎻🤩

Showcase 2026 Performing Arts Artist Applications are now OPEN!

Discover the best in performing and visual arts at the OSAC Showcase, Saskatchewan’s premier gathering for booking and creative exchange.

The OSAC Showcase event connects artists, presenters, and industry professionals from Saskatchewan, across Canada, and the United States, all in search of exciting new talent for upcoming seasons.

Showcase 2026 will be held in Saskatoon | October 16-18 at the Broadway Theatre and the Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown. 

📌APPLY HERE📌 - Deadline is April 28, 2026.

With the arrival of 2026, OSAC is proud to reflect on and share the many exciting achievements of 2025.

Over the year, 13 visual arts exhibitions toured to 60 venues throughout Saskatchewan, reaching more than 33,000 visitors and generating approximately 590 guided tours. Of these audiences, close to 1400 people took part in accompanying programming such as artist talks, hands-on workshops, gallery receptions, and other events.

Showcase 2025 lit up Regina, drawing 197 delegates from across the province. With support from 15 sponsors, the event featured 14 performing arts showcases, 4 visual arts exhibitions, and the work of 10 talented artists. It was packed with learning opportunities—and plenty of fun.

OSAC Performing Arts Members presented 151 performances in 34 Saskatchewan communities by 30 different artists, including performances by Aliya Kanani, Connie Kaldor, George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett - A Coast to Coast Cowboy Christmas, Jâca, Jess Moskaluke, John Muirhead, Lisa Brokop, Kate Ryan, Lee Siegel, Prairie Sons & Susan Aglukark.

Performing Arts in Schools toured Candy Bones Theatre: “Oopsie” in Spring 2025 and three tours in Fall 2025: Aytahn Ross: Professor Wow & The Invisible World of Science; Green Thumb Theatre: The Shape of a Girl by Joan MacLeod; and Sitruc James: Making Bullying Disappear. These performances took place in a total of 72 schools in 64 communities, spanning the province from Eastend to La Loche, for a total audience of approx.16,000 students.

THANK YOU!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended Showcase 2025 in Regina from October 17–19. Your presence and support helped make the event a memorable success. We look forward to welcoming you again in Saskatoon in 2026!

PROGRAM GUIDE from the event! 

SHOWCASE 2025 VIDEO

A special thank you to our Showcase 2025 Sponsors and Partners - your generous support played a vital role in bringing this event to life. We truly appreciate your commitment and contribution. 

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!