As we turn the page on the calendar to 2025! OSAC would like to share the many exciting highlights from this past year!!

OSAC Performing Arts Members presented 166 performances in 37 Saskatchewan communities by 38 different artists including multi-date tours by  Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, Ballet Jörgen’s  (Anne of Green Gables), The Andrew Collins Trio, George Canyon, Buzz Brass, Jack Semple, Kinjo & Young, Piano Heist Ryan McMahon, The Wardens and Tom & Kalissa Landa.

Showcase 2024 was held in Saskatoon with 170 full attendees from across the province, 17 amazing sponsors and partners, and the opportunity to use the Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downton as our new host hotel.

OSAC’s Fall 2024 schools featured Jess Dance (BC), which presented 19 one–day hip-hop dance residencies in 20 schools and 15 communities to a total audience of 4,866 students; Kung Jaadee (BC), which presented 19 shows in 15 communities to a total audience of 4,855 students and teachers; and Burnt Thicket Theatre (SK), which presented the play Every Brilliant Thing to 1,040 students and teachers in 6 schools from Shaunavon to Creighton.

15 visual arts exhibitions toured 57 venues throughout Saskatchewan and were viewed by over 42,000 people, including approximately 590 tours. Out of the total number of viewers, roughly 1710 people participated in exhibition programming, which included artist talks, hands-on or informational workshops, gallery receptions, and events.