Saskatoon students are collaborating with professional musicians to explore how Métis fiddle music and dance can be expressions of reconciliation.

As part of our 70th anniversary celebrations, we’re sharing 70 stories from our arts community. Here is a selection of ten works from our Permanent Collection of Saskatchewan artwork.

13-year-old Regina dancer, Nathaniel Ritter-Magot, is attending the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School with the help of a Prince Edward Arts Scholarship.

Forty artists and representatives from arts organizations from around the province came together in late March to learn about how digital strategies and tools can help them connect with audiences in new ways.

Twenty works of art from the Saskatchewan Arts Board’s Permanent Collection will be on display throughout the province over the next three years through an Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council (OSAC) touring exhibition.

Many view travel as a way to broaden their horizons and get out of their comfort zone. Saskatoon artist Cynthia Blanchette considers travel an essential part of her art practice.

With the help of grants from the Arts Board, Regina playwright Kelley Jo Burke and singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker collaborated on an award-winning musical. Us runs at the Globe Theatre from February 28 to March 18.

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed February 2018 as “Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month”. To celebrate, Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples (LSSAP) has coordinated storytelling events across the province that will bring Aboriginal teachings, culture and entertainment to people of all ages and backgrounds.

As the Saskatchewan Arts Board celebrates our 70th anniversary this year, we also celebrate 50 years of supporting artist residencies in the province.

From 1948 to 2018, here are ten highlights from the history of Saskatchewan’s arts community.