SaskCulture Update November 2, 2011
SaskCulture Inc.
MEMBER E-UPDATE
November 2, 2011
Welcome to SaskCulture’s Member E-Update! This electronic bulletin is sent out to all SaskCulture members and includes information on upcoming SaskCulture events, programs and activities, along with other information and events that will be useful to cultural organizations, or individuals, interested in building a culturally vibrant community.
“SaskCulture receives financial assistance from Saskatchewan Lotteries.”
What’s inside…
· Presenting the 2011-12 SaskCulture Board of Directors
· SaskCulture Gathering was a great success!
· SaskCulture’s Museum Grant Program – Nov. 30
· SAA interviews Saskatchewan political parties on their arts policies
· Young Regina composer wins national music composition award
Calls of Interest…
· Call for Proposals – Stewards of Saskatchewan colouring book
· Gallery for sale in Mortlach
Job Gallery…
· Associate Editors
· Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator
· Executive Director
· Chief Curator
· Administrative Assistant
· General Manager
· Executive Director
· Casual Preparator
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Presenting the 2011-12 SaskCulture Board of Directors
During its Annual General Meeting on Oct. 28, 2011, SaskCulture’s membership elected one new board member, re-elected one board member and accepted by acclamation four returning board members. The 2011-2012 SaskCulture Board consists of:
Arts – David Cormican by acclamation to a 2-year term
Cultural Industries – Brenda Shenher by acclamation to a 2-year term
Heritage – James Ingold by acclamation to a 2-year term
Membership at Large – Pat Graystone by election to a 2-year term; and
Laurel Reimche by election to a 2-year term
Multicultural – Bula Ghosh by acclamation to a 2-year term
They join the following: Reggie Newkirk (President), Peter England (Past President), Harvey Knight, James Hawn, Jennifer Holmes, Cheryl Avery, Joseph Otitoju, and Gwen King.
SaskCulture would like to thank all the nominees who let their name stand for the Board. Your interests in culture are greatly appreciated and we hope you continue your volunteer work within the cultural network.
For more information on the SaskCulture Board of Directors, please visit: http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/index.php?p=Board%20of%20Directors.
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SaskCulture Gathering was a great success!
SaskCulture would like to extend to big thank-you to the delegates who attended our 2011 Gathering in Regina last weekend! You helped make this year's Gathering a great success! To view some Gathering photos, please visit www.saskculture.sk.ca. We'll be posting more Gathering materials in the upcoming weeks.
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SaskCulture Museum Grant Program – deadline Nov. 30
The Museum Grant Program provides three streams of operational support to qualifying museums throughout the province. Museums are encouraged to apply for annual funding through the Museum Grant Program. For more information, Museum Grant Applications are due Nov. 30, 2011. For more information, contact Paul Gingras at (306) 780-9813, toll free at 1-866-476-6830 or email pgingras@saskculture.sk.ca.
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SAA interviews Saskatchewan political parties on their arts policies
The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance (SAA) recently interviewed representatives of the Green Party of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Liberal Party, the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party and the Saskatchewan Party on their arts policies. For the interviews and a written response, please visit: http://www.artsalliance.sk.ca/.
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Young Regina composer wins national music composition award
Sixteen-year-old Arthur Hamilton of Regina won first place in a national music composition. Hamilton’s choral piece, Footprints in the Sand, placed first in the 15-years-and-under category with an award from the Canada Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations (CFMTA). For more information, please visit: http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/Young+Regina+composer+scores+national+award/5641762/story.html.
Calls of Interest
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Call for Proposals – Stewards of Saskatchewan colouring book
The Stewards of Saskatchewan programs of Nature Saskatchewan are creating a children’s colouring book of Saskatchewan species at risk, including both plant and bird species. They are now accepting proposals from illustrators to create the drawings for this project. Proposals can be submitted until Nov. 30, 2011. For more information on the project, and for details on submitting a proposal, please visit this link: http://www.naturesask.ca/?s=news&p=employment&id=518.
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Gallery for sale in Mortlach
The Crocus Ridge Gallery in Mortlach is up for sale due to the owners retiring. For more information, please visit: http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/callsofinterest.php.
Job Gallery
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Associate Editor
The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild is seeking an Associate Editor. Application deadline is Nov. 4, 2011, please visit http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/jobgallery.php?cp=1.
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Administrative Assistant/Program Coordinator
The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association is seeking a Program Coordinator/Administrative Assistant. Application deadline is Nov. 8, 2011, please visit http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/jobgallery.php?cp=1.
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Executive Director
The Regina Multicultural Council is seeking an Executive Director. Application deadline is Nov. 9, 2011, please visit http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/jobgallery.php?cp=1.
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Chief Curator
The Mendel Art Gallery is seeking a Chief Curator. Application deadline is Nov. 11, 2011, please visit http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/jobgallery.php?cp=1.
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Administrative Assistant
The Saskatchewan Craft Council is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a term position. Application deadline is Nov. 18, 2011, please visit http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/jobgallery.php?cp=1.
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General Manager
The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts is seeking a General Manager. Application deadline is Nov. 22, 2011, please visit http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/jobgallery.php?cp=1.
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Executive Director
The Museums Association of Saskatchewan is seeking an Executive Director. Application deadline is Nov. 30, 2011, please visit http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/jobgallery.php?cp=1.
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Casual Preparator
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is seeking a Casual Preparator to assist the curatorial staff. Application deadline is Dec. 31, 2011, please visit http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/jobgallery.php?cp=1.
Remember to check out and post your cultural events at http://www.saskculture.sk.ca/eventlisting_submit.php.
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Online Events Guide
What's happening in Saskatchewan...check out the Saskatchewan Online Events Guide at www.sasktourism.com/whats-happening/search-saskatchewan-events/events-saskatchewan.
SaskCulture Inc.’s Next Electronic Member Update
The SaskCulture Inc. Member Update is sent electronically each Wednesday to all SaskCulture member organizations. Member organizations will receive the electronic Member Update at the address designated in SaskCulture’s database. Recipients are encouraged to forward the Member Update to other members of their organization.
A Member Mail-out is scheduled every second Friday. The next mail-out will be Friday, November 4, 2011. Materials must be at the SaskCulture office, #404 - 2125 11th Avenue, by noon on Thursday, November 3, 2011.