Arts Everywhere: The SAA Podcast

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An SAA Podcast featuring Saskatchewan artists, arts administrators and icons.

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Episode 10 - Arts Everywhere - "Transformed through Indigenous performance" - with Jennifer Dawn Bishop"

Jennifer Dawn Bishop thought maybe she’d grow up to be an all-star basketball player or perhaps a dress designer. But a school theatre presentation in grade 8 (Circle of voices playhouse) set her on a course to life in the theatre. She found her voice through acting, writing, directing, stage managing to her current role as artistic director of the Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre in Saskatoon. Jennifer’s life is proof that those who say “you can’t” during your formative years are, simply put,...

Jun 19, 2023•50 min

Episode 9 - Arts Everywhere - "On the Boards" with Cynthia Dyck & Jim Arthur

This is the story of a unique, alternative model for producing independent performing art in Saskatoon. It's the story of opportunity meeting need. The need was an organization dedicated to assisting independent artists in overcoming the many barriers, duties and details required to stage their art for public performance. Saskatoon's On the Boards Staging Company met that need and continues to do so today. On the Boards ensures a positive, professional experience for the artist, and ultimately, ...

May 16, 2023•52 min

Episode 8 - Arts Everywhere - "The Contractor" with Edie Skeard

Edie Skeard works in multiple mediums, including sound, drawing, digital media, performance, and installation. Of the many skills Edie wields is that of a contractor in the non-profit, arts sector. If you are wondering what exactly a contractor does, this episode will help to clarify. Edie will be writing a 3-part series on this role - visit the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance website for more information. Em Ironstar and Edie cover a lot of territory here which is sure to inspire artists to keep bei...

Apr 24, 2023•58 min

Episode 7 - Arts Everywhere - "Arts & Business & Sport...OH MY!" with John Loeppky

Em Ironstar is joined by freelance journalist, writer, editor and theatre artist John Loeppky. John has an often brilliant and insightful take on so many issues within the arts community - and often very humorous. Em and John discuss some important issues facing our community including, disability culture, activism, business training for artists, and the relationship between art and sport. Johns work has appeared for the likes of CBC, The Globe and Mail, FiveThirtyEight, American Theater, Health...

Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min

Episode 6 - "It's roundtable time!"- ASO Convergence

It's the first Arts Everywhere roundtable! In this episode, Em Ironstar is joined by Taiwo Afolabi, Ariana Malthaner, Mark Claxton, and Lenore Maier who are all passionate about the work they do within the non-profit arts sector. All four guests had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Arts Service Organization Convergence and share their "take away" moments from the event. It's a true celebration of "the art(s) of relationship and Art for the Public Good. Links related to this episode: https://co...

Mar 29, 2023•53 min

Episode 5 - "Because it's good for you!" - with Josh Haugerud

Josh Haugerud grew up in the small town of Craik Saskatchewan. His journey so far as been eclectic to say the least: in the trades as a welder, a bachelor degrees in women's and gender studies and political science , working in the credit union system in marketing and policy development, running the medical first responders and therapy dog programs for St John ambulance Saskatchewan, a multi-instrumentalist, 5 years running Regina community radio and currently as the executive director of the Re...

Mar 12, 2023•49 min

Episode 4 - "A Symphonic Success Story" - with Mark Turner

Mark Turner knows how to navigate his life in the arts which, planned or not, has led him to his current position as Executive Director and Creative Producer of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra . Now in its 92nd season, the Symphony has faced many challenges, not the least of which has been the pandemic. This is an honest and thought provoking conversation with a guest who grew up in a generational arts family so his life in the arts was "destined to be". Links of interest: Saskatoon 'Symphony O...

Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min

Episode 3 - "Dreams and Legacies" with Krystal Glowatski

There are no more fitting words to describe this episode than those found on this weeks guest's website "Chasing dreams and honouring family legacies". The conversation between host Em Ironstar and her long-time childhood friend Krystal Glowatski weaves through a journey of self-exploration, reflecting on the influence of family, a passion for restorative justice, and reconnecting the creative self. Krystal is an artist and entrepreneur living in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Links of interest for this...

Feb 13, 2023•1 hr

Episode 2 - "Creativity. Community. Inclusion" with Carla Harris

Carla Harris shares their thoughts and inspirations that fuel the passion to bring new voices and build connections in our community. Carla identifies as a disabled artist and it is through that lens and seeing the normalization of our eclectic lived experience within the Arts, that we can find new ways of moving forward the Saskatchewan arts community. Links to resources mentioned in this episode: Carla Harris Life in the City of Dirty Water (Clayton Thomas-Muller Nishga (Jordan Abel) Jordan Ab...

Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min

Episode 1 - "Leading the Way" with Jessica Riess

It’s the premier full-length episode of Arts Everywhere! Em Ironstar is joined by Jessica Riess, the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance’s Outreach and Communications lead since 2012. Ever since Em began as the new SAA Executive Director, Jessica has proven to be an invaluable resource. Jessica is an artist in her own right (multidisciplinary) and a strong advocate for community engagement. As an administrator and artist, Jessica shares her stories inspiration, passion, and dedication to making the arts ...

Jan 15, 2023•47 min

Arts Everywhere - Welcome!

Join host Em Ironstar and podcast producer Kevin Power as the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance podcast officially launches! Arts Everywhere will celebrate the importance of the arts in Saskatchewan and serve to unite us and the work we do. Thank you to SaskCulture , SKArts , and Sask Lotteries for your generous support. Visit our website: https://www.saskartsalliance.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saskartsalliance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/skartsalliance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Dec 19, 2022•13 min

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