Presented by the Saskatchewan Arts Board, the Saskatchewan Arts Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and organizations in all arts disciplines. Recipients are given awards in six categories. The event brings artists, arts organizations, patrons of the arts and members of the business community together to celebrate the enormous contributions the arts community makes to our province’s quality of life and economy.
This year’s event also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Arts Board. Performers at the event included Chris Henderson, Chancz Perry and Terrance Littletent, and jazz duo Jeremy Sauer and Carlo Petrovic.
Nominees and winners with a music connection included:
Leadership - Organization Award Recipient: Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC)
Arts and Learning Award Recipient: Joseph Naytowhow
RBC Emerging Artist Nominee: Étienne Fletcher
Leadership—Individual Nominee: Marian Donnelly
Leadership—Individual Nominee: Shann Gowan