Status of the Artist Saskatchewan

Government of Saskatchewan, Canada, August 2007

The Status of the Artist Act passed on June 6, 2002, and it recognizes the contribution cultural workers make to the enrichment of society. The Government of Saskatchewan has produced a number of resources on status of the artist, including:

Collective Bargaining Rights for Associations and Unions of Professional Artists in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Minister’s Advisory Committee on the Status of the Artist is considering ways to extend collective bargaining rights to artists’ associations and unions. This Report looks at alternative models and analyzes how each model would address issues of importance to Saskatchewan artists.

Final Report of the Minister's Advisory Committee on Status of the Artist
The Advisory Committee on the Status of the Artist was struck to provide recommendations on a model to support collective bargaining for self-employed artists. Recommendations from the committee support three key goals including: creating an environment where artists are able to engage in viable careers; providing access to thriving markets for artists' products and services; and providing access to information to support and enhance individual and collective efforts to achieve viable careers in Saskatchewan.

Also see the media release at http://www.gov.sk.ca/news?newsId=9394a58c-f90a-4309-b3d4-3555720424b6

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