OPEN ART COLLECTIVE INCORPORATED

Business Number: 718118953

 

We are committed to Indigenous reconciliation, racial equity, disability justice, and gender and sexual diversity.

 

"We acknowledge that our community is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis. Indigenous people of primarily Cree, Dakota and Saulteaux descent have called Saskatoon home for thousands of years.”

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Who are we

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Our mission is to transform public spaces into vibrant hubs of community interaction and artistic expression. Through engaging and temporary art installations, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and pride within neighbourhoods, cityscapes, and shared spaces, inspire creativity, and spark meaningful connections among residents and visitors alike.

 

Open Art Collective is run by a volunteer Board of Directors, with one paid administration position.

Funding is secured by writing grants , sponsorship and partnerships to bring projects to fruition. The majority of funding goes towards the artists, promotion and logistics to ensure successful outcomes for each initiative.

 

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Open Art Collective Administrator 

Pam Staples

 

I believe I can make the most significant impact because my skills and experiences uniquely combine artistic creativity, strategic planning, and community engagement. My background in arts advocacy, marketing, and placemaking has taught me how to bring people together around shared cultural and creative goals. I thrive on turning ideas into actionable projects, as demonstrated by initiatives like Art Bomb! and my work with public art and placemaking projects in both Gananoque and Saskatoon.My ability to navigate both creative and administrative aspects of projects allows me to bridge the gap between vision and execution. I can engage diverse stakeholders, from artists and local businesses to municipal departments, ensuring projects are both artistically inspiring and logistically sound. By activating public spaces and fostering collaboration, I have a proven track record of creating vibrant, inclusive environments that resonate with communities.These skills, coupled with my passion for art and community building, allow me to make a meaningful difference in creating spaces that connect people, inspire creativity, and leave a lasting positive impact.

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