This past spring, Executive Director Judith joined Saskatchewan Arts Alliance and Ivy + Dean Consulting for a public conversation inspired by Modern Grantmaking: A Guide for Funders Who Believe Better is Possible.

Over the course of five weeks, two groups met in parallel. One was made up of funders working within granting systems, and the other of artists and arts administrators who regularly navigate those systems. Together, they reflected on what resonates in the book, what feels challenging in a Saskatchewan context, and what kinds of change might actually be possible.

More information about the book, the conversation, and a recording of the final conversation can be found HERE.

ED Judith said:
"So many artists, producers, and arts administrators have to deal with grantmakers and the granting system. How much empathy and understanding do we have for a system that's supposed to work for us but often feels like we're working against it? This book and the discussions we had in the book club shed light on the struggles we deal with in the Arts & Culture Sector, as well as dreaming about and calling to action a better way of grantmaking and handling the business of giving away money.”