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Article from the Dana Institute about research on how education in the arts transfers to other cognitive abilities.

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From the Desk of Lorna Scott

Summer days...Summer fun!

As we enjoy the sunshine and warm weather, we continue to be very busy in the SSEAS office. We have now wrapped up the 10th annual Minister’s Collection Student Art Showcase. Over 200 people attended the luncheon, gallery tours and activities in honor of 56 student artists. We are very thankful and appreciative that Minister Krawetz was able to take time from his busy schedule to present certificates to the students. It is so important to the students and a highlight to their day.

From July 22 –25 we were part of an interesting and exciting Parks Canada display and art event at Market Mall, Saskatoon. As part of the 125th Anniversary of Banff, the first national park, the public were invited to paint Adirondack chairs in the spirit of the Parks. These chairs will be displayed at the Saskatoon Exhibition and will then be distributed to various Parks Canada parks and sites throughout Saskatchewan. We extend a gracious thank you to Lila Kallstrom and Sandra Knoss who were our featured artists during the event.

We are excited to tell you about some things coming up that you might to mark on your calendar!

• In partnership with the Rosetown Photography Club, we are pleased to offer a one day workshop on digital photography, “My Community Through The Lens”. For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Maggie Lens, SSEA Coordinator, 975-0222 or 1-800-667-7732, sseacoordinator@sasktel.net
• The 5th Annual Nature of Art Retreat Art Educator Workshop will take place Sept 16 – 18. Clint Hunker and Terry Billings will lead participants through workshops designed to renew their passion and learn new ideas and skills to share with students, colleagues and friends.
• Sept 23 – 25 is the pan-Canadian event called Culture Days. Be sure to come by our office located in the Dance Saskatchewan Inc building, 205A Pacific Ave, Saskatoon, and take part in some exciting and fun activities.
• SSEA Annual General Meeting will be taking place this fall. Be sure to purchase or renew your membership so that you receive all the juicy details!
• 50th Anniversary of the SSEA – we have a few things up our sleeve in celebration of 50 years of supporting visual art education. Check the website often to find out what is happening next! Hint....you will want to attend Culture Days to find out more!

"Great art is as irrational as great music. It is mad with its own loveliness."
George Jean Nathan

Lorna Scott (Executive Director)