SASK FASHION WEEK
Co-Founder and President 2012 - 2019
Director of:
Marketing • Communication • Creative Direction • Sponsorship • Production • Finance • Media • Site Management • Committee Development
Saskatchewan Fashion Week creates a collaborative platform to influence the growth of the creative industries in Saskatchewan. It is committed to creating an inclusive experience that exposes and celebrates the artistic, entrepreneurial, and creative talent and innovation being produced in Saskatchewan. SFW strives to create professional development and interactive experiences that foster collaboration and entrepreneurship. ...and one hell of a party.
Highlights
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Generated $250,000 revenue annually
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Entertained over 15,000 audience members and 20,000 live stream viewers.
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Was featured in over 500 news, media and print stories.
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Donated over $15,000 to young creative entrepreneurs to help them start small businesses in SK.
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Held business seminars for Saskatchewan entrepreneurs, flying in
speakers from all over Canada.
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Contributed over $100,000.00 to Regina’s heritage building venue,
the Sound Stage, in support.
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Showcased over 150 artists on our stage
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Along with The Mosaic Company, created an annual $2500 annual bursary for First Nations artists.
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Hosted 20 public concerts supporting local bands and musicians.
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Attracted over 300,000 website views, and over 1 million Facebook
views.
Noteworthy
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Over an hour of nightly Indigenous artist performances (dance, spoken word poetry, inspirational speeches, singing, pow wows, drum circles, short films)
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New dance horizons original dance performances
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Fada dance dance performances
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Live musicians from Chile
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Live opera singers
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Short films presented by the Yorkton Film Festival
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Short films presented by the Queer City Cinema
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Youth Artist Feature Night with cash mentorships & awards
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Wascana Rhythmic Dance performers and youth artists
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Live local house bands
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Indigenous Cash Bursary awarded to Indigenous artists
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Live portrait art, and live graffiti art
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Visual artists and lighting design
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A 9000 sq ft Market Place and gallery for artists, artisans, painters, craft makers to sell goods