{"id":25518,"date":"2025-03-06T16:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T16:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessandarts.org\/?page_id=25518"},"modified":"2026-02-05T18:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:17:19","slug":"melfort-arts-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.businessandarts.org\/fr\/artsvest\/melfort-arts-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Melfort Arts Council"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Melfort Arts Council : Un r\u00eave n&#8217;est jamais trop grand<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessandarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MMAClogo-upd.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"125\" class=\" wp-image-25310 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kIgCDq52kkc?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Since its founding in 1975, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melfortartscouncil.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Melfort Arts Council (MAC) <\/strong><\/a>has been a pillar of the local arts community. In 2020, a group of dedicated volunteers began rebuilding MAC, transforming it into a thriving organization in just four short years. From fostering community engagement to supporting performing arts, MAC\u2019s leadership team\u2014chaired by <strong>Joanne Bolen<\/strong>, with performing arts oversight from <strong>Karen Eckhart<\/strong>, visual arts oversight from <strong>Brenda Mellon<\/strong>, and financial stewardship by <strong>Sandra Jensen<\/strong>\u2014takes pride in its growing impact. <em>&#8220;Arts bring camaraderie and belonging to our community,&#8221;<\/em> Karen shared, emphasizing the importance of making arts accessible and vital for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessandarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/melfort-upd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"202\" class=\" wp-image-25175 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For MAC, artsvest has been a transformative force. The mentorship program stands out as an invaluable resource, offering both inspiration and practical guidance<\/strong>. Karen reflected on a memorable mentorship session with Jeff Erbach, which encouraged MAC to envision and pursue its <em>\u201cwildest dreams.\u201d<\/em> This newfound confidence helped them propose turning Melfort&#8217;s historic post office into an arts and culture hub\u2014a project now underway with support from the city. Additionally, artsvest webinars provided tools for crafting compelling pitches, which enabled MAC to secure funding through initiatives like <em>&#8220;100 Women Who Care.&#8221;<\/em> As Joanne described, <em>&#8220;artsvest opens doors, builds connections, and unites our vision.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, MAC plans to continue leveraging artsvest\u2019s resources to navigate challenges like governance and fundraising while deepening its relationships with local businesses. Karen highlighted how businesses benefit from supporting the arts, noting that partnerships foster community vitality and mutual connection. <em>&#8220;The arts are for every age and offer something lifelong,&#8221;<\/em> she said. For organizations considering artsvest, Joanne summed it up perfectly: <em>&#8220;It\u2019s a golden opportunity\u2014a no-brainer! artsvest brought our visions to life.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photos : Melfort Arts Council<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>Partenaires et bailleurs de fonds<\/h5>\n<p>artsvest en Saskatchewan est rendu possible gr\u00e2ce au Gouvernement du Canada, au Conseil des arts du Canada et au gouvernement de la Saskatchewan<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-1\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessandarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Canada-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"36\" class=\" wp-image-23768 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessandarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CCC-F.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"68\" class=\" wp-image-28474 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.businessandarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/saskatchewan-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16866 aligncenter\" width=\"236\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melfort Arts Council : Un r\u00eave n&#8217;est jamais trop grand &nbsp; &nbsp; Since its founding in 1975, the Melfort Arts Council (MAC) has been a pillar of the local arts community. 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