Saskatchewan Writers/Artists Retreat Committee Positions Available

The Saskatchewan Writers/Artists Retreat Committee is seeking one Saskatchewan writer and one artist who would like to be involved with adjudicating applications for the SWG Retreat Program. The committee works with a part-time Retreat Coordinator, who acts as a liaison with the Executive Director of the SWG. The committee is made up of four writers and two artists.

Requirements of Retreat Committee writer members are attendance at one or more Saskatchewan retreats in the past five years a substantial publication history, with at least one book published or accepted for publication. Requirements of Retreat Committee artist members are attendance at one or more Saskatchewan retreats in the past five years and a substantial exhibition history. Committee Members are not eligible to attend a retreat during their term. Primary responsibility is adjudication of applications to retreats. There are approximately three meetings per year, two of which are by telephone, and intermittent email consultations. Committee members are asked to commit to a three-year term.

To apply for a position on the Retreat Committee, please write a letter stating your qualifications and your interest in the work of the committee and send it to Judith Silverthorne, Executive Director, SWG, Box 3986, Regina, S4P 3R0 or email to: edswg@skwriter.com. Questions may be directed to the Retreat Coordinator, Anne Pennylegion at: skretreats@skwriter.com. Letters of interest must be received at the SWG office or at the above email address by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011.