ABOUT NBYXE
//Catalyst, Nano Clow + Factor Eight | 2023 photographed by Jae Kim
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About NBYXE
The Nuit Blanche festival is an art movement that is celebrated in cities across the globe, and arrived in Saskatoon in 2014, when the first Nuit Blanche Saskatoon was held in the Riversdale neighbourhood. Since then, NBYXE has expanded to become a city-wide festival celebrating our city’s vibrant arts scene every year in September.
NBYXE is a free night-time contemporary arts festival featuring projections, sculptural installations, performance, music, theatre, and other contemporary art forms that wow festival-goers late into the evening.
Our purpose is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to engage with contemporary art while exploring our city.
Our mission Our mission is to celebrate contemporary art and culture, with the city as our canvas. By bringing art into public spaces, we aim to remove barriers, spark curiosity, and enable everyone to enjoy art in their own way.
Nuit Blanche Saskatoon is run by a volunteer Board of Directors, with one paid curator position. The funding is secured by writing grants and sponsorship. Nuit Blanche relies on partnering with businesses, BIDs and organizations to host programming. The Majority of funding goes towards the artists, promotion and logistics to ensure a successful event.
☾ A CELEBRATION OF SASKATOON’S THRIVING ART SCENE ☽
Board of Directors
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Logan McManus, Chair
Logan McManus has worked in events production and management for over 10 years, as a coordinator, technician, director and volunteer. She is a dedicated supporter of the arts, with a background in collaborating with artists and arts nonprofits, striving to provide them with the tools and technology they need to succeed. Logan is a long-time fan of Nuit Blanche Saskatoon and is proud to be part of the team as Vice Chair for NBYXE 2024!
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Amanda Yeager, Secretary
Amanda is a graduate from the College of Law in Saskatoon and is an articling student at MLT Aikins LLP. She is very excited to be working with the lovely and talented people of the local arts community.
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JANE REVÄE MCWHIRTER, CURATOR
Jane Reväe McWhirter (she/her) is a visual artist from Saskatoon, on treaty 6 land. Jane specializes in Ceramics, Painting and Digital works but has dabbled in everything from embroidery to sound installations. She studied Studio & Fine Arts at the University of Saskatchewan and transferred to Concordia University in Montreal.
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LIANE LANZAR, OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS
Liane Lanzar (she/her) is an Intern Architect at Group2 Architecture Interior Design Ltd. She has experience organizing a wide range of events and publications with Winnipeg and Ottawa's design communities, promoting an appreciation for the built environment. Liane is looking forward to joining the design and arts community here in Saskatoon as part of the Nuit Blanche team!
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SEAN HOMENICK, COMMUNICATIONS
Sean Homenick (he/him) has worked in the non-profit world for fifteen years, and currently is focused on training, development and marketing. He is proud to live in downtown Saskatoon with an exceptionally lazy greyhound. Sean loves how Nuit Blanche energizes Saskatoon's core neighborhoods, and he's excited to encourage more people to explore art throughout the city at this year's festival.
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Kehan Fu, Fund Development
Kehan Fu is excited to be joining the Logistics Committee of Nuit Blanche YXE as the Volunteer Coordinator. He is currently the interim Executive Director at Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association (SEDA). Through his work with SEDA, Kehan is dedicated to promoting debate, speech, and critical thinking skills throughout the province. Outside of his love for debate, Kehan has slowly developed a passion for supporting the arts throughout the city. Between occasional DJ sets filled with the sounds of Italian Disco and French House, he's also actively curating immersive art pops ups with the 525. Nuit Blanche is a wonderful opportunity to combine his experience in community building with his passion for exploring new artists and artistic mediums.
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Emily Weedmark, Co-Treasurer
Emily Weedmark (she/her) is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Saskatoon. As a keen appreciator of the arts she is excited to get involved with Nuit Blanche YXE and share the role with her best friend, Calli!
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Calli Sereda, Co-Treasurer
Calli Sereda (she/her) is a Chartered Professional Accountant working in the medical industry in Saskatoon. Calli has been an avid festival attendee over the past few years and is looking forward to taking on the co-treasurer role alongside her best friend Emily!
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Giselle Proulx, OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS
Giselle is an architectural technologist at Group2 Architecture Interior Design, where she works to combine her technical expertise with a passion for creativity. She believes that Nuit Blanche brings a unique opportunity to unite communities and bring vibrancy into urban landscapes. She is excited to be working with the board and aims to enrich the festival experience for everyone!
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David Abad
David (he/him) is a master's student studying sustainability in Saskatoon. He has experience with public engagement and event planning and is excited to bring his enthusiasm for the arts and his knowledge to the city as part of the Nuit Blanche team.