The Creative City Network of Canada (CCNC) began in 1997 and was the first effort in Canada to bring together individuals working in municipal cultural service delivery across the country. In 2002, CCNC established itself as a not-for-profit organization.CCNC operates as a knowledge sharing, research and public education and professional development resource in the field of local cultural policy, planning and practice.

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC), acts as an umbrella for community arts councils and schools across the province. Across Saskatchewan, OSAC brings people and the arts together. In more than 80 towns and cities, local arts councils and schools are keeping the arts alive. Thanks to their efforts, those communities enjoy live musical and theatre performances, visual art exhibitions, workshops and special events.