On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Craft Council, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Erbach as our new Executive Director, effective January 5, 2026.
As you will see from Jeff’s bio below, he brings a rich, diverse, and impressive body of work to the SCC. The opportunities and challenges facing any arts organization today are complex and multi-faceted, and Jeff’s experience and skills make him an ideal individual to lead the Saskatchewan Craft Council forward into this new world for the arts.
As lovers of Saskatchewan fine craft, you can expect Jeff to be fully engaged with you. In the very near future, the SCC Board will provide everyone with an opportunity to meet him and hear about his vision for craft in our province.
— Cindy Hoppe, Chair, Saskatchewan Craft Council
Jeff’s Bio
Jeff Erbach has served the arts and cultural sector in Canada for more than 30 years. His work in arts education, reconciliation, equity and accessibility, and mutually beneficial partnerships within the nonprofit and government sectors has resulted in stronger cultural networks, higher resilience across institutions, and more inclusive programs. He has been responsible for leadership in creative animation and transformative placemaking with the City of Hamilton, as Manager for Placemaking, Public Art and Projects, and with the City of Regina, as Manager for Community and Cultural Development.
Serving in leadership positions of change and transformation, Erbach served as Executive Director of the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie and as Creative Manager for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, in developing platforms for Indigenous artists to address Canada’s residential school history, legacy, and its remaining impacts. Erbach was a practicing media artist for 15 years, producing a recognized body of film and video work on gender identity and expression which garnered a retrospective at the Canadian Film Institute in Ottawa.
Most recently, Jeff served as Associate Vice President with Arts Consulting Group, providing client services around arts management and executive leadership to organizations like Royal Ontario Museum and Edmonton Arts Council.
A note from Jeff
I’m honoured to have the opportunity to join this inspiring team in delivering on the broad social, economic, and cultural benefits that fine craft has across our communities. I’m grateful that I can serve the artists who generate incredible pieces, expanding their opportunities for growth and presence in the marketplace. This is a storied organization, with a critical mandate and mission, and so it’s easy for me to find and share the purpose and inspiration. I’m thankful to the Board of Directors for this opportunity and look forward to meeting members, artists, supporters, and everyone who loves fine craft work.
— Jeff Erbach