Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Akintade-Oluwagbeye, Oluwaseun Peace Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2024-2025 $5,000 This grant supports the development and presentation of Ori Ara Emi, an Afro-centric exhibition and workshop blending Poet Laureate, Peace Akintade’s, visual and auditory poetry.
Aurich, Romina Regina Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2024-2025 $4,557 The project is to make professionally led circus training more accessible to people and to share our passion and discipline with the people around us.
Farnan, Colin Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2024-2025 $1,000 This grant will fund the development of an Artist in Residence project that partners professional artist Colin Farnan with the physical disability community of Saskatchewan
Jack Millikin Centre, Inc. Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 We want to gather our community of artists and supporters to a visioning session for Art Alley, the next step for the Jack Millikin Centre.
Carlton Trail College - Four Winds Learning Centre Punnichy Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2024-2025 $1,000 Carlton Trail College wants to work with an Indigenous Cultural Artist to learn about the buffalo and it's significant role in the First Nation worldview.
Bessai-Saul, William Regina Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 Experimental dance film based on my comic strip "Bird People,” from storyboarding, costumes, sets, rehearsals, filming, music, editing; to a finished live performance and movie.
Ewert Twa, Allison Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 I have been invited to Karachi, Pakistan to particiapate in the filming of Season 3 Pakkay Dost. I will be connecting with the other artists,
Dotson, Allan Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $18,000 This grant is to publish a graphic novel, and will include professional editorial, design, production and printing costs, as well as promotion of the book.
Sparrow, Don Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $9,200 I intend to create three interconnected comic book memoir stories, each with a unique visual or narrative style, to be published together in an anthology.
Kozak, Kathryn
Town of Creighton
Creighton Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $15,000 A mentorship and exhibition opportunity for emerging and established artists of the Northern Saskatchewan.
The Salt Shaker Festival Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $12,000 For general operating and program support.
Core Neighbourhood Youth Coop
Muskwa Lerat
Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $15,000 Future Artistic Minds is an Indigenous-run youth art collective providing accessible, anti-oppressive spaces. Amplifying youth voices, celebrating diversity, and challenging the status quo through art.
Dittmann, Bethany
Spruce Ridge School
Estevan Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $9,240 Provide an artist and school-collaborated theatre process creating space for students to self-express through inquiry, creativity and imagination while creating their own dramatic piece.
Read, Leanne SASKATOON Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $500 I will experiment with a player piano mechanism outside its traditional context, exploring motion through paint, light, and animation to visually represent its hidden sound.
Association communautaire fransaskoise de Regina
Giselle Lemire
Regina Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $15,000 To offer writing workshops, performance training, to participants to present their work in a stage performance during the Mois de la Francophonie in March 2026.
Romero, Alejandro Battleford Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $12,941 To create a new body of work: Virgen Barbuda de los Queers, examining queer identity from historic and cultural rituals.
Bradshaw, Ryan Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to New Zealand for two opportunities: performing and leading a workshop at the BurlesKiwi International Festival, and headlining at a monthly poetry night.
Westview Public School Prince Albert Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $30,130 Our resident would instruct a music, drama, and dance program in our school, since we that don't have a current music program in place.
Muskoday First Nation Community School Muskoday Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $26,630 The Artist in Residency will go classroom to classroom teaching music and poetry to the students every day for 5 months.
PAVED Art + New Media Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,301 Artistic Director to attend the Biennial national artist-run centre gathering "Against the Current", hosted by the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Alma Duncan Salon, AXENÉO7 and SAW.
Nuit Blanche Regina Arts Festival Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $15,000 For general operating and program support.
Common Weal Community Arts Inc. Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $145,760 For general operating and programming support.
Deaf Crows Collective Regina Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $46,130 For general operating and programming support.
Friends of the Broadway Theatre Inc. Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $46,130 For general operating and programming support.
Sâkêwêwak First Nations Artists' Collective Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $69,810 For general operating and programming support.
Station Arts Centre Cooperative Rosthern Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
Stratton, Tara Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $700 A 7-day poi retreat with mentor Nick Woolsey to advance in flow arts, dance, and performance, aiming for mastery and artistic growth.
Association of Manitou Arts & Cultures Inc. Manitou Beach Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $10,000 For general operating and program support.
Artesian Performing Arts Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $18,000 For general operating and programming support.
Community Arts Mentorship Program Incorporated Asquith Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $18,000 For general operating and programming support.
Creative City Centre Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $12,000 For general operating and programming support.
Darke Hall Society Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $10,000 For general operating and programming support.
Moose Jaw Cultural Centre Inc. Moose Jaw Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $14,000 For general operating and programming support.
On Cue Performance Hub Regina Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $10,000 For general operating and programming support.
The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts North Battleford Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $7,500 For general operating and programming support.
Cultural Festivals Swift Current Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $30,000 For general operating and program support.
Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival Inc. Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $42,000 For general operating and programming support.
Queer City Cinema Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $32,000 For general operating and programming support.
Mikhaylova, Evgenia Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Recipe Recital is a live performance production on the affects of olfactory and sonic vocabulary on environmental perception.
Bigeagle-Kequahtooway, Joely Regina Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $750 To attend ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival June 4 - 6, 2025 in Toronto as part of a contingency for Buffalo Futurism app
Janze, Rachel Regina Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to - and within - the Gitxsan nation to share in learning to sustainably harvest planting tannins for barktanning animal and salmon skins.
Kakakaway, Torrie Regina Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to Poundmaker Cree Nation for a PISL workshop that will directly inform a new theatrical work told entirely through Indigenous and Deaf visual languages.
Butler, Ciel Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Entertaining and diversifying Saskatoon's Fringe Festival 2025 by funding the inclusion of Saskatoon-based drag performers on their all ages, free outdoor stage.
Saskatoon Jazz Society Inc. Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2019-2020 $29,950 For general operating and programming support.
Regina Symphony Orchestra Inc. Regina Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2019-2020 $197,440 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Opera Association Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2019-2020 $30,000 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Symphony Society Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2019-2020 $150,000 For general operating and programming support.
W3APONS Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $12,000 Our project is a 5 month writing period that will include collaborations with notable songwriters John-Angus MacDonald (The Trews) and Clayton Bellamy (The Road Hammers).
Lynch, Rory Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $6,000 Compose pieces designed to strengthen and diversify my band's repertoire, including a series of blues compositions and several stand-alone pieces.
Thorn, Elly Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $4,000 Allan Gilliland will arrange 4 of Elly Thorns original Christmas songs so that she can perform them with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Christmas 2019.
Per Sonatori Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $11,504 Per Sonatori will be presenting two concerts as part of their 11th season, as well as workshops for both professional and emerging musicians.
Harder, Kendra Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,500 Along with my librettist collaborator, orchestrating and editing my two chamber operas for future performances in Saskatchewan.
Pooyak, Roberto Saskatoon Music Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 15-17 Track Reggae & Hip Hop album following two previously released albums.
Rosie & the Riveters Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $10,000 This project is to write 60 new songs, the best 12 of which will be recorded on Rosie & the Riveters’ next album.
Straker, Jeffery Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $4,000 This project will see me compose music and lyrics for 10 new songs, between May 1 and June 30 2019
Cafferata, Skyler Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $1,000 To record 4 new studio-quality songs with my band (The Faps) which will be released as digital singles throughout 2019.
Fletcher, Étienne Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,500 This project is to fund the creation of a new full-length album for Étienne Fletcher which will be released in 2020.
Knutson, Cole North Battleford Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,000 The study and performance of lieder and opera in Europe and the prairies ie. lessons with professional coach, and concerts in the prairies.
Elixir Ensemble Riverside Estates Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,814 To present a series of three concerts in Saskatoon, featuring the Elixir Ensemble and guests.
Gebremichael, Elsa Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $10,000 To write and co-produce songs that incorporate traditional Ethiopian elements combined pop / rock elements with producer XSDTRK for my debut Wild Black album.
Johnson, Omar Regina Music Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 This project will produce an album. Utilizing a 4 part method. I.e Locale sampling, sound sculpting, sound generation, sound pallet programming, plus composition.
Rathgeber, Carolyn Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2019-2020 $1,500
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $70,000 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $10,000 For general operating and programming support.
Regina Folk Festival Inc. Regina Music SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $85,000 For general operating and programming support.
Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old-Tyme Music Society, Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $20,000 For general operating and programming support.
Prairie New Music Festivals Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $10,000 For general operating and programming support.
Bengough Municipal Arts Council Inc. Bengough Music SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $25,000 For general operating and programming support.
Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society, Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $50,000 For general operating and programming support.
Bellegarde, Bradley Regina Music Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $4,487 To write 6 songs, all stories with Indigenous relevance for an EP with the working title, "Rediculous Stories".
Froc, Benton Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2019-2020 $1,000
Regina Folk Festival Inc.
Megan Nash
Regina Music Artists in Communities 2019-2020 $10,000 All Our Relations choir, led by local musicians, will rewrite songs that shaped the labour movement and the RFF, culminating in a 50th anniversary performance.
Clinton Ackerman Music Regina Music Artists in Schools 2019-2020 $5,103 Students will practice mindfulness and independence in creative music practices, creating wind chimes while exploring different acoustic environments in Regina.
Lebel, Emilie Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $929 Artistic development at the Banff Center for Arts and Creativity through Entr'Arts, a francophone multidisciplinary art program.
Hector, Eleanor Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2019-2020 $2,500
Doyle, Eliza Mary Asquith Music Artists in Communities 2019-2020 $46,500 Stage 2 of Pilot Project that engages community in music for self-expression/healing/reconciliation with intent on identifying, training and mentoring community members for future workshop facilitation.
Weger, Rebecca Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2019-2020 $2,400
Baggett, Brian Fort Qu'Appelle Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $750 To attend the 2019 Chapman Stick 4-day Workshop featuring Stick inventor Emmett Chapman and master instructors Greg Howard and Steve Adelson.
Rock My Gypsy Soul Music Festival Prince Albert Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $2,000 Our Music festival is a not for profit event, held over 1 day, in downtown Prince Albert.
Ramsay, Jessica Regina Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $1,000 I hope to go to Germany for a Mentorship and specialized training on the violin from September 9 to December 16, 2019.
Pogorelova, Anya Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $631 International symposium for educators to explore new ideas. Participants conduct live ensembles, receive feedback, and are guided through score study, rehearsal techniques, movement, and interpretation.
Dene High School La Loche Music Artists in Schools 2019-2020 $1,000 Dene High School in La Loche will establish a relationship with local and internationally recognized guitar and vocalist Damien Cheecham.
Mathieu, Veronique Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $830 Perform, and offer outreach teaching and presentations during the first Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival in Nebraska this coming August.
Vogel, Kristian Regina Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $1,000 A week of dedicated Saxophone study at the Orford Music Academy; with lessons and masterclasses from one of the world's foremost authorities on classical saxophone.
Regina Symphony Orchestra Inc. Regina Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $2,000 In response to teacher requests, the RSO seeks to include an Indigenous Song the Link Up program for Grade 3-6 students to learn and sing.
These Young Hands Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $1,000 Opportunity to present my solo ambient electronic project, GLAZ, to a wider audience including notable industry professionals.
Jodoin, Berkley Leader Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Album of original music shedding light on problems facing aboriginal people today. Addiction, Mental Health, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women
Benjamin, Paul Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $4,400 Attending Colombian and South American private music master classes by drum instructor Juan David Castano at the Berklee Satellite campus EMMAT in Bogota, Colombia.
Wong, Wing Tak Nova Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $3,640 Presenting Historically Informed Performance of early and late Italian, French and German violin-harpsichord music, and Baroque dance step workshop, to the Saskatoon community.
Ramsay, Jessica Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $5,000 I plan to study with a teacher in Berlin who is both an incredible mentor and networker, but also specializes in teaching physiology of violin.
Murza, Michael Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $8,500 To compose "Cold and Lonely Kingdom," an album telling stories of a fantasy world that contains parallels to the history and geography of Saskatchewan.
Sanger, Joslin Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Purchase of DJ equipment for ongoing shows this winter and summer of 2020.
Power, Kevin Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $3,000 A professional development project to work with Mr. Aaron Low (Toronto), Canada's renowned vocal coach for professional singers. Registration confirmed.
Per Sonatori Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $14,496 Per Sonatori will be presenting three concerts as part of their 12th season, as well as workshops for both professional and emerging musicians.
Abrupt Dystopia Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $4,000 Abrupt Dystopia, a band formed during the Girls Rock Regina’s inaugural Adult Camp in March 2019, will be writing and recording their first album.
Mitchell, Terri-Lynn Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $1,000 Duo Estelle is asking for $1000 to support the costs surrounding our three city Saskatchewan tour including transportation fees for guitarist Emily Shaw from Ottawa.
Prairie Roots Ensemble Lloydminster Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $3,103 We plan to produce three collaborative-focused concerts this year that include different members of the various unique art and music scenes in Saskatoon.
Kardash, S.J. Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $8,000 Between November - April we will be writing new songs for future release under Reignwolf.
Ernest Lindner School Saskatoon Music Artists in Schools 2019-2020 $1,000 Students will engage with Tod Emel (our artist) as they compose and perform electronic music using LMMS digital music station. https://lmms.io/
McNeill, Dean Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $2,500 This is a 2 part application: 1) Develop new web site for Dean McNeill 2) Support 'Edmonton Winds' (ensemble) European tour featuring McNeill as soloist.
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Photo Credit: Artist Evie Ruddy partnered with UR Pride Centre for Sexuality & Gender Diversity on a photography project featuring trans and non-binary people. Photo by Charity Marsh.