Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Klassen, Vanessa Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 This is a 2-part project for which I will create new typeset editions of four selected clarinet works by Canadian composers, then record each one.
Porter, Jacob Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $1,500 I'm developing a graphic novel which I plan to present to publishers at Toronto Comic Arts Festival (this June). The grant would be for travel.
Stock, Shayna Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $2,500 Research and writing retreat toward development of my first manuscript of poetry
Grummett, S.E. Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $16,500 To finish the development of my next solo-show, “Nude Parade” unpacking trans trauma porn and the commodification of identity through a month-long workshop with collaborators.
Doyle, Eliza Mary Asquith Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $8,000 Music collaboration with musician/producer Nich Davies to inspire/complete/infuse fresh musical genres/ideas, proceed to workshop/collaborate album material with my band before recording follow-up full-length album
Ferraton, Dominique Gravelbourg Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,000 To complete and release a 5-part audio piece exploring our relationship with water in Southwestern Saskatchewan.
Farrow, Kody Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To attend the FDC National Stage Combat Certification Conference in Saskatoon in August 2025, receiving my Basic Actor Combatant Certification.
Reyes, Lautaro Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $16,500 I am developing a script and workshop for my play, Welcome to My Country, which is created from interviews with immigrants and refugees to Saskatoon.
Bulas, Patrick Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,936 As part of our ongoing collaboration, Jordan Schwab and I are planning to do a short, one week residency at SNAP Gallery in Edmonton, AB.
Alharthi, Rania Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,500 The play "Checkpoint" vividly explores resilience, displacement anguish, and family strength, deeply probing the essence of homeland and the profound connections that define it.
Saskatoon Experimental Music Ensemble Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,000 To present a series of concerts, premiering newly composed and improvised works.
Truszkowski, Robert Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,660 The Large Letter Project: To produce large-format, digitally-generated, CNC-cut, wooden "movable type" letters in order to hand-print text on long rolls of Kozuke paper.
Wecker, Sabine Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,500 Growing Roots: Working towards becoming an established ceramic artist, step one.
Battie, Kyath Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $11,000 "Sight Unseen" is the first cinematic research project of a newly formed collaboration, small victories, exploring Regina's urban spaces from an "outsider" perspective.
Dubnick, Caron Air Ronge Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,500 I will spend time at Athabasca Sand Dunes creating sketches, then spend the winter creating larger works in studio and looking for exhibition opportunities.
Atkins, Amalie Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,800 Prepare final elements (music licenses), Travel to present new feature film in for World Premiere (Copenhagen) and NorthAmerican Premiere (Toronto), followed by local confirmed events.
Garcia-Luna, Gabriela Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,210 Create a new body of work incorporating analogue methods and materials to explore and expand ideas of hybrid identities and cultural fluidity.
Murray, Audie Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,800 Creation of new work that continues my studio exploration into generative refusal through process and material.
Ells, Chrystene Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,030 Complete six of 24 mythical oil portraits of prairie artists, build sundial prototype and sculptural elements, all toward 'Amor Fati' solo installation, 2028.
Ay, Caramba! Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,960 World premiere of The Newcomer by Yulissa Campos as part of the Live Five 2024-2025 season.
Van Opstal-Tamez, Ingrid Kipling Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,000 This proposal is to support research, drafting, and creation of new work combining both traditional paper mâché and paintings for future exhibitions and professional development.
Gares, Jessica Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $2,249 I'll interview experts, outline story, write multiple drafts, gather feedback, and storyboard my first feature film, exploring familial relationships amid climate change's affects in Saskatchewan.
St. Pierre, Laura Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,053 Creation of newwork towards an expanded exhibition of All that You Change Changes You at the Kamloops Art Gallery in September 2026.
lift/break collective Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,240 We'll revisit and expand our short theatre piece lift/break towards a full-length performance, exploring dance and interpretive movement to deepen the story.
Bryans, Amber Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $3,516 Time and materials to produce works that explore pattern & repetition in linocut printmaking.
Mendez, Edward Warman Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $3,950 I will obtain my Advanced Actor Combatant Certification through Fight Director's Canada at The 2025 National Stage Combat Certification Conference in Saskatoon, SK
Yokozawa Farquharson, Hanna Saltcoats Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,000 Creating immersive artworks across diverse mediums for three solo exhibitions starting Autumn 2026
Brenna, Beverley Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $11,000 To complete a middle-grade novel 'Belvin Bowmaster and the Summer of the Goats' (working title) and submit it for publication to a traditional publisher.
Bernbaum, Joel Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $13,628 To finish development & produce a new verbatim theatre play with music about the Palestine / Israel conflict and its impact on people in Saskatchewan.
Nicholson, John Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,673 My goal is to write, demo and arrange orchestral charts for a holiday X-mas album that I will eventually record with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra.
Heinek, Emily Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $13,000 To produce “Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)” by Ann-Marie MacDonald with an all-queer team for production in the 2025/2026 Live Five season.
Devine-Tajgardan, Negar Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $3,157 My project develops new and in-progress works that expand my artistic practice, preparing them for exhibition at the Art Gallery of Regina in early 2026
Dubois, Emily Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,700 I would like funding to workshop my compositions into arrangements with talented peers on guitar, fiddle, and cello in preparation for recording my first EP!
Frigon, Raphaele Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 Creation of a life-sized salt sculpture of my body in the Cypress Hills, dissolving through weather and animal interaction, exploring embodiment, erasure, and land memory.
Balion, Audra Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $8,000 Publish and print the completed omnibus of silent graphic novel of Flight Nineteen, a sci-fi/fantasy exploring transformation, technological progress, and humanity.
Macza, Jason Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,653 I have designs for 'Flown' sculptural concepts I would like to do research on the concepts of my 'Nesting Doll' dogs, rabbits Cerberus concept
Glenn, Allyson Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 To participate in a residency to inform one year of research on architecture as conceptual tool and as allegory for human consciousness and the psyche.
Baudemont, David Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 From Jan 1 to Aug.31, 2026, write and revise the second half of Surtout ne pas bouger, a 140 page-long work of poetry-fiction
Oneschuk, Sarah Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,500 Printmaking residency at Banff Centre, magnifying crochet linework as it shifts from static object to abject subject, evoking the uncanny through failure, tension, distorted familiarity.
Nemoto, Kana Regina Dance Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,670 Create a dance duet with Ashley Johnson with choreographic guidance from Connie Moker Wernikowski, exploring authentic movement inspired by prairie landscapes and subtle somatic awareness
Karpinka, Shawn Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $692 I've been selected by L.A. composer Amanda Jones for an online 2 Day Masterclass and mentorship, and I'm applying for financial assistance with the fee.
Frison, Lucas Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,500 Research and develop a treatment and pitch deck for a film about dementia and inclusivity in the disability landscape.
Bryans, Amber Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $3,050 Community Engagement at Gather Local Market Public studio space, outreach, and exhibition opportunity through Kyuubi Culture
Flamenco Borealis Saskatoon Dance Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $11,114 Create and develop a flamenco dance theatre work fusing electronic and acoustic/live music with operatic and flamenco vocals, using story telling elements and dramaturgy.
Bessai-Saul, William Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,500 Satirical soap opera based on 'Bird People' comic strip. 19th Century all-girls orphanage. Puppets.
Bauche, Dean Eastend Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $18,000 Create an exhibition of contemporary portraiture exploring stories related to grief, loss, trauma and mental health, providing insight and hope for both contributors and audience
Petersen, Myrna Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $16,705 Airborne, a mini-documentary, features Saskatchewan's air ambulance and the 1948 story behind the first baby born over North America, recalled by 105-year old Marie Dubreuil.
Nelson, Josiah Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,353 To edit my collection of fabulist short stories, which explores relationships, solitude, and the artist's life.
Richter, Elke Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 I am seeking funding to attend the BAI Master Class THE MIRROR OF MAGIC: Animating Artforms through Ritual and Visionary Practice with Emily Hunt.
Bennett, Andrew Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $8,000 To develop live versions of my vocal music and present a live show at The Refinery in Saskatoon on December 11th.
Hunks, Jacqueline Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $1,363 Phase 1: Travel to Saskatchewan ferries to photograph; research their histories, and gather community memories as groundwork for future paintings, leather collages, and text.
Milner, Arthur Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $13,628 The premiere production of WEYBURN 1959, a new play exploring psychedelic research for mental health at the Weyburn Hospital in the 1950s.
Lenko, Timothy Moose Jaw Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,286 To produce my short film 'Soil' a Black Mirror inspired exploration of technology, isolation, and connection.
Bellefleur, Stephanie Peepeekisis Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $11,840 El Color De Me Sangri solo exhibition at Bridges Art Movement. Artist Stephanie Bellefleur, exploring her pre-colombian roots and identity as a Saskatchewan based artist.
Akintade-Oluwagbeye, Oluwaseun Peace Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $18,000 The development and production of 'The Concubines.The Wives.The Ritual', a maximalist queer play by Peace Akintade, premiering as part of Live Five Theatre’s 2025/26 season.
Larsen, Mitchell Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,800 Through 2026, Broken Glass Theatre will rehearse and present 2 weeks of performances of an exceptionally queer production of The Glass Menagerie.
Farrell Racette, Sherry
Dagan Harding
Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $650 Development of 28–30 original illustrations adapted into animation for In the Now, a collaborative music video project with Saskatchewan musician Chris Notenboom
Hankewich, Melanie Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,800 To compose and arrange 8-10 new songs about my upbringing in Saskatchewan on my great grandparents' homestead. Works will be used in performance and recording.
Sandbeck, Derek Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,850 A collaborative sculpture project exploring the intersection of neon and porcelain, blending technical learning, material experimentation, and community-driven practice rooted in play.
Mathieu, Véronique Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,000 Research, record, and prepare performance editions of violin works by Canadian composer Violet Archer.
Foster, Traci Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $15,000 To explore and cultivate material for a multidisciplinary interactive installation performance, exploring the fertility of grief and its positive transformative aspects.
Kinner, Monika Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,109 Time and materials to create a body of textile artwork inspired by the botanical collection of the late Thelma Pepper.
Walton, Jack Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 In collaboration with professional theatre artists create the script of High Rock, a new Canadian stage musical that explores and celebrates abandoned spaces and memory.
Savage, Candace Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,000 'Buffalo Is Our Relative' is a nonfiction book that honours the return of buffalo to Indigenous lands by amplifying the voices of young Indigenous adults.
Bogan, Jillian Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 Support for studio fees to create new sculptural paintings exploring woman's work, mental illness, and heritage with plans to exhibit.
Goodwyn, Amber Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $17,900 Production of concept album dance choreography, costuming, projection, and sculpture / props for live presentation
Neufeld, Clint Osler Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,000 This project uses ceramic figurines of 1990s Canadian peacekeepers to explore memory, trauma, and identity, preserving personal and collective histories through fragile, reflective forms.
Burns, Brody Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,000 Wanuskewin residency, workshop, and exhibition Septemeber 2026, Exhibition title: GIANTS
Utman (Koops), Victoria Weyburn Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,500 To complete a submittable final draft of a young adult novel about teenage sisters exploring their Japanese-Canadian identity at comic con.
Epp, Olivia Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $18,000 'The Butcher' is a narrative short film to be directed by me. With a team of mostly women, our film is about womanhood and survival.
Lund, Shelby Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $2,090 This grant is to support the creation of three large-scale semi-abstract, soak-stain inspired paintings on canvas, communicating my lived experience with hearing loss.
Nwajei, Carlee Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $2,000 I am seeking funding to complete the final 10 illustrations for a Children's Book I wrote.
I will then edit and format/copyright/and self-publish.
Weber, Hailey Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 Funding to support the creation of a body of work exploring forest fires.
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
Janvier, Bobby La Loche Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $6,370 i would like to build a skiff, sled and a canoe. I would like to build more if i could get the tools.
Favel, Floyd Paynton Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $10,000 This project is to write down and publish, accompanied by visual images, the story of Broken Knife Lookout on Poundmaker Cree Nation.
Dorion, Leah Prince Albert Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 This project will be to design and create 13 moon shawls for an existing art show that features the 13 moon teachings.
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.
Budgell-Eaglespeaker, Forrest Scott Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 I am applying for funding to financially support the recording of a full length album written about inter-generational trauma and healing.
Poitras-Jarrett, Phyllis Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 To create 6 mixed-media paintings honouring 6 Sk. animals necessary for the survival of the Indigenous people throughout history to be included in future exibitions.
Boechler, Jared Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $5,000 To undertake production on project influenced by local study in arctic region of Lapland, Finland.
Tienkamp, Christine St. Louis Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Produce Metis beadwork pieces
McArthur, Robert Carlyle Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Robert Mcarthur is bringing back the Nakoda language through song, specifically children's lullabies. Writing lullabies helps preserve the language by putting it in children's ears.
Thunderchild, Richard Spiritwood Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $6,800 Classes for adults and youth to learn the powwow craft of headroach-making.
Lavallee, Terri Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2019-2020 $4,500 I would like to create a stylized bridal gown embellished with Nehiyaw bead work, along with beaded accessories and matching mens cufflinks and tie clip.
Ratt, Molly Air Ronge Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 My grant proposal is Landscape Creations By Molly R Ratt
Cuthand, Shawn Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $4,500 We want to continue our series of satirical news monologues centred around an Indigenous Comedy perspective and expand into comedy skits.
Rose, Melanie regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To create and develop new work with the intent of exhibition. Research of new techniques and materials.
McKay, Michelle-Rae (M-Rae) Grenfell Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 Utilize beads, material, leather, fur, feathers to create a visual representation of powwow grand entry through the ages on a brain tanned Moosehide.
Yuzicapi, Holly Fort Qu’Appelle Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 I would like to do traditional quillwork on a buffalo robe. Quillwork is the oldest art form from the land we live on.
Standing, Lois Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To research and develop Dakota women's geometric beaded designed dresses and produce a dress with the influence of past designs.
Daniels, Carol Regina Beach Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $5,000 I will create a one-woman production of spoken word, song and dance for the Regina Fringe Festival 2021.
Beaucage, Marjorie Duck Lake Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,200 To shape Movements- a collection of 7 decades of journal entries, poems and reflections- into a publication, with the help of an editor.
Fourstar, Gabrielle Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $4,536 I intend to paint an art series of 100 abstract acrylic blob paintings on 18"X 24" canvases. Remaining paintings with vegan paint.
Knight, Lindsay Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 I plan research twenty years of my songs to compile lyrics and descriptions in nehiyaw (Cree) and english and then produce a resource.
Parent, Anna Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To finish the writing and create paintings for a story about a raven raised by geese learning to fly, a sixties scoop survivors story.
Langhorne, Donna Air Ronge Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To reimagine the Seven Sacred Teachings by creating portraiture of the associated animal figures in a hybrid rendition of Woodlands and Realist styles.
Vincent, Angus Yorkton Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 Take time off work to complete my play. I've completed the songs and am looking to finish my script to begin work-shopping and marketing it.
Bigeagle-Kequahtooway, Joely Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To purchase a long arm quilting machine to assist me in designing and creating my starblankets.
Jodoin, Berkley Leader Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $18,000 Create a full length album of original songs, while bringing light to the suicide crisis our communities have been experiencing.
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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.