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Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
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.
Johner, Lucas Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $7,500 To write 11 country-pop songs which will be released by The Johner Boys as singles, and then as an album.
Merasty, Marcus Regina Dance Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 To deepen my creative process and performance skills through realizing a dance-based performance work informed by traditional Indigenous art practices, choreographed by Robin Poitras.
Nordstrom, Alexandra Battleford Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 This project provides grades 5-9 students of Chief Poundmaker School with a week of creative workshops that use land as pedagogy for art practice.
Cuthand, Shawn Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 We want to create and produce fifteen videos that focus on Indigenous comedy and satirical news.
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.
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.
Ledoux, Maureen Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2021-2022 $7,500 I am requesting funding to produce a Woman's Traditional Beaded Outfit to participate in cultural activities.
Hendrickson, Raye Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $7,500 To conduct research for, receive consultation about, and complete a poetry manuscript chronicling my great-grandmother's life story in her voice.
Cameron, Howard Duck Lake Multidisciplinary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 In my process of learning Cree stories from elders, I will illustrate images that coincide with the stories. Thus, limiting the need for English translation.
Ratt, Molly Air Ronge Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 My grant proposal is Landscape Creations By Molly R Ratt
Stevens, Tracy Regina Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,500 To write a film treatment titled: THE RIVERS FLOW: A NATIONAL TRAGEDY, the untold love story of Marguerite Monet dit Bellehumeur and Louis Riel.
Pawlowich, Raistlin Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2021-2022 $7,500 Produce, record & edit a single off my debut album.
Carriere, Kenneth Air Ronge Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,500 Conduct and record Swampy Cree language interviews, record historical photos from family albums, attain permissions to use recorded photos and interviews for a book.
Harder, Kendra Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $7,500 I will be working with Saskatoon ensemble, Mistral 5, to create a new piece of concert music for wind quintet.
Parovsky, Karley Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $7,500 I would like to compose 3 pieces and make 5 demos all inspired by isolation and the emotions deeply felt at this time.
Tupper, Katharine Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $7,500 I will be writing a new EP collaborating with my producer, remotely and online over the next several months.
Morken, Jaclyn Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,500 To finish outlining and drafting my short story collection, "Inter(n)ment," and to revise the manuscripts for publication.
Hainsworth, Alexa Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,500 This Creation Grant supports 3 months of materials and production of textile sculptures, which will be on display at Saskatchewan Craft Council in 2026.
The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts North Battleford Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2025-2026 $7,500 For general operating and programming support.
Wiwchar, Michelle Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $7,500 Development of the libretto for “Orpheus and Eurydice: Nox”, a modern, queer response to my existing work with Kendra Harder, “Orpheus and Eurydice... ish”.
Saskatchewan Book Awards Inc. Regina Literary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2020-2021 $7,500 For general operating and programming support.
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.
Severight, Tanya Whitecap Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2021-2022 $7,500 Expand my fabric design skills to make Story Star Quilts, by adding embroidery and sublimation images to the quilts, ribbon skirts and make dolls.
Berenbaum, Jenna Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,500 Writing, re-writing and editing my play 18 Jews Order Chinese Food until it is ready for production and publication.
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.
Rinas, Aarin Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $7,500 A series of portrait paintings depicting the emotional states of people affected by economic inequality.
MacDonald, Ruaridh Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $7,500 A 3-month creation process to develop a libretto and record tracks for “The Picture of Dorian Gray - A New Musical”
McLeod, Kenn Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,500 Funds to assist in the writing and workshopping of a new script, "Infinite Jest", by Kenn McLeod. A show incorporating Clown, Shakespeare, and Family.
Pederson, Krystle Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 A (Prairie) Métis Love Story: A musical honouring the strength and courage of Indigenous matriarchs, offering a heartfelt story of gratitude and recognition.
Fookes, Jasmin Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $7,500 A portable contemporary cabinet of curiosities from a repurposed structure to house diverse assortments of my locally collected and altered natural materials and mass-produced objects.
Martin-Arcand, Logan Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2021-2022 $7,500 I will be doing a writing workshop to further develop my play The Gay Card to be tour ready when safe to do so.
Campos, Yulissa Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $7,483 Script development of the new play "The Newcomer" by Yulissa Campos
Elixir Ensemble Riverside Estates Music Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $7,400 Rehearsal and Production of a series of 3 concerts of chamber music for piano and strings for the Elixir 2022-23 season
Theatre Naught Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,378 We will enrich Saskatchewan's theatre ecology through the rehearsal and performance of Eugene O'Neill's magnum opus, the Pulitzer-winning classic drama, Long Day's Journey Into Night.
YXE Drag Collective Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $7,378 Drag Me Across the Prairies will present LGBTQ+ drag artistry across the three Prairie provinces expanding on last years successful Saskatchewan Drive-in tour.
Gereaux, Tara Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,369 To research and write the first draft of a novel about a Métis woman who reconnects with her cultural identity through beading.
Creighton Community School
Karen Clark		 Creighton Visual Artists in Communities 2020-2021 $7,356 This school led program will provide opportunities for youth and parents to experience visual arts and gain knowledge of traditional Cree teachings, values,
Richter, Jessica Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,326 "Einwanderer" is an installation project in an abandoned farmhouse that explores inter-generational, post-war German-Canadian identity and immigration.
Mookerjee, Abhiroop
Silverspring Elementary School		 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Dance Artists in Schools 2024-2025 $7,300 Introduce street dance in Arts Ed, fostering creativity and physical expression, promoting teamwork, enhancing students' confidence, cultural awareness and creating an inclusive environment
Kozak, Kathryn Creighton Visual Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,300 To support experimental sculptures, photographs and recorded soundworks to be made during and following a July 2019 land-based residency at the Sointula Art Shed.
Delisle Composite School
Ray Keighley		 Delisle Visual Artists in Schools 2024-2025 $7,250 Provide professional art instruction to grade 10 - 12 students so they can create mural demonstrating our school's commitment to our treaty relationship.
Tic Toc TEN Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,239 Tic Toc TEN is a short performance festival (in person and online) featuring a selection of new, multidisciplinary performances by emerging and established Saskatchewan artists.
Nawaz, Zarqa Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,238 Everyone loves to watch a good crime story. But we've never seen a play about mosque heist. I'd like to write that play.
Roher, Amy Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,200 This grant is to continue editing and polishing my collection of short stories and developing new material, with the aim of eventually publishing a collection.
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.
Wilson, Nic Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,200 I will make an 8 hour video and several large photographic works that consider the emotional outcome and material culture of death and mourning.
McKenzie, Tiess Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,178 To compose and workshop three new pieces for string quartet, in collaboration with local performers in Saskatoon.
Ly, Jenny Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,125 developing a cone shaped roller to make prints for exhibition
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.
Unheard Sound Collective Saskatoon Media Arts SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $7,050 To present the 10th edition of Sounds Like: An Audio Festival "Corporeal Origins" in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 1-4, 2020.
Solheim, Tara Dawn Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $7,044 This project is to dedicate time to the creation of new material for a spoken word collection, approximately eight to ten performance poetry pieces.
Regina Blues Association Regina Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 The 30th Annual Mid-Winter Blues Festival features both MainStage and free live blues events throughout Regina. We feature diverse local, national and international performers.
Regina Highland Festival Association Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $7,000 This project will support Celtic music performance at the SHGCF, featuring local professional musicians and world-renowned musician Fred Morrison from Scotland.
Farm Fest Terre Ferme Festival Ltd. Regina Music SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $7,000 Music festival emphasizing Canadian singer-songwriters, held on an organic farm in southern Saskatchewan. Laid-back, welcoming, spiritual experience for all ages.
Quewezance, Wendy Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $7,000 Creating traditional and modern styles of ribbon skirts and jewellry using custom-designed fabric and mixed textiles.
Regina Pride Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2021-2022 $7,000 A celebration of Regina’s gender and sexually diverse communities through a presentation of artistic, cultural, and social events meant to educate, entertain, and enlighten audiences.
Flamenco Borealis Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $7,000 Production and presentation of the 2024 Borealis Flamenco Festival Series consisting of three shows and various workshops.
Regina Jazz Society Corp. Regina Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 JazzFest Regina 2025 celebrates our 17th annual jazz festival fun events announcing & ushering in summer in Regina and Southern Saskatchewan.
Campbell, Jesse Prince Albert Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 To research, conduct studio visits, and write texts for an exhibition in March 2025 that commemorates the 50th anniversary of George Glenn's residency in P.A.
Allard, Mark Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,000 A Graphic Art (graphic novel format) adaptation of the Icelandic saga known as The Saga of the Völsungs.
Waskesiu Recreation Association Inc. Waskesiu Lake Music SaskFestivals 2021-2022 $7,000 The Lakeside Music Festival is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival. 2019 attendance was 3500+. All performers are from Saskatchewan and Sunday highlights Indigenous performers.
Pettigrew, Laura Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $7,000 Write new work for Orchestra and Choir; Hymn for Peace, my gift to orchestras and choirs globally, performance September 21, 2023 International Day of Peace
Bennett, Andrew Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 To create at instrumental works catered toward use in film trailers.
Morgun, Jessica Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,000 Explore collaborative drawing and installation work with JingLu Zhao, working toward creating a body of work together as an emerging artist collective.
Berglund, Blake Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $7,000 Four months of deep focused music creation inspired by the rural Saskatchewan experience and greater thematic narratives.
Dieter, Mark Fort Qu'Appelle Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $7,000 I wish to apply for funding to continue development on a new independent feature-length screenplay titled "The Hawk and the Sparrow."
Alpha Kids Crew Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 Game Theory is a free community festival showcasing live deejays, street dance performances, cyphers, and Breakin' battles with its seventh edition focusing on bgirls.
Nuit Blanche Regina Arts Festival Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $7,000 Nuit Blanche Regina is a free, accessible, night-time festival showcasing art installations and engaging audiences in downtown Regina on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
Stonhouse, David Tuscan Ridge Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 an independent curator grant for me to work with 3 artists: mentoring, exploring new work, creating an exhibition, and a writing feature on each artist.
Regina Jazz Society Inc. Regina Music SaskFestivals 2021-2022 $7,000 JazzFest Regina is city wide music festival, using public and commercial venues, featuring emerging, local, national and international musicians focused on the Jazz Genre.
Last Birds North Portal Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 To write, arrange and rehearse twelve original songs for the full-length album Last Birds plans to record in 2025 and release in 2026
Worrell, Peggy Swift Current Literary Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $7,000 I will learn more about the craft of writing short fiction, polish five stories, research and write two new stories, working toward a story collection.
Scantily Glad Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 This project is to remount our outdoor roving interactive performance, "Homebuddies" for presentation at Summerworks Festival from July 30 - August 11th, 2024.
Unheard Sound Collective Saskatoon Media Arts SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 To present the 12th edition of Sounds Like: An Audio Festival in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 3rd-5th, 2025.
The Salt Shaker Festival Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $7,000 This application is seeking funding for the Manitou Boogaloo, a 2-day multi-media arts festival set in the community of Manitou Beach on July 10-11th, 2020.
Alpha Kids Crew Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $7,000 Game Theory VI is a free community festival focusing on youth, female, and non-binary involvement in Breakin’ and growing awareness to the street dance culture.
Tucker, Peter Moose Jaw Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,000 “Defined by Otherness” is the creation of a body of work exploring the structure of identity for an upcoming exhibition of sculptural installations.
Kirchmeier, Kurt Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,000 To put together a short story collection of 18-20 pieces of speculative fiction for young readers. To be titled “Souls on Display & Other Stories.”
Arcand, Gary Saskatoon Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,000 Write a first draft of a collection of traditional Plains Cree stories of long ago told to me by my late Mother in the 1970's.
Schultz, Rylan Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $7,000 My goal with this project is to create new music for a solo album, collaborating with songwriters and producers from across the country.
Saskatchewan Jewish Arts Festival Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 To produce the second Saskatchewan Jewish Arts Festival, celebrating Saskatchewan Jewish Artists in theatre, music, visual art and film.
Flamenco Borealis Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 Production and presentation of the 2025 Borealis Flamenco Festival Series consisting of two shows, a film screening, and various workshops.
Federation des Francophones de Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Arts SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 20th Edition International Francophone Film Festival of Saskatoon CINERGIE
Poitras-Jarrett, Phyllis Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $7,000 To paint the final six 36"x40" Metis Spirit Animals paintings for my series of 22 animals. A porcupine, fish, owl, skunk, raven and fox.
Garneau, David Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $7,000 Dark Chapters is a collection of still life paintings that metaphorically depict issues familiar to contemporary Indigenous people.
Live Five Theatre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 We are seeking funding for our twenty first series of Live Five Independent Theatre in Saskatoon.
Afro Tribes Festival Incorporated Regina Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 The 2025 Afro Tribes Festival grant proposal seeks support to celebrate African heritage, promote cultural exchange, and empower youth through arts, performances, and community engagement.
St. Luke Alternative School
Lin Liu		 Regina Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2024-2025 $7,000 Follow our development grant, using a variety of materials to discover student's artistic abilities, creativities and developing their all sense observation skills through art.
Burke, Kelley Jo Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,000 To write a production-ready draft of a musical "The Curst" in collaboration with Library Voices in preparation for a 2020 premiere with Dancing Sky Theatre.
Waskesiu Recreation Association Inc. Waskesiu Lake Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $7,000 The Lakeside Festival is a free, family-friendly, music festival (2024 had 5250+ attendees). Our artists are 95%+ from Saskatchewan & we always highlight Indigenous performers.
Regina Farmers' Market Co-operative Regina Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $7,000 The Tomato Festival brings together community and celebrates Saskatchewan farmers, artists and local culture through live music, culinary art, and creative showcases at Wascana Centre.
Reynolds, Jamie Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $7,000 Creating a series of paintings that reflect on the use of crownland in Saskatchewan, and how it relates to themes of reconciliation and the environment.
The Vertigo Series Regina Literary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $7,000 Hosting a series of diverse emerging and established writers and musicians from across Canada. Paying artists to extend their tour to include Saskatchewan's small audiences.
Palmer, Josh Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $7,000 Take the time necessary to create and write new songs and produce new sounds for my music group, The Sunset Kids.
Wallace-Lewis, Teiji Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 To collaboratively re/search the colonial entanglements between an Indigenous + settler family photographic album and reconstruct their contents into a body of work.
Penner, John J Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,000 The project entails the exploration and applicaiton of digital technology to the historic process of carbon printing.
Mabrouk, Rawda Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $6,890 Explore the paradoxes of an Egyptian woman, bridging trauma of oppression in Egypt to the challenges of life in Canada through tracing movement onto canvas.
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.
McDonald, John Brady Christopher Lake Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $6,820 It will be a series of paintings addressing my personal experiences as a Residential School survivor in the 1980s
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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.