Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Bird-Wilson, Lisa Saskatoon Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 To attend three writing residency/retreat locations as I research, write, edit, and revise my book-length memoir, Magpie Dreams.
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.
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.
Polischuk, Katelyn Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,000 Funding production of The Josephine Knot by Meg Braem as a part of Live Five's 2023/2024 season.
Garez, Simon Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,500 To develop, write, and storyboard my debut feature-length bilingual screenplay.
Kruger, Samuel Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $13,570 To rewrite, remount and produce solo physical theatre show, "Bat Brains or lets explore mental illness with vampires" as part of Live Five's 2023/2024 season.
Murawsky, Graham Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,000 To write a new Factor Chandelier solo record in Saskatchewan focused sonically on expanding my prairie sound and taking it to the next level.
Billingsley, Alyssa Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 Dramaturgy of 'Identity Crisis' with physical theatre / bouffon icons Deanna Fleysher and Karen Hines from July 14 2023 - August 16 2023.
Trapp, Amanda Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $3,000 I'll be travelling to NYC to take classes to deepen/refresh my acting and dance practice, ensuring I am working to the best and safest extent.
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $75,000 For general operating and program support.
Macdonald, Daniel Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 The development of a creative work in the form of a full-length play through dramaturgy, workshops, redrafting, and public feedback.
St. Germaine, Yvonne Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,500 To write and perform a brand new full-length album that is contingent upon my newly released single "Sacred Tree" inspired by Sixties Scoop survivors.
Bandur, Breanne Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,500 A body of work that investigates adapting my drawing practice to a smaller scale, carrying forward formal attributes and conceptual considerations of my large-scale works.
Hill, Milo Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,000 Uplift LGBTQIA+ voices and showcase the wealth of local talent in 12 all-ages drag shows at the Saskatoon Fringe Festival
Moccasin, Ryan Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $12,000 This project is to assist me in writing the first two pilot episodes of a TV series called "First Among Equals".
Richardson, Jordie Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Seeking funding for compensation for assistant fight directing services with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan.
Cross, Roberta Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Complete writing a memoir essay, ready for publication, with the support of a SWG Writing Retreat and ten days of dedicated professional creative literary practice.
Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old-Tyme Music Society, Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $20,000 For general operating and programming support.
St. Frances Cree Bilingual School - Bateman
Mary Bishop
Saskatoon Literary Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $10,000 The artist will work with classroom teachers to produce small books in Cree and English, modeling from familiar stories, helping students learn their Cree language.
Hebert, Dakota Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $14,780 To showcase the hard work and talent of Saskatchewan's Indigenous Comedians in Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, and Ottawa.
Cuthand, Shawn Saskatoon Media Arts Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $10,031 To produce a comedy web series "That Deadly Cousin," which uses super 8/digital film which focuses on urban Indigenous kinship bonds.
Persephone Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $235,750 For general operating and programming support.
Remai Modern Saskatoon Visual Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $197,830 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Symphony Society Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $174,380 For general operating and programming support.
AKA Gallery Inc. Saskatoon Visual Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $76,880 For general operating and programming support.
Bridges Art Movement Saskatoon Visual Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $12,810 For general operating and programming support.
Buffalo Berry Press Inc. Saskatoon Visual Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $35,950 For general operating and programming support.
Burnt Thicket Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $30,750 For general operating and programming support.
Chokecherry Studios Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $12,810 For general operating and programming support.
Common Weal Community Arts Inc. Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $145,760 For general operating and programming support.
Community Radio Society of Saskatoon Inc. Saskatoon Media Arts Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
Ferre Play Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $13,560 For general operating and programming support.
Free Flow Dance Theatre Company Saskatoon Dance Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
Friends of the Broadway Theatre Inc. Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $46,130 For general operating and programming support.
Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $57,920 For general operating and programming support.
JackPine Press Inc. Saskatoon Literary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
Kenderdine Art Gallery Saskatoon Visual Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $33,580 For general operating and programming support.
La Troupe du Jour Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $80,980 For general operating and programming support.
On the Boards Staging Company, Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $30,700 For general operating and programming support.
PAVED Art + New Media Saskatoon Media Arts Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $145,550 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $38,950 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Jazz Society Inc. Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $25,630 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Opera Association Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $25,630 For general operating and programming support.
Sum Theatre Corp. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $38,950 For general operating and programming support.
Thistledown Press Ltd. Saskatoon Literary Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $106,600 For general operating and programming support.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Saskatoon Visual Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
Wide Open Theatrical Escapades Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $20,500 For general operating and programming support.
Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society, Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $53,000 For general operating and program support.
Nuit Blanche Saskatoon Contemporary Arts Festival Inc. Saskatoon Visual SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $20,000 For general operating and program support.
Anskohk Aboriginal Writers' Circle Inc. Saskatoon Literary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $10,000 For general operating and program support.
Jarrett, Alexandra Saskatoon Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 I will be conceptualizing 50 poems dedicated to the land and nehiyaw language. I will be incorporating political, matriarchal and MMIW elements.
Saskatoon Blues Society Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $14,000 For general operating and program support.
The Word on the Street Saskatoon Inc. Saskatoon Literary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $10,500 For general operating and program support.
Knight, Daniel Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 I plan to write a rock musical exploring the theme of the integration of indigenous men in a colonial society
Philips, Elizabeth Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I want to attend the Sage Hill Spring poetry colloquium led by poet Jane Munro to work on finishing revisions to a poetry manuscript.
Kraft, Madison Saskatoon Dance Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $2,500
Gabriel Dumont Local #11 Saskatoon Share and Connect 2023-2024 $19,400 Sewing Circle hosts Metis cultural arts workshops and then gathers weekly where artists mentor and support the learning of our members.
Poitras, Jarrid Curtis Lee Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $585 I have been successfully nominated for Country Album of The Year for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards and need to attend in person.
Devine-Tajgardan, Negar Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $430 I would need a grant to create an installation for Nuit Blanch, as the program budget can't cover all my material and labor expenses.
Sun, Qiming Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I plan to create an ephemeral sculptural installation accompanied by a ritualistic performance piece during my stay at Monica Bodirsky's "Awakening" Artist Residency.
Sirett, Nicola Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 For one hundred consecutive days over the summer, I will make one public sidewalk chalk drawing (usually of an animal) each day.
Petit, Marcel Saskatoon Share and Connect 2023-2024 $10,000 To create a first draft of the documentary film Queer Seniors by editing twelve existing interviews of queer Indigenous Elders and settler senior citizens.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Saskatoon Share and Connect 2023-2024 $2,000 Offering a free, drop-in art collaboration in with Metis artists Holly Tennant and Leah Dorion to connect with the Prince Albert Indigenous community through art.
Belanger, Maureen Saskatoon Share and Connect 2023-2024 $6,084 The funds will assist in the creation and development of new material for Kokum Ernestine and her pet bird Muckatoon (puppet) .
Biofeedback Art Collective Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,985 Biofeedback Collective creates collaborative artworks for an exhibition at Alt Haus inspired by an exploration into “womens-work” and craft.
Aden Bowman Collegiate Saskatoon Visual Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $1,000 Collaborating with Rebecca La Marre to research and plan future Artist in School grants centering on ceramics and youth mental health.
Glenn, Allyson Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $700 Travel to Portugal to attend Córtex Frontal Artist-in-Residence to conduct research and make new paintings for Eclipse series for solo exhibitions in Greece in 2024.
KSAMB Dance Company Saskatoon Dance Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,865 We will host choreographer and educator Kunji Ikeda to develop KSAMB’s performative practice of "Falling Queer" by critiquing 2 public performances and leading 2 workshops.
Conquergood, Lorna Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $800 Create a portrait of a woman who fled Kabul in 2021 as part of a collaborative exhibition to highlight Afghan women's stories.
Wylie, Carol Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $800 Create a portrait of an Afghan woman refugee for an exhibition that pairs Saskatchewan female artists with Afghan women to help amplify their voices.
Coombs, Chad Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I have a solo art show that presents my autistic struggles in photographic form. I have 25 pieces I intend to show.
Neilsen, Ross Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Create new material. Record a live performance of said material. Use this fresh audio video for bookings for the 2024 festival season.
Grant, Colin Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I will re-compose a suite of old Jazz/Spoken Word compositions for Nuit Blanche 2023 and lead rehearsals for the performance.
Kyuubi Culture Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 We are creating artworks (sculptures, videos, performance art) which accumulate into a collaborative performance piece during our month-long artist residency at Banff Center.
Graham, John Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $6,000 Post-production work on the art film STILL HERE and submissions to film festivals worldwide in 2024 & 2025.
Garlimah, James Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $750 This will be my first professional body of work as a recording artist. My intention is to produce an Extended Play (EP).
Alvarado, Ricardo Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Level 1 and 2 Foundations of Consent and Intimacy online training courses.
The Salt Shaker Festival Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 This application is seeking funding for the Salt Shaker Festival, a 3-day multi-media arts festival set in Manitou Beach on July 12th-14th, 2024.
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.
Pridmore, Helen Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $500 Use my own compositional ideas to create a structured improvisation with two other musicians, with recording in Saint John and concert in Sackville, NB
Nelson, Josiah Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,500 To continue drafting poems for a poetry manuscript exploring the interconnectedness of the self and the natural world.
Skeard, Edith Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 This project explores passive and active audience collaboration and playfulness through through technology, installation, and a durational, responsive, sound performance.
Maier, Lenore Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $1,920 This project application will support my endeavors to learn the education of new percussive styles through formal drum lessons and mentorship from Graham Templeman.
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.
Barabas, Mishel Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 To create medium to large scale portrait (with unique settings) paintings. A body of work to exhibit, engage and connect with community.
Afenfia, Michael Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $10,000 The "Head of the Baptist" is a collection of short stories and poetry exploring Nigerian-Canadian identity and relationships within the context of Canadian multiculturalism.
Legris, Sylvia Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $6,000 I will work on developing the first draft of "Wake/Subwake," a new poetry collection.
Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 Black History Month Saskatchewan is a two-day multidisciplinary festival in February, that provides Black cultural education and appreciation in the province of Saskatchewan.
Dinsmore, Rowen Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 A project expanding my artistic practice through new ideas and mediums while obtaining advice and critique through mentorships with professional artists from Saskatchewan.
Pridmore, Helen Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $6,402 Presenting my one-person show "Mother Calling" in a double bill with Regina singer/actor Shannon Holmes, via RISER Regina's presentation series
Mercier, Isabelle Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Funding will help cover the cost of a unique recording opportunity for a special francophone project to be released during Winnipeg's Festival du Voyageur.
Ppl r Ppl Productions Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $17,000 Ppl r Ppl Productions is creating professional work for theatre artists and will present 'Spring Awakening' by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, February 23-March 2.
Murray, Aryn saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,000 Collaborative creation of material for a concept album, "Speakeasy". Expansion of original works, increasing live repertoire.
Pottle, Adam Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I will travel to Toronto to present my new novel APPARITIONS at two events, and do a panel at the Unify Deaf Film Festival.
Nepjuk, Elizabeth Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 To transcribe and compile research data gathered during the production/duration of the game EVERY BODY DOES IT at the Saskatoon Fringe in August 2023.
Central Urban Metis Federation Inc. Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 7th annual CUMFI Metis Cultural Days are days of celebrating Metis Music, Dance, Theatre, Art, Culture, and Language.
Colette Bourgonje School
Diana Roelens
Saskatoon Visual Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $6,486 Grade 7 large scale collaborative collage mural project exploring individual and collective experiences depicting how place, history and environment contribute to the formation of community.
Hansen, Naomi Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 My first book, Only in Saskatchewan, is shortlisted for the 2023 Taste Canada Awards and I would like to attend the awards ceremony in Toronto.
Kazan, Lina Saskatoon Dance Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $14,577 Development, preparation and multiple presentations of Flamenco Borealis' reimagined stage work "Qadar: a Date with Fate"
Lowry, Nancy Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $16,918 Create large scale paintings which push my perceived physical limits while highlighting the important intergenerational role of non-male artists from the Emma Lake Artists’ Workshops.
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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.