Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
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.
Sapp, Cheyenna Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,069 I would like to write new material for my standup comedy routine to increase performance opportunities and expand my audience.
Bogan, Jillian Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,716 This grant is to finish a collection for exhibiting as well as do research travel with Alison Norlen, my mentor in the CARFAC mentorship program.
Lowry, Nancy Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Prototype new tools to assist me in painting new large scale work, phase 1 of 4 supporting my first solo exhibition in August 2023.
Saskatoon Experimental Music Ensemble Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $8,125 To compose, develop, rehearse, and perform three concerts worth of communally-focused experimental music in Saskatoon.
Oblong and Oboe Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $17,000 The final stage of development and world premiere of Oblong and Oboe Stir the Pot as part of Live Five’s 20th Season in Saskatoon.
Dynamic Video Imaging Corporation Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 Facilitate the travel and professional development of Dynamic Video Imaging through attending the "Reelworld Film Festival" and premier of our film "A Storm Blows Over".
Tweidt, Adam Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $2,000 Seeking funding to explore directing as a mentee during the production of Two Bees The Anger of Ernest and Ernestine.
La Marre, Rebecca Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I am invited by Peripheral Review, a national Canadian contemporary art journal, to interview Vancouver artist and co-founder of Western Front artist-run centre, Glen Lewis.
Syrnick, Daniel Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $6,673 To take time to develop and create a new series of 10-15 artworks, to show as a solo exibit in the coming fall.
Scott, Tallus Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 Study advanced drum techniques & mentorship career paths for a 5 day period, Jan.2-6, 2024, with renowned drum educator Dave Elitch in Los Angeles.
Froese, Robert Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $13,000 research and produce new ceramic work using specialized soda kiln firing methods
Gronsdahl, Todd Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $10,246 I am building and photographing "historical" scenes to exhibit with my Saskatchewan Maritime Museum installations at upcoming solo exhibitions in Swift Current and Edmonton.
Garez, Simon Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 To present my film Gentle Hum of Spring at two back-to-back festivals on the West Coast: 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival and Tacoma Film Festival.
McKnight, Spencer Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,010 This grant will be to take significant time to develop and create the song recital "In Dreams".
Write Out Loud Poetry Saskatoon Literary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 We will administrate a 4 day youth poetry festival in Saskatoon through showcases, workshops and community building events.
Wildeman, Tatum
Father Megret High School
Saskatoon Dance Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $20,000 The project will provide youth access to dance for promotion of mental health through connection, celebration of culture, and foster expression of grief and trauma.
Janvier-Dugan, Diane Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $2,000 Quilted a portrait of my newly wed Dene parents in the early 50s. 56" x 82" wall hanging textile art.
Marion Graham Collegiate Saskatoon Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $7,940 Marion M. Graham will host the spoken word poet/hip hop artist Dash Reimer for a 1 month arts residency.
Selkirk, Jesse
Bedford Road Collegiate
Saskatoon Music Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $10,000 The continuation of a project for participants to learn the foundations of songwriting, using the artform as a tool to explore wellbeing and identity.
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.
One Take Super 8 Event Saskatoon Media Arts SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $6,500 This project will help artists create and exhibit 25 new films as part of the annual OTS8 film event dedicated to developing filmmakers in Saskatchewan.
Belanger, Maureen Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $15,000 The funds requested are to assist in creating and writing new material for my character "Ernestine and her pet bird Muckatoon"
Saskatchewan Jewish Arts Festival Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $5,800 To fund the creation & production of a series of Saskatchewan Jewish Arts Festival "pop up" events, leading up to our next full festival (2025)
Hebert, Dakota Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $18,000 We want to develop our standup comedy careers by showcasing in Saskatchewan and California, meeting with Industry Professionals, and securing our Social Security Numbers.
Prairie New Music Festivals Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 The Strata Festival of New Music is a 3 day festival featuring newly composed music by beginner, emerging and established Canadian and Saskatchewan composers.
THE 525 ART POP-UPS INC. Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 Our pop-up art exhibition on November 25th and the pre-exhibit artists’ workshop aim to develop early-career artists who have little to no prior exhibiting experience.
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.
Federation des Francophones de Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Arts SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 19th Edition International Francophone Film Festival of Saskatoon CINERGIE
École St. Paul
Colin Richet
Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $7,613 Students will write and record a song.
Normand, Alexis
École Père Mercure
Saskatoon Music Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $10,000 This project is to carry out choral and rock band projects with students who will write and perform songs in French about Père André Mercure.
Garlimah, James Saskatoon Music Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 This project/Album is a result of over ten years of writing and recording my own music. This Project will server is my debut album professionally.
Paivand-Iranian Canadian Society for Cultural Dialogue Inc
Yasaman Tarighatmanesh
Saskatoon Visual Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $15,400 Collaborative art work focusing on Middle Eastern women, using art to express impacts of ongoing Iranian women's movements on their own fight for women's rights.
OUTSaskatoon Inc.
Marjorie Beaucage
Saskatoon Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $17,125 OUTSaskatoon will create a two spirit drum group through drum making and singing in Saskatoon through a 10 week project called Healing Through The Drum.
St Angela Merici Residence
Tara Stratton
Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,230 12 months, weekly SpinPoi classes for seniors, promoting fitness, cognitive stimulation, social interaction, and creativity. Seek support to enhance wellbeing through art and movement.
Wanotch, Tori-Lynn Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I wish to procure 7 buffalo skulls to paint. In my paintings I will share the 7 sacred teachings, depicted in acrylic paint.
Live Five Theatre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 To increase our capacity and solidify our future goals through the creation of an organizational strategic plan with guidance from an external facilitator
Tyler, Tim Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I have been contracted by the Eye Gallery for a 20 piece Exhibition entitled Light Floats on Black Water that runs March and April.
Weber, Angel Saskatoon Visual Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $4,670 To study tsumami-zaiku, the Japanese craft of folding silk squares into complex flora and fauna arrangements, and become a certified tsumami-zaiku teacher.
Suchan, Paul Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Help cover artistic and travel costs for a live performance album launch by composers Paul Suchan and Silas Friesen at the Bassment by the SJO.
Common Weal Community Arts Inc.
Michèle Mackasey
Saskatoon Visual Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $10,000 A community engaged art project focused on rejuvenation of Indigenous languages with artist Michèle Mackasey, Patuanak community, Saskatoon partners, and regional Elders.
Riversdale Community Association
Jasmyn Albert
Saskatoon Visual Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $17,000 The Riversdale Community Association seeks to hire three Ribbon-Skirt Designers to teach our residents how to sew their own, and showcase those skirts around Riversdale.
Chinese Dance Club of Saskatoon Saskatoon Dance Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 One of a kind and traditional Chinese drum dance, illustrating dancers using drums as their stages, a combination of classical dance and Han dynasty poetry.
Whitbread, Elizabeth Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I would like to take Maddie Tarbox's Voice Function 101 pedagogical online course in order to enhance my coaching and singing practice.
Mabrouk, Rawda Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 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.
Kharsa, Ali Saskatoon Music Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 Write, rehearse, and record 3 new songs and host a community event in Saskatoon with music with an open mike.
Bradshaw, Kathy Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I will enrich and develop my encaustic/oil painting practice at a one month invitational artist residency in February in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland.
Xiao, Li Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 To purchase a computer, an external hard drive and updated software for my professional photography development. Current computer works very slowly and malfunction frequently.
Girls Rock Camp Saskatoon Saskatoon Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,000 Funding for Girls Rock Camp Saskatoon 2024 in order to offer an honorarium to the 10 instrument instructors who support the campers.
Selkirk, Jesse Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 A project to collaborate with my friend Maggie Blue-Waters to compose a song about her experience as a survivor of the Sixties Scoop.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Saskatoon Visual Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $18,000 For general operating and programming support.
Brenna, Beverley Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I am a Saskatoon-based artist and this Solo Exhibition will take place at Regina Beach/Last Mountain Lake at the Elsie Scherle Gallery
Ledoux, Maureen Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I want to purchase Embroidery Embrilliance applications to create and develop embroidery to sew onto clothing, mossbags, shirts, skirts or quilts.
Ledoux, Maureen Saskatoon Share and Connect 2023-2024 $12,664 To hold a three day Moccasin-making class in Mistawasis reserve.
Reid, Sonia Saskatoon Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,000 Funding is needed to research and locate an appropriate venue for a Black Gospel Music workshop.
Jegede-Ikpen, Oghenerukevwe Saskatoon Music Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 To explore a new musical frontier by blending traditional African rhythms with modern synths and diverse languages, and fusing Afrobeats with the Canadian sound.
Ferre Play Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $14,000
Bernbaum, Joel Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 To do 20 interviews with Saskatchewan Jews and Muslims to begin a verbatim theatre play about the Gaza war and its effect on our community.
Scantily Glad Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,921 To tour our award-winning queer theatre/comedy show "Creepy Boys" to Regina (presented by Curtain Razors), Winterruption festival (Saskatoon) and OUTStages festival (Victoria) in early 2024.
Shahabadi, Mahboubeh Saskatoon Visual Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $4,000 Art gallery portraying traditional Persian mosaic patterns and design. Providing a unique opportunity to explore the ancient history of Iran through an artistic lens.
Knight, Lindsay Saskatoon Share and Connect 2023-2024 $16,336 To plan, present, mentor and perform "The TMRWS" Indigenous Women in Hip Hop Festival in Treaty Six Territory on July 12, 2024.
Chokecherry Studios Saskatoon Visual Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $20,000
Indigenous Poets Society Saskatoon Share and Connect 2023-2024 $10,000 Publish a Zine of indigenous writing, artwork in early 2024 of 50 pages. Create digitally and send to printers at SK and ON branches distribution.
Cando Metis Local 55 Incorporated SASKATOON Share and Connect 2023-2024 $18,000 We'd tell the story of the Cando and District Metis. Cando, Willowfield and Beljennie had a big Metis population with a story to tell.
Saskatoon Spinners and Weavers Guild Saskatoon Visual Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $6,000 For general operating and programming support.
Sun, Qiming Saskatoon Visual Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 This funding is meant to support my year-long production of new artworks and the cultivation of many solo/group exhibitions during my 2024-25 Saskatoon Bunkhouse residency.
Cabildo Esquivel, Priscila Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $2,062 'KIN Movement" is art exchanged for kindness. "Ojos de Dios" - weavings traditional to the Indigenous Huichol of Mexico - are traded for good deeds.
Reid, Sonia Saskatoon Music Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 A community weekend to learn more about Black gospel choir music workshop culminating in a live music performance.
Tegenkamp, Diana Hope Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I want to work with manuscript editor, Anne Simpson, to complete the final stage of my poetry manuscript about my father, Metis activist Don Nielson.
Write Out Loud Poetry Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,950 We will bring a mini-tour of spoken word poetry workshops and performances for youth to smaller SK urban centers.
Pantel, Rowan Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Travel to Montreal to take part in creation workshop scheduled to take place from March 4th to March 9th, 2024, with écH2osysteme project.
Al-Katib, Muveddet Saskatoon Visual Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 Finding my truth to reassess my traditional art to create a unique contemporary identity through a Western perspective and exploring the dynamic nature of truth!
Otayemi, Demilade saskatoon Theatre Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 Documenting the collaboration process between SUM Theatre and EDM Lab through, interactive documentation methods. Inspiring future collaborations and youth engagement in artistic and engineering careers
wâhkôhtowin School saskatoon Visual Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $1,000 Students will be able to make ribbon skirts/shirts/beading to take home so they have them for feasts, round dances and pow wows.
Nwabuko, Daniel Saskatoon Media Arts Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 Highlight, showcase and bring awareness to the beauty in diversity of black hair - the different types, forms and styles that it appears to come.
Zafaremili, Elham Saskatoon Visual Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $4,383 I aim to combine Persian calliography and painting.
St. Frances Cree Bilingual School - Bateman
Falynn Baptiste
Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $10,000 This will be an opportunity for the Nehiyew staff and students to learn Nehiyew songs and poems with Falynn Baptiste and TKK for six weeks.
Reimer, Joel Dash
Pleasant Hill Community Association
Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $10,000 Dash Reimer will partner with different communities in Pleasant Hill to create an artistic response to the question of what safety looks like in community.
Pasqua, Anthony saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,000 I will research, develop, write and select 6-8 tracks for my album highlighting the modern day struggles and powerful resiliency of First Nations people.
Bernbaum, Joel Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $12,000 To create and share a new verbatim theatre play with music about the Gaza / Israel conflict and impact on people here in Saskatchewan.
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.
Aden Bowman Collegiate Saskatoon Artists in Schools 2024-2025 $12,000 Aden Bowman Collegiate invites artist Rebecca La Marre for a mental health and ceramics residency, offering coaching, new firing techniques, and land knowledge integration.
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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.