Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Hosaluk, Laura Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $930 Construction of shipping crates for "The Circle and the Dot" Exhibition July 8, 2025, at the Mann Gallery in Prince Albert, SK.
Krug-Iron, Christopher Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I will attend the Fight Directors Canada Nationals Workshop in August 2025, attaining my Basic Actor Combatant certification.
Macdonald, Daniel Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Myself and a team of professional theatre artists are travelling to Scotland to perform my play, IAGO SPEAKS at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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.
Saskatchewan Printmakers Association Saskatoon Visual Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $1,000 SKPrintmakers and artist Jo Shepherd present three free linocut workshops in rural communities, introducing youth and adults to printmaking and creating original art together.
Circle Made Artist Society Saskatoon Music Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $1,000 Circle Made Artist Society will work with Danny Knight and David Fineday to test the feasibility of a public guitar jam in Pleasant Hill.
Akintade-Oluwagbeye, Oluwaseun Peace Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Dedicating time for the upcoming production of The Newcomer while receiving mentorship to develop technical, leadership, and storytelling skills as an emerging director in Saskatchewan.
Mathieu, Véronique Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $1,000 Present a concert featuring works by women composers with commentary prepared by a musicologist, and offer music workshops for students.
Knight, Lindsay Saskatoon Share and Connect 2025-2026 $10,000 Two streaming online musical performances similar to NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts with Indigenous artists from Saskatchewan.
Laird, Tonia Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $475 Participate in the SWG self-directed retreat to work on manuscript due August 31st and network with fellow writers.
Berenbaum, Jenna Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Meet with casting and artistic directors at Stratford. See theatre at Stratford, Shaw and Drayton. Pitch my new play to prospective theatres.
Sbot N Wo Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Voice/Electronics duo Sbot N Wo has been invited to perform at Sappyfest, a nationally recognized arts and music festival in Sackville, NB
McCaig, Ty Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Sightlines is a multidisciplinary anniversary event that showcases new cyanotype and photographic works curated from Ty McCaig’s recent residencies, alongside music, and interactive art installations
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.
Gonzalez, Julia Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attend Outdoor Heroes International 2025 residency in Mitwitz, Germany. Exploring creativity in relation to pressing global themes such as climate, culture, community, belonging and regeneration.
Sadikov, Shokhrukh (Shah) Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 One-week long residency as a conducting fellow at the Cabrillo Music Festival of Contemporary Music to participate in a conducting Masterclass with maestro Cristian Măcelaru.
Rosenwald, Betsy Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attend the Moulin à Nef artist residency in Auvillar, France from September 8 to October 9, 2025.
In The Headlights Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Present 15 minutes of the play at the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta Showcase (Oct. 24 - 26th) in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.
Hainsworth, Alexa Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attend The Vermont Studio Center - Artist Residency Vermont US, September 2025. For the creation of new large-scale fibre sculpture/installation and performance.
Dynamic Video Imaging Corporation Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Facilitate the travel and professional development of Dynamic Video Imaging through attending the 50th 'Toronto International Film Festival' for the premiere of our film 'KLEE'.
Sheibani, Sima Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 We will redevelop a show about homeland, language, and conflict, performed this summer, and bring it to the festival of Art and Discourse in Regina.
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
Boechler, Jared Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,976 The continued pursuit of the painting series Mirrors during consecutive Artist Residency periods in 2026.
Budgell-Eaglespeaker, Forrest Scott Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Showcase and panelist speaker at Breakout West 2025 in Winnipeg
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.
Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 The Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival will produce a 4-day professional Burlesque Festival in Saskatoon September 2026 The festival will include 3 shows, professional development workshops.
Nikolai, Jennifer Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $1,000 Multidisciplinary Storytelling; Drawing, dramatizing and dancing our stories. Development stage: creating opportunities to connect students' learning to culture, community and family knowledge.
Circle Made Artist Society Saskatoon Other Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,975 Circle Made will produce a free, bi weekly oral arts performance series for 4 months that utilizes hip hop cyphers and poetry slams.
Wesaquate, Kevin Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To accept the Writer in Residency which has been offered to me. My ask is for the flight to attend October 15th return October 31st.
Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 A multidisciplinary festival celebrating Black culture in Saskatchewan through music, fashion, and education, promoting anti-racism, diversity, and intercultural understanding.
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.
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.
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
Adams, Brittany Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $2,000 A series of 6 woodland style paintings displaying the importance northern wildlife has on the environment. I intend to showcase these paintings.
Fulcher Gagnon, Jesse Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $8,274 A multi-month collection of 1050 performance-for-video pieces that will be digitally assembled to create my first Métis sash in a video piece for exhibiting.
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.
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.
Pottle, Adam Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I will perform my children's story BUTTERFLY ON THE WIND at the Telling Tales Festival in Burlington.
5 Guys Named Dave Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Five Guys Named Dave would like to record and release our first ever professionally-recorded live-off-the-floor old-time album.
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.
EmDance Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 Bridging The Gap is a community hip-hop arts festival meant to provide cultural education and engagement, as well as support development for prairie artists.
Kyuubi Culture Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 To continue our pilot program: Kyuubi Micro Residency, which provides free studio and gallery space for underrepresented artists in Saskatoon art community.
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.
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.
One Take Super 8 Event Saskatoon Media Arts SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $5,500 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.
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.
Janzen, Ava Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Write and record songs with Juno award-winning songwriter and producer Zach Zanardo to complete and release my debut six-song EP 'Call Me Vikki'
Scott, Tallus Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Expand my artistic practice beyond drumming by learning recording and mixing with Randy Farkas, developing skills for professional recordings and long-term creative independence.
Rayner, Steven Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Learn programs and file types that allow me to send files to 3D printers and CNC routers to make prototypes and molds to make sculptures.
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.
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.
Burns, Brody Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,000 Wanuskewin residency, workshop, and exhibition Septemeber 2026, Exhibition title: GIANTS
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.
Weber, Hailey Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 Funding to support the creation of a body of work exploring forest fires.
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.
Catch The Wave Collective Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $8,000 To support eligible expenses for the 2026 Season of Catch the Wave Series including artist fees, honoraria for personnel, promotion, and production costs.
Write Out Loud Poetry Saskatoon Literary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 We will administrate a 4 day youth poetry festival in Saskatoon at The Remai Modern through showcases, workshops and community building events.
Flamenco Borealis Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 Production and presentation of the 2026 Borealis Flamenco Festival Series consisting of two shows and various workshops.
Live Five Theatre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $4,000 We are seeking funding for our twenty second series of Live Five Independent Theatre in Saskatoon.
Federation des Francophones de Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Arts SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 21st Edition International Francophone Film Festival of Saskatoon CINERGIE
Tootoosis, Michael Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2025-2026 $7,500 “Rise Within” by Micsmith is a motivational album blending music and affirmations to inspire resilience, self-belief, and personal transformation through sound and storytelling.
Robitaille, Derek Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attend film festivals to represent Penguins of the Point, build industry connections, and advance my career in environmental storytelling.
Larsen, Mitchell Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I will train with IDC for my role as intimacy coordinator in an upcoming production of The Wives. The Concubines. The Ritual.
Ecole Alvin Buckwold School Saskatoon Visual Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $14,000 The artist will support Grades 5–8 in set design, collaborate in cross-curricular learning with students, and continue developing their own artistic practice during the residency.
Mom's on the Run Comedy Collective Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Build Community and arts accessibility through the creation of 'traditional' visual art paired with interactive engagement in Art interpretation via the vessel of Improv
North Park Wilson School
Josh Jacobson
Saskatoon Visual Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $10,000 A 2,600 sqft mural exploring the connection between land and Metis identity through student-led artmaking guided by Knowledge Keeper, artist, and the Creative Action team.
Francoeur, Paige Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 This microgrant will help cover the costs of living in another city while I receive directing mentorship at The Globe Theatre.
Mushtaq, Warsha SASKATOON Literary Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $1,500 Poetry of Resistance delivers 1–2 hour workshops to 5–8 Saskatoon high school classes, exploring how poetry and art can empower and inspire us amidst existential threats to marginalized communities and our shared, natural world.
BlueStack Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 To record 2 original songs that will be initially performed at the Saskatoon Spring Festival Celebration (Chinese New Year) Feb. 14th, 2026.
Brenna, Beverley Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $640 Travel from Saskatoon to Toronto to attend the launch of 'I'm Here,'' a YA anthology which I conceived and edited to publication (Red Deer Press).
Common Weal Community Arts Inc. Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $1,000 SK Ballroom Open Sessions produces 4 community gathering sessions for 2SLGBTQ+ people to learn Vogue, share knowledge, celebrate Queer culture, and honour Ballroom traditions.
Graham, John Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To develop with a special effects designer stunning visual effects to evoke unique Chromesthesia experiences for my poetic new short film THE COLOUR OF SOUND.
Mabrouk, Rawda Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Film a site-specific dance work in Egypt during a short visit, forming the foundation of a multidisciplinary Remai Modern sustained artist mentorship residency project.
Lawrence, Katherine saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Write and edit a collection of lyric essays that explores the centrality of friendship in our lives.
Baird, Gavin Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I plan to attend the International Premiere of my film Klee in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Shaw, Carey Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to Calgary, AB to attend the Exposure Festival's North West Showcase Exhibition opening at Contemporary Calgary, which I am included in.
Gan, Jelly Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to Rotterdam to attend IFFR for the international premiere of Klee.
Melanson, Kendra Saskatoon Dance Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $635 Power Moves Training of Applicate Kendra Melanson AKA Bgirl Quest by Bboy Siahnara Project Dates: February 6–8, 2026 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Literacy Network Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Recording and presenting a Michif-language reading of a Saskatchewan Métis picture book for public access as part of a province-wide Family Literacy Day event.
Bandur, Breanne Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I will be attending the Vermont Studio Center to participate in their Visiting Artist & Writer Residency Program from March 2nd - 20th, 2026
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
Hutchinson, Jonathan Saskatooon Music Building Arts Equity 2024-2025 $5,000 The Uplift Duo will be recording a Christmas album, and putting on a Christmas concert in December showcasing music from the album, and special guests.
O'Gorman, Kate Sasktatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $2,095 The artist will attend Sage Hill’s 2024 Fiction Course with a focus on revising part one of a three-part novel-in-progress currently titled The Light Chasers.
Andronyk, Jeanie Shaunavon Visual Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $1,500 To fund the creation of a large scale bronze sculpture.
Muirhead, Laurie Shellbrook Literary Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $500 Work with professionals in the area of children's literature to assist me with editing and finding a suitable publisher for my manuscript (Loonies for Lazaro).
Moore, Tim Shellbrook Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $18,000 Develop ideas around theme of erasure - reimagining scrip in a conceptual art form and exhibiting“Remainder,” survey of my work over the last 20 years.
Larson, Melanie Simmie Literary Microgrant Program 2020-2021 $500 Fund two virtual exhibitor booths for children’s books that I was invited to. North Central Teachers Convention & Might Peace Teachers Convention, based in Alberta.
Mackasey, Michèle
William Mason School
Snowden Visual Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $10,000 William Mason School students will engage with artist Michèle Mackasey, Elders, Cultural Advisors and other knowledgeable community members in a land-based art-making project.
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.
Erwin, Keisha Spiritwood Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $16,300 This project is to produce a short 10-minute film about a disconnected Sixties Scooped father and his reconnecting half-Black daughter returning home to La Ronge.
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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.