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Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Balion, Audra Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $3,410 Creation of final two chapters of "Flight Nineteen," a silent (wordless) sci-if/fantasy graphic novel exploring biological and technological transformation.
Ells, Chrystene Regina Media Arts Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $1,000 Creation of concept art/previsualization for planned 'mytho-feminist' film 'Tor Woman' including a photoshoot with a costumed model, and sketches and paintings based on these photos.
Billingsley, Alyssa Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $16,000 Creation of a one-person show directed by John Turner with music by Sheldon Corbett that coalesces music and neo-bouffon from October 2021-March 2022.
Fidelak, Terri
Christ the King School		 Regina Visual Artists in Schools 2019-2020 $10,000 Creation of a large, temporary sculptural installation using locally-sourced clay to engage students in learning about connection to land and sustainability through the creative process.
Moker Wernikowski, Connie Regina Dance Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $3,050 Creation of a contemporary dance duet to be accompanied by original poetry and music.
Payne, Laura Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $16,859 Creation of a body of electronic light-based work, consisting of light box compositions and projection installation, for public exhibition across Canada
Yokozawa Farquharson, Hanna Saltcoats Visual Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $18,000 Creation for a solo textile show of 2022 Autumn using antique kimono from Japan
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.
Yokozawa Farquharson, Hanna Saltcoats Visual Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $7,500 Creating Textile Art for my solo show at the Community Hall in Saltcoats in October 2021.
Yokozawa Farquharson, Hanna Saltcoats Visual Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $7,500 Creating Textile Art for my first solo exhibition at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery in Yorkton from September 13th to October 31st , 2020.
Burzminski, Dalton Regina Music Microgrant Program 2021-2022 $1,000 Creating music about navigating as an urban indigenous male through life, the music scenes, high academia, and reflecting on insecurities caused by colonialism. Real deadly.
Billingsley, Alyssa Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2020-2021 $1,000 Creating and live-streaming 'Angry At The Internet: A COVID-versary Birthday Cabaret' while working with David Connolly of Drayton Entertainment and producing high-quality support material.
Stinn, Cassandra Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $2,071 Creating an immersive performance experience for the release of my newest work, “Returnings,” my first work for small ensemble.
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.
Matyushenko, Valentyna Grandora Dance Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $10,405 Create, choreograph and present the first act of the play by famous Ukrainian writer, Lesya Ukrainka "Forest Song."
Friday, Tekeyla Webb — Share and Connect 2022-2023 $20,000 Create the Stop-Motion Animation short film Escape from Residential School by mentoring youth to help with the production, pass on my skills and build community.
Iris, Loretta Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2020-2021 $1,000 Create portraits and sculptures for an online international exhibit titled "Variant ~ Ways of Seeing Through"
Conquergood, Lorna Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 Create plaster sculptures that focus on human and wildlife interactions and provide an opportunity to practice a healthy and safe coexistence.
Thorburn, Crystal Assiniboia Visual Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $548 Create packaging and ship 20 artworks to Winnipeg via Canada Post for solo touring exhibition with Manitoba Arts Network 2025.
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.
Berglund, Melanie Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $8,000 Create music and lyrics for the Belle Plaine project that explores the theme of home.
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.
Matyushenko, Valentyna Grandora Dance Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $10,000 Create choreography project about Easter in Pysanka and showcase it. Awake Tradition through the dance vision.
Dorion, Leah Prince Albert Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $18,000 Create and Install a Metis healing garden and create interdisciplinary artworks while Mentoring a local Metis Artist in the process.
Harpham, Lindsay Tisdale Dance Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $7,600 Create and develop Contemporary dance choreography intended for use in a full-length show set in Saskatoon and film final material for future development.
Mwela, Nyasha Regina Music Building Arts Equity 2024-2025 $5,000 Create and compose 4 songs.
Andrew Stuckel, Cristine Grandora Visual Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 Create an immersive experience in the gallery with floor to ceiling drawings highlighting the importance of urban forestation and preservation of essential ecosystems within cities.
GGFN Elders @level1.client.city@ — Share and Connect 2023-2024 $19,752 Create an after-school program aimed at First Nation Arts in collaboration with Students, Elders, and community members, showcasing students' work in a final celebration.
Morgan, Zac Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2020-2021 $1,000 Create a virtual musical production of A Killer Party: A Murder Mystery Musical and present the live production on our streaming platform on April 3rd.
Tootoosis, Lyndon Battleford Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $9,000 Create a series of sculptures that will speak about nehewuk way of dealing with loss and grieving, geared to those who never learned these techniques
Vincent, Angus Yorkton Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $18,000 Create a script/play in a musical format, along with music, with story lines of life and love on a reserve and urban setting.
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.
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.
Arcana Kings Regina Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,617 Create a new drum and percussion interactive performance piece for our band Arcana Kings that will be added to our new 2023 tour and on
Morrison, Myles Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2020-2021 $1,000 Create a musical comedy album. Humour based songs featuring collaborations with celebrated Saskatchewan musicians, spanning multiple musical genres.
Jodoin, Berkley Leader Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $15,000 Create a full production music video for the song "White Man's World" The song describes the 1885 Fort Battleford Hangings of eight cree warriors
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.
Jodoin, Berkley Leader Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $5,250 Create a full length album of original songs rooted in truth and reconciliation, while touching on PTSD and showcase internationally at Folk Alliance International.
Scarrow, Kristine Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $6,000 Create a fiction young adult manuscript exploring organ donation and its potential impacts.
Normand, Alexis Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $10,000 Create a concert that recounts my francophone identity-building journey via my new musical repertoire, scored field recordings and storytelling.
Goodon, Jayde Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $5,092 Create a collection that I can showcase in an art exhibition. These new pieces would include large cardboard sculptures and mixed media canvas paintings.
Goretzky, Barbara
Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home		 Lumsden Visual Artists in Communities 2021-2022 $14,739 Create a collaborative, legacy mural for Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home. Design door decals to make exit doors unique and less confusing for dementia residents.
Brilliant Star Montessori School
Kevin Pee-ace		 Saskatoon Visual Artists in Schools 2024-2025 $5,644 Create a collaborative outdoor Indigenous mural painting in schoolyard based on traditional First Nations knowledge while incorporating our school based ideas of learning.
Chaos Encouraged Productions Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $2,000 Create a 4ft by 4ft stage for Trans and Genderqueer Drag performers to present a unique show at Nuit Blanche YXE in Saskatoon.
L'Hirondelle, Cheryl Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2022-2023 $18,000 create a 360°VR music video/installation of the song 'To All Our Nations' from my Why the Caged Bird Sings project for exhibition in Regina 2023.
Tootoosis, Lyndon Battleford Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2020-2021 $16,000 Create 6 large sculpture. Sharing Our beliefs and customs pertaining to mourning and loss. These I share with the blessings of my Elders and community
Cupid's Heart Prince Albert Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,007 Create 5 new original songs during a creative retreat at Anglin Lake.
Dunlop, Bonnie Swift Current Literary Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $9,000 Create 10 new pieces and polish existing 22. On retreat, write 5 pieces utilizing archived material. Meld the material into a completed manuscript. Query publishers.
Francoeur, Paige Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $835 Covering expenses for a site-specific research trip.
Country at the Creek Music Fest Inc. Big River Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2022-2023 $8,000 Country at the Creek Music Festival is an annual outdoor Music event held just outside of the community of Big River.
Country at the Creek Music Fest Inc. Big River Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 Country at the Creek Music Festival is an annual outdoor Music event held just outside of the community of Big River
Country at the Creek Music Fest Inc. Big River Music SaskFestivals 2019-2020 $2,000 Country at the Creek is a first time applicant. We are a grass roots non profit organization that is 8 years old.
Ripplinger, Matthew Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $8,500 Cosmic Tundra will be a short 16mm experimental film, aiming to represent surreal landscapes paralleling the rugged realism of the Yukon environment.
Living Sky School Division No. 202
Bonny Macnab		 North Battleford Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2019-2020 $10,000 Conversations with Nature brings together artists, storytellers and healers to lead students through a process of thinking like artists, scientists and stewards of the land.
Pederson, Krystle Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $6,500 Continuing journey to prepare for recording first solo album with band rehearsal and composition work of five new songs to be recorded in 2021.
Rousseau, Marc Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $12,164 Continued creation of my graphic novel 'Death by Hot Dog', to be brought from it's current initial draft to full book completion.
Lorer, Danica Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $9,000 Continue work on Ghosts and Other Grandfathers, a poetry and storytelling project that was supported by a Canada Council grant in its first phase.
Laird, Tonia Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $7,500 Continuation of planning and writing of high fantasy novel series with themes of decolonization, kinship, and intergenerational trauma and healing.
Paoli, Loretta Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $9,060 Continuation and completion of a series of interactive installations, Take Hold. Combining painting, video projection and viewer participation, each installation provides an experience of connection.
Estevan Art Gallery & Museum
Ruth Langwieser		 Estevan Visual Artists in Communities 2021-2022 $45,000 Contemporary Art Meets Parks (CAMP) is a COVID-19 friendly satellite artist residency featuring art and artist led projects in our regional and city parks.
Merasty, Marcus Regina Dance Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,000 Consultations with performing arts presenters in Regina, toward future mentorship and residency opportunities.
Doyle, Eliza Mary Asquith Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2020-2021 $1,000 Consult with First Nations Artists and Trauma Counsellors to develop an Artist-In-Residency/Workshop Training Course to educate artists in program delivery from a trauma-informed culturally-sensitive perspective.
Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. Vanscoy Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2021-2022 $1,000 Consult SSAI membership and individuals to assess interest and develop planning for artistic programming to help address issues of isolation for rural seniors in Saskatchewan.
Pewapsconias, Janelle Paynton Literary Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists 2019-2020 $7,500 Connecting to the prairie plains and to water, Janelle Pewapsconias will reflect, create and flow poetry in the form of a 24 page poetry chapbook.
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.
Harris, Carla Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $4,290 Conduct a workshop for a multimedia script, consulting with a dramaturg, disabled artists, musicians, and actors hired to experience the script aloud.
Ackerman, Clinton Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $16,000 Composition of an art song using the poetry of "The Lost Words." Written for voice, piano, and electronics. Connecting the poetry to environments across Saskatchewan.
Lynch, Rory Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $6,000 Compose pieces designed to strengthen and diversify my band's repertoire, including a series of blues compositions and several stand-alone pieces.
Minnema, Conner Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2021-2022 $5,500 Compose and complete 5 original instrumentals to promote online
Kathrotia, Yash Saskatoon Music Building Arts Equity 2024-2025 $5,000 Compose a multi-movement orchestral work that features Bansuri as a solo instrument and supplement it with professional looking scores and MIDI audio files.
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.
Arnal, Caitlin Eastend Literary Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $4,025 Complete the third draft of Dame, my novel-in-progress.
Pottle, Adam Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $8,000 Complete the first draft, then revise and rewrite into a second draft my young adult horror novel FULL MOON CHRISTMAS.
Anderson, Bruce Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $9,000 Complete several large format and medium sized oil paintings as the beginning of two new series expanding on the concerns examined in my previous work
Metcalfe, Shayne Waldheim Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2019-2020 $7,832 Complete post-production on my feature film.
Friends of the Broadway Theatre Inc. Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Special Initiatives Fund 2020-2021 $5,000 Complete overhaul of our Ticketing, Point of Sale and Membership software, combining all into one web-based system.
Lynch, Taidgh Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $6,000 Complete edits and order poetry manuscript, Developing Home. Evaluate then submit to publishers.
Conly, Bonnie Grasswood Visual Microgrant Program 2020-2021 $1,000 Complete a series of twelve drawings in preparation and prior to attending two, Sculpting Porcelain from Life, workshops with Ruth Chambers, March 26th and 27th.
Podiluk, Mike Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $1,000 Complete a selection of handcrafted knives to exhibit at the "one year later" exhibition by 2018 CARFAC mentorship participants at St. Thomas More Gallery.
Vincent, Angus Yorkton Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $15,000 Complete a script/play in a musical format, along with music, with story lines of life and love on a reserve and urban setting.
Svennes-Smith, Diana Eastend Literary Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $7,500 Complete a polished draft of my novel Sob Lake for submission to my editor Martha Kanya-Forstner at Doubleday Canada.
Gallagher, Thomas Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $800 Complete a draft of a screenplay for a short film over a two week period
Mookerjee, Abhiroop Saskatoon Dance Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 Compete as an invited guest participant at the Calgary Hip-Hop and Street Dance Festival, while also attending street dance workshops led by pioneers of hip-hop.
Common Weal Community Arts Inc.
Eliza Mary Doyle		 Regina Music Artists in Communities 2020-2021 $46,500 Community Arts Mentorship Programming that engages community in music for self-expression/healing/reconciliation with intent on identifying, training and mentoring community members for future community program facilitation.
Moose Jaw Cultural Centre Inc. Moose Jaw Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $2,000 Commissioning a mural for the new Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association permanent space in the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre and engaging an elder to bless it.
Piggott-Suchan, Naomi Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2020-2021 $1,000 Commission a composition during the final stages of the current Covid-19 pandemic. To be performed in concert with compositions from other great historical pandemics.
Harder, Kendra Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $2,000 Collating and expanding my research on composers from underrepresented demographics in order to create an online hub amplifying the voices of historical and living composers
Wensel, Judy Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $16,543 Collaborative exploration and development phase of new interdisciplinary work with visual artist Shaunna Dunn.
Gan, Jelly Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2020-2021 $14,500 Collaborative experimental video combining performance art, visual design, ambient music composition, and projections.
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.
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.
Rose, Karen Regina Dance Independent Artists Program 2022-2023 $10,307 Collaborating with three composers to create the music/soundtrack for three of my choreographic solos.
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.
Zhao, JingLu Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 Collaborating with Jessica Morgun, this will assist with living expenses as I’m in artist residency at the Art Placement Gallery through the Biofeedback Collectives project.
Eden Care Communities Foundation Inc.
Misty Wensel		 Regina Dance Artists in Communities 2019-2020 $9,781 Collaborating with FadaDance Troupe our project will integrate the use of dance and movement to improve the overall well-being of our staff, artists and communities.
Sedgwick, Edward Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $1,000 Collaborating with a fellow artist to explore digital animation, lighting and compositing techniques in preparation for an Independent Artists Grant application.
Sheikh, Sheheryar Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2019-2020 $1,000 Co-Lead a 4-Day Creative Writing Workshop for candidates from across the country, followed by launching my two novels at the literary festival to follow.
Canadian Light Source Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Artists in Communities 2020-2021 $500 CLSI's Bison Project engages Indigenous students through Traditional Cultural Expressions (play scripts), that incorporate Indigenous women’s role in Bison ecology, synchrotron science, and Traditional Knowledge.
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.
Chrysalis Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2021-2022 $2,000 Chrysalis Theatre will produce the play My Name is Rachel Corrie, at La Troupe du Jour.
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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.