| Sparrow, Don |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
Independent Artists Program |
2025-2026 |
$9,200 |
I intend to create three interconnected comic book memoir stories, each with a unique visual or narrative style, to be published together in an anthology. |
| Read, Leanne |
SASKATOON |
Multidisciplinary |
Microgrant Program |
2024-2025 |
$500 |
I will experiment with a player piano mechanism outside its traditional context, exploring motion through paint, light, and animation to visually represent its hidden sound. |
| Romero, Alejandro |
Battleford |
Multidisciplinary |
Independent Artists Program |
2025-2026 |
$12,941 |
To create a new body of work: Virgen Barbuda de los Queers, examining queer identity from historic and cultural rituals. |
| Bradshaw, Ryan |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
Microgrant Program |
2025-2026 |
$1,000 |
Travel to New Zealand for two opportunities: performing and leading a workshop at the BurlesKiwi International Festival, and headlining at a monthly poetry night. |
| PAVED Art + New Media |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
Microgrant Program |
2025-2026 |
$1,301 |
Artistic Director to attend the Biennial national artist-run centre gathering "Against the Current", hosted by the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Alma Duncan Salon, AXENÉO7 and SAW. |
| Common Weal Community Arts Inc. |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$145,760 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Deaf Crows Collective |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$46,130 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Friends of the Broadway Theatre Inc. |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$46,130 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Sâkêwêwak First Nations Artists' Collective Inc. |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$69,810 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Station Arts Centre Cooperative |
Rosthern |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$20,500 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Stratton, Tara |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
Microgrant Program |
2025-2026 |
$700 |
A 7-day poi retreat with mentor Nick Woolsey to advance in flow arts, dance, and performance, aiming for mastery and artistic growth. |
| Artesian Performing Arts Inc. |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$18,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Community Arts Mentorship Program Incorporated |
Asquith |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$18,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Creative City Centre Inc. |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$12,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Darke Hall Society Inc. |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$10,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Moose Jaw Cultural Centre Inc. |
Moose Jaw |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$14,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| On Cue Performance Hub |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$10,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts |
North Battleford |
Multidisciplinary |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2025-2026 |
$7,500 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Cultural Festivals |
Swift Current |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2025-2026 |
$30,000 |
For general operating and program support. |
| Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival Inc. |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2025-2026 |
$42,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Queer City Cinema Inc. |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2025-2026 |
$32,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Mikhaylova, Evgenia |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
Microgrant Program |
2025-2026 |
$1,000 |
Recipe Recital is a live performance production on the affects of olfactory and sonic vocabulary on environmental perception. |
| Bigeagle-Kequahtooway, Joely |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Microgrant Program |
2025-2026 |
$750 |
To attend ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival June 4 - 6, 2025 in Toronto as part of a contingency for Buffalo Futurism app |
| Janze, Rachel |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Microgrant Program |
2025-2026 |
$1,000 |
Travel to - and within - the Gitxsan nation to share in learning to sustainably harvest planting tannins for barktanning animal and salmon skins. |
| Saskatoon Jazz Society Inc. |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2019-2020 |
$29,950 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Regina Symphony Orchestra Inc. |
Regina |
Music |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2019-2020 |
$197,440 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Saskatoon Opera Association |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2019-2020 |
$30,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Saskatoon Symphony Society |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Professional Arts Organizations Program |
2019-2020 |
$150,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| W3APONS |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$12,000 |
Our project is a 5 month writing period that will include collaborations with notable songwriters John-Angus MacDonald (The Trews) and Clayton Bellamy (The Road Hammers). |
| 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. |
| Thorn, Elly |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$4,000 |
Allan Gilliland will arrange 4 of Elly Thorns original Christmas songs so that she can perform them with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Christmas 2019. |
| Per Sonatori |
Regina |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$11,504 |
Per Sonatori will be presenting two concerts as part of their 11th season, as well as workshops for both professional and emerging musicians. |
| Harder, Kendra |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$5,500 |
Along with my librettist collaborator, orchestrating and editing my two chamber operas for future performances in Saskatchewan. |
| Pooyak, Roberto |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
15-17 Track Reggae & Hip Hop album following two previously released albums. |
| Rosie & the Riveters |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
This project is to write 60 new songs, the best 12 of which will be recorded on Rosie & the Riveters’ next album. |
| Straker, Jeffery |
Regina |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$4,000 |
This project will see me compose music and lyrics for 10 new songs, between May 1 and June 30 2019 |
| Cafferata, Skyler |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
To record 4 new studio-quality songs with my band (The Faps) which will be released as digital singles throughout 2019. |
| Fletcher, Étienne |
Regina |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
This project is to fund the creation of a new full-length album for Étienne Fletcher which will be released in 2020. |
| Knutson, Cole |
North Battleford |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$5,000 |
The study and performance of lieder and opera in Europe and the prairies ie. lessons with professional coach, and concerts in the prairies. |
| Elixir Ensemble |
Riverside Estates |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,814 |
To present a series of three concerts in Saskatoon, featuring the Elixir Ensemble and guests. |
| Gebremichael, Elsa |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
To write and co-produce songs that incorporate traditional Ethiopian elements combined pop / rock elements with producer XSDTRK for my debut Wild Black album. |
| Johnson, Omar |
Regina |
Music |
Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
This project will produce an album. Utilizing a 4 part method. I.e Locale sampling, sound sculpting, sound generation, sound pallet programming, plus composition. |
| Rathgeber, Carolyn |
Regina |
Music |
Prince Edward Arts Scholarship |
2019-2020 |
$1,500 |
— |
| Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc. |
Saskatoon |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$70,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra |
Saskatoon |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Regina Folk Festival Inc. |
Regina |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$85,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old-Tyme Music Society, Inc. |
Saskatoon |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$20,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Prairie New Music Festivals Inc. |
Saskatoon |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Bengough Municipal Arts Council Inc. |
Bengough |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$25,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society, Inc. |
Saskatoon |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$50,000 |
For general operating and programming support. |
| Bellegarde, Bradley |
Regina |
Music |
Indigenous/Metis Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$4,487 |
To write 6 songs, all stories with Indigenous relevance for an EP with the working title, "Rediculous Stories". |
| Froc, Benton |
Regina |
Music |
Prince Edward Arts Scholarship |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
— |
Regina Folk Festival Inc.
Megan Nash |
Regina |
Music |
Artists in Communities |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
All Our Relations choir, led by local musicians, will rewrite songs that shaped the labour movement and the RFF, culminating in a 50th anniversary performance. |
| Clinton Ackerman Music |
Regina |
Music |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$5,103 |
Students will practice mindfulness and independence in creative music practices, creating wind chimes while exploring different acoustic environments in Regina. |
| Lebel, Emilie |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$929 |
Artistic development at the Banff Center for Arts and Creativity through Entr'Arts, a francophone multidisciplinary art program. |
| Hector, Eleanor |
Regina |
Music |
Prince Edward Arts Scholarship |
2019-2020 |
$2,500 |
— |
| Doyle, Eliza Mary |
Asquith |
Music |
Artists in Communities |
2019-2020 |
$46,500 |
Stage 2 of Pilot Project that engages community in music for self-expression/healing/reconciliation with intent on identifying, training and mentoring community members for future workshop facilitation. |
| Weger, Rebecca |
Regina |
Music |
Prince Edward Arts Scholarship |
2019-2020 |
$2,400 |
— |
| Baggett, Brian |
Fort Qu'Appelle |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$750 |
To attend the 2019 Chapman Stick 4-day Workshop featuring Stick inventor Emmett Chapman and master instructors Greg Howard and Steve Adelson. |
| Rock My Gypsy Soul Music Festival |
Prince Albert |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$2,000 |
Our Music festival is a not for profit event, held over 1 day, in downtown Prince Albert. |
| Ramsay, Jessica |
Regina |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
I hope to go to Germany for a Mentorship and specialized training on the violin from September 9 to December 16, 2019. |
| Pogorelova, Anya |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$631 |
International symposium for educators to explore new ideas. Participants conduct live ensembles, receive feedback, and are guided through score study, rehearsal techniques, movement, and interpretation. |
| Dene High School |
La Loche |
Music |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Dene High School in La Loche will establish a relationship with local and internationally recognized guitar and vocalist Damien Cheecham. |
| Mathieu, Veronique |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$830 |
Perform, and offer outreach teaching and presentations during the first Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival in Nebraska this coming August. |
| Vogel, Kristian |
Regina |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
A week of dedicated Saxophone study at the Orford Music Academy; with lessons and masterclasses from one of the world's foremost authorities on classical saxophone. |
| Regina Symphony Orchestra Inc. |
Regina |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$2,000 |
In response to teacher requests, the RSO seeks to include an Indigenous Song the Link Up program for Grade 3-6 students to learn and sing. |
| These Young Hands |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Opportunity to present my solo ambient electronic project, GLAZ, to a wider audience including notable industry professionals. |
| Jodoin, Berkley |
Leader |
Music |
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
Album of original music shedding light on problems facing aboriginal people today. Addiction, Mental Health, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women |
| Benjamin, Paul |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$4,400 |
Attending Colombian and South American private music master classes by drum instructor Juan David Castano at the Berklee Satellite campus EMMAT in Bogota, Colombia. |
| Wong, Wing Tak Nova |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$3,640 |
Presenting Historically Informed Performance of early and late Italian, French and German violin-harpsichord music, and Baroque dance step workshop, to the Saskatoon community. |
| Ramsay, Jessica |
Regina |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$5,000 |
I plan to study with a teacher in Berlin who is both an incredible mentor and networker, but also specializes in teaching physiology of violin. |
| Murza, Michael |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$8,500 |
To compose "Cold and Lonely Kingdom," an album telling stories of a fantasy world that contains parallels to the history and geography of Saskatchewan. |
| 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. |
| Power, Kevin |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$3,000 |
A professional development project to work with Mr. Aaron Low (Toronto), Canada's renowned vocal coach for professional singers. Registration confirmed. |
| Per Sonatori |
Regina |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$14,496 |
Per Sonatori will be presenting three concerts as part of their 12th season, as well as workshops for both professional and emerging musicians. |
| Abrupt Dystopia |
Regina |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$4,000 |
Abrupt Dystopia, a band formed during the Girls Rock Regina’s inaugural Adult Camp in March 2019, will be writing and recording their first album. |
| Mitchell, Terri-Lynn |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Duo Estelle is asking for $1000 to support the costs surrounding our three city Saskatchewan tour including transportation fees for guitarist Emily Shaw from Ottawa. |
| Prairie Roots Ensemble |
Lloydminster |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$3,103 |
We plan to produce three collaborative-focused concerts this year that include different members of the various unique art and music scenes in Saskatoon. |
| Kardash, S.J. |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
Between November - April we will be writing new songs for future release under Reignwolf. |
| Ernest Lindner School |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Students will engage with Tod Emel (our artist) as they compose and perform electronic music using LMMS digital music station. https://lmms.io/ |
| McNeill, Dean |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$2,500 |
This is a 2 part application:
1) Develop new web site for Dean McNeill
2) Support 'Edmonton Winds' (ensemble) European tour featuring McNeill as soloist. |
| Kuzbik, Paul |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$9,000 |
To work with my band to adapt my debut solo album into a world class live show, and simultaneously write our follow up record. |
| Slow Down Molasses |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$6,000 |
To write, arrange and collaborate on a new album's worth of songs for the band Slow Down Molasses. |
| Budgell-Eaglespeaker, Forrest Scott |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
I am applying for funding to financially support the recording of a full length album written about inter-generational trauma and healing. |
| Pettigrew, Laura |
Regina |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$4,000 |
This project is to write two new works for: Low Brass, premiere Portugal August 2020; Flute duet with piano, premiere Canada USA 2020/21 |
| Stoughton Central School |
Stoughton |
Music |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Song Writers Circle with Saskatchewan Recording Artists Glen Strong and Forrest Eaglespeaker. |
| Lepage, Mario |
St. Denis |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$5,500 |
Elevating the production value and visual impact of Ponteix’s live performances via tour-ready custom projections and coordinating stage lighting. |
| Regina Highland Festival Association Inc. |
Regina |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$3,815 |
This project will support Celtic music performance at the SHGCF, featuring local professional musicians and world-renowned musician Fred Morrison from Scotland. |
| Logan, Adam |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$3,311 |
Dedicate significant time to working on the completion of my first independently developed release while solidifying my artistic identity through the exploration of sound. |
Westmount Community School
Felipe Gomez |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$7,700 |
Students will learn the music concepts of the ukulele taught by Felipe Gomez. In the end, students will participate perform in a ukulele rock orchestra. |
| Regina Jazz Society Inc. |
Regina |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
JazzFest Regina 2020 is an accessible, citywide music festival in parks, bars and venues featuring local, emerging, and national artists many events are free. |
Oxbow Arts and Cultural Committee
Oxbow Arts and Cultural Committee |
Oxbow |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$2,500 |
Funding for the Bow Valley Jamboree Music and Arts Festival. |
| Regina Blues Association |
Regina |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
The 26th Mid-Winter Blues Festival will combine free and ticketed events over 7 nights, featuring national and international performers, as well as 80% local artists. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Ritornello Chamber Music Festival |
Saskatoon |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
Fresh. Homegrown. Inspired. Original. Ritornello is building on years of success and looking towards the future. 3 great concerts exploring chamber music in Saskatoon's core. |
| Regina Chamber Music Festival |
Regina |
Music |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
The project is the presentation of three nights of chamber music concerts and related community events, by local and international artists. |
| McArthur, Robert |
Carlyle |
Music |
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
Robert Mcarthur is bringing back the Nakoda language through song, specifically children's lullabies. Writing lullabies helps preserve the language by putting it in children's ears. |
Girls Rock Camp Saskatoon
Eliza Mary Doyle |
Saskatoon |
Music |
Artists in Communities |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
Providing opportunities for female empowerment through Cultural Arts Mentorship Programming by building capacity and expanding the Girls Rock Saskatoon program to under-served/remote communities in Saskatchewan. |
| Lepage, Mario |
St. Denis |
Music |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Request of funds to go towards the purchase of 2 flight cases capable of protecting musical equipment while travelling internationally to play at professional performances. |
