Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Saskatoon Blues Society Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $14,000 For general operating and program support.
Okemaysim, Aren Regina Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $4,470 This grant is to cover subsistence & living expenses while writing new music for my OKIMAW ᐅᑭᒪᐤ music project.
Rathgeber, Carolyn Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $2,000
Ding, Nino Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $2,000
Closs, Sarah Moose Jaw Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $600
Jackson-Reynolds, Chloe Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $2,000
Zarubin, Brooke Moose Jaw Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $600
Jung, Jeanny North Battleford Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $750
Watchman, Olivia Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $600
Scott, Graeme Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $1,000
Kim, Hyon Suk Regina Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I would like to participate in 50th International Clarinet Festival.
Ding, Marco Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $1,750
Prairie Saxophone Initiative North Battleford Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 To perform a concert in the Greater Vancouver Area and develop connections with their artistic community.
Alexander, Bridget Weyburn Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $2,500
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.
École Père Mercure North Battleford Music Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $1,000 Invite Alexis Normand to conduct consultations with our staff and students in order to plan a music-based project we will carry out together in 2024.
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.
Ifeanyiukachu, Uzochi Lolia Regina Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $750 This grant will be used to mix and master 4 songs which will be released on a 7 song EP
Lepage, Mario St. Denis Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $10,450 Creation of Ponteix’s new live performance incorporating new written material to support the new album "le canadien errant" to be released autumn of 2024
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).
Redding, Katlyn Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $1,500 Attend the British Columbia Music Educators Association Conference in Richmond, BC from October 18th - 22nd 2023.
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
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.
Waskesiu Recreation Association Inc. Waskesiu Lake Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 The Lakeside Music Festival is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival. 2023 attendance was 5000+. All performers are from Saskatchewan, and Sunday specifically highlights Indigenous talent.
Andino Suns Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,600 Goal: Develop a psychedelic cumbia album by refining draft musical / lyrical concepts, merging traditional cumbia rhythms with innovative experimental sounds.
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.
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.
Dog Patch Music Festival Inc. Loon Lake Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 Dog Patch Music Festival is requiring funds to assist in paying musicians.
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.
Elixir Ensemble Riverside Estates Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $6,485 Rehearsal and performance of two programs (three concerts) of chamber music in Saskatoon and Rosthern, SK for the Elixir Ensemble 2023-24 season.
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.
Berglund, Blake Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,520 I will return home to the family farm to write new material influenced by family dynamic, rural culture and personal themes.
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".
Straker, Jeffery Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $3,600 This project is to compose 10 new songs covering a range of themes. Works will be used in performance & upcoming recording.
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.
Regina Blues Association Regina Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $5,700 The Mid-Winter Blues Festival features both MainStage and free live blues music events featuring diverse local, national and international performers throughout Regina.
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
Regina Jazz Society Inc. Regina Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $5,000 JazzFest Regina 2024 celebrates its 16th annual jazz festival kicking off summer in Regina and Southern Saskatchewan along with our Saskatchewan festival fun events season.
Kitchen Party Music, Inc. Forget Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 Kitchen Fest: A series of 8 inter-ractive evening concerts over two weeks presenting Saskatchewan musicians collaborating with professional musicians from across Canada and the World.
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.
Cameron, Ian
St. Augustine Community School
Regina Music Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $10,585 An integrated music education program comprised of in-class, regular school-hour sessions featuring creative components, cultural perspectives, and cross-curricular outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
Gliem, Melodie Regina Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $400 I'm a Nominee in the SIMA music awards and would like to offset the cost of travel to attend the Awards.
Kitchen Party Music, Inc.
Mitchell Dureault
Forget Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $20,000 KLKP Kids Camp: Provide an barrier-free opportunity for children from all walks of life to explore their creativity in collaboration with Saskatchewan musicians and artists.
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.
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.
Kayler, Christopher Moose Jaw Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $500 Greg and I would collaborate in performing music related to the theme of the above conference: a response to trauma and a call to action.
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.
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.
Afro Tribes Festival Incorporated Regina Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,540 Love Jazz is a celebration in commemoration of black history month and to raise awareness about our initiatives with enchanting music.
Lebel, Emilie Moose Jaw Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Participate at Contact Ontarois
Carter, Nathan Loon Lake Music Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $3,000 A free music concert showcasing music, fashion and visual art created by myself and other artists identifying as BPOC.
Mycyk, Sofia Riverside Estates Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I will prepare an informative lecture-recital to present Ukrainian composers, relating to the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra fundraising concert “A Kolomyika Fantasy” on March 9, 2024.
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.
Parovsky, Karley Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $3,770 I will be travelling to Brevard, North Carolina to participate in the auditioned Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp led by Cassey Dreisen and Darol Anger.
Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Glenn Sutter
Regina Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $19,000 In 2024, Songs for Nature aims to offer a summer youth camp in Regina, and a fall adult camp in Prince Albert National Park.
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.
Community Arts Mentorship Program Incorporated
Zoe Slusar
Asquith Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $18,509 Building local capacity/creating mentorship opportunities with a music camp centred on empowering Indigenous females/female-identifying youth through music/cultural arts in the underserved community of La Ronge.
Mathieu, Veronique Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Present and perform at SHE Festival of Women in Music in Arkansas during an international conference which celebrates the contributions of women in music.
Burwell, Marissa Regina Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Marissa Burwell will attend South By Southwest to perform in an official showcase in Austin, Texas between the dates of March 12 - 16.
Last Birds North Portal Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 To write, arrange and rehearse twelve original songs for the full-length album Last Birds plans to record in 2025 and release in 2026
Prairie Saxophone Initiative North Battleford Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $2,818 To hold the Canadian premiere of Joseph Lai's new work for 2 saxophones and piano entitled 3 M's of a Union.
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.
Ludwig, Brianna Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2024-2025 $750
Lehner, Katelyn Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $6,607 This grant would allow me to go on two seperate writing retreats, working alongside co-writers, to create music for my upcoming project.
McKenzie, Tiess Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,570 To present three musical events in Saskatoon: An outdoor, interactive soundwalk, a concert of string and piano music, and a concert of electro-acoustic trombone music.
Mathieu, Veronique Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,000 Research manuscripts of violin works written by four women composers in Calgary (AB), and Paris (France) in June 2024.
Okihcihtaw, Marc Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $5,500 "Scout & The Red Empire: Voices Unite" digitally preserves traditional hand drum songs of Indigenous communities, celebrating Turtle Island's rich cultural heritage.
Cameron, Ian Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $4,000 To travel from Regina, Saskatchewan, to St. Paul, Minnesota to learn about mechanical operation and maintenance of the pedal steel guitar.
Klassen, Vanessa Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $5,000 This is a 2-part project for which I will create new typeset editions of three selected clarinet works by Canadian composers, then record each one.
Bennett, Andrew Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2024-2025 $7,000 To create at instrumental works catered toward use in film trailers.
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
Semple, Zenaya Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2024-2025 $1,500
Grimelda Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $2,000 Grimelda will be touring through Southern Ontario & Quebec to re-establish awareness prior to performing at NXNE in Toronto.
Winterhalt, Anastasia Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 I am doing a 3 month coaching/study intensive with Kathleen Lohrenz Gable as I prepare a role and symphony debut with the SSO.
Cupid's Heart Prince Albert Music Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $2,000 To support the release and planned 15-show Eastern Canada tour around the latest single "Pick Me Up" from Cupid's Heart.
Closs, Sarah Moose Jaw Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2024-2025 $1,500
Hope, Lauren Saskatoon Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2024-2025 $6,000 This project seeks to research and record traditional Metis songs as a means to preserve them for future generations.
Saskatoon Jazz Society Inc. Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $25,630 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Opera Association Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $25,630 For general operating and programming support.
Regina Symphony Orchestra Inc. Regina Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $197,830 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Symphony Society Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2024-2025 $174,380 For general operating and programming support.
Napatak Ramble Music & Arts Inc. La Ronge Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $14,175 For general operating and program support.
Regina Folk Festival Inc. Regina Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $80,000 For general operating and program support.
Saskatoon Blues Society Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $14,000 For general operating and program support.
Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $12,000 For general operating and program support.
Bengough Municipal Arts Council Inc. Bengough Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $26,000 For general operating and programming support.
Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society, Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $53,000 For general operating and program support.
Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old-Tyme Music Society, Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $20,000 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2024-2025 $75,000 For general operating and program support.
Zarubin, Brooke Moose Jaw Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2024-2025 $1,750
Poulin, Shantaia Warman Music Microgrant Program 2024-2025 $1,000 Key West Songwriters Festival (Key West Florida) Showcase opportunity!
Leschyshyn, Ava Saskatoon Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2024-2025 $2,125
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