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Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Benjamin, Paul Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,179 Collaborate with Toronto composer Sodhivine and Saskatoon Cree songwriter Falynn Baptiste. Create new music that will be adapted for my upcoming CQ Concert performances.
Ly, Jenny Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,125 developing a cone shaped roller to make prints for exhibition
L'Hirondelle, Cheryl Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,800 restoring/reversioning and creating emulators of my net.art projects for upcoming survey exhibition
Hobsbawn-Smith, Denise Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $9,124 Complete and revise collection of form poetry about essayist M.F.K. Fisher – including sonnets, villanelles, pantoums, ghazals, palindromes, abecedarians– ready for submission to publishers.
Tenold, Darla Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 Research Joan Phipps' Assiniboia Downs, Marquis Downs and Exhibition Track thoroughbred racing career for a book length biography.
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.
Tushabe, Irene Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,500 To research and write a novella, Voice of the Cycad, and to complete my short story collection.
Fenrich, Miguel Battleford Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,000 To continue work on a contemperary coming-of-age novel '273 Days' with the intention of finishing a first draft to be committed to further development.
Schiller, Lisa-Marie Carrot River Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $1,500 I am an emerging artist requesting funding to create a body of work from June to December 2025.
Phelps Bondaroff, Amber Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,000 To develop a series of essays and illustrations, exploring my experiences of new motherhood, as a white settler, living on the Prairies.
Gan, Jelly Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $8,000 A music video using Chinese pop culture aesthetic references from C-dramas, 80s Mando pop, and karaoke.
Maggrah, Julianna Prince Albert Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,000 Writing a script for feature documentary on the Indigenous view of autism. Grant money would be to pay me for my time writing.
Dahlem, Madeleine Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,791 A ten-day workshop to transform a written word cantata into a hybrid musical/spoken word form, including three days of musical improvisational work.
Janzen, Ava Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 A six-week professional development opportunity to attend Canada’s Music Incubator’s Artist Entrepreneur program in Toronto, receiving in-person mentorship and industry training in Spring 2025.
Mathieu, Véronique Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,250 Research manuscripts, archival materials, and new violin works written by women composers in Frankfurt and Munich (Germany) in August 2025.
Kirchmeier, Kurt Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $12,500 To write a young adult novel about a teen who gets caught in a time loop deep in the back-country of the Canadian Rockies.
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.
Hambrock, Meredith Saskatoon Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $8,000 To continue working on my short story collection.
Bagatim, Tabata Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 Complete a two-month residency at Medalta to develop large-scale ceramic sculptures and refine surfaces to deepen emotional impact and advance my artistic practice.
Wicks, Bob Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 I have been accepted to participate in a unique residency with the Prague Shakespeare Company, June 15th to August 10th, 2025
Kim, Hyon Suk Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,500 My project explores clarinet repertoire in my home country, Japan, through research, deepening my artistic practice and sharing unique musical insights with Saskatchewan’s arts community.
Schulz, Judith Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $13,000 Produce an eight-show performance of ‘Yaga’ by Kat Sandler in Saskatoon, SK, as an artist collective in collaboration with Live Five’s 2025/26 season.
Vas, Eva Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,000 To develop a short drama film script about a young dressmaker who explores traditional craft through the lens of filmmaking and wardrobe design.
Regnier, Daniel Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $17,000 I propose to write and workshop an opera on the subject of the novel "La vie devant soi" by Romain Gary
Cline, Heather Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $8,000 I am creating a multi-media exhibition, viewing the landscape through a conservation lens, walking the land with people affiliated with the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Klassen, Vanessa Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 This is a 2-part project for which I will create new typeset editions of four selected clarinet works by Canadian composers, then record each one.
Porter, Jacob Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $1,500 I'm developing a graphic novel which I plan to present to publishers at Toronto Comic Arts Festival (this June). The grant would be for travel.
Stock, Shayna Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $2,500 Research and writing retreat toward development of my first manuscript of poetry
Grummett, S.E. Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $16,500 To finish the development of my next solo-show, “Nude Parade” unpacking trans trauma porn and the commodification of identity through a month-long workshop with collaborators.
Doyle, Eliza Mary Asquith Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $8,000 Music collaboration with musician/producer Nich Davies to inspire/complete/infuse fresh musical genres/ideas, proceed to workshop/collaborate album material with my band before recording follow-up full-length album
Ferraton, Dominique Gravelbourg Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,000 To complete and release a 5-part audio piece exploring our relationship with water in Southwestern Saskatchewan.
Farrow, Kody Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To attend the FDC National Stage Combat Certification Conference in Saskatoon in August 2025, receiving my Basic Actor Combatant Certification.
Reyes, Lautaro Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $16,500 I am developing a script and workshop for my play, Welcome to My Country, which is created from interviews with immigrants and refugees to Saskatoon.
Bulas, Patrick Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $2,800 As part of our ongoing collaboration, Jordan Schwab and I are planning to do a short, one week residency at SNAP Gallery in Edmonton, AB.
Alharthi, Rania Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,500 The play "Checkpoint" vividly explores resilience, displacement anguish, and family strength, deeply probing the essence of homeland and the profound connections that define it.
Saskatoon Experimental Music Ensemble Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,000 To present a series of concerts, premiering newly composed and improvised works.
Truszkowski, Robert Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,000 The Large Letter Project: To produce large-format, digitally-generated, CNC-cut, wooden "movable type" letters in order to hand-print text on long rolls of Kozuke paper.
Wecker, Sabine Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,500 Growing Roots: Working towards becoming an established ceramic artist, step one.
Battie, Kyath Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $11,000 "Sight Unseen" is the first cinematic research project of a newly formed collaboration, small victories, exploring Regina's urban spaces from an "outsider" perspective.
Dubnick, Caron Air Ronge Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,500 I will spend time at Athabasca Sand Dunes creating sketches, then spend the winter creating larger works in studio and looking for exhibition opportunities.
Atkins, Amalie Saskatoon Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,800 Prepare final elements (music licenses), Travel to present new feature film in for World Premiere (Copenhagen) and NorthAmerican Premiere (Toronto), followed by local confirmed events.
Murray, Audie Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,000 Creation of new work that continues my studio exploration into generative refusal through process and material.
Ells, Chrystene Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $12,000 Complete six of 24 mythical oil portraits of prairie artists, build sundial prototype and sculptural elements, all toward 'Amor Fati' solo installation, 2028.
Ay, Caramba! Theatre Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,960 World premiere of The Newcomer by Yulissa Campos as part of the Live Five 2024-2025 season.
Van Opstal-Tamez, Ingrid Kipling Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,000 This proposal is to support research, drafting, and creation of new work combining both traditional paper mâché and paintings for future exhibitions and professional development.
Gares, Jessica Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $2,249 I'll interview experts, outline story, write multiple drafts, gather feedback, and storyboard my first feature film, exploring familial relationships amid climate change's affects in Saskatchewan.
St. Pierre, Laura Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,000 Creation of newwork towards an expanded exhibition of All that You Change Changes You at the Kamloops Art Gallery in September 2026.
lift/break collective Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,240 We'll revisit and expand our short theatre piece lift/break towards a full-length performance, exploring dance and interpretive movement to deepen the story.
Bryans, Amber Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $3,516 Time and materials to produce works that explore pattern & repetition in linocut printmaking.
Mendez, Edward Warman Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $3,950 I will obtain my Advanced Actor Combatant Certification through Fight Director's Canada at The 2025 National Stage Combat Certification Conference in Saskatoon, SK
Cameron, Ian Regina Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,450 “As a studio musician who does a lot of remote sessions (recording and sending tracks), a new computer will better help me meet this demand.”
Brophey, Erin Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 To purchase a gouging machine to precisely remove the interior of bamboo in order to produce reeds for my oboe.
Robinson, Jared Moose Jaw Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $4,010 Purchase of a Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Pro to advance professional video production capacity
Elder, Daniel Regina Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,485 Purchase of digital hand percussion instrument to expand live show performance ability and further artistic practice.
Minnema, Conner Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,000 Purchase a top of the line microphone to record live instruments and vocals to add a new dynamic to my music production.
Van Rees, Ken Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,700 To purchase a specialized desktop kiln
Williams, Janet Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $944 To purchase an all-in-one HEPAclean desk-top polisher to produce finer quality work with my jewelery practice.
Berenbaum, Jenna Saskatoon Theatre Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 I will use a laptop for writing scripts and filming audition videos using applications like QLab for sound editing and FinalCutPro for video editing.
Blackman, Shawn Prince Albert Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,492 To purchase an Amp Profiler which is essential equipment needed to expand my musical practice to a greater extent into live performance and remote recording.
Ba, Flany Regina Dance Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $4,000 Purchase of camera equipment to record dance rehearsals and performance to assist with professional critique and support online projects.
Kuse, Stephanie Saskatoon Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $5,000 Purchase of a custom built computer for 3D rendering that will advance technical complexity of artist's work.
Pederson, Krystle Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 I would like to purchase a new MacBook Pro complete with Logic Pro and more storage space so I can record in my own studio.
Ferraton, Dominique Gravelbourg Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 Purchase of a digital SLR camera to document artwork and provide much-needed flexibility to my image-making practice.
Saltzman, Vera Fort Qu'Appelle Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,500 Purchasing a darkroom processor would provide a consistency from start to finish when using sensitive chemicals for colour film. Currently I borrow one.
Ulan-Hohol, Mykola Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $1,225 Upgrade to a Dell G 15 laptop to adequately support my professional music career
Bandur, Breanne Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $712 To Purchase a Metaltech Maxi Round 6 foot Scaffold to produce large drawings.
Craig, Robert Regina Multidisciplinary Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,500 To purchase a 16 inch Mac Book Pro to facilitate my video production, writing and digital art practice.
Mikkola, Elian Regina Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $5,000 Purchase of a laptop for portable video editing to participate in professional development mentorship program and further post-production capacity.
O'Bertos, Taegan Saskatoon Theatre Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $3,500 A new laptop geared towards graphic design and editing because my practice is becoming more about editing and designing projections.
Lerat, Muskwa Saskatoon Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $2,000 To purchase a Dracast X-Series 1000 Lighting Kit to enable me to control lighting on location shoots and better edit my film projects.
Diederichs, Callen Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2021-2022 $800 Purchase of analog delay equipment to support musical performance and recording.
Cote, Toby Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,500 Ceramic Kiln at Cone 10 level to expand glass working, fusing moulds, texture tiles, and expand work in glass bodies.
Kyle, Kevin Regina Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $650 Purchase of Circumaural Hi-Fi/Pro Headphones for purpose of audio mixing.
Daniels, Carol Regina Beach Multidisciplinary Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,500 Adding a cello to my performance would enhance my work.
Anderson, Darryl Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $3,330 A Bose F1 speaker & sub system allows me to travel easier with a more compact speaker but It also helps me sound more professional.
Morton, Jeff Kennedy Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,191 Izotope RX 9 Advanced to enable a professional standard of audio production, mastering, editing, and repair in my practice as a sound artist and composer.
Croissant, Helen Candle Lake Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,002 Purchase proper lighting for my painting studio.
Watson, Lyndon Regina Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,200 To purchase a 14-inch bandsaw which will allow me to create my woodwork pieces without limits.
Benson, Scott Moose Jaw Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $5,000 A Carbon Fibre Violin would allow me to take my instrument into extreme conditions (hot and cold climates) without worrying about damaging the instrument.
Pelletier, Sharon Regina Theatre Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $3,319 A camcorder for video recording of the performance and for editing of the footage in addition to using the equipment for future performances.
Phillips, Geoff Maple Creek Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,399 A desktop computer is essential to edit professional photos of my artwork ready for print with photoshop, prepping for online media promotions, and for storage.
Floen, Dawn Lawrence Bruno Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $3,440 In my practice as a jewellery artist, a pulse ARC welder would allow me to solder precious metals quickly, saving time/energy and requiring less ventilation.
Conlon, Emily Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $4,000 Purchase an 999 Model Two Etching Press for my studio in support of my independent practice.
Perry, Jordan Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,830 Purchase of a computer to meet the high-performance demands of the music software I use to create and record all of my music
Bellefleur, Stephanie Willow Bunch Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $700 A professional drawing tablet will strengthen my Mural Practice by building capacity and variation, converting relevant content in addition to elevating current portfolio.
Reimer, Joel Dash Saskatoon Literary Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,000 A Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Camera + Lens would elevate my practice greatly and bring the calibre of my artistic offerings to the professional level.
Lehner, Katelyn Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,649 Custom inner ear monitors to provide consistency between shows to refine live vocal skills
Beattie, Jared Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,500 Purchase a new computer to replace my 10-year-old MacBook for video editing, motion graphic design, audio production and sound design for music and theatre projects
Kroczynski, Jackie North Battleford Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,449 I sing, play keyboards, guitar and more with my interface and computer as I create demo tracks of my music using Logic Pro.
Power, Kevin Saskatoon Theatre Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,500 A computer is essential in my artistic practice: record auditions for stage/film/tv, live auditions via zoom, my website design/maintenance , résumé, business accounting, online casting.
Han, Xiao Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,400 I need a good quality camera to enhance my art practice in all my major visual practices: media-based public art, socially engaged arts, and performance.
Hnatuk, Byron Saskatoon Theatre Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,500 Lighting software to assist and enhance a designer's ability to create designs quickly and efficiently and share that information with theatres.
Vogt, Joshua Regina Media Arts Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $3,329 Laptop will allow me to work remotely on set during video shoots. This will increase productivity and work with newer versions of various software programs.
Wanotch, Tori-Lynn Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,000 I would like to purchase a leather walking foot machine and a Cricut to continue to grow as an independent designer of leather goods.
Wirtz, Kayanna Rae Prince Albert Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,500 Artist is needing to update aging computer for design work, iPad will be able to speed up work flow to allow for more projects.
Kinner, Monika Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $328 A wafer lightbox to transfer photos and line drawings to fabric for textile artwork, repeating patterns, layering designs and for composition placement & prep work.
Diakuw, Mike Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $2,500 Purchase projector, camera, screen and associated cables, to project video, shadow puppets and storybooks to an audience.
Neumier, Jane Langenburg Theatre Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $495 To set up my home studio with this microphone interface kit replacing my current set-up, leading to greater quality of recording of my voice work.
Robson, Frances Saskatoon Visual Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,385 I am switching to a new laptop for my photography/book work and the old software will not work on it efficiently. Adobe Creative will help.
Robertson, Morgan Saskatoon Music Equipment Purchase Fund 2022-2023 $1,000 A mandolin with a built-in pick-up is essential for my practice because, in my band (guitar bass, drums) micing it is next to impossible.
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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.