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Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
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 $4,936 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 $4,660 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.
Garcia-Luna, Gabriela Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,210 Create a new body of work incorporating analogue methods and materials to explore and expand ideas of hybrid identities and cultural fluidity.
Murray, Audie Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $10,800 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 $14,030 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 $4,053 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
Yokozawa Farquharson, Hanna Saltcoats Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,000 Creating immersive artworks across diverse mediums for three solo exhibitions starting Autumn 2026
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.
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.
Dubois, Emily Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $4,700 I would like funding to workshop my compositions into arrangements with talented peers on guitar, fiddle, and cello in preparation for recording my first EP!
Frigon, Raphaele Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 Creation of a life-sized salt sculpture of my body in the Cypress Hills, dissolving through weather and animal interaction, exploring embodiment, erasure, and land memory.
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.
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.
Nemoto, Kana Regina Dance Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,670 Create a dance duet with Ashley Johnson with choreographic guidance from Connie Moker Wernikowski, exploring authentic movement inspired by prairie landscapes and subtle somatic awareness
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.
Frison, Lucas Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,500 Research and develop a treatment and pitch deck for a film about dementia and inclusivity in the disability landscape.
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
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.
Bessai-Saul, William Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,500 Satirical soap opera based on 'Bird People' comic strip. 19th Century all-girls orphanage. Puppets.
Bauche, Dean Eastend Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $18,000 Create an exhibition of contemporary portraiture exploring stories related to grief, loss, trauma and mental health, providing insight and hope for both contributors and audience
Petersen, Myrna Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $16,705 Airborne, a mini-documentary, features Saskatchewan's air ambulance and the 1948 story behind the first baby born over North America, recalled by 105-year old Marie Dubreuil.
Richter, Elke Regina Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 I am seeking funding to attend the BAI Master Class THE MIRROR OF MAGIC: Animating Artforms through Ritual and Visionary Practice with Emily Hunt.
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.
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.
Milner, Arthur Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $13,628 The premiere production of WEYBURN 1959, a new play exploring psychedelic research for mental health at the Weyburn Hospital in the 1950s.
Lenko, Timothy Moose Jaw Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,286 To produce my short film 'Soil' a Black Mirror inspired exploration of technology, isolation, and connection.
Bellefleur, Stephanie Peepeekisis Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $11,840 El Color De Me Sangri solo exhibition at Bridges Art Movement. Artist Stephanie Bellefleur, exploring her pre-colombian roots and identity as a Saskatchewan based artist.
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.
Farrell Racette, Sherry
Dagan Harding		 Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $650 Development of 28–30 original illustrations adapted into animation for In the Now, a collaborative music video project with Saskatchewan musician Chris Notenboom
Hankewich, Melanie Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,800 To compose and arrange 8-10 new songs about my upbringing in Saskatchewan on my great grandparents' homestead. Works will be used in performance and recording.
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.
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.
Foster, Traci Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $15,000 To explore and cultivate material for a multidisciplinary interactive installation performance, exploring the fertility of grief and its positive transformative aspects.
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.
Goodwyn, Amber Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $17,900 Production of concept album dance choreography, costuming, projection, and sculpture / props for live presentation
Neufeld, Clint Osler Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $6,000 This project uses ceramic figurines of 1990s Canadian peacekeepers to explore memory, trauma, and identity, preserving personal and collective histories through fragile, reflective forms.
Burns, Brody Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $14,000 Wanuskewin residency, workshop, and exhibition Septemeber 2026, Exhibition title: GIANTS
Utman (Koops), Victoria Weyburn Literary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $7,500 To complete a submittable final draft of a young adult novel about teenage sisters exploring their Japanese-Canadian identity at comic con.
Epp, Olivia Regina Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $18,000 'The Butcher' is a narrative short film to be directed by me. With a team of mostly women, our film is about womanhood and survival.
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.
Nwajei, Carlee Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $2,000 I am seeking funding to complete the final 10 illustrations for a Children's Book I wrote.
I will then edit and format/copyright/and self-publish.
Weber, Hailey Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2025-2026 $5,000 Funding to support the creation of a body of work exploring forest fires.
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.
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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.