| 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. |
| Gereaux, Tara |
Regina |
Literary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,369 |
To research and write the first draft of a novel about a Métis woman who reconnects with her cultural identity through beading. |
| Favel, Floyd |
Paynton |
Multidisciplinary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$5,751 |
To create/present, a multi-disciplinary performance 'Following the Medicine', (Live accompanied with AV technology), of the story of Peyote's arrival into Saskatchewan in the 1930's. |
| Kuz, Tessa |
Regina |
Dance |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$900 |
A 3-day micro-choreographic lab between Saskatchewan dance artist Tessa Kuz and collaborator Tia Kushniruk to research and develop a collaborative contemporary dance duet. |
| Favel, Floyd |
Paynton |
Literary |
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
This project is to write down and publish, accompanied by visual images, the story of Broken Knife Lookout on Poundmaker Cree Nation. |
| Körner, Miriam |
Air Ronge |
Literary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
This project is to complete a first draft of the novel ‘Burnt’ , including travelling to the places the protagonist encounters in her journey. |
| 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. |
| Dorion, Leah |
Prince Albert |
Visual |
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
This project will be to design and create 13 moon shawls for an existing art show that features the 13 moon teachings. |
| 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. |
| Wagner, Bernadette |
Regina |
Literary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,914 |
To further develop, inform, and strengthen the hybrid manuscript, Unclear Future, with land-based information and experience. |
| Campbell, John |
Regina |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
Funding to build and exhibit a body of kinetic sculptures responding to facial recognition. Confirmed exhibits in SK, ON; plus international residency and touring options. |
| 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. |
| Schneider, Zoë |
Regina |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
To create and heavily expand upon two bodies of work for two confirmed solo exhibitions that will take place in 2020. |
| Lebel, Emilie |
Saskatoon |
Media Arts |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$2,262 |
This project is to produce a short film for my song "Métamorphose" with Stephanie Kuse |
| Metcalfe, Shayne |
Waldheim |
Media Arts |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,832 |
Complete post-production on my feature film. |
| Cummings Truszkowski, Sarah |
Regina |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,500 |
Present a framed series of silkscreen and painted text-based works on paper to be shown at an Art Gallery of Regina group show in 2021. |
| The Salt Shaker Festival |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$7,000 |
This application is seeking funding for the Manitou Boogaloo, a 2-day multi-media arts festival set in the community of Manitou Beach on July 10-11th, 2020. |
| 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. |
| The Garrys |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$2,000 |
Documentation/recording/mixing costs of The Garrys' Live score of "Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages", to be performed on Oct. 25th at the Roxy Theatre. |
| Wilson, Nic |
Regina |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,200 |
I will make an 8 hour video and several large photographic works that consider the emotional outcome and material culture of death and mourning. |
| Harpham, Lindsay |
Tisdale |
Dance |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$2,700 |
I am applying for support to attend the Ate9 Intensive in Los Angeles this December. The study period provides new skills and valued mentorship. |
| Bonetto, Estelle |
Regina |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$5,060 |
Faire « parler » les corps et les âmes à travers le prisme d'un miroir photographique et tenter de capturer leur essence, leurs mots et leurs images. |
| One Take Super 8 Event |
Saskatoon |
Media Arts |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$5,575 |
This project will help artists create and exhibit 25 new films as part of an annual OTS8 film event dedicated to developing filmmakers in Saskatchewan. |
| Megan Kent and Sara Kreuger |
Saskatoon |
Dance |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$4,905 |
Megan Kent and Sara Kreuger want to further their study of Egyptian dance with master instructors at the Ya Salam Canada workshop in May 2020. |
| Schwab, Jordan |
Saskatoon |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$3,486 |
Attend the late winter residency to research the relationship of scale, isolation and space in a geographically contrasting location to the prairies. |
| Wensel, Judy |
Regina |
Theatre |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$14,000 |
To support a research and creation term to develop a new performance work called "The Last Children." |
| Latendresse, Jacqueline |
Saskatoon |
Dance |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
To create new contemporary choreographic work set to music from the operas Cosi Fan Tute and Marriage of Figaro inspired by Mozart's marriage. |
| Kirchmeier, Kurt |
Saskatoon |
Literary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,000 |
To put together a short story collection of 18-20 pieces of speculative fiction for young readers. To be titled “Souls on Display & Other Stories.” |
| Brightwater Science, Environmental, and Indigenous Learning Center |
Saskatoon |
Visual |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
We will create outdoor sculptures using found material to support cultural learning about sustainability. The participants will be from Confederation Park School's Cree Immersion class. |
| Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home |
Regina |
Visual |
Artists in Communities |
2019-2020 |
$990 |
To establish a relationship and work collaboratively with 2 artists to develop concrete plans for an artistic project in a special care home |
| Billings, Terry |
Saskatoon |
Media Arts |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$6,000 |
I plan to develop several years of video documentation of ponds into a form that can be exhibited. |
| Kazan, Lina |
Saskatoon |
Dance |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$5,000 |
We will develop techniques of Flamenco duet performance (Dance & Guitar) by inviting two top artists specialists in the area to coach us. |
| The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts |
North Battleford |
Multidisciplinary |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$2,000 |
The funding with this grant would go towards attending the Canadian Arts Presenting Association Conference 2019, in Ottawa, Ontario. |
| 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. |
| Raine, Nathan |
Saskatoon |
Media Arts |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
Principle photography for a short crime film about the dehumanizing effects of capitalism, set in cold and snowy Saskatoon. |
| Uzelman, Kara |
Nokomis |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$13,000 |
To support the production and exhibition of new work from October 2, 2019 to October 1, 2020. |
| Prairie Sky School |
Regina |
Visual |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$756 |
This project is for a grade 6-8 class to learn basic wood shop skills by building shelves with woodworker Brian Gladwell. |
| Kuse, Stephanie |
Saskatoon |
Media Arts |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$4,821 |
Three day artist residency in Quebec to workshop, develop and rehearse live visual set before departing on German tour in November and December. |
| Bernbaum, Joel |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$5,000 |
To travel to Australia and do an artistic apprenticeship with BIGhART - Australia's leading social arts and social change organization. |
| KSAMB Dance Company |
Saskatoon |
Dance |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$9,955 |
Perfecting the technique of live amplification of dancers’ heartbeats and integrating the technique into a work in progress performance. |
| Wensel, Misty |
Regina |
Dance |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$10,534 |
To evolve the contemporary dance solo, Trails, with an ensemble of dancers. Taking a personal narrative and allowing it to grow into its next translation |
| Indigenous Poets Society |
Paynton |
Literary |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$2,000 |
Sending the Indigenous Poets Society team to participate/compete in the CFSW 2019 for flights and accommodation and food support at event. |
| Kloeble, Karla |
Saskatoon |
Dance |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Explore working as a director of a dance company. My 3 goals for this proposal are; find my people, get in a room, and create. |
| 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. |
| Living Sky School Division No. 202 |
North Battleford |
Visual |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
To explore ideas about ecological art with traditional Indigenous knowledge to deepen our relationship with the land and planning for an Artist in Schools project. |
| Kuse, Stephanie |
Saskatoon |
Media Arts |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Purchase of a laptop capable of handling the workload associated with performing live projections and video mapping in a professional setting. |
| Emel, Tod |
Invermere |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$18,000 |
To complete a new body of intermedia work combining audio, sculpture and painting; using post-painterly abstraction to explore 'natural' and 'artificial' worlds |
| 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. |
Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home
Barbara Goretzky |
Regina |
Visual |
Artists in Communities |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
To test the feasibility of an arts-based program in the home with the hope of turning it into an artist in community residency |
| 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. |
| Nolan, Yvette |
Saskatoon |
Theatre |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$16,000 |
To produce The Art of War, an original play by Yvette Nolan at the Refinery in September 2020. |
| Ripplinger, Matthew |
Regina |
Media Arts |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
The Corrupted Spectrum is a creation project exploring possibilities in Technicolor processes combined with homemade photographic emulsion techniques. |
| 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. |
| Theatre Naught |
Saskatoon |
Theatre |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,378 |
We will enrich Saskatchewan's theatre ecology through the rehearsal and performance of Eugene O'Neill's magnum opus, the Pulitzer-winning classic drama, Long Day's Journey Into Night. |
| Stonhouse, David |
Saskatoon |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$5,000 |
Participate in the Wassaic Project Summer Artist Residency, New York. |
| 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 |
| Poitras-Jarrett, Phyllis |
Regina |
Visual |
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
To create 6 mixed-media paintings honouring 6 Sk. animals necessary for the survival of the Indigenous people throughout history to be included in future exibitions. |
| 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. |
| Gronsdahl, Todd |
Clavet |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$18,000 |
Funding for materials and some living expenses to create new sculptures, prints and a video for three upcoming solo exhibitions. |
| Cowan, Hilarey |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
To develop and expand my work around labour, connection and care through sculpture and performance, including a residency at the Banff Centre with Bridget Moser. |
| Saltzman, Vera |
Fort Qu'Appelle |
Visual |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Solo exhibition of photographic portrait series O Human Child in Ottawa, Ontario November 1, 2019 to January 4th, 2020. |
| Zong, Megan |
Saskatoon |
Theatre |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$15,000 |
To develop and produce the world premiere of Unmasked at Live Five in 2020. |
| Anderson, Charles |
Regina |
Literary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
I would like to complete a collection of quirky, humorous literary essays entitled The Boy in the Window. |
| Stoughton Central School |
Stoughton |
Music |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
Song Writers Circle with Saskatchewan Recording Artists Glen Strong and Forrest Eaglespeaker. |
| Herriot, Trevor |
Regina |
Literary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
to prepare a final draft of the novel I am writing to submit to my editor at HarperCollins. |
| Lesiuk, Dana |
Regina |
Media Arts |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$7,832 |
An animated 'fairy tale' symbolizing Ukrainian history, with vivid live-action rhythmic 'dream' sequences expressing the art of its diaspora juxtaposed with that of its homeland. |
| 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. |
| Miyawata Culture Association Inc. |
Paynton |
Theatre |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
The Poundmaker Performance Festival-International Indigenous Performance and Plenary, is a 4 day event on the Poundmaker Cree Nation that presents Indigenous Performance and Culture. |
| 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. |
Dotson, Allan
Ecole Wascana Plains Elementary School |
Regina |
Visual |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
A Grade 4 class will build a modular model community which will depict the use of natural resources in Saskatchewan. |
| Bradford, Michael |
Saskatoon |
Literary |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$16,000 |
This project is to complete a middle-grade novel called Bonewalkers, the third book in the Nightside series, published by Orca Books Publishers. |
| 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. |
| Bird, Keith |
Regina |
Visual |
Independent Artists Program |
2019-2020 |
$18,000 |
I will continue to create and finish a visual collection of art pieces using traditional and spiritual values to be disseminated for our youth. |
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. |
| Nuit Blanche Regina Arts Festival Inc. |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$7,000 |
Nuit Blanche Regina is a free, accessible, night-time festival showcasing art installations and engaging audiences in downtown Regina on Saturday, August 29, 2020. |
| 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. |
| Unheard Sound Collective |
Saskatoon |
Media Arts |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$7,050 |
To present the 10th edition of Sounds Like: An Audio Festival "Corporeal Origins" in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 1-4, 2020. |
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. |
| Boechler, Jared |
Saskatoon |
Visual |
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$5,000 |
To undertake production on project influenced by local study in arctic region of Lapland, Finland. |
Dunlop Art Gallery
Logan MacDonald |
Regina |
Visual |
Artists in Communities |
2019-2020 |
$10,000 |
Logan MacDonald will explore the Deaf experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. The collaborative artwork will be exhibited at Dunlop Art Gallery. |
| 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. |
| Swamp Fest Inc. |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$6,000 |
We are requesting funding to pay artists and administrators fairly for their work at Swamp Fest 2020. |
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. |
| Flamenco Borealis |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
To host the second edition of the Borealis Flamenco Festival consisting of performances by local and critically acclaimed international artists, and many workshops and classes. |
| Saskatoon Poetic Arts Festival |
Saskatoon |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
Week-long performance series and poetry boot camp, featuring spoken word artists from Saskatchewan and across Canada in collaboration with artists in other disciplines. |
| 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. |
| The Word on the Street Saskatoon Inc. |
Saskatoon |
Literary |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
To gain financial support for Saskatoon's free literary arts festival, The Word On The Street. |
F.W. Johnson Collegiate
Holly Yuzicapi |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
Artists in Schools |
2019-2020 |
$9,547 |
After multiple land-based explorations, students will prepare materials to use for traditional art forms to create four panels which examine connections between land and reconciliation. |
| Association of Manitou Arts & Cultures Inc. |
Manitou Beach |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$7,995 |
The 2020 Manitou Music Fest will deliver a quality festival, including an eclectic selection of professional musicians, songwriters, dancers, artisans, and performers. |
| Ledingham, Sandra Meryl |
Saskatoon |
Visual |
Microgrant Program |
2019-2020 |
$1,000 |
My work has been accepted into the 'Taiwan International Ceramic Biennial 2020' . I am applying for assistance in shipping. (Shipped by November 10, 2019) |
| Regina Pride Inc. |
Regina |
Multidisciplinary |
SaskFestivals |
2019-2020 |
$8,000 |
A celebration of Regina’s gender and sexually diverse communities through a presentation of artistic, cultural, and social events meant to educate, entertain, and enlighten audiences. |
| 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. |
| Tienkamp, Christine |
St. Louis |
Visual |
Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists |
2019-2020 |
$7,500 |
Produce Metis beadwork pieces |
