Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Caudillo, Kiela Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $5,000 A multidisciplinary Spanglish show: Visuals and Sounds of a Latino American settler in Canada. An colourful exhibit of art, Paper-Mache sculptures and a musical performance.
Hamon-Fafard, Julien Lumsden Visual Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2025-2026 $2,000
Brown, Sharon-Ann Regina Literary Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $5,000 I would like to publish the third book in the Adventures of Alfie series. The book is called 'Alfie Goes to London'.
Eve, Sophia Saskatoon Literary Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $5,000 Developing, researching, and drafting a literary fiction manuscript on the politics of diaspora and cultural identity.
Jackson-Reynolds, Chloe Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2025-2026 $2,500
Neilsen, Ross Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $675 I am going to hire Beezneez Recording Service to capture my live band performance on video and audio.
Ding, Nino Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2025-2026 $2,500
Alexander, Bridget Weyburn Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2025-2026 $2,500
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
Bellefleur, Stephanie Willow Bunch Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to Toronto for arts and culture festivals to participate in panel discussion; Muse Arts and support as ambassador for the Downie & Wenjack Fund.
skelton, j wallace Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I want to purchase two new vending machines, and create new trans affirmation cards, so I have new, more portable Trans Affirmation Machines.
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.
Wu, I-Ying Regina Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $5,000 This project develops and presents Subtlety, a multidisciplinary improvisational performance featuring artists trained in my Daoist-inspired approach, aiming to share the practice with the community.
Jeyadharshan, Ajantha Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $5,000 "Reviving Roots: Tamil Folk Dance Initiative” This project aims to preserve and promote traditional Tamil folk dances, fostering cultural appreciation and community engagement.
Muromura, Akiko Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $500 I am participating in "The Nikka Yuko (Canadian and Japanese friendship) -Re Turning the Stories exhibition, Japanese Garden.
Zuck, Emma Saskatoon Media Arts Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $5,000 A 30 Minute documentary film about the creation of the Ballroom Community in Saskatoon with Aldeneil's research, creating workshops for the queer BIPOC Community.
Haines, Cat Regina Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Develop and perform "After Abigail Shrier" a live cinema performance at Nuit Blanche YXE combining Super 8 film loops and live soundscapes.
Stoughton Community Players Stoughton Media Arts Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $1,000 A non profit organization looking to offer an inclusive affordable summer program to youth in our community.
Shannon, Dianne Saskatoon Visual Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $941 Engaging and supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in contemporary ceramic arts with studio space, instruction, and technical support for producing home wares and sculpture.
Latinos en Regina Mariachi Band Regina Music Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $5,000 The Mariachi Latino Band would like to record their first album consisting of 6 six songs and be able to perform all over Canada!
Saskatoon Igbo Cultural Association (SICA) Women Dance Group Saskatoon Dance Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $4,992 SICA Women Dance Group seeks funding to perform at the AfroTribes Festival's "Rhythms of the Diaspora" in Regina, to showcase our vibrant Igbo culture.
Henderson, Leah Melfort Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $670 Attend a week-long Independent Workshop with Prince Albert artist George Glenn to refine technical skills, explore new approaches, and deepen visual investigation techniques.
Lagria, Jun Yves Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $5,000 Create a fall programming, September to November of Bahay Kubo, a Filipinx drag collective, a monthly drag showcases the BIPOC drag artists of Saskatoon.
ELEV8 Music Regina Music Building Arts Equity 2025-2026 $5,000 A live summer showcase featuring BPOC dancers and guest musicians, culminating in a headlining performance by ELEV8 Music to spotlight diverse local talent.
Regina Early Years Family Resource Centre - Airport Regina Dance Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $1,000 This project explores a potential partnership with artist Ashley Johnson through pilot classes and planning sessions to develop inclusive, creative dance programming at the EYFRC.
Smith, James Muskoday Share and Connect 2025-2026 $18,000 Building a medicine wheel based on stories and actual testimonies from Elders and existing wheels. Making a legacy project to last for generations.
Nelson, Josiah Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 This microgrant would help fund my attendance at Sage Hill's Fiction Course, where I would workshop and develop my debut short story collection.
Northern Village of Ile a la Crosse Ile-a-la Crosse Share and Connect 2025-2026 $18,000 Kihteyak kiskinahihmewak oskayak (Elders teaching youth) This project is in preparation of the Ile a la Crosse 250th celebration in 2026.
Hosaluk, Laura Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $930 Construction of shipping crates for "The Circle and the Dot" Exhibition July 8, 2025, at the Mann Gallery in Prince Albert, SK.
Brass, Philip Balcarres Share and Connect 2025-2026 $16,400 Artist(s) Philip Brass and Stephanie Bellefleur will partner with Mid Summers Arts Festival to create a Public Art Mural for Fort Qu'Appelle Valley Friendship Centre.
Kakakaway, Torrie Regina Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to Poundmaker Cree Nation for a PISL workshop that will directly inform a new theatrical work told entirely through Indigenous and Deaf visual languages.
Krug-Iron, Christopher Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I will attend the Fight Directors Canada Nationals Workshop in August 2025, attaining my Basic Actor Combatant certification.
McGonigal, Britten Regina Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I have been invited by my supervisor and applied instructor Dr. Tina Alexander-Luna to participate and perform in her NATS conference lecture recital.
Markatos, Michelle Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attend Eutopia Art Residency Ceramics Symposium in Meteora, Greece to develop new sculptural work, exchange ideas with international artists, and deepen my practice in ceramics.
Macdonald, Daniel Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Myself and a team of professional theatre artists are travelling to Scotland to perform my play, IAGO SPEAKS at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Butler, Ciel Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Entertaining and diversifying Saskatoon's Fringe Festival 2025 by funding the inclusion of Saskatoon-based drag performers on their all ages, free outdoor stage.
Saskatchewan Printmakers Association Saskatoon Visual Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $1,000 SKPrintmakers and artist Jo Shepherd present three free linocut workshops in rural communities, introducing youth and adults to printmaking and creating original art together.
Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre Maple Creek Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 To create an exhibition of art by those who have endured a major trauma and have used art to process pain, grief, abuse and neglect
Dirty Sanchez Orchestra Prince Albert Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $900 Travel to Brandon MB July 18 and Winnipeg MB July 19 to play an all ages punk show and a two day punk festival
Circle Made Artist Society Saskatoon Music Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $1,000 Circle Made Artist Society will work with Danny Knight and David Fineday to test the feasibility of a public guitar jam in Pleasant Hill.
Akintade-Oluwagbeye, Oluwaseun Peace Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Dedicating time for the upcoming production of The Newcomer while receiving mentorship to develop technical, leadership, and storytelling skills as an emerging director in Saskatchewan.
Mathieu, Véronique Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2025-2026 $1,000 Present a concert featuring works by women composers with commentary prepared by a musicologist, and offer music workshops for students.
Knight, Lindsay Saskatoon Share and Connect 2025-2026 $10,000 Two streaming online musical performances similar to NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts with Indigenous artists from Saskatchewan.
Muskoday First Nation Community School Muskoday Share and Connect 2025-2026 $20,000 We need to inspire Indigenous youth through cultural regalia making classes. We will hold afterschool sessions with students and their families as support.
Hundt, Paige Battleford Share and Connect 2025-2026 $600 The Blessing Box is an unlocked, accessible place where you can donate gently used items for others to take whenever they need.
Half Breed Creations Maple Creek Share and Connect 2025-2026 $2,000 To establish a collective to apply for funding in January 2026 for an arts and culture day at Nekaneet First Nation during Culture Days 2026.
Khan, Tanisha Regina Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $500 To attend the SWG Summer Retreat where I will draft and revise short stories to help further my artistic practice.
Laird, Tonia Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $475 Participate in the SWG self-directed retreat to work on manuscript due August 31st and network with fellow writers.
Ylioja, Janna Macrorie Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Take part in a conducting workshop with Luminous Voices and Dr. Timothy Shantz to improve my skills and meet other professionals in my discipline.
Ferraton, Dominique Gravelbourg Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Framing eight photographs for a juried group exhibition at the Art Gallery of Swift Current opening in October 2025.
Berenbaum, Jenna Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Meet with casting and artistic directors at Stratford. See theatre at Stratford, Shaw and Drayton. Pitch my new play to prospective theatres.
Sbot N Wo Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Voice/Electronics duo Sbot N Wo has been invited to perform at Sappyfest, a nationally recognized arts and music festival in Sackville, NB
Schumack, Keira Unity Dance Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Represent Team Canada in international acrobatic dance competition, train with top choreographers, and perform on the world stage to advance my professional dance career.
Farrero, Charley Meacham Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Transport, install and uninstall works for the exhibition ' L'elevateur de Meacham' at Centre d'arts visuels de l'Alberta (Edmonton). Attendance at the Opening July 10.
Kelly, Morgan Weyburn Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 I plan to shoot a short historical fiction film about a woman artist on the prairies with a small crew and local actors.
McCaig, Ty Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Sightlines is a multidisciplinary anniversary event that showcases new cyanotype and photographic works curated from Ty McCaig’s recent residencies, alongside music, and interactive art installations
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.
Gonzalez, Julia Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attend Outdoor Heroes International 2025 residency in Mitwitz, Germany. Exploring creativity in relation to pressing global themes such as climate, culture, community, belonging and regeneration.
Sadikov, Shokhrukh (Shah) Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 One-week long residency as a conducting fellow at the Cabrillo Music Festival of Contemporary Music to participate in a conducting Masterclass with maestro Cristian Măcelaru.
Roden, Marjorie Prince Albert Multidisciplinary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $750 I am creating a short film and taking it with me to Regina's Festival of Art & Discourse, along with 3 paintings & a photograph.
Daniels, Carol Regina Beach Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Promote new novel - at writers festival in Calgary, called WHEN WORDS COLLIDE, author reading at Bow Valley Ranche also local media interest
Burns, Sherron North Battleford Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Participate in art, myth and mask making 5 day intensive workshop exploring natural materials as led by award winning artists Chrystene Ells and Xstine Cook.
Rosenwald, Betsy Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attend the Moulin à Nef artist residency in Auvillar, France from September 8 to October 9, 2025.
In The Headlights Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Present 15 minutes of the play at the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta Showcase (Oct. 24 - 26th) in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.
Hainsworth, Alexa Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Attend The Vermont Studio Center - Artist Residency Vermont US, September 2025. For the creation of new large-scale fibre sculpture/installation and performance.
Dynamic Video Imaging Corporation Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Facilitate the travel and professional development of Dynamic Video Imaging through attending the 50th 'Toronto International Film Festival' for the premiere of our film 'KLEE'.
Sheibani, Sima Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 We will redevelop a show about homeland, language, and conflict, performed this summer, and bring it to the festival of Art and Discourse in Regina.
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.
The Women's Company Regina Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 Publish 'Annette is a Bimbo!' for release at McNally Robinson in Saskatoon on October 11—National Coming Out Day.
Frigon, Raphaele Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Ephemeral salt sculpture approximating my trans body, made of cattle licks, exploring embodiments and relationships to this land.
Bogdan, Pearl Regina Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Manuscript consultation from professional editor at publishing press.
King, Karlie Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $640 I am one of the juried Visual Artists for Nuit Blanche YXE 2025, and will be showcasing my wearable lantern entitled 'Illuminated Archetype'.
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
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.
Cathedral Area Community Association Regina Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 Support for the 35th annual Cathedral Village Arts Festival. This year we will be including elements of the Regina Fringe and the Jazz Festival.
Budgell-Eaglespeaker, Forrest Scott Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Showcase and panelist speaker at Breakout West 2025 in Winnipeg
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.
pîkiskwêw, she speaks Paynton Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $2,000 “Pîkiskwêw, she speaks,” a captivating performance night celebrating Indigenous women and feminine voices on October 5 at Saskatoon’s Art Bar.
Turner, Ashton Warman Theatre Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $660 TwoBees Productions is producing Yaga by Kat Sandler. I would like to take the position of production assistant/ASM/dresser that has been offered to me
Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 The Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival will produce a 4-day professional Burlesque Festival in Saskatoon September 2026 The festival will include 3 shows, professional development workshops.
Nikolai, Jennifer Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $1,000 Multidisciplinary Storytelling; Drawing, dramatizing and dancing our stories. Development stage: creating opportunities to connect students' learning to culture, community and family knowledge.
Kovach, Jaye Kipling Media Arts Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 Travel to Winnipeg to present a new film, “Care & Tenderness” followed by an in-person Q&A.
Circle Made Artist Society Saskatoon Other Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,975 Circle Made will produce a free, bi weekly oral arts performance series for 4 months that utilizes hip hop cyphers and poetry slams.
Wesaquate, Kevin Saskatoon Literary Microgrant Program 2025-2026 $1,000 To accept the Writer in Residency which has been offered to me. My ask is for the flight to attend October 15th return October 31st.
King, Karlie Regina Visual Artists in Schools 2025-2026 $664 Requesting funds for the CAFAC Consultation Fee so Artist Karlie King can meet with teacher Garret Yee to develop a lesson plan for clay/pottery class.
Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 A multidisciplinary festival celebrating Black culture in Saskatchewan through music, fashion, and education, promoting anti-racism, diversity, and intercultural understanding.
Regina Reggae Festival Regina Music SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $8,000 Annual Regina Reggae Festival hosted downtown Regina
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.
Waskesiu Recreation Association Inc. Waskesiu Lake Music SaskFestivals 2025-2026 $9,000 The Lakeside Festival is a successful, free, family-friendly festival (2025 had 6000+ attendees). Our artists are 95%+ from Saskatchewan & we always highlight Indigenous performers.
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
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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.