Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Hagel, Mandie Regina Literary Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $3,611 I will be continuing the work of my poetry manuscript that examines how my relationships we affected throughout or by the pandemic.
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.
Piper, Lynette Lebret Media Arts Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $18,000 'Driver's Licence' is the story of an elderly man who loses his licence after a series of accidents and run-ins with police.
Oblong and Oboe Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $17,000 The final stage of development and world premiere of Oblong and Oboe Stir the Pot as part of Live Five’s 20th Season in Saskatoon.
Dynamic Video Imaging Corporation Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 Facilitate the travel and professional development of Dynamic Video Imaging through attending the "Reelworld Film Festival" and premier of our film "A Storm Blows Over".
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.
Tweidt, Adam Saskatoon Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $2,000 Seeking funding to explore directing as a mentee during the production of Two Bees The Anger of Ernest and Ernestine.
La Marre, Rebecca Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I am invited by Peripheral Review, a national Canadian contemporary art journal, to interview Vancouver artist and co-founder of Western Front artist-run centre, Glen Lewis.
Syrnick, Daniel Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $6,673 To take time to develop and create a new series of 10-15 artworks, to show as a solo exibit in the coming fall.
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.
Froese, Robert Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $13,000 research and produce new ceramic work using specialized soda kiln firing methods
Al-Harthi, Rania Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $17,000 Funds from this grant will be used to support an upcoming collaborative project at PAVED Arts.
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.
Gronsdahl, Todd Saskatoon Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $10,246 I am building and photographing "historical" scenes to exhibit with my Saskatchewan Maritime Museum installations at upcoming solo exhibitions in Swift Current and Edmonton.
Garez, Simon Saskatoon Media Arts Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 To present my film Gentle Hum of Spring at two back-to-back festivals on the West Coast: 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival and Tacoma Film Festival.
Wensel, Judy Regina Multidisciplinary Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $16,543 Collaborative exploration and development phase of new interdisciplinary work with visual artist Shaunna Dunn.
Tucker, Peter Moose Jaw Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $14,000 I AM DISAPPEARING is a large installation-based sculpture using reclaimed wood beams from the historic Souris Valley Mental Health Hospital in Weyburn, Saskatchewan.
Neufeld, Clint Osler Visual Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $11,200 making ceramic soldiers, reminiscent of Royal Doulton figurines creating scenarios using memories from when I was a soldier.
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".
Bundon Pfeifer Henderson Regina Theatre Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $10,000 Funds for bundonpfeiferhenderson to develop audio, projection, and installation concepts for the new play 'Tommy & Pere', by Arthur Milner.
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.
Write Out Loud Poetry Saskatoon Literary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 We will administrate a 4 day youth poetry festival in Saskatoon through showcases, workshops and community building events.
Auger, Kristen Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $7,500 To create editions of hand-pulled, beaded, and woodcut prints that will be a graphical demonstration of my journey of learning nêhiyawêwin (the Cree language).
Wildeman, Tatum
Father Megret High School
Saskatoon Dance Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $20,000 The project will provide youth access to dance for promotion of mental health through connection, celebration of culture, and foster expression of grief and trauma.
Janvier-Dugan, Diane Saskatoon Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $2,000 Quilted a portrait of my newly wed Dene parents in the early 50s. 56" x 82" wall hanging textile art.
Marion Graham Collegiate Saskatoon Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $7,940 Marion M. Graham will host the spoken word poet/hip hop artist Dash Reimer for a 1 month arts residency.
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.
Sarasa Performance Laboratory Inc. Paynton Theatre SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 The Poundmaker Performance Festival is an intercultural and Indigenous Performance Festival within a Laboratory setting. The Festival takes place in an Indigenous community and structures.
Cathedral Area Community Association Regina Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 We are seeking support for the 33rd annual 'Cathedral Village Arts Festival'. A free six day celebration of the creative spirit showcasing local grassroots talent.
Prairie Sky School
Terrance Littletent
Regina Dance Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $11,297 This project is to create a spring dance festival, inspired by three guest dancers, hoop dance, wind, and kites.
Holophon Audio Arts Regina Media Arts SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 To launch Regina’s inaugural sound art festival running from October 26th, 2024 to October 27th, 2024.
Daniels, Carol Regina Beach Literary Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $15,000 Finding courage, embracing Indigenous culture, my new novel. JOE is a vampire but the real killer is alcohol. Mythology and folklore are dominant.
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.
Alpha Kids Crew Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $7,000 Game Theory VI is a free community festival focusing on youth, female, and non-binary involvement in Breakin’ and growing awareness to the street dance culture.
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
Tootoosis, Lyndon Battleford Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $15,000 Working on major pieces for upcoming shows in 24/25 in various venues in sk/can utilizing the stories, guidance and blessings of my Elders
The Vertigo Series Regina Literary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $7,000 Hosting a series of diverse emerging and established writers and musicians from across Canada. Paying artists to extend their tour to include Saskatchewan's small audiences.
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.
One Take Super 8 Event Saskatoon Media Arts SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $6,500 This project will help artists create and exhibit 25 new films as part of the annual OTS8 film event dedicated to developing filmmakers in Saskatchewan.
Belanger, Maureen Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $15,000 The funds requested are to assist in creating and writing new material for my character "Ernestine and her pet bird Muckatoon"
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.
Saskatchewan Jewish Arts Festival Saskatoon Multidisciplinary SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $5,800 To fund the creation & production of a series of Saskatchewan Jewish Arts Festival "pop up" events, leading up to our next full festival (2025)
Hebert, Dakota Saskatoon Theatre Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $18,000 We want to develop our standup comedy careers by showcasing in Saskatchewan and California, meeting with Industry Professionals, and securing our Social Security Numbers.
Tienkamp, Christine St. Louis Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $4,500 To support a Metis Womens Artists evening with an exhibit following, completing and adding new 'li rooz di no piyii' pieces to the exhibit.
Wilson, Thorina (Nina) Broadview Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $18,000 The project focuses on the Cree creation story regarding the importance of the moose, using color, symbolism, syllabics to retain the story for the future
Murray, Audie Regina Visual Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $10,500 The continuation of a project using beadwork to depict the sky in rural and urban spaces.
Community Arts Mentorship Program Incorporated
Zoe Slusar
Asquith Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $19,329 Building local capacity/mentorship opportunities through a music camp centered on empowering/encouraging Indigenous females/female identifying youth through music/cultural arts in the under-served community of Stanley Mission.
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.
THE 525 ART POP-UPS INC. Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 Our pop-up art exhibition on November 25th and the pre-exhibit artists’ workshop aim to develop early-career artists who have little to no prior exhibiting experience.
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.
Flamenco Borealis Saskatoon Dance SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $7,000 Production and presentation of the 2024 Borealis Flamenco Festival Series consisting of three shows and various workshops.
Federation des Francophones de Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Arts SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 19th Edition International Francophone Film Festival of Saskatoon CINERGIE
Badger, Joanne
Sturgeon Lake Central School
Sturgeon Lake Visual Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $5,672 To introduce the skill of porcupine quill zig zag stitching on felt, to youth in school, on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Saskatchewan.
École St. Paul
Colin Richet
Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $7,613 Students will write and record a song.
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.
Aubichon, Holly Regina Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $620 Prepare for solo exhibition in the fall 2024 and afford my studio while taking time off to do this work!
Merasty, Marcus Regina Dance Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $980 Professional development, see the first multilingual Métis Opera celebrating Riel's life, the roles that women have played in it, and includes Métis and contemporary dance.
City of Prince Albert
Jesse Campbell
Prince Albert Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $20,000 Through peer support, curatorial guidance, and professional development, we develop artists' capacity to build long-term community arts programming & projects for marginalized or underserved groups.
Bulyea Elementary School
Shaunna Dunn
Bulyea Multidisciplinary Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $10,000 Shaunna Dunn will come to Bulyea Elementary School to work with Grades K-6 students on a collaborative multidisciplinary installation project to present to the community.
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.
Paivand-Iranian Canadian Society for Cultural Dialogue Inc
Yasaman Tarighatmanesh
Saskatoon Visual Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $15,400 Collaborative art work focusing on Middle Eastern women, using art to express impacts of ongoing Iranian women's movements on their own fight for women's rights.
Michael A. Riffel High School
Judy Wensel
Regina Theatre Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $13,026 To collaborate with artists Judy Wensel and Shaunna Dunn in Riffel High School's Integrated Theatre Program, That's Possible.
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.
St Angela Merici Residence
Tara Stratton
Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,230 12 months, weekly SpinPoi classes for seniors, promoting fitness, cognitive stimulation, social interaction, and creativity. Seek support to enhance wellbeing through art and movement.
Mendez, Edward Warman Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I will dive deeply into pedagogy, stage combat, and movement systems at the Paddy Crean Workshop taking place in Banff, AB January 3-9, 2024
Wanotch, Tori-Lynn Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I wish to procure 7 buffalo skulls to paint. In my paintings I will share the 7 sacred teachings, depicted in acrylic paint.
Live Five Theatre Inc. Saskatoon Theatre Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 To increase our capacity and solidify our future goals through the creation of an organizational strategic plan with guidance from an external facilitator
Tyler, Tim Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I have been contracted by the Eye Gallery for a 20 piece Exhibition entitled Light Floats on Black Water that runs March and April.
Weber, Angel Saskatoon Visual Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $4,670 To study tsumami-zaiku, the Japanese craft of folding silk squares into complex flora and fauna arrangements, and become a certified tsumami-zaiku teacher.
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.
Common Weal Community Arts Inc.
Michèle Mackasey
Saskatoon Visual Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $10,000 A community engaged art project focused on rejuvenation of Indigenous languages with artist Michèle Mackasey, Patuanak community, Saskatoon partners, and regional Elders.
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.
Riversdale Community Association
Jasmyn Albert
Saskatoon Visual Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $17,000 The Riversdale Community Association seeks to hire three Ribbon-Skirt Designers to teach our residents how to sew their own, and showcase those skirts around Riversdale.
Kamyabi-Chambers, Marzia Pilot Butte Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $3,000 The Horrors of Nine to Five: workplace violence impacts over 70% of Canadians. Dedicated to the victims of workplace violence who took their own lives.
SUNTEP Prince Albert Prince Albert Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,000 Over six weeks SUNTEP Prince Albert students will work with an artist to learn the cultural teachings, design and create a ribbon skirt.
Bert Fox Community High School Fort Qu'Appelle Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $16,000 In collaboration with the Artist, we will build solid relationships with several Indigenous female students whom have expressed interest in reconnecting to their culture.
Chinese Dance Club of Saskatoon Saskatoon Dance Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 One of a kind and traditional Chinese drum dance, illustrating dancers using drums as their stages, a combination of classical dance and Han dynasty poetry.
Gravelbourg Artisan Co-operative Gravelbourg Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $675 All local youth aged 5-18 are invited to participate in a public youth art exhibition. All art mediums will be accepted.
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.
Mabrouk, Rawda Saskatoon Multidisciplinary Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 Explore the paradoxes of an Egyptian woman, bridging trauma of oppression in Egypt to the challenges of life in Canada through tracing movement onto canvas.
Mirlin, Mike Warman Dance Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $825 To have a custom tap dance floor/box designed & built to amplify and integrate tap into the creation of future work with rock musicians.
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.
Bradshaw, Kathy Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I will enrich and develop my encaustic/oil painting practice at a one month invitational artist residency in February in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland.
Woytiuk, Jamie Buena Vista Media Arts Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,000 I plan to offer an introduction to photographic storytelling.
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.
Xiao, Li Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 To purchase a computer, an external hard drive and updated software for my professional photography development. Current computer works very slowly and malfunction frequently.
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.
Brenna, Beverley Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I am a Saskatoon-based artist and this Solo Exhibition will take place at Regina Beach/Last Mountain Lake at the Elsie Scherle Gallery
Art Gallery of Regina Inc. Regina Multidisciplinary Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,000 Research community partners, quantify needs & ensure meaningful impact to fashion free workshops on experiential anatomy in response to community needs & challenges.
Ledoux, Maureen Saskatoon Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I want to purchase Embroidery Embrilliance applications to create and develop embroidery to sew onto clothing, mossbags, shirts, skirts or quilts.
Merasty, Marcus Regina Dance Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,000 Consultations with performing arts presenters in Regina, toward future mentorship and residency opportunities.
Ledoux, Maureen Saskatoon Share and Connect 2023-2024 $12,664 To hold a three day Moccasin-making class in Mistawasis reserve.
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.
Körner, Miriam Air Ronge Literary Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 This project is to attend the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild winter retreat to work on my current writing project.
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.
Haywire Farm Festival Codette Visual Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,539 Funding would be used to bring artists together to offer workshops at the festival.
Lebel, Emilie Moose Jaw Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Participate at Contact Ontarois
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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.