SK Arts

05/29/2026

The Share and Connect: Indigenous Community Arts program seeks to empower Indigenous communities to control and develop their own arts and culture. The next deadline is June 7, 2026.

Learn more at https://sk-arts.ca/grants/grants-by-type/arts-organizations/share-and-connect-indigenous-community-arts.html

Share and Connect is a SK Arts program supported by funding from Sask Lotteries through the partnership between SK Arts and SaskCulture Inc.

05/29/2026

SK Arts thanks the arts community for coming out to celebrate more than 70 artists and arts organizations at its annual Arts of Celebration - CONNECTION on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Conexus Arts Centre.

The event recognized aspiring youth, emerging and established artists, arts leaders, organizations, festivals and collectives. As part of the celebration, several recipients received cash awards in support of their practices. Recipients are listed on the SK Arts website.

Slide 1: Chris Henderson
Slide 2: Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Her Honour Bernadette McIntyre and Aide de Camp
Slide 3: NOVISI African Beats
Slide 4: Tai Reign
Slide 5: Collective Studios
Slide 6: L-R - Josh Crittenden of JFL, Brianna LaPlante, Josh Jacobson, Tea Gerbeza, Silvia Taliza Chavez Cordova
Slide 7: L-R - Lisa Bird-Wilson of SK Arts, Cheryl L'Hirondelle, Robin Poitras, Stephanie Bellefleur, Ian Rea of SK Arts Board
Slide 8: L-R - Keira Schumack, Chancz Perry of SK Arts
Slide 9: L-R Tyson Liske of SaskCulture board, Rachel Broussard and Ania Slusarczyk of PAVED Arts

05/27/2026

Artists in Communities: Development provides small amounts of funding to organizations or professional artists to build relationships with potential partners, develop projects or residencies, and/or research community needs. The next deadline is June 5, 2026.

Learn more at https://sk-arts.ca/grants/grants-by-type/artists/artists-in-communities.html

Artists in Communities is a SK Arts program supported by funding from Sask Lotteries through the partnership between SK Arts and SaskCulture Inc.

05/25/2026

See you tonight!

Mark your calendars! Arts of Celebration - CONNECTION takes place on Monday, May 25, 2026. With the theme CONNECTION, we recognize the vibrant worlds of visual, media, dance, multidisciplinary and literary.

Come celebrate and connect with Saskatchewan's thriving arts community at the Jacqui Shumiatcher Room at Conexus Arts Centre in Regina.

Tickets are on sale now at https://artsofcelebration.eventbrite.ca.

05/25/2026

SK Arts’ Micro-Grant: Organizational Development Program is now live with the first annual deadline on June 1, 2026. This stream provides support for professional arts organizations to increase their organizational and artistic capacity by:
- Undertaking specialized artistic, administrative training or operational transitions
- Strategic planning
- Creating access for underserved applicants

Learn more at https://www.sk-arts.ca/grants/grants-by-type/artists/micro-grant-program.html.

05/22/2026

Arts of Celebration - CONNECTION would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to Jarislowsky Fraser Global Investment Management, SaskCulture funded by Sask Lotteries, SGEU, Captive Media, SaskSoftware, Bradbury Brand and Design Experts, Creative Display and Impact Printers for their generous support.

We are deeply grateful for your support. Your contributions make all of this possible, and we truly appreciate your partnership.

05/21/2026

Introducing NOVISI African Beats, performing at Arts of Celebration 2026 on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Conexus Arts Centre - Jacqui Shumiatcher Room! Tickets are available at https://artsofcelebration.eventbrite.ca.

NOVISI African Beats is an artistic drum, dance & dialogue group based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The group performs collaboratively with the aim of sharing the richness and diversity of African rhythms, music, dance, and culture through engaging and educational performances. The presentation will feature traditional drumming, vibrant dance, colourful costumes, and cultural storytelling designed to educate and entertain audiences. Drummers: Godknows Kumassah and Allen Ssemmanda. Dancers: Dzifa Semey-Kumassah, Emmanuella Kumassah and Sedem Horgli.

05/20/2026

Introducing Collective Studios, performing at Arts of Celebration 2026 on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Conexus Arts Centre - Jacqui Shumiatcher Room! Tickets are available at https://artsofcelebration.eventbrite.ca.

Collective Studios is a home for Regina's adult dance community, offering performance opportunities for ALL levels in a welcoming and empowering atmosphere. At this studio you can take classes, sign up for performance opportunities, and even train alongside professional performers. Styles include Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Heels, Soca, Showgirl Cabaret, and so much more! They are thrilled to bring their dancers and instructors to perform at this amazing event!

Dancers:
Dian Dela Santa
Alyssa Hendry
Madison Chadwick
Amina Egag
Rebecca Bzdell
Sydney Hunt

05/20/2026

SK Arts announced today that starting in 2027, the organization will recognize and celebrate Saskatchewan artists with a Lifetime Achievement Award honouring outstanding contributions to the province’s arts and cultural landscape.

The initiative will place greater emphasis on celebrating artists whose work has shaped communities, influenced culture and inspired future generations. The Lifetime Achievement Award will recognize an individual whose artistic career demonstrates sustained excellence and a lasting contribution to Saskatchewan’s creative sector.

Learn more at https://sk-arts.ca/news-resources/latest-news/sk-arts-announces-lifetime-achievement-award.html

Marie Lannoo
North, South, West, East - Nothing, Something, Wavelengths, Everything
2019

05/19/2026

Introducing Tai Reign, performing at Arts of Celebration 2026 on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Conexus Arts Centre - Jacqui Shumiatcher Room! Tickets are available at https://artsofcelebration.eventbrite.ca.

Tai Reign (they/them) is a Two-Spirit artist from Peepeekisis Cree Nation based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Treaty 4 Territory. As a young artist they've used spoken word as an avenue of self expression. Collaborating with artists from different disciplines has helped them find a sense of connection and play from art and storytelling. They have performed across Canada and at the Voices of Today Youth Poetry Festival in Toronto. On their artistic journey they've ventured into longer forms of storytelling; where they have co-created and performed two devised theater productions, Lift/Break and The Rehearsal. Currently they are the Youth Poet Laureate for Saskatchewan Writers Guild.

Photo credit: Mika Abbott