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Artists in Communities - Projects

Awaiting next round

Community arts projects led by a professional artist: workshops, performances or exhibitions. An organization (now including businesses) applies with the artist.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
$10,000 one artist; $20,000 two artists
Listed deadline
Last listed deadline: November 5, 2026. Next intake not confirmed.
Expected next deadline
March 5, 2027Estimate based on previous annual dates. The funder has not confirmed this date.
Who can apply
Artists, Nonprofits, First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations, Schools, Libraries, archives and museums, Municipalities, Businesses.
Where
Saskatchewan, Canada
Good for
Arts and culture, Community and social services, Children and youth
Pays for
A project, Events, festivals or workshops, Paying people

Who it's intended for

Details
A partnership applies with a professional artist in place before the deadline. Partners can be organizations, community groups, schools, and now also workplaces, businesses and institutions. An Elder or Knowledge Keeper partner with a letter of support is required for traditional Indigenous art forms.
The catch
Needs a partner.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • A partnership applies with a professional artist in place before the deadline. Partners can be organizations, community groups, schools, and now also workplaces, businesses and institutions. An Elder or Knowledge Keeper partner with a letter of support is required for traditional Indigenous art forms.
  • What partnership agreement or supporting letter is required.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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