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Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : November 16, 2025
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This award supports Saskatchewan visual artists through funding for the creation or development of new work. Eligible projects include new work, work in progress, and activities needed to continue a work in progress, completed within one calendar year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : November 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new visual art work.
- Development of work in progress.
- Activities needed to continue a work in progress.
Documents Needed
- Applicant registration or login details
- Proof of Saskatchewan residency and Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
- Department head letter for graduate student projects not for academic credit
- Confirmation letter for eligible undergraduate applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging or established professional visual artists.
- Graduate students with projects not for academic credit.
- Saskatchewan residents temporarily absent for up to one year with intent to return.
Who is not eligible
- Presenters or agents applying on behalf of an artist.
- Undergraduate students, unless they have an existing artistic practice and the project is not for academic credit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects before the application deadline or beyond the one-year term.
- Projects for academic credit.
- Projects solely for professional development.
- Commissioned works.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan, Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent jury of artists and arts professionals.
- Jury deliberations are confidential.
- Applications are assessed on artistic merit, alignment with award criteria, and potential impact on the artist’s practice.
- The jury may recommend a different award category if appropriate.
- The Foundation makes the final decision, and it cannot be appealed.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply for one award per year.
- Previous winners may reapply after a seven-year period.
- Applications are reviewed by an independent jury of artists and arts professionals.
- The Foundation’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Visual Arts Award Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Visual Arts Award. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Visual Arts Award?
This award supports Saskatchewan visual artists through funding for the creation or development of new work. Eligible projects include new work, work in progress, and activities needed to continue a work in progress, completed within one calendar year.
Who is eligible for the Visual Arts Award program?
To be eligible for the Visual Arts Award program, you must:
Saskatchewan resident for at least one year.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Emerging or established professional artist.
What expenses are eligible under Visual Arts Award?
Creation of new visual art work.
Development of work in progress.
Activities needed to continue a work in progress.
Who can I contact for more information about the Visual Arts Award?
You can contact Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Visual Arts Award available?
The Visual Arts Award program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Visual Arts Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Visual Arts Award is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Visual Arts Award?
Visual Arts Award is funded by Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA)