Artists In Communities – Residencies
$45,000
Grant
Description:
Artist in Communities – Residencies supports community organizations in hosting an artist in residence by contracting a professional Saskatchewan artist, in arts activities that involve significant community engagement components.
Participating artists take up residence in a community to contribute to its cultural life and the
community’s continual engagement in the arts.
Comments on Funding:
1. Based on a monthly wage of $3,000-$3,500, a minimum of $35,000 of the $45,000 maximum must be used towards the artist’s salary. If the term is less than twelve months, then an artist’s salary of no less than $3,000 per month is expected.
March 5
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. The partnership between the Community Organization and Professional Artist must be in place prior to the submission.
2. be any incorporated for-profit companies or non-profit community-based organizations, e.g., businesses, institutions, health care, Justice facilities, municipalities, First Nations, Métis Locals, post-secondary institutions, artists collectives, Band Councils, etc.
3. be based in the province of Saskatchewan, may make no more than one application to the Artists in Schools or Artists in Communities program at any submission deadline, and must be in good standing with SK Arts (i.e., have no overdue Artists in Communities – Residencies January 2024 4 reporting on any prior grants) when the application is received and any grant payments are issued.
4. The Artist Applicant must be a Saskatchewan resident.
5. The Artist Applicant may make more than one application at any submission, up to the maximum allowable funding level ($45,000/year). The review panel will, however, consider the individual’s ability to undertake multiple projects when assessing the applications.
6. The Artist Applicant must be in good standing with SK Arts (i.e., have no overdue reporting on any prior grants) when the application is received, and any grant payments are issued.
7. SK Arts accepts applications submitted in either English or French. French-language applications will be translated into English before they are provided to the reviewers. SK Arts will ensure at least one reviewer is able to read the application in its first language.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit an online application as applications are only accepted online thru: https://saskarts.smartsimple.ca/
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit a budget through the online application.
Other Things to Note:
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