Creative Saskatchewan

📢 Upcoming deadline for the Book Publishing sector! 📙 The Author-Funded Stream of our Book Publishing Production Grant will close in just two weeks! This grant supports self-publishers, or publishers working with Saskatchewan authors who have made a financial contribution to the cost of production, to produce and market a book. creativesask.ca/our-support/bo… 🚨 Deadline: June 3, 4PM SK Time For details, application instructions, and deadlines, check those guidelines! 📸: Jennifer Wallace, author of Miss G and Me #CreativeSaskatchewan #BookPublishingProductionGrant #BookPublishers #ApplyNow #CreativeSK #SKTalent #SaskatchewanBooks #SaskatchewanSelfPublishers #SaskatchewanPublishers

📢 Our Digital Game Development Grant is now accepting applications – and there are TWO streams of funding available this year! 🎮 This grant supports SK game developers in the production of innovative and original digital games and eLearning properties with commercial intent. 👾 Pre-Production Stream: Supports early-stage activities that take place prior to production and assist the applicant company in preparing to enter full production of a commercial digital game. creativesask.ca/our-support/in… 🕹️ Production Stream: Supports the creation of a complete digital game that will be made publicly available for commercial sale. Deliverables must include a complete, market-ready digital game made available for purchase. creativesask.ca/our-support/in… Additional Grants Available to the Digital Game Development sector: 🚀Our Marketing Grant provides support for marketing and publicity to improve visibility and generate sales. creativesask.ca/marketing-show… 🛫The Showcase or Sell Travel Grant helps cover the costs of travel expenses to specific market opportunities. creativesask.ca/marketing-show… 📈 The Business Improvement Grant supports projects that result in growth, market expansion, and improved profitability. creativesask.ca/our-support/bu… For details, application instructions, and deadlines, make sure to the read those guidelines! 📸: Gameplay of “Real Time General” by Foolish Mortal Games. #CreativeSaskatchewan #Digital Game Development Grant #SaskatchewanDigitalGames #ApplyNow #CreativeSK #SKTalent

Please note that we are closed Monday, May 18 to observe the statutory holiday. Regular office hours will resume on May 19. Have a great long weekend, everyone!

📢Join our Board of Directors! We're looking to fill TWO vacant positions on our Board. Help us shape the future of Saskatchewan’s creative industries and make a lasting impact: creativesask.ca/join-the-creat… #CreativeSaskatchewan #BoardOfDirectors #IndustryLeadership #EconomicDevelopment #ArtsAndEntrepreneurship

@saskinteractive, @creativesask & @SaskMarketing are putting on a month long Marketing Bootcamp with classes taught by Jill Sauter from Bench Strength Marketing and classes hosted at the @SaskPolytech Saskatoon campus or online! Link: eventbrite.com/e/game-dev-mar…

📢 Our Live Performing Arts Production & Performance Grant is now accepting applications! 🎨 This grant invests in Live Performing Arts projects that are ready to be staged for a paying audience. creativesask.ca/our-support/li… 🚀Our Marketing Grant provides support for marketing and publicity to improve visibility and generate sales. creativesask.ca/marketing-show… 🛫The Showcase or Sell Travel Grant helps cover the costs of travel expenses to specific market opportunities. creativesask.ca/marketing-show… For details, application instructions, and deadlines, check those guidelines! 📸: “Something in the Water,” by S.E. Grummet and @sogladarts, recipient of the Live Performing Arts Production and Performance grant. #CreativeSaskatchewan #LivePerformingArtsProductionGrant #SaskatchewanTheatre #SaskatchewanPerformingArts #ApplyNow #CreativeSK #SKTalent #SaskatchewanPerformers

Brittney and Katelyn had a fantastic time at the 2026 Saskatchewan Book Awards this past weekend! Brittney presented the Creative Saskatchewan Publishing Award to Thistledown Press for their publication of "Tunnel Island" by Bill Gaston. Congratulations to all the nominees, and thank you to the Saskatchewan Book Awards for a wonderful evening celebrating our local book publishing community!

📢 Grants Opening for the Music sector! Our Sound Recording and Tour Support Grants are now accepting applications! 🎹 Our Sound Recording Grant supports the production of commercially viable sound recordings for commercial release. creativesask.ca/our-support/mu… 🚐 Our Tour Support Grant supports commercially viable touring opportunities for eligible Saskatchewan musicians touring in Canada and abroad. creativesask.ca/our-support/to… 🚨The above grants share the same Deadlines to apply: Deadline 1 - June 17, 2026 at 4 PM SK time Deadline 2 - September 23, 2026 at 4 PM SK time Deadline 3 - January 13, 2027 at 4 PM SK Time Additional Grants Available to the Music Sector: 🚀Our Marketing Grant provides support for marketing and publicity to improve visibility and generate sales. creativesask.ca/marketing-show… 🛫The Showcase or Sell Travel Grant helps cover the costs of travel expenses to specific market opportunities. creativesask.ca/marketing-show… 📈 The Business Improvement Grant supports projects that result in growth, market expansion, and improved profitability. creativesask.ca/our-support/bu… For details, application instructions, and deadlines, make sure to the read those guidelines! 📸: Velvet Threads, previous recipients of the Sound Recording Grant. #CreativeSaskatchewan #SoundRecordingGrant #TourSupportGrant #ApplyNow #CreativeSK #SKTalent #SaskatchewanMusicIndustry #SaskatchewanMusicians

📢 Book Publishing grants now open! 📙 The Author-Funded Stream supports self-publishers, or publishers working with Saskatchewan authors who have made a financial contribution to the cost of production, to produce and market a book. 🚨 Deadline: June 3, 4PM SK Time 📚 The Book Publishers’ Stream assists in the production and marketing of titles intended for commercial release. Additional Grants Available to the Book Publishing Sector: 🚀Our Marketing Grant provides support for marketing and publicity to improve visibility and generate sales. 📈 The Business Improvement Grant supports projects that result in growth, market expansion, and improved profitability. 🚨The above grants share the same deadline: June 10, 4PM SK Time 🛫The Showcase or Sell Travel Grant helps cover the costs of travel expenses to specific market opportunities. 🚨 Deadline: Applications open until funding exhausted. 📣Coming soon: The Market Demand Reprint Stream assists book publishers and self-publishers in accessing high-demand reprint production funds to meet market demand. Opening: June 17 For details, application instructions, and deadlines, check those guidelines! 📸: Marc Rousseau, Comic Book Author of “A Miserable Guide to Saskatoon 2”

📢Join our Board of Directors! We're looking to fill TWO vacant positions on our Board. Help us shape the future of Saskatchewan’s creative industries and make a lasting impact: creativesask.ca/join-the-creat… #CreativeSaskatchewan #BoardOfDirectors #IndustryLeadership #EconomicDevelopment #ArtsAndEntrepreneurship

📢 Grant Opening Alert! Our Marketing, Showcase or Sell Travel, and Business Improvement Grants are now accepting applications! 🚀 Our Marketing Grant provides support for marketing and publicity to improve visibility and generate sales. 🌟 Our Business Improvement Grant supports scaling up activities such as professional development or new technology. 🚗 Our Showcase or Sell Travel Grant provides funding to attend markets, industry showcases, and pitch events. Whether you’re a budding author, a talented visual artist, a musician, or a filmmaker, these grants are your golden ticket to expand your creative reach! For detailed guidelines, application instructions, and deadlines, visit our website: creativesask.ca/our-support/ 📸: Bear Won of Bear Pawttery, former recipient of the Marketing grant. #CreativeSaskatchewan #MarketingGrant #ShowcaseorSellTravelGrant #Business ImprovementGrant #ApplyNow #CreativeSK #SKTalent

Celebrate Canadian Film Day! Stories that bring us together are lighting up screens across the country - find a free screening in Saskatchewan here: #events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">canfilmday.ca/attend-an-even… ⭐️ Interested in learning more about the film industry in Saskatchewan? Learn more about our recently funded productions here: creativesask.ca/film-metrics/ #CanFilmDay #SKFilm @CanFilmDay @REELCANADA

It's World Art Day! Let's give some love to our local artists, craftspeople, and the galleries and organizations that make them accessible! Visit a Saskatchewan owned gallery: saskgalleries.ca/member-galleri… 🛍"Shop the Galleries" online through SaskGallerie's portal here (spring edition up until April 22!): shopthegalleries.ca 🖼Check out the latest installation at the Saskatchewan Craft Council in Saskatoon: saskcraftcouncil.org/exhibitions/ 🏺Check out the Saskatchewan Craft Council's Fine Craft Shop in person or online here: saskcraftcouncil.store #SupportLocal #WorldArtDay #SKArtists

🌟Our 2026-27 Grant Program Dates are NOW AVAILABLE! 🌟 Check out what’s available and when on our website: creativesask.ca/2026-27-grant-… Not sure if your project is a fit? Set up a free consult with one of our Program Advisors: #programs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">creativesask.ca/about/#programs Take your creative business to the next level with the support you deserve. Apply now and make your artistic dreams a reality! 🌟 #CreativeSaskatchewan #SaskatchewanArtists #ArtGrants #ArtsIndustry #ApplyNow #CreativeSK #SKTalent

We are looking forward to hearing from SaskCulture & Creative Saskatchewan at the end of the month for C-SET Monthly Talks! Friday, April 24th 12:00-1:00pm MST Location: Zoom Registration required to receive the Zoom link: forms.gle/6DmVfXaf6dmHvp…

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Our office is closed today to observe Good Friday. We’ll be back in office on Monday, April 6. Have a great Easter weekend, everyone! 🐰

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Interested in joining our team? 🎨✨ Creative Saskatchewan is hiring a Program Coordinator! If you’re organized, resourceful, and love supporting big ideas, this role is for you. ✅ Full-time, permanent ✅ Competitive salary & benefits ✅ Hybrid work options ✅ A team that values inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration Help us fuel Saskatchewan’s creative industries and turn imagination into impact. Apply by April 2, 2026! 👉 Learn more and apply here creativesask.ca/now-hiring-pro… #JoinOurTeam #CreativeSaskatchewan #NowHiring #SaskJobs #CreativeIndustries

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🎯 Organized, proactive, and love keeping things running smoothly? Join our team! Creative Saskatchewan is hiring an Executive Liaison to support our CEO and leadership team in driving our mission forward! Full-time, permanent ✨ Support the Board & Executive team ✨ Dynamic, fast‑paced environment 👉 Details here: creativesask.ca/now-hiring-exe… #SaskJobs #CreativeIndustries #JoinOurTeam #YQR #CreativeSK