The Live Performing Arts Production & Performance Grant assists eligible Saskatchewan individuals and companies in the production of a series of performances intended for paying audiences locally and abroad.
Live performance art is defined as a staged, live-action expression of art that features a presentation to a paying audience.
Examples of live performances include:
Creative Saskatchewan recognizes that there are many varieties of performance art, please contact a Program Advisor if you are uncertain if your performance constitutes Creative Saskatchewan’s definition of live performance art.
While we recognize that music is a form of live performance art, we have dedicated programs for this sector here.
All deadlines close at 4:00 PM Saskatchewan time. If a deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM the following business day.
Application processing time: Applicants can expect to receive results within 10 weeks from the deadline date.
Results will be delivered via e-mail and will be available in GMS
Applicants may apply for a maximum of $35,000 or 50% of the total eligible expenses (whichever is the lesser) per fiscal year.
Please note that in 2023-24, this program had an approval rate of 33% (5 out of 15 applications were approved).
If you still need to finance the remaining 50%+ of your project budget that Creative Saskatchewan does not cover, some options include:
Live Performing Arts Production Guidelines
Please note that if ineligible expenses (outlined in the Guidelines above) exceed 50% of the project budget, the application will be deemed ineligible.
Activities that receive funding from SK Arts or SaskCulture are not eligible for support through Creative Saskatchewan investment programs.
You’ll be asked these questions as part of the online Grant Management System application process, pay close attention to the maximum number of points available!
Tip – Grant writing webinars are available on our YouTube channel
Book a consult Our Program Team is happy to walk you through eligibility criteria, tips for success, and best practices.
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