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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · 20d

As part of the Prairie Webinar Series, CARFAC Alberta, CARFAC Saskatchewan and CARFAC Manitoba are pleased to present:

RE-ESTABLISHING ARTISTIC PRACTICE IN CANADA with Nozomi Kamei & Patrick Fernandez on Wednesday October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm (CST).

Visit: carfac.sk.ca/workshops

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · 26d

CARFAC SASK and Humboldt Museum & Gallery are pleased to present:

FROM PROPOSAL TO EXHIBITION with Laureen Marchand on Thursday October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm CST, hosted online.

Visit carfac.sk.ca/workshops to register and learn more.

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Aug 19

Don't forget! CARFAC SASK and Community Futures Visions North are pleased to present:

Image Licensing: Growing Artistic Practice with Image Reproduction Rights with Leah Dorion on Thursday August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm, in-person at Community Futures Visions North in La Ronge (Treaty 6).

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Aug 11

CARFAC SASK and Mann Art Gallery are pleased to present:
Grant Writing: Get the money you Need! with Simon Fuh, hosted online on Saturday September 13, 2025 at 1pm. Visit carfac.sk.ca/workshops

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jul 30

Reminder!

We'll be doing another round of cash prizes for newcomer, immigrant, and refugee artists to Canada, living in Saskatchewan who contribute to our ongoing ArtBridge Artist Survey before August 1, 2025! Survey found at: carfac.sk.ca/news/artbridge

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jul 29

Don't forget! Linda Duvall will be the Travelling Mentor from September 1, 2025-June 30, 2026! Artists at any stage of their career, living rurally are invited to apply by August 8th carfac.sk.ca/travelling-mentor

Linda Duvall, "Drawing Time", part of "A Hole in the Ground" by Sheila McMath, 2023.

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jul 23

CARFAC SASK and Community Futures Visions North are pleased to present:

Imagine Licensing with Leah Dorion on Thursday August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm, in-person workshop at Community Futures Visions North in La Ronge (Treaty 6). carfac.sk.ca/workshops

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jul 3

Announcing artist Linda Duvall as Travelling Mentor from September 1, 2025-June 30, 2026! Artists at any stage of their career, living rurally are invited to apply by August 8th carfac.sk.ca/travelling-mentor

Linda Duvall, "Drawing Time", part of "A Hole in the Ground" by Sheila McMath, 2023.

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jun 26

For artists seeking immediate short-term financial aid in a time of crisis, requests to the Artist Distress Fund will return to being juried by an arms length committee of CARFAC SASK. Requests (include email/letter, budget, CV/website) may be directed to [email protected]

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jun 26

Thank you to all the donors over the years who have made the existence of an emergency fund possible. You've made a positive impact during difficult times. CARFAC SASK will be launching a campaign for donations to replenish the Artist Distress Fund which has proved so vital.

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jun 26

CARFAC SASK's Artist Distress Fund/ Northern Fires Emergency Relief Fund is now closed. Thank you to all the artists who reached out and shared their stories with us. CARFAC SASK was pleased to offer assistance to 65 individuals.

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jun 19

We'll be doing another round of cash prizes for newcomer, immigrant, and refugee artists to Canada, living in Saskatchewan who contribute to our ongoing ArtBridge Artist Survey before August 1, 2025! Survey found at: carfac.sk.ca/news/artbridge

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jun 11

CARFAC SASK & the Fifth Parallel Gallery are pleased to present:

LANDSCAPING featuring CARFAC Student Members: William Bessai-Saul, Debbie Hooper, and Maya Humphries from June 9, 2025-June 27, 2025.

Please join us for an opening reception on Tuesday, June 17, 6:30-8:30PM!

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Jun 5

CARFAC SASK’s Artist Distress Fund/ Northern Fires Emergency Relief Fund is a one-time only, emergency relief fund, providing up to $500 for individual visual artists living in Saskatchewan who are affected by the fires in northern Saskatchewan.

Visit carfac.sk.ca/news/adf to learn more!

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · May 28

The deadline to apply for the 2025–26 Foundational Mentorship Program is JUNE 15, 2025!

Mentors and mentees can apply by filling out the online form here:
carfac.sk.ca/foundational...

Questions? Reach out to: [email protected]

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · May 20

The deadline to apply for the 2025–26 Foundational Mentorship Program is JUNE 15, 2025!

Mentors and mentees can apply by filling out the online form here:
carfac.sk.ca/foundational...

Questions? Reach out to: [email protected]

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · May 15

Are you thinking about applying to CARFAC SASK's 2025-26 Foundational Mentorship Program?

Join us for a Virtual Office Hour on Wednesday May 21, 2025 from 12-1PM to learn more about the program and chat with staff about your questions.

Registration: carfac.sk.ca/events/virtu...

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · May 14

The deadline to apply for the 2025–26 Foundational Mentorship Program is JUNE 15, 2025!

Mentors and mentees can apply by filling out the online form here:
carfac.sk.ca/foundational...

Questions? Reach out to: [email protected]

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Mar 27

As part of the Prairie Webinar Series, CARFAC Alberta, SASK and Manitoba are pleased to present:

ART & THE ARTIST'S WELLBEING with Lindsey Rewuski & Melissa Lundell on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm (CST).

Find out more about the presenters and register at carfac.sk.ca/workshops

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Mar 25

Reminder!

Those who fill out the Artbridge Newcomer Artist Research Project before April 1st (one week from today!) will be entered into an early bird draw for cash prizes: carfac.sk.ca/news/artbridge

Survey responses will be accepted on an ongoing basis, until response goals are met.

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Mar 19

CARFAC National presents the 2025 Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts Workshop Series, including:

"Engagement and Collaboration for Cultural Workers" with Danielle Printup on April 10th and with Arianne Mulaire on April 24th.

Details and registration at www.indigenousprotocols.art/events

CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Mar 18

CARFAC National presents the 2025 Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts Workshop Series, including:

"Indigenous Protocols for Non-Indigenous Artists" with Taalrumiq Inuvialuk on March 27th and with Heather Steinhagen on April 17th.

Details and registration at www.indigenousprotocols.art/events

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Mar 10

CARFAC National presents the 2025 Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts Workshop Series, including:

Protection and Considerations for Indigenous Artists with Claire Johnston on March 22 and with Summer-Harmony Twenish on March 27.

Details and registration at www.indigenousprotocols.art/events

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Mar 5

As part of the Prairie Webinar Series, CARFAC Alberta, SASK and Manitoba are pleased to present:

MAKING YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES with Stacey Fayant & Josh Harnack on Wednesday March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm (CST).

Find out more about the presenters and register at carfac.sk.ca/workshops

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CARFAC SASK @carfacsask.bsky.social · Feb 26

As part of the Prairie Webinar Series, CARFAC Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are pleased to present:

DEFINING YOURSELF AS AN ARTIST with Xiao Han & Jennifer Dysart tonight, Wednesday February 26, 2025 at 7:30pm CST.

Find out more about the presenters and register at carfac.sk.ca/workshops

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