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Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts
The Saskatchewan Foundation For the Arts (SFFA) is a public Foundation dedicated solely to creating a legacy of financial support for the arts and artists in Saskatchewan, through the generous financial support of individuals, organizations and corporations.
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2024 Artist
Words of Thanks
Trevor Herriot
The Glengarry Book Award
“It is an overwhelming thing to receive the Glengarry Award and feel the flood of gratitude that comes with it. I want to first thank my publisher Thistledown, and Elizabeth Phillips especially, for believing in the book and then wisely connecting me with such a fine editor in Fred Stenson. Second, I have to thank the Saskatchewan Writers Guild for its programs including the writing retreats I love to attend when working on a book. I am grateful as well to the Saskatchewan Arts Board for a grant I received while I did some critical work on the novel. Most important, I cannot say enough to thank Claire Kramer for establishing this prize and for being someone who believes Saskatchewan voices deserve this kind of support, attention, and encouragement. Your love and support for books and the literary arts in Saskatchewan will have a lasting impact on this province and how we tell our stories to the wider world.”
Victoria Koops
The Colleen & Allan Bailey Memorial Fund – Literary Award
“Thank you to the Colleen and Allan Bailey Memorial Fund, donors, and patrons of the Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts, who believe so much in our provincial talent that they invest their money in supporting local authors, like myself. I firmly believe that stories have power and magic, and I’m so grateful that our stories have connected in this way because receiving your support feels both empowering and magical to me. Deepest gratitude and many, many thanks!”
The Jane Turnbull Evans Fund – Visual Award for Female Artist
Stephanie Bellefleur
“The impact of this award as a female artist, mother, entrepreneur and latin american woman, had added more dimension and colors to my wings! I am so incredibly excited and grateful for this award and opportunity to continue to empower others to live out their dreams, use their voice to amplify and make space and offer agency. This is my first and only award working as a female mural/street artist across Canada, and I couldn’t be more proud to come home and receive it from the people and province that was forever my first and only true home. I feel honoured beyond words, thank you!”
David La Riviere
The Shurniak Fund – Visual Award
“I am very grateful to receive this support from the Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts and the donors who have made this possible. My work has a political dimension to it, as such this award supports a critical perspective pertaining to our current moment. I very much appreciate this support on so many levels, and I hope it is widely recognized that the Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts supports artistic expression as a freedom of speech and self expression.”
Laura Pettigrew
The Harry Nick Kangles Fund – Regina Artist Award
“As a recipient of the 2024 Harry Kangles, Regina Artist Award I am enormously grateful for their generous support and dedication to Artistic Excellence! And to the unending dedication of the Saskatchewan Arts Foundation as the awards would not be possible without their support securing donors for each, every award. Thank you, I am tremendously honoured and blessed!”
Rebecca La Marre
The Tony and Herb Rainbow Award for Literary and Visual Artists
*Non Endowed Fund. Donor directed Award
“This award comes at a significant moment in my practice, and is a meaningful reinforcement of my decision to make Saskatoon my home and base for my work. I strongly believe Saskatchewan is an exciting and supportive place to be an artist, and it is the efforts of people like the donors, the foundation, and the artistic community that make this possible. This award is another testament to the strength of community in Saskatoon, where I have experienced a vibrant, talented, resilient and resourceful 2SLGBTQ+ community that works hard to lift each other up.”