COVID 19 Resources for Saskatchewan Visual Artists

The CARFAC SASK offices are currently closed due to the Corvid-19 pandemic.

The Board and staff continue to work to serve visual artists in the province. We can be reached fastest by email. Grant is also availble throught the Saskatoon office phone.

Wendy Nelson - director.sask@carfac.ca Grant Dutnall - membership.sask@carfac.ca Terri Fidelak - programs.sask@carfac.ca

Saskatoon office - 306 933 3206 Regina office - 306 522 9788 (leave a message)

We are working hard to provide artist with the resources they need to navigate the challenges presented during this global pandemic.

Latest to this Page

  • Survey: COVID-19 Significantly Impacted Demand for Cultural Products, Programs and Services

    This past year, SaskCulture, in partnership with SK Arts and Creative Saskatchewan, surveyed members of the cultural community to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cultural programming in the province. The survey, called Bouncing Back from COVID-19, ran from June 14 to July 6, 2021 and received 408 responses from a wide cross section of the cultural community.

  • Changes to Federal COVID-19 Supports Announced

    As of October 23, 2021 the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) and Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) programs are being closed. The Government of Canada has announced the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program as new programs available to assist employers. The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit was also announced to help employees cope with future potential lockdowns.

  • COVID-19 Rapid Testing and Screening in the Workplace

    Rapid tests for COVID-19 are available for businesses and non-profit organizations through a Government of Canada rapid testing initiative. Guidelines for eligibility, as well as further information about this initiative, can be found here.

  • Recovery Funding for Arts Presentation Organizations Available

    Administered by the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, the Recovery Funding for Professional Arts Organizations fund aims to support not-for-profit organizations that own or operate presentation venues that are experiencing significant viability and business challenges as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Applications are accepted until Monday, December 6, 2021 at 23:59 PST. Learn more about eligibility and how to submit an application here.

  • TAO Tel-Aide Francophone Helpline in Saskatchewan -  French-only helpline available to Saskatchewan residents that are experiencing any form of psychological distress or are in need of emotional support. This service will be available starting December 1, 2020. Just call 1-800-567-9699 for free.

Information on financial supports

Government of Saskatchewan

Government of Canada

Online Resources of Arts and Culture

  • “Innovation in the Time of COVID” is designed to be an ever-evolving platform that contains strategies for adapting in-person arts-based activities during the COVID-19 pandemic for everyone to share, use, and contribute to.

  • Covid Visions by Steven Ross Smith - Check out our latest series Covid Visions by poet and arts writer Steven Ross Smith. Each story highlights Saskatchewan artists or arts organizations facing the strange reality of Covid-19. 

  • Roundness: Artists Respond to Covid-19 -  ROUNDNESS was coordinated through an open, international call on Facebook to artists to reflect on the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The artists were asked to explore the idea of ‘roundness’, and produce a piece in any medium they wished. Included are artists from Manitoba, Ontario, Japan, & the United States.

  • Studio Sundays at the MacKenzie Art Gallery and presented by Canada Life - connect with the artwork in the MacKenzie’s Permanent Collection and the artists that created them with hands-on workshops that are suitable for every age

  • Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities - Dunlop Art Gallery put together this amazing list of resources so you and your loved ones can experience the world from anywhere. No library card or sign-ins needed.

  • CBC Arts Uncontained - an innovative collection of arts and culture programming to connect and inspire audiences and support Canadian artists during these unprecedented times.

  • Digital and Online Projects - Akimbo has an open list of artist run centres and other galleries that are posting online tours. 

  • Yet More Free Stuff in the Public Domain - archives of beautiful images, videos, and fonts in the public domain. The following list will direct you to thousands of wonderful things you can download, re-purpose, and exploit without the fear of copyright-infringement notices.

  • Virtual Backgrounds by Artists Bridget Moser - Remai Modern

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Other Organizations, Resources & Supports

Surveys

  • COVID-19 Impact Survey: Artists + Cultural Workers - The Saskatchewan Arts Alliance conducted this survey to assess the initial impact of COVID-19 on artists and cultural workers in Saskatchewan. To read the full Report on the survey, click here.

  • survey to assess the initial impact of COVID-19 on artists and cultural workers in Saskatchewan. To read the full Report on the survey, click here.

  • artfinds.me - Canada-wide survey that asks how COVID19 has changed people’s visual art enjoyment habits. 

  • Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Consultation - to inform potential changes to the CEWS to help maximize employment and best meet the needs of businesses and workers during these challenging times.