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The Foundational Mentorship Program supports visual artists working together in an informal, peer-learning framework, with experienced artists mentoring evolving artists. The pair’s direction is led by the mentee’s goals. Mentors are seasoned professionals who provide personalized support, training, advice, encouragement, and feedback on a regular basis. Mentees gain professional development, technical skills, and increased confidence. Artists at any career stage can benefit from working with a mentor and all participants can expect to enjoy revitalized art practices and enhanced community! 

PROGRAM DETAILS

updated 12 August 2025

The program runs from September 01 to April 30 each year

• The program is absolutely free

  Mentors receive $3,200, paid in four instalments, for each mentee they support (maximum of two mentees)

  Each mentee receives a $700 materials subsidy to support costs related to materials, gallery/studio visits, and other mentorship-related activities

  Please note, if participant is not already a CARFAC SASK member, a $50 membership fee will be withheld from the first payment to purchase an annual membership

• Participants may be eligible for travel subsidy

• Mentorship pairs are expected to spend a minimum of 7 hours per month working together

• Mentees must also dedicate significant time to developing their art practice and achieving their mentorship goals

• Attendance at three group meetings is mandatory: Introduction, Midterm, and Final

• Submit 3 reports: Mentorship Proposal (due October 15); Midterm Report (due January 31); and Final Report (due April 30)

• The Selection Committee reviews applications and pairs successful mentees with appropriate mentors

  Please note, Mentees may request a mentor or apply with one, but may not necessarily be matched afterwards

• Participants must be residents of Saskatchewan and not currently enrolled as student

  Recent graduates are encouraged to spend at least two years developing their practice before applying

If you have any questions, you can direct them to Program Assistant, Joviel Buenavente at workshops.sask@carfac.ca.

All applicants will be notified once the Selection Committee has made a decision within 60 days of the deadline.

NOTE: The application will be closed between JUNE 16 to JULY 31 annually.
Application will be available again starting AUGUST 01.

MENTEES

Bee Bird (Regina)

Brody Burns (Saskatoon)

Danielle Castle (Prince Albert)

Jade Wolfe (Swift Current)

Jess Richter (Regina)

Mika Abbott (Regina)

Narges Porsandehkial (Regina)

Savannah Holt (Saskatoon)

MENTORS

Dawn Bird (Regina)

Chris Morin (Saskatoon)

Michel Boutin (Prince Albert)

Diana Chabros (Val Marie)

Monique Blom (Petrofka)

Risa Horowitz (Regina)

Tomas Jonsson (Regina)

Janice Schiman (Martensville)