With all the uncertainty around COVID-19, Creative Kids is confirming that it will accept applications for the scheduled May 29 deadline. Families can apply for summer activities or fall registrations. There will also be an August 14 application deadline for fall activities.

Isabela and Camila, ages 9 and 7, didn’t always have the opportunity to let their musical talent shine. The girl’s family had a small keyboard that Isabela spent hours practicing a portion of the song her dad showed her how to play. For her birthday, the family decided to buy Isabela a larger keyboard with the hopes that she would be able to take lessons. However, finances were tight at home.

The deadline has now closed. Thanks for all who applied.

A Creative Kids funding recipient from 2012 to 2014, Cole Knutson of North Battleford says the program has played a pivotal role in helping him as a saxophonist and pianist. Now 21 years-old and a student at the University of Manitoba studying for his bachelor’s degree in saxophone performance, Knutson won first prize in the College and Professionals category in American Protégé International Competition, that saw him as the only Canadian to play solo as part of a performance help on June 10, 2017, at Carnegie Hall — the famous New York City concert hall.

This posting is now  CLOSED. Thanks to all who applied.

Our 2017 Progress Report has arrived! Learn more about all the great things that we were involved in and our amazing impact  over the past year.

Join us on Monday, October 2nd for an authentic Greek meal and inspiring stories, all in support of Creative Kids Regina. The luncheon will take place at noon at the Conexus Art Centre in Regina. Tickets are on sale now and are only $40 each. Purchase your ticket today!

TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED! Thanks for your support.

Creative Kids opportunities across Saskatchewan for children and youth to particpate in arts and cultural activities. One such community is Big River, located just a few kilometres away from the Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival and Old Tyme Music Camp. Watch this video and learn how Creative Kids is making a difference in the lives of local youth.

Creative Kids Saskatchewan is a program of SaskCulture that provides funding assistance to children aged 4 to 19 years who face financial and social barriers to participation in art and culture activities.  It is funded by private donations and sponsorships through the registered charity Creative Kids Canada Inc., with the administration supported by SaskCulture Inc. through the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation.  We are looking for a full-time administrative assistant to support the Creative Kids Program Coordinator and Fund Development Coordinator in the delivery of the program, charitable activities, fundraising and community engagement.

Paulette Atchison has a passion for helping children in her Big River community. As an active, big-hearted Creative Kids volunteer with the Big River committee, Paulette personally has seen how Creative Kids can change lives right in her community. Every year, the Ness Creek site hosts the Northern Lights Music Camp and attracts both the young and old (and everyone in between) who are passionate about bluegrass music. Paulette has been a very active with the camp over the past several summers and knows the difference Creative Kids can make on a young person’s life.

The recipients on the 2017 Cameco Creative Kids Northern Cultural Fund has been announced. Please visit the grant’s webpage to view the projects (Right-hand column under 2017 Funding Recipients).

It’s here! Our 2016 Progress Report is hot off the press. Learn about what we were up to last year and the many Saskatchewan children and youth who benefited from the generosity of our wonderful supporters.

The Saskatchewan Arts Board, the Creative Kids contact in Saskatoon, is moving the weekend of January 28. If you or a family member will be faxing applications, please fax them BEFORE January 24 or ON February 3. Any faxes sent between January 24 and Feb 3 may be missed.

Creative Kids was featured in a great CBC story over the weekend. CBC spoke to David Millar about the Holiday Catalogue Campaign, and some of the other great fundraising efforts that has helped over 1,200 kids in 170 communities across the Saskatchewan so far in 2016.

Cassandra Hovdestad sees firsthand the difference Creative Kids makes in children’s lives. As owner and piano teacher at the Saskatoon Academy of Music, she knows how hard it is for financially disadvantaged families to gain access to life-changing cultural activities for their kids due to the costs involved.

It may seem a little early to begin a conversation about the fall, but this is important:There will be No October Application Deadline this year. If you applied in October last year: Please apply at one of our earlier deadlines. Applications received in October cannot be funded.

Creative Kids has a way of bringing out the very best in people, whether it’s the musical or artistic talents of creative kids or the generosity of those who want to see all kids benefit from engagement in cultural activity. One unexpected outcome, however, is seeing youth ‘pay it forward’ to others, but spearheading fundraising efforts in support of Creative Kids. One of these young fundraising phenoms is 13-year-old Parker Dale of Saskatoon, who became a “self-proclaimed youth ambassador” for Creative Kids after attending a Creative Kids fundraising event in 2013.

Creative Kids’ 2015 Progress Report is now available! Find out some of the great things Creative Kids was up to last year.

Sharlene Arklie and Jan Forrest of 100 Women Who Care Regina stopped by the office this morning to present a cheque to Creative Kids Regina for $10,600! Please give 100 Women Who Care a round of applause for helping Regina children realize their dreams! Woo hoo!