Established in 1978, The Gallery / art placement inc. is a commercial art gallery in downtown Saskatoon on Treaty Six Land. It presents a year-round schedule of solo and group exhibitions, showcasing contemporary, modern, and historical works by notable artists from the province and region. The gallery is a long-time member of the Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC) and the Saskatchewan Professional Art Galleries Association (SaskGalleries).

Awards for Impressive Accomplishments in Traditional Media (painting or drawing). 3 cash prizes of $200 each.

BlackFlash Magazine is a platform for contemporary visual art. BlackFlash is dedicated to presenting critical opinions, urgent issues, and innovative ideas about divergent artistic practices from across Canada, the United States and beyond. Each issue includes feature articles, profiles, interviews, and artist projects from a dynamic selection of artists, writers, and curators. BlackFlash fosters a rich public engagement with image-based practices, such as photography, video, and painting as well as sound, performance and social practice by promoting energetic debate and showcasing diverse voices and communities (local, regional, national and international). 

Award for Outstanding Expression of a Prairie Perspective. $100 cash prize, and a 2-year FREE subscription to BlackFlash magazine.

Hues Art Supply supports the creative needs of practicing artists in Saskatchewan. We are a client and service focused store offering a variety of art supplies, gallery space and instructional programming. Specializing in visual arts supplies we offer a wide selection of materials coupled with strong customer service to fulfill our customers’ needs. Whether in stock or specialty ordered items, the Hues staff are in the business of serving the fine arts community with knowledge and understanding.

Award of Excellence. $250 gift certificate redeemable at Hues Art Supply, a custom Hues Art Supply Tote, and an artist feature on their social media platforms including their newsletter and website.

PAVED Arts is a non-profit, artist-run centre and gallery that exists to advance knowledge and practices in what we call the ‘PAVED Arts’ arts: photography, audio, video, electronic and digital. We help artists and independent producers make and exhibit their work.

Award for Outstanding Work in the "PAVED" Arts (Photography, Audio, Video, Electronic, Digital). $100 production centre credit, 1-year membership to PAVED Arts, a tote bag and selection of catalogues and publications. 

Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) is a non-profit organization that represents and supports over 300 craft artisans in Saskatchewan through community, programming, and promotion. Located in Saskatoon, SK in the heart of the Broadway arts district, the SCC is a gallery space that shows six exhibitions a year. Its distinctive gallery gift shop and online store offers the handmade work of over 100 juried craftspeople from the province.

Award for Excellence in Fine Craft. $200 Gift Certificate for the SCC Boutique Shop, and an artist feature in the SCC newsletters.

Saskatoon Makerspace is a non-profit 10,000+ square foot facility located in downtown Saskatoon. High quality tools and educational opportunities provided by professionals create an atmosphere where any idea can be made. At Makerspace you will find a growing community that loves to be a part of a creative environment, and is open to new possibilities. Education is at the core of our values, and we want to challenge the way consumerism is viewed; by teaching the process of making, inspiring each other to create freely, transforming artistic concepts into entrepreneurial ventures.

Award for a Promising Young Maker. FREE class of your choice and a 1-year FREE membership at Makerspace ($600 value!).

Saskatchewan Printmakers is a new volunteer-run not-for-profit that exists province-wide to provide print artists at any stage in their career exhibition and networking opportunities. This member-based organization aims to connect artists working in print media across the province and country.

SK Printmakers Award for Outstanding Accomplishment in Printmaking. $50 gift certificate, a 1-year SK Printmakers membership, and a feature in their newsletter.

Teresa Bzowy is the owner  and operator of T&T TREE Pottery Supply LTD. Along with her Husband Tim, they have been providing pottery supplies and services to the Saskatchewan pottery community and schools for the past 10 years. 

Award for Outstanding Work in the Medium of Clay. $150 gift certificate to T&T TREE Pottery Supply.