In a move to strengthen Canada’s cultural infrastructure, the federal government has announced an investment of $89,000 to upgrade technology at the Creative City Centre’s new location in downtown Regina. The funding, unveiled by Minister Steven Guilbeault, supports the installation of advanced equipment to enhance accessibility, audience experience, and artistic production.

The grant—channeled through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund—will equip the Centre with projectors, audio systems, recording gear, hearing assist technology, and professional-grade lighting and staging. These upgrades are part of a broader renovation project expected to conclude by March 2026.

“We are proud to support organizations like the Creative City Centre, which give artists the opportunity to showcase their work,” said Minister Guilbeault, emphasizing the role of the arts in shaping Canadian identity and driving economic growth.

The revamped facility will host an art gallery, performance venue, classroom, artist-in-residence studio, and a recording and production studio. It will also house prominent tenants including Articulate Ink, Sâkêwêwak First Nations Artists’ Collective, Commonweal Community Arts, and the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance.

Creative City Centre CEO Marian Donnelly expressed gratitude for the federal support, noting that the upgrades will empower both artists and audiences to engage more deeply with Saskatchewan’s vibrant cultural scene.