We would like to thank our funders for making The Story of Sagebrush Studios possible:
Community Futures Southwest, Cypress Hills Destination Area, Grasslands National Park, Stark & Marsh Chartered Accountants, Swift Current Museum, Tourism Swift Current, and Tourism Saskatchewan.
Be inspired by the human spirit and what can be accomplished when passion and desire intersect. For 30 years Dean and Fran Francis have lived by this creed as they created Sagebrush Studios Gallery —an inspirational paradise that combines art, nature, and the rural lifestyle in a must-see attraction.
Words nor images can do it justice. It’s how you feel that tells you how special the place is. Calm, grateful, in awe—these are all words people use to describe Sagebrush Studios, but they still don’t come close to capturing the feelings you experience when you’re there.
The birds singing joyfully, the sweet smell of the evening air, the glorious churches standing tall—all work together to give you even more appreciation for Dean’s artwork. His pieces remind us that beauty is all around us if we are open to it.
Produced by Overtime Studios in Swift Current, Stories of the Great Southwest is a documentary series that opens a window onto life in the Canadian prairies. These films highlight the people, landscapes, and traditions of a region often overlooked, yet full of resilience, creativity, and beauty. For international audiences, the series offers an intimate look at how rural communities thrive in one of the most expansive and striking landscapes in North America—a reminder that local stories can speak to universal themes of identity, belonging, and connection to place.
Today, with new tools, we can share these stories directly with you. By joining us on Patreon, you can support the continuation of Stories of the Great Southwest while helping preserve the voices, places, and traditions that define prairie life. Your support ensures we can keep documenting the people and landscapes that make this region so unique.
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