2022-2023 Statistical Overview

During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the Manitoba Arts Council reviewed 1191 grant applications, down from 1671 in 2021-2022. Half of the applications (50 per cent) were successful. The total requested amount was $18.03 million, and $11.1 million was awarded. The decrease in the number of applications in this year compared to last year is directlyRead More

Read MAC’s 2022-2023 Annual Report

We are pleased to present our 2022-2023 Annual Report! “As we reflect on a year that is marked by the beginning of a post-pandemic period, we acknowledge the challenges ahead for the artists and arts and cultural organizations that contribute so much to our province,” says MAC Board Chair Roberta Christianson and Executive Director RandyRead More


7 Ways to Improve Your Support Material

Support material is the one of most important parts of your grant application. The assessment panel, who decide whether your project will be funded, will view these examples of your work to see the type and quality of art you create. These materials can include writing samples, images, videos, audio recordings, and more. Here areRead More

Ellen Peterson | 2023 Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency

Photo: Landscape with Rainbow, Ellen Peterson.  The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency provides professional Manitoba artists with time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park. The next artist-in-residence for 2023 is Ellen Peterson, a Winnipeg-based writer and visual artist. Ahead of her time in the historic Deep BayRead More

Brady Allard | 2023 Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency

Photo: Adam Kelly  The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency provides professional Manitoba artists with time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park. The next artist-in-residence for 2023 is Brady Allard, a Winnipeg-based composer, audio installation artist, and musician. Ahead of his time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin,Read More

Victoria Perrie | 2023 Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency

The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency provides professional Manitoba artists with time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park. The next artist-in-residence for 2023 is Victoria Perrie, a Winnipeg-based theatre artist, playwright, and poet. Ahead of her time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Victoria answered a fewRead More