The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that Larry Desrochers is the winner of the 2026 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction. This $30,000 prize is awarded annually to a professional artist or arts/cultural professional in recognition of the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in Manitoba. Beyond his impressive 25-year tenure as CEORead More
The Artists in Schools program is more than just a grant. It’s an opportunity to give Manitoba students high-impact arts and cultural experiences that will stay with them well beyond the classroom. As an artist, you have a unique set of skills that you can share with the next generation. Many artists can pinpoint theRead More
Writing an application for an arts grant can be daunting, especially if you’re new to the process. We’ve created a list of tips for writing your arts grant application with examples of what to do, and what not to do to prepare the best possible grant application. Tip #1: Start strong! From the very beginning,Read More
During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the Manitoba Arts Council received 1,418 grant applications and assessed the 1,326 applications which were eligible. Of these applications, 47% were successful. Applicants requested nearly $21 million, and the awarded applications totaled $12.03 million. Thanks to an increase in funding from the Government of Manitoba, MAC was able to awardRead More
2024-2025 — a year of creativity and community impact! This year: 629 grants supported artists and arts organizations across Manitoba. The provincial government increased investment in MAC for the first time in 20 years, creating opportunities for communities province-wide. 18 organizations newly received operating support, helping expand programs and services for Manitobans. A new studyRead More
Today, MAC held its first Annual Public Meeting. You can watch a recording of the meeting below: During the event, a new economic impact report conducted by Forum Research and a new social impact of the arts poll conducted by Probe Research were released.
The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency gives Manitoban artists time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park. The final artist-in-residence for the 2025 season is Ashley Au. Ahead of her time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Ashley answered a few of our questions about herwork and how she’ll beRead More
The arts funding ecosystem can be complicated, and there are many rumours and misconceptions about arts grants. To help demystify the granting process, we’ve put together a few examples of common myths and the truths behind them! Myth #1: Because my application was declined, my project isn’t worth doing. Truth: Just because the peer assessmentRead More
The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency gives Manitoban artists time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park. The next artist-in-residence for 2025 is Joyce Clouston. Ahead of her time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Joyce answered a few of our questions about her work and how she’ll be spendingRead More
The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency gives Manitoban artists time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park. The next artist-in-residence for 2025 is Jennine Krauchi. Ahead of her time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Jennine answered a few of our questions about her work and how she’ll be spendingRead More
