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 the art project or art teacher that changed their lives. For a Manitoba student, this could be you!
Grant details
Grant amounts:
- up to $7,500 for projects involving one artist
- up to $15,000 for projects involving two or more artists
Deadlines: June 5, 2026 and October 5, 2026 for projects in the 2026/2027 school year.
Who can apply? Professional artists, arts/cultural professionals, arts groups, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, and arts organizations working in any artistic medium
Quick facts
- You can work with schools across Manitoba, or work with schools in your own community.
- You can receive an additional $1,500 for working with schools in Northern and remote communities.
- You don’t need to have a listing on the Artists in Schools website to apply, but it helps teachers find you.
- AIS is MAC’s only program in which you can submit multiple applications and receive multiple grants for a single deadline.
For more information, contact:
Cheryl Miki
MAC Program Consultant
(204) 945-5102
cmiki@artscouncil.mb.ca
Workshop Wednesday
This interactive workshop will focus on MAC’s Artists in Schools grant, which funds arts and cultural projects in Manitoba schools, delivered by professional artists like you!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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