We are pleased to present our 2021-2022 Annual Report! “Through several pandemic waves, artists and arts & cultural organizations were in a constant state of adaptation as they navigated the conditions of the day while planning for an uncertain future,” said MAC executive director Randy Joynt and Board Chair Roberta Christianson. “Yet, as the pandemicRead More
During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, the Manitoba Arts Council reviewed 1671 grant applications, up from 1139 in 2020-2021. Well over half of the applications (66 per cent) were successful. The total requested amount was $29.9 million, and $22.3 million was awarded. This overview presents: A break down of grants made by applicant type, granting program,Read More
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize the terrible legacy of Canada’s residential school system, commemorate residential school Survivors, and remember the thousands of Indigenous children lost to this system. The Manitoba Arts Council office will be closed on Friday in observationRead More
The MAC office will be closed on Monday, September 19 to observe the federal holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday the 20th.
The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency provides professional artists with time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park, housed in the historic Deep Bay cabin. Follow along as we feature this years’ artists-in-residence and their exciting projects! MAC: Tell us a little about yourself as an artist andRead More
The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency provides professional artists with time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park, housed in the historic Deep Bay cabin. Follow along as we feature this years’ artists-in-residence and their exciting projects! MAC: Tell us a little about yourself as an artist andRead More
The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency provides professional artists with time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park, housed in the historic Deep Bay cabin. Follow along as we feature this years’ artists-in-residence and their exciting projects! MAC: Tell us a little about yourself as an artist andRead More
The Manitoba Government has announced the new Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund, which will provide grants to local arts, culture, and sport organizations. Distributed over three years, up to $100 million in funding will support three programs: Large Capital Projects Small Capital Projects and Special Initiatives Community Celebrations These programs will allowRead More
The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency provides professional artists with time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park, housed in the historic Deep Bay cabin. Follow along as we feature this years’ artists-in-residence and their exciting projects! With her soulful voice and lyrics that wash over the mindsRead More
We’ve made a few changes to some of our arts grants: Indigenous 360: Previously, the Indigenous 360 stream included three grants: Create, Learn, and Share. Now, they’re all combined into one single grant program! This is because many applicants found it difficult to sort their project into just one category; many projects contain elements ofRead More
