Singer, songwriter and musician Natalie Bohrn will be working on new songs based on human, plant and animal encounters during her stay in the Deep Bay cabin. Typically Natalie takes inspiration from the seasons to write her lyrics, and has largely written during the winter and spring. This year’s Deep Bay Residency will give theRead More
Come learn about funding opportunities for artists, arts groups and arts organizations available through the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC). When: Wednesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. Where: Watson Art Centre 104 – 1st Avenue NW Dauphin, MB Presenters: Tracey Longbottom and Martine Friesen, Program Consultants at the Manitoba Arts Council Tracey and Martine will introduce you to MAC’sRead More
Come learn about funding opportunities for artists, arts groups and arts organizations available through the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC). When: Tuesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. Where: Onanole & District Drop-In Centre 24 Rec. Road Onanole, MB Presenters: Tracey Longbottom and Martine Friesen, Program Consultants at the Manitoba Arts Council Tracey and Martine will introduce you toRead More
Join us over Zoom for a free info session on funding opportunities for artists, arts groups and arts organizations available through the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC). When: Tuesday, September 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. (CDT) English session: from 7 to 8 p.m. (CDT) French session: from 8 to 9 p.m. (CDT) Where: Zoom Register:Read More
Manitoba playwright Trish Cooper is finding some peace and quiet in Riding Mountain National Park to work on a new play, commissioned by the Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE). “I am really looking forward to having the time and space to write and focus,” Trish said. “Even though I try to build in the time inRead More
Come learn about funding opportunities for artists, arts groups and arts organizations available through the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC). When: Wednesday, September 15th Where: Pinawa Art Gallery Suite 20 W.B. Lewis Business Centre, 24 Aberdeen Ave, Pinawa, MB R0E 1L0 Presenters: Cathleen Enns and Cheryl Miki, Program Consultants at the Manitoba Arts Council Cathleen andRead More
While in residence at Riding Mountain National Park, writer Laurie Lam will be working on her first novel. Building on the outline and research she’s done over the past few years, Laurie will focus on character development, the creation of suspense, and the exploration of theme. Her story begins in Toronto, where a Korean WarRead More
Join MAC and the Canada Council for the Arts to learn more about our Indigenous-focused grants. When: August 17, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CDT Where: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Tracey Longbottom, Program Consultant, Manitoba Arts Council J.L. Watson, Program Officer, Canada Council for the Arts MAC’s Indigenous 360 grant programs and CCA’s Creating,Read More
MEDIA RELEASE Winnipeg, MB – $5.7 million in grants have been awarded to 166 arts and cultural organizations and 81 individual artists through the Manitoba government’s Arts and Cultural Sustainability Funds. The Government of Manitoba announced the new investment in the arts and cultural sector on March 26th, 2021. Administered by the Manitoba Arts Council,Read More
Tricia Wasney uses jewellery to tell stories about landscape, history and memory. During her residency, Tricia will gather stories, information, images and allowable materials from the park, or its margins, to later create a “map” of Riding Mountain National Park that will also be wearable jewellery. Working mostly from recycled sterling silver, she employs techniquesRead More
