Visual artist Michael Boss has made it his mission to document over 250 Ukrainian churches across Manitoba. Returning to the Deep Bay cabin for a third time, Michael has visited over 25 sites surrounding Riding Mountain Nation Park so far. “My goal is to create a collection of drawings of each of the churches IRead More
Multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Brendon Ehinger will be spending a week at the Deep Bay cabin as part of the Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency. His work explores themes of recontextualizing harmony, tone, texture, and the subtle nuances that exist below the sounds we hear every day. “As an emerging artist, the idea of being ableRead More
During his residency, visual artist Shaun de Rooy will study and create an installation inspired by the Canadian relief programs that took place in Riding Mountain National Park in the 1930’s. During the Great Depression, the Federal Government established several “make work projects” across Canada – projects which had no immediate financial benefit to theRead More
While in residence at Riding Mountain National Park, visual artist Cullen Bingeman plans to explore the park, then create drawings in response to his daily experiences during his stay at the Deep Bay cabin. For Cullen, the Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency presents a respite and opportunity to reflect on the challenges of urban life whileRead More
MEDIA RELEASE Winnipeg, MB – Today, the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) announced the recipients of its 2021 Prizes in the Arts, which celebrates achievements in the arts and honours the excellence, resourcefulness, and imagination of artists and organizations working in Manitoba across four categories. The Emerging Excellence Prize, which recognizes emerging artists for their achievementsRead More
ArtsJunktion has been awarded the Connecting Creative Communities Prize, one of the Manitoba Arts Council’s 2021 Prizes in the Arts. For the past 11 years, ArtsJunktion has supported Winnipeg’s creative community by providing access to materials, creative space, workshops, and more. The community-based, charitable organization is committed to redistributing donated reusable materials on a take-what-you-need,Read More
Donna Besel has been awarded the Rural Recognition Prize, one of the Manitoba Arts Council’s 2021 Prizes in the Arts. Donna describes herself as a “Boreal writer”, drawing inspiration from the forests of Eastern Manitoba where she has lived her whole life. “Her writing is deeply rooted in the boreal forest,” said writer Sally Ito.Read More
Lana Sinclair has been awarded the Indigenous Full Circle Prize, one of the Manitoba Arts Council’s 2021 Prizes in the Arts. Originally from Fisher River Cree Nation, Lana combines haute couture designs with traditional materials such as leather, hide, beadwork and furs. For over 25 years, Lana has presented her work at fashion shows, exhibitions,Read More
melannie monoceros has been awarded the Emerging Excellence Prize, one of the Manitoba Arts Council’s 2021 Prizes in the Arts. The poet and interdisciplinary artist creates polysensory work that explores somatic grief through text, textile, film and perfomance. melannie considers the collective qrip (queer+crip) consciousness in their work by connecting to marvelous bodies living withRead More
The Manitoba Arts Council is offering two new programs as part of the Manitoba government’s investment toward sustainability in the arts and cultural sector. This one-time funding will be available to eligible individuals, arts groups, and organizations in the arts and cultural sector who have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Support – ArtsRead More
