Arts and Daily Life: Blog

Arts Grants Info Session in Pinawa – Sept. 15

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

Manitoban Cultural Organizations and Artists Receive $5.7 Million in Sustainability Funding

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 – 2021 Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency

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

Shaun de Rooy – 2021 Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency

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

Cullen Bingeman – 2021 Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency

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

MAC Announces 2021 Prizes in the Arts Recipients

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