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
The Manitoba government is investing $6 million for the creation of new Arts and Culture Sustainability Funds to provide financial support for Manitoba’s art and culture sector, which has been significantly impacted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. “This funding is very welcome news for the arts and cultural sector,” said RandyRead More
Join the Manitoba Arts Council for a webinar with Julie’s Bicycle, a leading global charity with 12 years of experience in supporting the cultural and creative community to take action on climate change and the environment. When: March 18, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Where: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Lucy Latham, Julie’s Bicycle’s ArtsRead More
In support of the Arts Leaders program, MAC hosted a Speaker Series with three arts and cultural professionals in the Canadian arts community, followed by info sessions with MAC program consultants. Watch all three recordings below on YouTube: Alan Greyeyes – Jan. 19, 2021 Alexia McKinnon – Jan. 26, 2021 Allison Yearwood – Feb. 3,Read More
We’re hosting one last virtual speaker series and info session for our new Arts Leader programs! When: Wednesday, February 3 at 12:30 p.m. Where: Zoom Join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86239592491?pwd=WEswdWIweUtreWY1VlFLU1cwOUpMQT09 ID: 854 7953 1120 Password: 945394 We’ll be joined by arts professional and Executive Director of Plug In ICA Allison Yearwood. Allison returns to her hometown,Read More
We’re hosting another virtual speaker series and info session for our new Arts Leader programs! When: Tuesday, January 26 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Zoom Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85479531120?pwd=UUtlSDE4TWpHMFZPeWF0S0svbzBGQT09 ID: 854 7953 1120 Password: 945394 We’ll be joined by arts professional Alexia (Lexi) McKinnon. As Associate Director of the Indigenous Leadership and Manangement program at the BanffRead More
