Arts and Daily Life: Blog

Manitoba Government Announces $6 Million Investment to Support Sustainability of Manitoba’s Arts and Culture Sector Impacted by COVID-19

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

Climate Change and the Arts Webinar – March 18

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

Watch the 2021 Arts Leaders Speaker Series

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

Arts Leaders Speaker Series – Feb. 3 with Allison Yearwood

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

An invitation to our Arts Leaders Speaker Series and info session on January 26 with Alexia McKinnon.

Arts Leaders Speaker Series – Jan. 26 with Alexia McKinnon

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

Alan Greyeyes | 2020 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction

Photo byElla Greyeyes The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that Alan Greyeyes is the 2020 recipient of the Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction. This $30,000 prize is awarded every two years to a professional artist or arts/cultural professional in recognition of the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development ofRead More

Preview of survey result fact sheet

FACT SHEET | COVID-19 Impact on Arts & Culture in Manitoba

To better understand how the pandemic has impacted Manitoba’s arts and culture sector financially, the Manitoba Arts Council organized a survey.  Between May 13 and May 24, 2020, 485 people responded (70% individuals, 30% organizations).  Key findings:  Almost all respondents expect to lose income during 2020 (85 percent of individuals, over 90 percent of organizations). Respondents have lost nearly 50 percent of their normal earningsRead More