Provocative performance artists ‘shocked into silence, which is unusual for us,’ by $30K art prize – CBC
4 juin 2018 Provocative performance artists ‘shocked into silence, which is unusual for us,’ by $30K art prize – CBC
Arts and Daily Life: Blog
2018 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
June 4, 2018 The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that the 2018 recipients of the Award of Distinction are the dynamic art duo Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan. This recognition awards $30,000 to the artist team, and is the Manitoba Arts Council’s award for the highest level of excellence and long-term achievements of an artistRead More
The Manitoba Arts Council Announces Launch of a New Online Application System and Program Structure
The Manitoba Arts Council is implementing a new online application system supported by a streamlined program structure which will be launched in the summer of 2018. “Our current focus is on administrative efficiencies, accountability, and transparency. In the spirit of collaboration we are working with the Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage to ensure thatRead More
Not all arts councils are the same. Do you know the difference?
What is the difference between an arts council and an arts council? ‘Arts Council’ means different things when naming different types of organizations. There are, essentially, two types of arts councils whose activities are primarily different but complementary.Read More
How does MAC evaluate grant applications?
MAC uses the peer assessment process to award most grants. That means that qualified artists and arts professionals make the funding decisions. If you are a professional artist in Manitoba you can participate in this process. It’s a great way to serve the community and to get an inside perspective on how awards are made.Read More
I Submitted My Manitoba Arts Council Grant Application… Now What!?
If you happen to be an artist or a member of an arts organization, you’ve most likely worked diligently on assembling a grant application, painstakingly double-checking that all requirements from the guidelines have been met. You’ve managed to submit your grant application by its program deadline date – so, what exactly happens during the wait-time between submitting a grant application and finding out whether it has been awarded or declined?Read More
Stand and Be Counted: Why Completing MAC’s Voluntary Self-Identification Form is so Important
The Voluntary Self-Identification Form is a tool in our grant applications and peer assessor registration form that helps MAC stay accountable to our commitment to serving all Manitobans.Read More
Putting the Art in Archivist
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I’m so excited to join Manitoba Arts Council as their Archives Intern. I’m hoping “Artchivist” might catch on?!Read More
