Arts and Daily Life: Blog

A photo of sculptor Fredrick Lyle Spence, working on a sculpture. He is standing in a backyard.

Fredrick Lyle Spence | 2025 Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency

The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency gives Manitoban artists time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park. The next artist-in-residence for 2025 is Fredrick Lyle Spence. Ahead of his time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Fredrick answered a few of our questions about his work and how he’ll beRead More

Workshop Wednesday: Travel/PD – May 14

This workshop will focus on our Travel/Professional Development grant, which helps individuals pursue opportunities to develop their practice or career in the arts. WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: The Manitoba Arts Council Office 525-93 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg Workshop Wednesdays is a series of informal gatherings hosted by the ManitobaRead More

The Size, Value and Economic Impact of Arts and Culture Tourism in Manitoba | Forum Research

Photo courtesy of Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. This study explores the nature and economic impact of tourists that participate in arts and culture activities in Manitoba for 2023. It shows how the unique characteristics of these tourists generate economic value for the Province of Manitoba. This study was completed by Forum Research and commissioned byRead More