We’re pleased to share with you MAC’s Strategic Priorities for 2024 to 2026. In 2021, the Manitoba Arts Council released “Arts & Culture for All Manitobans” – our Strategic Priorities for 2021 to 2023. This document, which included a new vision, purpose, and values, has provided the framework for MAC to begin shifting towards aRead More
Last July, Audrey Dwyer joined the MAC team as our Director of Granting. We sat down with Audrey to learn more about her previous work in the arts sector, her role here at MAC, and some fun facts about our newest member of the MAC Management Team! Before coming to MAC, Audrey worked in theRead More
MAC’s team of program consultants. Left to right: Martine Friesen, Tracey Longbottom, Deirdre Tomkins, Cathleen Enns and Cheryl Miki. For many MAC grant applications, you’ll be asked to fill out a section called the “project description.” This is where you have the opportunity to describe your proposed project in detail and why you wantRead More
Photo: “Installation” by Yisa Akinbolaji, 2022. Acrylic mixed media on mesh ground, 30×30″. Happy Holidays from the Manitoba Arts Council! Our office will close on Friday, December 22 at 12:30 and reopen on Tuesday, January 2. See you in the new year!
During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the Manitoba Arts Council reviewed 1191 grant applications, down from 1671 in 2021-2022. Half of the applications (50 per cent) were successful. The total requested amount was $18.03 million, and $11.1 million was awarded. The decrease in the number of applications in this year compared to last year is directlyRead More
We are pleased to present our 2022-2023 Annual Report! “As we reflect on a year that is marked by the beginning of a post-pandemic period, we acknowledge the challenges ahead for the artists and arts and cultural organizations that contribute so much to our province,” says MAC Board Chair Roberta Christianson and Executive Director RandyRead More
This info session has already happened. Watch a recording on YouTube: Join us for an info session for arts and cultural organizations in Manitoba who are interested in applying for the new Support – Community Impact grant. When: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 English + ASL: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. French: 5 to 6Read More
Between 2021 and 2022, the Government of Manitoba invested $12 million to help sustain the arts and cultural sector as it grappled with challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The $12 million was delivered through two rounds of funding. In the second round of funding, the Manitoba Arts Council distributed $5.4 million in FebruaryRead More
Support material is the one of most important parts of your grant application. The assessment panel, who decide whether your project will be funded, will view these examples of your work to see the type and quality of art you create. These materials can include writing samples, images, videos, audio recordings, and more. Here areRead More
This info session has already happened. Watch a recording on YouTube: Join us for an info session for arts and cultural organizations in Manitoba who are interested in applying for the Support – Operate grant. When: Tuesday, October 24 English + ASL: 1:30 p.m. French: 3 p.m. Where: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Martine Friesen, Program Consultant,Read More
