Ahead of the second-ever intake of the Support – Arts Leaders program, we spoke with several Black, Indigenous and/or People of Colour (BIPOC) arts and cultural professionals making an impact in Manitoba and across the country to hear their stories and learn from their wisdom. Our first guest is Joy Loewen, CEO of the NationalRead More
Photo credit: Calvin Lee Joseph To help you prepare the best possible application for a MAC arts grant, we’ve enlisted the help of a few assessors who’ve served on a MAC peer assessment panel over the past year to share some wisdom from inside the panel room. Our fourth and final expert is Mungala Londe.Read More
Photo credit: Sarah Lamontagne Photography To help you prepare the best possible application for a MAC arts grant, we’ve enlisted the help of a few assessors who’ve served on a MAC peer assessment panel over the past year. We’re sharing some tips on writing successful grant applications, putting together a project proposal, and more wisdomRead More
We are pleased to present our 2020-2021 Annual Report! Says MAC executive director Randy Joynt: “Artists and organizations had their worlds turned upside down by the pandemic in 2020-2021 and the precarity for many working in arts and culture was laid bare. Organizations scrambled to respond, and several began or accelerated work towards more equitableRead More
To help you prepare the best possible application for a MAC arts grant, we’ve enlisted the help of a few assessors who’ve served on a MAC peer assessment panel over the past year. Over the next couple months, we’ll be sharing some tips on writing successful grant applications, putting together a project proposal, and moreRead More
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to recognize the tragic legacy of Canada’s residential school system and commemorate Indigenous residential school Survivors, their families, and communities. The Manitoba Arts Council office will be closed on Thursday in observation of this day. We will reopen on Friday, October 1. ToRead More
Come learn about funding opportunities for artists, arts groups and arts organizations available through the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC). When: Wednesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. Where: Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre 4 Nelson Road Thompson, MB Presenters: Tracey Longbottom and Cheryl Miki, Program Consultants at the Manitoba Arts Council Tracey and Cheryl will introduce you to MAC’s grant programsRead More
from Papi and Okasan: Lion’s Manor Rooftop No.1 and 2 by Kevin Ei-ichi deForest. Oil on linen and canvas. 2017. 18” x 43” x 4” To help you prepare the best possible application for a MAC arts grant, we’ve enlisted the help of a few assessors who’ve served on a MAC peer assessment panelRead More
Singer, songwriter and musician Natalie Bohrn will be working on new songs based on human, plant and animal encounters during her stay in the Deep Bay cabin. Typically Natalie takes inspiration from the seasons to write her lyrics, and has largely written during the winter and spring. This year’s Deep Bay Residency will give theRead More
Come learn about funding opportunities for artists, arts groups and arts organizations available through the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC). When: Wednesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. Where: Watson Art Centre 104 – 1st Avenue NW Dauphin, MB Presenters: Tracey Longbottom and Martine Friesen, Program Consultants at the Manitoba Arts Council Tracey and Martine will introduce you to MAC’sRead More
