This fall, the Manitoba Arts Council celebrates 3 years since the launch of our Online Application System. Since 2018, grant applicants, peer assessors, and nominators have been accessing MAC’s services through a sleek system that has remained nameless… Until now! We’re pleased to introduce you to “Manipogo,” the new name of MAC’s Online Application System.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
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
Manitoba playwright Trish Cooper is finding some peace and quiet in Riding Mountain National Park to work on a new play, commissioned by the Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE). “I am really looking forward to having the time and space to write and focus,” Trish said. “Even though I try to build in the time inRead More
While in residence at Riding Mountain National Park, writer Laurie Lam will be working on her first novel. Building on the outline and research she’s done over the past few years, Laurie will focus on character development, the creation of suspense, and the exploration of theme. Her story begins in Toronto, where a Korean WarRead More
Tricia Wasney uses jewellery to tell stories about landscape, history and memory. During her residency, Tricia will gather stories, information, images and allowable materials from the park, or its margins, to later create a “map” of Riding Mountain National Park that will also be wearable jewellery. Working mostly from recycled sterling silver, she employs techniquesRead More
