The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that Ken Gregory is the winner of the 2025 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction. This $30,000 prize is awarded annually to a professional artist or arts/cultural professional in recognition of the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in Manitoba. KenRead More
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
This year, the Manitoba Arts Council commissioned Hill Strategies Research to conduct statistical research on the number of professional artists and cultural workers by region of Manitoba to gain a fuller understanding of our clients and our partners. Hill Strategies Research is a Canadian company that specializes in applying social science research methods to the arts.Read More
During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the Manitoba Arts Council reviewed 1,384 grant applications, up from 1,191 in 2022-2023. Of these applications, 45% were successful. The total requested amount was $18.66 million, and $11.05 million was awarded. Why have applications increased by 30% in four years? We believe that there is a combination of factors: TheRead More
We are pleased to present our 2023-2024 Annual Report! This year, the Manitoba Arts Council: Awarded 617 grants to individuals, arts groups, and organizations across the province Reaffirmed our Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026 Created microgrants for the Share – Artists in Communities grant Opened our Support – Operate grant to new organizations Created the SupportRead More
Many MAC grant applications require you to create a budget. Simply put, this budget outlines how much money your project is going to cost and how you plan on paying for it. Here are some ways to build your best budget: Map out your expenses Before starting your application, take the time you need toRead More
Photo: still from “legs” (2022), a collaborative film poem by Christine Fellows, Chantel Mierau and Jennifer Still. 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 last artist-in-residence for 2024 is Jennifer Still. Ahead of her time in the historicRead More
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 artists-in-residence for 2024 are Zorya Arrow and Emma Beech. Ahead of their time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Zorya and Emma answered a few of our questions about their workRead More
Photo: Rayannah performing at Festival Changez d’Air, by Vincent Assié. The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency provides professional Manitoba artists with time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park. The next artist-in-residence for 2024 is Rayannah. Ahead of her time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Rayannah answered a fewRead More
The Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency gives Manitoba artists time to focus on their work in the beautiful natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park. The next artist-in-residence for 2024 is Brady Allard. Ahead of his time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Brady answered a few of our questions about his work and how he’ll beRead More
