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 the 2026 season is Brendon Ehinger. Ahead of his time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Brendon answered a few of our questions about his work and how he’llRead 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 artist-in-residence for the 2026 season is Oluuji. Ahead of his time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Oluuji answered a few of our questions about his work and how he’ll beRead More
This position is designated for Indigenous applicants. About Us The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) is an arm’s-length agency of the Province of Manitoba, established in 1965 to “promote the study, enjoyment, production and performance of works in the arts.” MAC distributes approximately $12 million annually in grants to Manitoba artists, collectives, and arts and culturalRead More
We’re pleased to share with you Arts & Culture Everywhere: the Manitoba Arts Council’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. This plan was shaped through meaningful consultation with Manitoba’s arts and cultural community and reflects the key themes that emerged throughout the process. It sets a new direction for MAC’s work, expanding access to arts opportunities across theRead 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 artist-in-residence for the 2026 season is Cale Plett. Ahead of their time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Cale answered a few of our questions about their work and how they’llRead 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 first artist-in-residence for the 2026 season is Geneviève Pelletier. Ahead of her time in the historic Deep Bay Cabin, Geneviève answered a few of our questions about her work and how she’llRead More
The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that Larry Desrochers is the winner of the 2026 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. Beyond his impressive 25-year tenure as CEORead More
The Artists in Schools program is more than just a grant. It’s an opportunity to give Manitoba students high-impact arts and cultural experiences that will stay with them well beyond the classroom. As an artist, you have a unique set of skills that you can share with the next generation. Many artists can pinpoint theRead More
Writing an application for an arts grant can be daunting, especially if you’re new to the process. We’ve created a list of tips for writing your arts grant application with examples of what to do, and what not to do to prepare the best possible grant application. Tip #1: Start strong! From the very beginning,Read More
During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the Manitoba Arts Council received 1,418 grant applications and assessed the 1,326 applications which were eligible. Of these applications, 47% were successful. Applicants requested nearly $21 million, and the awarded applications totaled $12.03 million. Thanks to an increase in funding from the Government of Manitoba, MAC was able to awardRead More
