By Martine Friesen The Manitoba Arts Council recognizes that arts organizations have complex needs in addition to their day-to-day operations. Whether it’s time to revisit a strategic plan, purchase new box-office software, or host a shared learning conference, the Strengthen program allows organizations to access funds for a wide range of projects intended to bolsterRead More
By Cathleen Enns With the Recognize: Competitions grant program MAC acknowledges, honours, and supports the career development of the highest level aspiring or emerging artists competing in Manitoba, at provincial or national level competitions in any discipline. The Program The Competitions program supports professional arts organizations that award prizes to aspiring and emerging artistsRead More
By Martine Friesen Manitoba is a province full of incredible artistic activity. At MAC, we want to shine a light on some the talented individuals, groups, and organizations that make Manitoba a province that punches above its weight when it comes to arts and culture. We are continuing the Award of Distinction that recognizes theRead More
By Tracey Longbottom The Manitoba Arts Council is committed to an approach that respects and recognizes the distinct worldview and creative culture of Indigenous communities, while aiming to make Indigenous artistic expression a source of pride for all Manitobans. The Manitoba Arts council Indigenous 360 – Create is a new granting initiative that supports professionalRead More
By Tracey Longbottom The Manitoba Arts Council is committed to an approach that respects and recognizes the distinct worldview and creative culture of Indigenous communities, while aiming to make Indigenous artistic expression a source of pride for all Manitobans. The Manitoba Arts council Indigenous 360 – Learn supports arts and cultural related professional development activitiesRead More
By Tracey Longbottom The Manitoba Arts Council’s Learn – Travel and Professional Development program allows Manitoba artists and arts/cultural professionals to attend, engage, or participate in activities related to the development of their artistic practice/careers. Activities can include local, national, or international opportunities for all phases of professional development. The Program The Travel andRead More
By Tracey Longbottom The Manitoba Arts Council is committed to an approach that respects and recognizes the distinct worldview and creative culture of Indigenous communities, while aiming to make Indigenous artistic expression a source of pride for all Manitobans. The Manitoba Arts council Indigenous 360 – Share is a new granting initiative that provides supportRead More
By Martine Friesen In MAC’s new Residencies program, we have kept the two most popular residency destinations as options; the Riding Mountain Artist Residency and the Churchill Artist Residency. And we’re excited to add a self-determined residency option which lets you the artist decide where you want to go. It can be an actual residencyRead More
By Martine Friesen The new Create program is more flexible in what it supports. We recognize that artists are always pushing the boundaries of their practice, so we’ve left definitions of eligible activities as open as possible. We’ve also increased the grant amounts for emerging and established artists, removing the mid-career or “B” category. AndRead More
What is the difference between an arts council and an arts council? ‘Arts Council’ means different things when naming different types of organizations. There are, essentially, two types of arts councils whose activities are primarily different but complementary.Read More
