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
Visual artist Michael Boss has made it his mission to document over 250 Ukrainian churches across Manitoba. Returning to the Deep Bay cabin for a third time, Michael has visited over 25 sites surrounding Riding Mountain Nation Park so far. “My goal is to create a collection of drawings of each of the churches IRead More
Multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Brendon Ehinger will be spending a week at the Deep Bay cabin as part of the Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency. His work explores themes of recontextualizing harmony, tone, texture, and the subtle nuances that exist below the sounds we hear every day. “As an emerging artist, the idea of being ableRead More
During his residency, visual artist Shaun de Rooy will study and create an installation inspired by the Canadian relief programs that took place in Riding Mountain National Park in the 1930’s. During the Great Depression, the Federal Government established several “make work projects” across Canada – projects which had no immediate financial benefit to theRead More
While in residence at Riding Mountain National Park, visual artist Cullen Bingeman plans to explore the park, then create drawings in response to his daily experiences during his stay at the Deep Bay cabin. For Cullen, the Riding Mountain Artists’ Residency presents a respite and opportunity to reflect on the challenges of urban life whileRead More
MEDIA RELEASE Winnipeg, MB – Today, the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) announced the recipients of its 2021 Prizes in the Arts, which celebrates achievements in the arts and honours the excellence, resourcefulness, and imagination of artists and organizations working in Manitoba across four categories. The Emerging Excellence Prize, which recognizes emerging artists for their achievementsRead More
ArtsJunktion has been awarded the Connecting Creative Communities Prize, one of the Manitoba Arts Council’s 2021 Prizes in the Arts. For the past 11 years, ArtsJunktion has supported Winnipeg’s creative community by providing access to materials, creative space, workshops, and more. The community-based, charitable organization is committed to redistributing donated reusable materials on a take-what-you-need,Read More
Donna Besel has been awarded the Rural Recognition Prize, one of the Manitoba Arts Council’s 2021 Prizes in the Arts. Donna describes herself as a “Boreal writer”, drawing inspiration from the forests of Eastern Manitoba where she has lived her whole life. “Her writing is deeply rooted in the boreal forest,” said writer Sally Ito.Read More
