MEDIA RELEASE Winnipeg, MB – $5.7 million in grants have been awarded to 166 arts and cultural organizations and 81 individual artists through the Manitoba government’s Arts and Cultural Sustainability Funds. The Government of Manitoba announced the new investment in the arts and cultural sector on March 26th, 2021. Administered by the Manitoba Arts Council,Read More
Winnipeg, Manitoba – On behalf of the Manitoba Arts Council, Council Chair Roberta Christianson is pleased to announce that Randy Joynt has been hired as Executive Director. “Randy has contributed immensely to Manitoba’s arts and culture sector throughout his career and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the province, now in theRead More
June 4, 2018 The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that the 2018 recipients of the Award of Distinction are the dynamic art duo Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan. This recognition awards $30,000 to the artist team, and is the Manitoba Arts Council’s award for the highest level of excellence and long-term achievements of an artistRead MoreSee All
This info session has already happened. Watch a recording on YouTube: Join us for an info session for arts and cultural organizations in Manitoba who are interested in applying for the new Support – Community Impact grant. When: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 English + ASL: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. French: 5 to 6Read More
This info session has already happened. Watch a recording on YouTube: Join us for an info session for arts and cultural organizations in Manitoba who are interested in applying for the Support – Operate grant. When: Tuesday, October 24 English + ASL: 1:30 p.m. French: 3 p.m. Where: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Martine Friesen, Program Consultant,Read More
We’re hosting two webinars on Tuesday, April 18 over Zoom to talk about the Artists in Schools grant, which funds collaborations between Manitoba artists and teachers to deliver high-quality, enriching arts experiences for Manitoba students. When: April 18, 2023 English + ASL: 6:30 p.m. French: 5 p.m. Where: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Cheryl Miki, Program Consultant,Read MoreSee All
Photo: Daisy Wu, My Sweet Dreams, 2024. Mixed media, inkjet print. 20 x 20 inches. Happy Holidays from the Manitoba Arts Council! Our office will close on Tuesday, December 24 at 12:30 and reopen on Thursday, January 2. See you in the new year!
Photo by Mike Deal for the Winnipeg Free Press. On Friday, the Manitoba government announced that it was providing $13.7 million in funding for the Manitoba Arts Council this year, an increase of $1 million. This investment in the Manitoba arts and cultural sector will provide extra support to artists, arts and cultural professionals, IndigenousRead More
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction, which recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of a Manitoba artist, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, or arts/cultural professional working in any artistic discipline. Help us celebrate and honour the excellence, resourcefulness, and imagination of our Manitoba arts community by submitting a nomination to our Recognize –Read MoreSee All
