About us The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) is an arms-length agency of the Province of Manitoba, established in 1965 “to promote the study, enjoyment, production and performance of works in the arts.” The Council makes awards to professional arts organizations and individuals in all art forms. Position summary Program Administrators are integral to MAC’s granting process. TheyRead More
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 More
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize and reflect on the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, honour survivors, and remember the children who never returned home. The Manitoba Arts Council office will be closed on Monday in observation ofRead More
We’re pleased to share with you MAC’s Accessibility Plan for 2024 to 2026. This document shares MAC’s accessibility goals for the next two years, our Accessibility Standards, and our commitment to serving all Manitobans, particularly those who are D/deaf or living with a disability.
We’ve made changes to several of our grants: Create: We’ve created a new grant type for mid-career artists and arts groups with a maximum grant amount of $10,000! The new winter deadline to apply is March 20. Learn – Travel/Professional Development: Starting in September 2024, deadlines for Travel/PD grant applications will occur every two months.Read More
The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that Jennine Krauchi is the winner of the 2024 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. JennineRead More
Photo: “Installation” by Yisa Akinbolaji, 2022. Acrylic mixed media on mesh ground, 30×30″. Happy Holidays from the Manitoba Arts Council! Our office will close on Friday, December 22 at 12:30 and reopen on Tuesday, January 2. See you in the new year!
We’ve made a few changes to our website and in Manipogo, MAC’s online application system: New appointment booking app: Booking an appointment with a MAC program consultant has never been easier! Visit https://artscouncil.mb.ca/about-us/contact-us/book-a-meeting-with-mac/ to book an in-person or virtual consultation or feedback meeting. Preferred names: In Manipogo, you can distinguish between your legal name (whichRead More
