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
Photo: Sarah Fuller, “A Tree’s Perspective, Gilford Island, B.C.,” 2025. 4″ x 5″ pinhole image. Scanned black and white photo paper. Happy Holidays from the Manitoba Arts Council! Our office will close on Wednesday, December 24 at 12:30 and reopen on Friday, January 2. See you in the new year!
The following opinion column was written by MAC Board Chair Katarina Kupca and published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Saturday, November 1. You can read the original article here: It’s easy to take arts and culture for granted. Not because they don’t matter, but because they’re woven so deeply into our daily lives. They’reRead More
Nominations are now open for the 2026 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
The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that Ken Gregory is the winner of the 2025 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. KenRead 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.
