This year, the Manitoba Arts Council commissioned Hill Strategies Research to conduct statistical research on the number of professional artists and cultural workers by region of Manitoba to gain a fuller understanding of our clients and our partners. Hill Strategies Research is a Canadian company that specializes in applying social science research methods to the arts.Read More
During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the Manitoba Arts Council reviewed 1,384 grant applications, up from 1,191 in 2022-2023. Of these applications, 45% were successful. The total requested amount was $18.66 million, and $11.05 million was awarded. Why have applications increased by 30% in four years? We believe that there is a combination of factors: TheRead More
During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the Manitoba Arts Council reviewed 1191 grant applications, down from 1671 in 2021-2022. Half of the applications (50 per cent) were successful. The total requested amount was $18.03 million, and $11.1 million was awarded. The decrease in the number of applications in this year compared to last year is directlyRead More
Between 2021 and 2022, the Government of Manitoba invested $12 million to help sustain the arts and cultural sector as it grappled with challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The $12 million was delivered through two rounds of funding. In the second round of funding, the Manitoba Arts Council distributed $5.4 million in FebruaryRead More
This year, the Manitoba Arts Council commissioned Hill Strategies Research to conduct statistical research on the Manitoba arts community to gain a fuller understanding of our clients and our partners. Hill Strategies Research is a Canadian company that specializes in applying social science research methods to the arts. This article was written by Kelly HillRead More
In March 2021, the Government of Manitoba announced a $6 million investment in the arts and culture sector in Manitoba. Between June and August, the Manitoba Arts Council distributed $5.7 million of this Fund through two separate grants: the Arts and Culture Sustainability Fund (ACSF) for organizations, and the Adapt grant for individuals. Read ourRead More
During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, the Manitoba Arts Council reviewed 1671 grant applications, up from 1139 in 2020-2021. Well over half of the applications (66 per cent) were successful. The total requested amount was $29.9 million, and $22.3 million was awarded. This overview presents: A break down of grants made by applicant type, granting program,Read More
You can now search for awarded grants and prizes through the Manitoba Arts Council’s new interactive Grant Results Table. Using this new feature, you can display all grants that were awarded to a specific recipient (an individual, a group, or an organization). You can also filter your search to find all awards under a specificRead More
The Manitoba Arts Council’s 2020-2021 Year at a Glance is a snapshot of some key data points from the last year. In addition, this document includes: A breakdown of grants made by applicant type, granting program, and region; A summary of granting for individual applicants in different priority groups; An overview of the peer assessors who reviewed applicationsRead More
In May 2020, MAC fielded a large-scale survey to guide decision-making at the Manitoba Arts Council as we look towards recovery. The focus of the MAC survey was the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts/culture sector. This report presents the key findings of the survey, detailing the impact of the pandemic onRead More
