The Prizes program celebrates achievements in the arts, honouring the excellence, resourcefulness, and imagination of individuals, groups, and organizations working in Manitoba.
Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction
Recognizing the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in Manitoba by professional artists and arts/cultural professionals.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 30,000
Connecting Creative Communities
Recognizing professional arts groups and organizations for exceptional collaboration.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 10,000
Emerging Excellence
Recognizing emerging artists for their achievements and potential.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 10,000
Indigenous Full Circle
Recognizing Indigenous artists or Knowledge Keepers for their achievements.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 10,000
Rural Recognition
Recognizing rural artists, arts groups, or arts organizations for their achievements.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 10,000
Who can nominate?
- Individuals, groups, or organizations that have no conflict of interest with the nominee
Deadline
December 15, 2021 – Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction only
December 15, 2022 – All prizes except for the Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction
