The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) recommends that anyone organizing arts and culture events or managing venues develops a COVID-19 safety plan, prior to holding any public event.
MAC is available to review COVID-19 safety plans for alignment with the current Manitoba Public Health Orders and guidelines. MAC can provide feedback on safety plans but will be acting in an advisory role only. MAC will not approve plans.
Organizations are responsible for monitoring any changes to the Public Health Order or guidelines and adjusting plans as necessary to adhere to the existing public health order on the day of their event.
To submit a plan for review to MAC or to make inquiries please contact helpdesk@artscouncil.mb.ca or call (204) 945-0263.
Helpful Links
Current Provincial State of Emergency and Public Health Orders
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/protection/soe.html
Restoring Safe Services
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/restoring/index.html
Sector Specific Guidelines (Includes First Nations Community Events, Vocalist and Instrumentalists and Owner/Operators, Staff, Volunteers and Patrons of the Arts)
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/restoring/guidelines.html
Ask Questions of the Manitoba Government
For specific questions on how to apply the public health order or guidelines to your event/organization:
- Manitoba Government Inquiry: mgi@gov.mb.ca
Safety Plan/Reopening Resources
Worksafe BC COVID Safety Plan Builder
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-safety/checklist/covid-19-safety-plan?lang=en
National Arts Centre’s Artist Producer Resources
https://artistproducerresource.ca/tiki-index.php?page=COVID-19-Health-and-Safety-for-Artists
International Council of Museums Reopening Considerations
https://icom.museum/en/news/museums-and-end-of-lockdown-ensuring-the-safety-of-the-public-and-staff/
