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Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba is a regional not-for-profit organization dedicated to the full inclusion of artists and audiences with disabilities.

Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba is a regional not-for-profit organization dedicated to the full inclusion of artists and audiences with disabilities into all facets of the arts community.

***FREE MEMBERSHIP***


AANM Begins A New Chapter

We'd like to announce the creation of our own office space at 329 Cumberland Ave., where C2 Centre for Craft is also located. Our new office allows us to continue working towards our vision and goals, giving us the advantage of establishing a solid foundation for our members. Located in a historic building in the exchange district. Parking lot on East side of building, out front and on Hargrave St. The Meet the Makers building is fully accessible. PLEASE Call us at 204 336-2366 to set up appointments. We are always seeking volunteers, artists and stake holders to expand our community and to create a diversified pool of experts in the running of our organization. This link will take you to the membership application: http://aanm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AANM-Membership-Form-1.pdf


1. Once completed, e-mail the details to us at [email protected] or via regular post.

2. Please indicate if you would like our newsletter via email or print.

3. Do you want to volunteer? We would love to have you; include your phone number and email contact noting to contact you for events.

4. If you are an Artist facing barriers (physical, emotional, mental or psychological) then this is the organization for you!

5. If you wish to provide a service to others through mentorship or coaching inquire directly at 204 336 2366. We are looking to develop some regular programming and workshops. It looks great on a CV too :)


MANDATE:

To facilitate a network of artists and stakeholders from both the arts and disability communities that supports artists with disabilities in achieving individual artistic excellence, promotes higher visibility of these artists within all disciplines and promotes policies and practices intended to make the arts more accessible to all Manitobans. GOALS:

To be the voice for artists and audiences with disabilities in Manitoba. To bring leadership on access and equity issues that impact the arts. To empower artists with disabilities by providing access to the resources they need to advance their artistic practice. To bring artists with disabilities and stakeholders together to explore and nurture a creative and inclusive community

To educate and inform the arts community, policy makers, and arts funders about artists and audiences with disabilities. To act as resource to arts organizations and institutions making their venue and services more suited to people with disabilities. To gather and disseminate relevant information to individuals and organizations in the disability and arts sectors. VISION:

Include all artists and audiences with disabilities into every facet of the arts community.

We're extending the deadline for the REST & RESIST Juried Group Exhibition!NEW Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 11:59PM. Pl...
09/30/2026

We're extending the deadline for the REST & RESIST Juried Group Exhibition!

NEW Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 11:59PM. Please use the link below to submit.

REST & RESIST centres the lived experiences of d/Deaf and/or disabled 2SQTBIPOC artists who are challenging narratives, stigma, and oppression, through acts of rest and resistance. Visions of the self in spaces—now and in the future—are explored through real and/or imagined mechanisms of survival. REST & RESIST reveals ancestral and inner wisdom, projected in the desire for regeneration and liberation.

*The title REST & RESIST is inspired by Tricia Hersey's manifesto "Rest is Resistance". Tricia Hersey is the creator of The Nap Ministry.

SUBMIT HERE: https://forms.gle/KuHZP5a9QiSxAo8K6

UPCOMING DEADLINE: Rest & Resist Juried Group ExhibitionSeptember 30, 2026 at 11:59pm / Details in post.
09/24/2026

UPCOMING DEADLINE: Rest & Resist Juried Group Exhibition
September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm / Details in post.

AANM in collaboration with Matter Manitoba is inviting d/Deaf and/or disabled 2SQTBIPOC artists to submit their work for the upcoming juried group exhibition — REST & RESIST, opening in February 2027 at La Maison des artistes visuels.

Submission deadline: September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Submission form and details: https://forms.gle/UPYnJkVR22LroHr28

REST & RESIST centres the lived experiences of d/Deaf and disabled 2SQTBIPOC artists who are challenging narratives, stigma, and oppression, through acts of rest and resistance. Visions of the self in spaces—now and in the future—are explored through real and/or imagined mechanisms of survival. REST & RESIST reveals ancestral and inner wisdom, projected in the desire for regeneration and liberation.

*The title REST & RESIST is inspired by Tricia Hersey's manifesto "Rest is Resistance". Tricia Hersey is the creator of The Nap Ministry.

Interested in writing an article for the AANM newsletter? Get in touch with us!If you're a d/Deaf and/or disabled writer...
08/13/2026

Interested in writing an article for the AANM newsletter? Get in touch with us!

If you're a d/Deaf and/or disabled writer interested in writing about art and disability, send us a message.

We're looking for writers to contribute to our monthly e-newsletter (one writer per month). Selected writers will receive an honorarium.

Email [email protected] to express your interest. Please include a copy of your published article or non-fiction writing sample.

🎨 AANM Members’ Show 2026 is OPEN! 🎨Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba is excited to present our 2026 Members’ Show, fe...
08/07/2026

🎨 AANM Members’ Show 2026 is OPEN! 🎨

Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba is excited to present our 2026 Members’ Show, featuring artwork by talented d/Deaf and/or disabled artists from across our community.

Come celebrate the artists, see their work, and connect with the AANM community!

🎉 Opening Reception: August 7, 5:00–8:00 PM
📅 August 7–21, 2026

Everyone is welcome! We hope you’ll join us for an evening of art, conversation, and celebration. ❤️

Come out and support Manitoba’s d/Deaf and/or disabled artists!

Image descriptions:

Image #1: This is a graphic for AANM Members’ Show. The graphic contains the title, show run date (August 7-21 2026), On the left hand side are various collage-style art graphics, abstract lines, and paint brush strokes that are overlapping. On the footer is the Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art (MAWA) and AANM logo.

Image #2: This is a graphic with the names of the artists in the show (Susan Aydan Abbott, Rhyan Abbott, Katrina Craig, Alice Crawford, Nicholas Friesen, Patricia Garrod, Kevin Grummett, Sacha Kopelow, j.g. lewis, Marie LeBlanc, Jordan Miller, Susie Penner, Harper K. Smith and Margaret Switala). There is also the date for the opening reception (August 7, 2026) the show run (August 7-August 21 2026) and the location of the show (MAWA Gallery 203-329 Cumberland Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 1T2)

07/16/2026

Manitoba Craft Council is on the lookout for skilled craftspeople, craft-based artists, and makers to be part of their forthcoming Manitoba Craft Council Spring 2027 group exhibition. Artists who identify as d/Deaf and/or disabled with an emerging to professional-level proficiency in a craft or a craft-related art practice, we want to hear from you. ⁠
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This opportunity is a collaboration between the Manitoba Craft Council and Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba.
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Deadline: July 26th, 2026 at 11:59pm⁠
More info at: https://c2centreforcraft.ca/2026/06/25/expression-of-interest-exhibition-with-manitoba-craft-council-and-arts-accessability-network-manitoba/

Deadline reminder: July 24, 2026
07/14/2026

Deadline reminder: July 24, 2026

Submit your work for the AANM Members' Show 2026!

AANM invites all members to submit their work to be included in the 2026 Members' Show. The show opens on August 7 and runs until August 21, 2026 at the MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art gallery (203-329 Cumberland Ave).

Email submissions to [email protected] and include the following:

- two (2) images of your artwork
- 150-word bio
- headshot

Submission deadline is July 24, 2026.

Not an AANM member? If you're not an AANM member and would like to submit your artwork for future AANM shows, visit our Membership page for details: www.aanm.ca/join-aanm-today/

AANM in collaboration with Matter Manitoba is inviting d/Deaf and/or disabled 2SQTBIPOC artists to submit their work for...
06/30/2026

AANM in collaboration with Matter Manitoba is inviting d/Deaf and/or disabled 2SQTBIPOC artists to submit their work for the upcoming juried group exhibition — REST & RESIST, opening in February 2027 at La Maison des artistes visuels.

Submission deadline: September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Submission form and details: https://forms.gle/UPYnJkVR22LroHr28

REST & RESIST centres the lived experiences of d/Deaf and disabled 2SQTBIPOC artists who are challenging narratives, stigma, and oppression, through acts of rest and resistance. Visions of the self in spaces—now and in the future—are explored through real and/or imagined mechanisms of survival. REST & RESIST reveals ancestral and inner wisdom, projected in the desire for regeneration and liberation.

*The title REST & RESIST is inspired by Tricia Hersey's manifesto "Rest is Resistance". Tricia Hersey is the creator of The Nap Ministry.

Submit your work for the AANM Members' Show 2026! AANM invites all members to submit their work to be included in the 20...
06/25/2026

Submit your work for the AANM Members' Show 2026!

AANM invites all members to submit their work to be included in the 2026 Members' Show. The show opens on August 7 and runs until August 21, 2026 at the MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art gallery (203-329 Cumberland Ave).

Email submissions to [email protected] and include the following:

- two (2) images of your artwork
- 150-word bio
- headshot

Submission deadline is July 24, 2026.

Not an AANM member? If you're not an AANM member and would like to submit your artwork for future AANM shows, visit our Membership page for details: www.aanm.ca/join-aanm-today/

Our brand alignment survey is closing soon! We'd like to hear your thoughts on AANM's rebranding. Survey closes June 29.
06/23/2026

Our brand alignment survey is closing soon! We'd like to hear your thoughts on AANM's rebranding. Survey closes June 29.

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102-329 Cumberland Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3B1T2

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm

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+12043362366

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