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

Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba, 102-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, MB (2026)

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.

04/07/2026

Visit the Pinawa Art Gallery on April 24 to June 2 to view their upcoming exhibition "In the Mind's Eye: Creativity and Mental Wellness Through Art".

Opening reception: April 24 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Pinawa Art Gallery | 24 Aberdeen Ave., Pinawa, MB

This exhibition brings together artists of all ages and genres to share deeply personal work that sparks honest conversations about mental wellness while celebrating extraordinary talent.

Visit the pinawaartgallery.com for more information.

04/01/2026

Join us on April 11 from 1pm - 2:30pm at Creative Manitoba's 4th floor media lab for a workshop on Smartphone Photography: Reference and Artwork with Leif Norman.

This workshop is in partnership with Creative Manitoba.

Struggling with underexposed or low-resolution reference photos? Can't quite seem to capture all the visible details and nuances in your artistic works?

Smartphone Photography: Reference and Artwork with Leif Norman
Saturday, April 11 | 1 pm - 2:30 pm | Creative Manitoba 4th Floor Media Lab | FREE

Learn how to use your smart phone to capture strong reference photos, support material and document your artwork with clarity. In partnership with Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba, this workshop covers techniques for lighting, composition and more to help make your photos look true to your work.

Improve your phone-tography skills and get real time instruction from Leif Norman to enhance your source materials so you can clearly see what you need to see when using reference! Need to capture, catalogue and showcase your work? This is a great opportunity to learn how to upgrade your portfolio images to make your work shine for buyers, clients and followers!

Spaces are limited for this workshop, so register now!
https://tinyurl.com/mw4dxbrt

02/17/2026

JOIN US THIS THURSDAY, FEB. 19! There's still time to register for "Accessibility Rights in the Arts", with Creative Manitoba and Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts. See below for more information on this webinar.

What accessibility rights do artists actually have and where do they come from?

Accessibility Rights in the Arts | Creative Accessibility
Thursday, February 19 | 12 - 1:30 pm | Online | FREE

In partnership with Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba and presented by the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts, this webinar breaks down the laws that shape accessibility in Manitoba and across Canada, including what artists can expect from employers and what they can ask for when barriers come up. Learn from artists about their lived experiences on how accessibility plays out in real working situations.

Register now and learn how to fight for your rights!
https://tinyurl.com/ydnj2rd2

01/26/2026

Join us on February 4 for the first ever AANM disArt Hive! Hang out with other creatives in a relaxed (virtual) space. Work on your existing project, or be inspired by an art prompt and create a new piece. Stay to chat and share your work with others (sharing is always optional). Everyone is welcomed and prior art-making experience is not required!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
5:30pm to 7:30pm CST
Online via Zoom
Free to attend.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3tdkherc

Address

102-329 Cumberland Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3B1T2

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12043362366

Website

http://www.aanm.ca/

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