Manitoba Arts Network

08/13/2026

Save your place at Manitoba Showcase 2026.

Early-bird registration is available until August 20, with a rate of $250 per person for the first two delegates from each MAN member organization.

Join us in Brandon from September 17 to 19 for showcasing artists, emerging artists, pitch artists, professional development, and time to connect with Manitoba’s arts community.

Register at manitobaartsnetwork.ca.

08/11/2026

Visual artists are invited to join us in Brandon for a series of conversations and professional development sessions during Manitoba Showcase 2026.

Taking place September 18 and 19 at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, the program will explore printmaking, photography, artist collectives, gallery opportunities, and Manitoba Arts Council funding.

Participants are also invited to the Opening Reception on Thursday, September 17, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium.

Each session has space for 100 participants, and registration is required. Attendance is free for MAN members, AGSM members, MAN member organizations, and members of organizations that belong to MAN.

View the full schedule and register:
https://manitoba-arts-network.s1.yapla.com/en/event-92622

08/10/2026

Early-bird registration for Manitoba Showcase 2026 is available until August 20.

Join us in Brandon from September 17 to 19 for live performances, artist pitches, professional development, and time to connect with artists, presenters, and arts organizations from across Manitoba.

MAN members can register their first two delegates for $250 per person before the early-bird deadline.

Register at manitobaartsnetwork.ca.

08/05/2026

All Together Now brings together work by Manitoba Arts Network members from rural and northern communities across Manitoba.

From painting and photography to textiles, sculpture, and mixed media, the exhibition reflects the talent found across the province.

Visit the show at 210 Gallery until September 5, 2026.

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday - 12 to 5 PM
First Friday - 6 to 9 PM (First Fridays in the Exchange)

Admission is free.

08/04/2026

07/22/2026

All Together Now: Members’ Exhibition

This summer, 210 Gallery brings together artists from across Manitoba Arts Network’s rural and northern membership for All Together Now.

The exhibition reflects the range of practices, perspectives, and creative voices found across our membership, with work by:

Alan Adamson (.adamson)
Amanda Grieves
Artistry by Lisa Salazar ()
Candace Lipischak (.art)
Courtney Jensen ()
Elena Derksen ()
Gayle Halliwell ()
Gillian Speelman ()
Haylee Janai (.artistry)
Heather Gushulak
Heather Martens Rempel ()
Jan Jenkins ()
Jeff Stepaniuk ()
Jordan Miller ()
Karen Clark (.karenastrid)
Katharine Bruce (.bruce.art)
Klassic Art (Olga Krahn) (.krahn)
Laura Bryson ()
Linda Tame (.studio)
Lisa Lysack
Marie Derain
Mary Louise Chown ()
Mike Davids ()
Nancy Penner ()
Nichol Marsch (.marsch.art)
Noelle Drimmie ()
Nova C
Oleksandra ()
Rick McGregor ()
Rosimeire Anjos
Rosemarie Péloquin (.art)
Rosemary Dzus
Rosemary Míguez ()
Sarah Collard ()
Skyler Rondeau (S.R.)
Sue E. Cowan ()
Susana Danyliuk
Victoria Prince
Yvette Cuthbert ()

Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 3 PM.

The exhibition runs July 25 to September 5, 2026, at 210 Gallery, 210 Princess Street.

Gallery hours - Monday to Friday 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday 12PM to 5 PM
Open for First Friday, 6-9 PM

Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

07/22/2026

Learn the no-sew quilting technique behind Portraits with artist Colette Balcaen (Colette Balcaen).

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore fabric, colour, texture, and shape while creating their own textile portrait. No previous experience is required.

Saturday, August 1, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Heritage Home for the Arts (Killarney-Turtle Mountain Arts Council)
44 Water Ave., Killarney, MB

Registration is $30 per participant. Please bring four to five pieces of fabric in a variety of colours and textures, along with a packed lunch. All other materials will be supplied.

Space is limited and advance registration is required.

To register, call (204) 554-0023 or email [email protected].

Presented by the Killarney Turtle Mountain Arts Council and the Manitoba Arts Network’s Art Reaches Manitoba visual arts touring exhibition program.

07/17/2026

07/09/2026

Announcing the 2026 Pitch Artists.

We’re pleased to welcome Sitruc James , Cristian De La Luna, John Muirhead, Poor Nameless Boy, and Manitoba Chamber Orchestra as this year’s Pitch Artists for Manitoba Showcase 2026.

The pitch sessions give presenters a chance to hear directly from artists, learn more about their work, and consider what may be a good fit for their communities.

Join us in Brandon this September for Manitoba Showcase 2026.

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium

07/07/2026

Say hello to the 2026 Emerging Artists.

This year’s Emerging Artists are Marjan, Ingrid Aubrey, Mary Diosa, The Ranger System, Tim Cruly, and Taylor Gibson.

We’re looking forward to having them at Manitoba Showcase 2026 in Brandon, where they’ll perform for presenters, community arts organizations, and artists from across the province.

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium Rhonda Head Rhonda Head