Blog

Sep 08
Danita Stallard, Scarlett Gunn, and Sean Chadwick

Branding, style development, and gallery pieces- when you're an early career visual artist, where do you start? Mentor Danita Stallard and her mentees Scarlett Gunn and Sean Chadwick put their heads together to form a motivated arts mentorship super team!

Sep 03
Miss Holmes – presented by Hood and Dagger Productions

Join Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson as they work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives have a habit of turning up dead! […]

Sep 03
The 39 Steps – presented by Hood and Dagger Productions

A sultry spy is murdered and a Canadian with a boring life finds himself pursued by a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps”. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy […]

Sep 02
Inside the Edit: Navigating Process, Partnerships, and Publishing Routes

We'll explore the critical role of editing in the publishing journey, learning about the various types of editing, the dynamics of the editor-writer relationship and how timelines and expectations vary.

Aug 11
Cori Jaye Ettienne and Anastassiya Polinkina

Being a visual artist can feel like a solitary experience, even as you're trying to develop your craft. Artists Anastassiya Polinkina and Cori Jaye Etienne recently participated in the Professional Mentorship Program and shared their experiences!

Jul 09
Anna Schaible-Schur and Rick Chafe

When exploring a new facet of one's creativity, it helps to have a seasoned professional along for the ride with good advice and encouragement. Scriptwriters Anna Schaible-Schur and Rick Chafe recently participated in the Professional Mentorship Program and shared their experience here!

Mar 21
learn to do by doing

Learn to Do by Doing is an exhibition of pieces from the MCML collection that document research and study of craft. Workbooks and assignments made by students of all ages, […]

Jan 01
Hailey Witt and Lara Ciekiewicz

Mentorship isn’t just about hard skills and arts business training, it’s also about passing on advice and discussing different career paths within your creative discipline. Performers Hailey Witt and Lara Ciekiewicz recently participated in the Professional Mentorship Program and shared their experience here!

Dec 25
Anika Binding and Hugh Conacher

So many different aspects contribute to the live theatre-going experience, and lighting and visuals are no small part! Designers and artists Hugh Conacher and Anika Binding recently participated in the Professional Mentorship Program and shared some of their insights with us.

Oct 21
Sarah Flynn and Ellen Peterson

No matter the discipline, the creative process is a process! Professional mentorship can help artists work through creative blocks, bounce ideas off each other and share knowledge gained in years of experience in the arts. Playwrights Ellen Peterson and Sarah Flynn recently completed the Professional Mentorship Program through Creative Manitoba and shared a few of the highlights with us!