Discipline Category: Writing and Publishing

Sep 16

Icelandic National League of North America Artist Residency Award

Applications are now open for the 2027 Icelandic National League of North America Artist Residency Award. The award is open to Icelandic artists, to artists with Icelandic heritage, and artists […]

Sep 10

McNally Robinson Booksellers & Prairie Fire Writing Contests

McNally Robinson Booksellers & Prairie Fire Writing Contests 2026 $3750 in cash prizes! One cash prize of $1250 in each category MRB Poetry Contest (up to 3 poems per entry, […]

Aug 31

Fall Classes at Arts Inclusion

Classes in the Arts start on Sept 12, 2026. Arts Inclusion offers classes in Creative Drama, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Creative Art-Making, Arts Expressions, Online Dance and Painting with Acrylics. Locations […]

Deonys The Villain

Deonys The Villain is a digital alchemist, working with computer software, websites and traditional methods to create multi-media art. He loves poignant political commentary and symbolism in his work, mixing Filipino folklore and mythology with medieval imagery. He is an artist of many methods, poet, community organizer and wandering vampire witch that weaves storytelling with spirituality to create meaning out of the mess, transforming old perceptions into new perspectives.
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His focus is on exposing unspoken cultural truths and observations through art, poetry and simple conversation, imbuing personal experiences with associations to how our little lives can affect and be part of the world. This is done through acknowledging the colonial effects of history, intergenerational trauma and other relevantly political themes within his work, as well as other potentially taboo topics that we can all relate to.

Jul 23

Emma Porter and Jenny O’Kell

Writing is all about world building, but you don't have to do it alone! When Emma started working with her mentor Jenny, they worked together on development of early works and explored different avenues of promotion for published works.

Joshua Benedict Sacopla

I am a Filipino-Canadian emerging actor and creative storyteller/filmmaker passionate about bringing authentic, emotionally grounded characters to life. My work is driven by a belief that stories have the power to connect people across cultures, inspire empathy, and spark meaningful conversations.
Growing up between cultures has shaped my perspective and fuels my interest in portraying diverse experiences with honesty and depth. Whether performing on screen, collaborating with fellow artists, or developing my craft through continuous training, I am committed to creating work that resonates with audiences and reflects the richness of our shared humanity.

Jun 23

Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 2027 – Screenwriting Residency for Indigenous Artists

‘Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism’ welcomes Indigenous screenwriters at various stages of their careers to apply individually or with a collaborator to work on adapting their work for the screen. […]

Mariana Muñoz Gomez

I am a bilingual (Spanish, English) artist, writer, and curator who has been involved in various Winnipeg collectives, most recently active as an editor and co-founder of Carnation Zine. Artistic mediums I work with include photography, video, and printmaking. My artistic practice explores intersections of place, identity, and language with coloniality, temporality, and relation. I was the curator in residence at the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq from 2021 to 2022, presenting a group exhibition on the theme of embodied knowledge. My writing has been published through platforms including Akimbo, C Magazine, and Terremoto.
From my experience in zine collectives, with artist-run centres, and through independent projects, I have taught youth and adult workshops, given presentations, and acted as a mentor. I enjoy interviewing other artists about their work as an event facilitator.
I bring my experience securing 24 grants over the past 7 years for myself and my collectives to my grant consultation and editing services for artists.
Image credits:
A volar entre rocas (installation) and mapping elsewhere (book) by Mariana Muñoz Gomez. Photos courtesy of Dennis Ha and grunt gallery.
¿Qué decir de allá y aquí? by Mariana Muñoz Gomez.
Carnation, Vol. 3 (Fire). Editors: Christina Hajjar, Whess Harman, and Mariana Muñoz Gomez. Photo courtesy of mai creative co.
Transmissions (group exhibition curated by Mariana Muñoz Gomez). Artwork pictured by (L-R): Gonzalo Reyes Rodríguez, Daphne Odjig, Preston Pavlis. Photo courtesy of Serge Gumenyuk and WAG-Qaumajuq.
Photo of Mariana (as facilitator), Maribeth Tabanera, Vivi Dabee, and Dammecia Hall. Young Lungs Dance Exchange 2025-26 Artist Residency. Photo by Pablo Riquelme.

Morgan Esguerra

HI! I'm a Filipino artist, writer and comic illustrator based here in Winnipeg, Manitoba! I love astronomy and anything supernatural.

Urban Shaman: Contemporary Indigenous Art

Urban Shaman Contemporary Indigenous Art is a charitable, not-for-profit artist-run centre located on Treaty 1 territory in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Urban Shaman is an Indigenous led gallery that presents contemporary Indigenous art with integrity while remaining rooted in our diverse Indigenous cultures.
Founded in 1996, Urban Shaman continues to be a nationally recognized leader in Indigenous arts programming and one of the foremost venues and voices for Indigenous art in Canada. Urban Shaman is dedicated to the Indigenous arts community and arts community at large.

Manitoba - Winnipeg

Discipline Category: Writing and Publishing

Deonys The Villain

Joshua Benedict Sacopla

Mariana Muñoz Gomez

Morgan Esguerra

Urban Shaman: Contemporary Indigenous Art

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