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June 2020
Virtual Gallery Tour: A Year On The Water
A virtual tour of Rosemary Dzus's "A Year on the Water" as seen in the Manawaka Gallery in Neepawa. For any families who might want to use this as a learning tool at home, here are some things to think about when viewing the exhibition:- What are some of the differences that you see in the paintings that show the passage of time? - Even though they’re all of the same place, do the paintings evoke different feelings? Why might…
Find out more »The Modernist by Catherine Opie & The Cedar, The Birch, Our Hands At Full-Mast, Behind The After by Kandis Friesen
Plug In ICA is excited to reopen our doors to the public starting on June 10, with the presentation of two solo exhibitions: The Modernist by Catherine Opie and The Cedar, The Birch, Our Hands At Full-Mast, Behind The After by Kandis Friesen. We will be open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 1-4 pm by appointment only. The Modernist Composed of over 800 black and white images, Opie’s debut film, The Modernist, presents a dystopic view of Los Angeles. The film…
Find out more »Air on the Side of Caution by Marie LeBlanc
Artist Statement “Air on the Side of Caution” examines both my experiences with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and air pollution. As a person with MCS I experience a life of fight or flight in a world of chemicals and pollution. Cautiously choosing a safe environment I often find it is hard to find a place that is free from toxins. I am living with an inconvenient disability in a modern world. There is so much air pollution from airplane and…
Find out more »Made in Manitoba Masterclass-Musical Theatre edition
Musical Theatre training in an interactive, online setting with 12 top “Made-in-Manitoba” working professionals who perform and create for the world stage. The 12 sessions cover musical theatre performance - from training to the stage and are open to emerging artists from ages 10 to adult. WST is also offering an auditing package for performing arts instructors. #manitoba #virtuallearning #musicaltheatrelife Training Sessions The sessions cover musical theatre performance – from training, auditions, acting, singing and dance technique to prepare for…
Find out more »Let’s Sing Broadway for Adults
A fun and upbeat way to strengthen your singing technique. Each session will include warm-ups, technique and practice of breath, posture, rhythm, and pitch. Students will have the opportunity to learn two songs from musical theatre repertoire. Instructor: Shauna Martin Class length: 60 minutes Session length: 4 weeks Registration fee: $75 Ages: 14+ Dates: Tuesdays, 7 -8pm beginning Tuesday, June 16 This class is delivered virtually through Zoom.
Find out more »Bouncing Beethovens
A chance for you and your child to enjoy music together. Our highly qualified instructors use song, movement, and percussion instruments to give your child the best possible start to their musical journey. Based on the Orff approach to music instruction, these classes are a great introduction to music and instruments, as well as a wonderful way to nurture a musical bond between parent and child. Dates: Tuesdays, 9–10 am, Weeks starting June 16 Cost: $60 Instructor: Johanna Kroetsch This…
Find out more »Beginning Ukulele
If ever there was an instrument quickly gaining popularity with modern audiences beyond the folk music crowd–it’s hands-down the ukulele! Learning to play the ukulele is a great introduction to musical proficiency and literacy for first-timers. This virtual class teaches you the basics of the ukulele from hand placement to notes to rhythm and everything else you need to understand the ukulele. Dates: Thursdays, 12–1 pm, 4 weeks starting June 18 Cost: $75 Instructor: Phil Natividad Register ONLINE.
Find out more »Introduction to Music Theory
This class will present the basic concepts of music theory: the treble & bass clefs, major keys up to 1 sharp and 1 flat, scales and primary triads in those major keys and learning to write a simple melody using this knowledge. The class is delivered virtually through Zoom. Worksheets will be provided for the course, no book is required. This class is designed for students with NO prior theory knowledge. Dates: Thursdays, 6:45 – 7:45 pm, 4 weeks starting…
Find out more »Weaving Cultural Identities
The Vancouver Biennale presents the Weaving Cultural Identities national touring exhibition, hosted by Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery. Weaving Cultural Identities explores multicultural identity and intercultural relations through traditional weaving as a storytelling medium. Graphic artists and weavers from Vancouver’s immigrant Muslim communities and Coast Salish Indigenous communities including Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Tl'azt'en were brought together in collaboration to create a series of 10 small-scale “prayer rugs” inspired by Islamic prayer rugs and ceremonial Indigenous weavings. The weavings are a visual…
Find out more »Summer Art Classes at Forum Art Centre
We’re excited to offer Summer Art Classes at the Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie Street in St. Boniface. We are following current government guidelines to ensure we safely provide in-person art classes starting June 23 consisting of 5 week classes for adults/teens. We also offer online art classes. Details: www.forumartcentre.com/classes/ or call 204-235-1069. Classes Include: Woodland Art Intro to Acrylics Woodland Art for Teens Intro to Art Mediums Rebellious Women in Art Perspective & Figure Drawing Exotic Birds in Watercolour…
Find out more »Members Showcase Exhibition @Cre8ery
This is a great opportunity to see and purchase a variety of works by local and Winnipeg artists. There are more than 100 art pieces between the main gallery an the auxiliary gallery so come out, support, and find a piece of art perfect for your home or office. We also have a great selection of wearable art (jewelry). We are so grateful for the artists who have been very understanding of the closure and reopening! Tuesday to Friday 12-6pm…
Find out more »July 2020
Fundamentals of a Short Film
Tuesday, July 7th | 7pm-10pm | Zoom Session *Note: This workshop will take place on Zoom. You will receive an email with the link to participate. Director and cinematographer siblings, Taylor and Ellaina Brown, are here to take you step by step through a few of their award winning short films “Refraction Sector” and “Model Citizen.” Both films were started and completed in the 48-Hour Film Contest, this workshop will explore how a film comes together and what pitfalls to…
Find out more »Online Mask Making Workshop with the Textile and Fibre Artists of Manitoba
Learn to make a simple and personalized mask to help protect yourself during this pandemic in this free workshop. To ensure the safety of participants and to follow social distancing requirements this workshop will be held over Zoom. Participants will be responsible for providing their own supplies and equipment. A supply list is provided below. Please note that the masks made in this workshop are not medical grade. While homemade masks do not completely prevent transmission, they are another precaution…
Find out more »Winnipeg Folk Fest AT HOME!
With the cancellation of the festival this summer we know many hearts, including ours, were broken. So we set out in search of a way to keep the music alive and celebrate our amazing community which includes YOU and our volunteers, sponsors, donors and of course, the artists both past and present. We are so excited to bring you Winnipeg Folk Fest at Home presented by Assiniboine Credit Union and Bell MTS. We will virtually transport you to Birds Hill…
Find out more »Online Sashiko Mending Workshop with Anna-Marie Janzen
In this workshop, learn to visibly mend garments with holes or tears with sashiko with Anna-Marie Janzen. Sashiko is a decorative Japanese technique that reinforces damaged textiles. To ensure the safety of participants and to follow social distancing requirements this workshop will take place online over Zoom. Workshop runs: Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 6:30–8:30 pm Registration deadline: Friday, July 10, 2020 Registration fee: $15 (MCML members); $20 (Non-members) Supplies: Scrap denim and other fabric for patching Thread Needles Marking chalk…
Find out more »Gimli Film Festival Online
The 20th annual Gimli Film Festival will be moving exclusively online! We are incredibly sad to be forced to cancel in-person events, however, we are excited that GFF is going to be able to offer one of the most comprehensive Online Film Festivals ever offered in Canada when it goes live, July 22 to 26, 2020! GFF’s 2020 Online Film Festival will be offered via two distinct platforms: GFF ON DEMAND – an on-demand, Netlfix-styled film viewing platform that will…
Find out more »Film Reflections with Shelley Niro
Join us with acclaimed Mohawk multimedia artist and award-winning filmmaker, Shelley Niro, as she discusses her six-week production process for her second film, The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw. This workshop will address her transition in making experimental short films to her experience with creating narrative feature films. Shelley will touch on what artists and films influence her career, what themes she explores in her art and how important spirituality and humour are in shaping her future projects. *Note:…
Find out more »Cinematography for Directors
A cinematographer is among the first crew members a director will work with, and the need to communicate visuals properly becomes a key skill to the success of that partnership. Working with a good cinematographer can leave more time for the director to work with actors and create bolder images, letting the cinematographer take several major duties off the director if they were working alone. This workshop is for new and intermediate directors who are beginning to work with a…
Find out more »September 2020
The Manitoba Rural & Northern Juried Art Show
A province-wide exhibition showcasing first-place winners from the regional juried art shows hosted in Winnipeg. Date: September 3 - 20, 2020 Artist Reception: September 6, 2020 Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm For over 45 years, regions across Manitoba have held Regional Juried Art Shows. The Manitoba Rural & Northern Juried Art Show is the result of the regional juried art show’s desire to bring art and artists together across geographic and cultural boundaries to develop relationships while celebrating and sharing…
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