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October 2021
Lavender Menace
Lavender Menace, a term first rooted in the American lesbian women’s movement for inclusion within feminism, now allows two pairs of Indigenous artists to gather, connect, and nourish each other’s growth to thrive as natural beings in ever-changing, estranged, rigid, urban environments. Metis artist, Chanelle Lajoie, mentors Ella G. in photography, capturing medicine and bodies amongst varying landscapes. Anishinaabe artist, Kiana Compton, mentors Sadie H.-C. in painting, referencing the natural and native elements of the nearby location, painting floral patterns…
Find out more »Within Otherness Glodi Bahati Curated by Mahlet Cuff
Within Otherness serves as a visual quest, grappling with the fact that I could not escape the feeling of loneliness no matter how hard I tried, this void was a shapeshifter, it changed and revised itself. Lonesomeness is simply a part of the human experience, I instead had to find beauty in it, cohabitate with it and find some semblance of joy through it. To paraphrase the words of Solange, this is me lifting the veil, I'm ready to be…
Find out more »Nights of Intrigue: A Rope Performance by Knotyourpeach for Nuit Blanche
These will be pre-registered events in which you can sit down and watch the intrigue of an in-person rope performance. Rope Suspension - Bondage - Shibari are some of the terms you may know it by. But don't shy away from this artistic expression and performance by what you think you might know. Watch Maeve and Merry share this delightful experience with you. This event is 18+, photo ID will be required, as well as proof of vaccination to comply…
Find out more »Culture Days Manitoba
Arts and creative expression are, and always have been, part of everyday life in Manitoba. Culture Days is an opportunity to celebrate cultural expression and creativity in our lives as artists, audience, patrons, and participants. Culture Days Manitoba is a non-profit organization that facilitates opportunities for all Manitobans to engage with arts and culture. We produce the annual Nuit Blanche Winnipeg event, a free exploration and celebration of contemporary art. No matter your age or skill-level, Culture Days offers a…
Find out more »Watery Nature. Identity. Time and Space By Vanesa Harari
Watery Nature. Identity. Time and Space Artist Statement I consider art as a universal language that speak and connect people from diverse cultures/backgrounds. I believe in the process of creating art as an important contributor to the identity and self- expression. My abstract acrylic pouring art work evoked to me the deepness of meaning, symbolism, structure behind the material world. Spiritual/ mystical explanations are behind my paintings. My paintings suggest a relationship with nature: micro and macrocosm, the vast space,…
Find out more »Family Music Mornings
Introduce your children to early musical concepts such as keeping time and matching pitch using familiar nursery rhymes and silly songs. We will sing, groove, and play along to music in a space where each child can participate at their own level. This group is a great option for siblings and caregivers to explore music together. FAMILY MUSIC MORNINGS AGES 1-4 YRS VIRTUAL THURSDAYS: 9:30 am – 10:15 am | October 7 – 28 COST: $60 | INSTRUCTOR: McKenna Ogg…
Find out more »Indigenous Arts | Write Over Here – Fall 2021
This 3-week self-directed Indigenous Arts residency will invite writers to engage in an active writing program, both in their community and on the Banff Centre campus. Online gatherings during the community phase will be scheduled to bring everyone together to connect and share. Participants will be able to choose to participate either online from their community or on campus for the first two weeks. The final week will see all participants meeting on campus to share readings and have deeper…
Find out more »Two Voices: Shared Perspectives, Beverley Zimmerman & Marge Koop
Collaborating on a design project, Margery and Beverley realized they shared a common vision of artistry and beauty. A lovely friendship began. More recently, their creative talents turned to painting. Although their styles differ, they sometimes get together to paint, share ideas, critique each other’s work and learn from each other. Music of the Spheres by Margery Koop Just like, as a kid, I couldn’t help singing to the rhythm of the wringer washer or the windshield wipers, I can’t…
Find out more »AANM’s 2021 AGM and Artist Talk
Join AANM for its AGM followed by an artist talk with mel monoceros, a poet and interdisciplinary artist exploring polysensory production and somatic grief through text/ile and film. AGM: 6pm-6:45pm Break: 6:45pm-7pm Artist Talk: 7pm-8pm ASL interpretation and live captioning will be available. To attend this event email Jenel Shaw at info@aanm.ca to receive the Zoom link. Thank you to the Assiniboine Credit Union for sponsoring this event! Poster Description: The background is an olive green. In the left upper…
Find out more »VP Learning Laboratories – Creating Virtual Worlds
Having spent time in and out of virtual worlds for over 20 years, this past year of relative isolation led me back in. Through this period I have realized the incredible potential for art making within user generated avatar based virtual worlds. I have been performing live sound with an exact replica of my loom built by a friend who I met in world. I've also been DJing, building immersive installations and filming short films as part of a genre…
Find out more »Creative Mornings: Indigenous Design: Unpacking the Past with Jordan Stranger
Jordan Stranger on “Unpacking the Past” Pencil, paint, or digital, Jordan Stranger (Black Bear Man - Makade Makwa Inini) communicates the importance of life, culture and acceptance. His works are deeply rooted in the traditions within contemporary Indigenous culture. As an Oji-Cree individual, Jordan uses his life experiences to drive his artistic passions. Jordan’s presentation for CreativeMornings Winnipeg will focus on his relationship to design from an Oji-Cree perspective, cultural influences and symbolism in his work, and the processes from…
Find out more »Adventure Filmmakers Workshop
The Adventure Filmmakers Workshop is an exceptional chance for independent and emerging filmmakers to advance their skills under the guidance of two of the world’s premier and proven adventure filmmakers, Keith Partridge and Michael Brown. During a jam-packed 10 days in the fall, participants will hone their craft, strengthen their skills, and network with fellow filmmakers, industry insiders, and decision-makers. This all takes place in the scenic mountains of Banff National Park on Treaty 7 Territory within the core of…
Find out more »November 2021
Family Music Mornings
Introduce your children to early musical concepts such as keeping time and matching pitch using familiar nursery rhymes and silly songs. We will sing, groove, and play along to music in a space where each child can participate at their own level. This group is a great option for siblings and caregivers to explore music together. Can’t attend the live sessions? All classes will be recorded and available for you to view later. Ages: 1-4 years old Where: Virtual When:…
Find out more »Winnipeg Crankie Festival
The Winnipeg Crankie Festival runs November 5 – 7, 2021, with live performances at “The Cranktuary” (AKA Crescent Fort Rouge United Church; 525 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg) and The West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg). The Winnipeg Crankie Festival was founded in 2018 by Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous, a local artist-led non-profit organization that coordinates a national network of house concert venues for musicians, as well as community workshops and jam groups. The festival features musicians, writers, poets, and storytellers,…
Find out more »Let’s Go Sing a Song!
Sing songs popularized by your favourite musical characters! This beginner group singing lesson provides individual attention while giving new singers the confidence of singing in a group. Repertoire will be chosen from students’ favourite characters’ movies and musicals. Students will have an opportunity to work on their individual and group singing skills. Parents are invited to join us in the final class for a short performance. Join us on our singing adventure! ** As this is an in-person class, adults…
Find out more »Ukestra – Ukulele Orchestra
Play well with others! Join the Ukestra workshop series and be part of a unique opportunity to play parts of orchestrated pieces with other ukulele players! In the process, improve your timing and knowledge of music theory. Ukestra is inclusive and has parts for beginner (Base Level), intermediate and advanced (see descriptions). We’ll play “We Merry Minstrels” (a round), “A Mountain High Top”, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”, and “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You”. It’s highly recommended…
Find out more »Vibrato and Shifting for Violin
Learn the basic techniques for shifting and vibrato including left have exercises, games, new repertoire and adding new skills to review pieces. Both violinists and violists are welcome! At the end of the 90-minute workshop you should be able to play small phrases in up to 5 different positions, and understand the foundations of vibrato development. Students should be RCM Level 3 and up, or mid-Book 2 Suzuki and higher. Can’t attend the live sessions? All classes will be recorded…
Find out more »Donna Besel’s Book Launch
Join award-winning writers Donna Besel and Lauren Carter as they discuss Besel’s new book The Unravelling: Incest and the Destruction of a Family (University of Regina Press). In her ground-breaking memoir, Donna Besel tells what happens after she and her sisters report their father’s crimes. With honesty and creativity, she describes the emotional and legal challenges that her family faced, after the abuse disclosures erupted at a sister’s wedding. Donna Besel grew up at West Hawk Lake and her “boreal…
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