Skip to content
Creative Manitoba

Creative Manitoba

Strengthening Manitoba's arts & creative industries

  • About
    • About us
    • Staff and board
    • Our building
    • Membership
    • Our members
    • Your profile
    • Our policies
    • Annual reports
    • Contact us
  • Rentals
    • Rentals at Creative Manitoba
    • Request a meeting/event space
  • News
    • Newsletter
    • Arts and culture blog
    • Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord
  • What’s on
    • Classes and workshops
    • Coaching programs
    • Youth mentorship
      • 2020-21 Individual mentorship partnerships
    • Indigenous programs
    • The Art of Managing Your Career
    • Merging Mindsets
    • Creative Manitoba events calendar
  • Additional learning
    • Course material
    • Distance learning
    • Videos
    • Resources
      • Arts Accountants
      • Artist Contracts
      • Copyright and Fair Dealing Info Booklet
      • Local Resources for Digital Art and Interactive Digital Media
      • Jobs and Wealth in Manitoba’s Creative Economy
  • Opportunities
    • Member events
    • Jobs
    • Call for submissions
    • Volunteer opportunities

300-245 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S6

204-927-2787
  • Log In
  • Become a member
loading...

Loading Events

← Back to Events

Cre8ery

+ Google Map
2nd Floor, 125 Adelaide St.
WINNIPEG, MB R3A 0W4 Canada
2049440809
  • There were no results found.
  • « Previous Events
  • « Previous Events

Sign up for our newsletter

Follow us on Instagram

creativemanitoba

Creative Manitoba strengthens, represents and connects Manitoba’s arts and creative industries.

Creative Manitoba
Bookkeeping for Arts Managers is up next in our Ar Bookkeeping for Arts Managers is up next in our Arts Management Lunch and Learn series. ⠀ ⠀ Thursday, November 26, 2020⠀ 12pm, online⠀ Link in bio!⠀ ⠀ This session will give you some of the Do’s and Don’ts of Bookkeeping. Learn how to understand the difference between cash and accrual accounting, and how to understand your balance sheet and income statement. We’ll also go over some of the most common bookkeeping mistakes. Most importantly, you’ll get a chance to ask general questions that others may be wondering as well.⠀ ⠀ Cheryl Baldwin (she/her) is the owner of BCP Business Services, a business driven by her desire to help small businesses and non-profits flourish. Cheryl has an extensive understanding of the non-profit sector from staff, volunteer, and board perspectives as a result of years of direct involvement in many roles at local and national levels. Cheryl is a Certified Professional Bookkeeper in addition to being certified in human resources and business continuity planning. Her diverse set of skills and experience maximizes the support she offers to her clients. Cheryl has also worked in the arts doing fund development, and currently has a number of Arts organizations as bookkeeping clients. Commitment to supporting her community is a core belief as proven by her numerous awards for volunteering, including being the recipient of both the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Awards.
Our next coach for #CreativeMBOnlineCoaching is Be Our next coach for #CreativeMBOnlineCoaching is Bev Pike. Bev has raised millions of dollars in art funding as a grant writer for artists and organizations since 1984. As an artist, she has received senior arts grants from the Winnipeg Arts Council, Manitoba Arts Council and Canada Council. Pike is known for her large-scale land-form paintings, her videos and her artist-books that have been shown across Canada in solo and group exhibitions. Her works are held in the Tate Modern and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England as well as in public and private collections across North America. Pike’s current artistic research includes performative landscape, underground shell grottoes and other Baroque spectacles. To register for our Online Coaching program, visit the link in our bio.
Introducing the first coach for our #CreativeMBOnl Introducing the first coach for our #CreativeMBOnlineCoaching. Jen is a non-binary communications professional with a deep knowledge of videography, photography, and a serious interest in audio engineering. Jen is currently the marketing manager at Birthday Cake Media, a role that includes branding, long-term marketing strategies, digital-focused marketing, and creative development. Jen is a co-founder of BNB Studios, a videography outfit for artists and musicians, which is how they discovered and developed a passion for working directly alongside artists. They play drums for a few hobby bands in Winnipeg, and are constantly exploring ways to mix mediums and bring visual and audio artforms together. ⠀ ⠀ To register for our Online Coaching program, visit the link in our bio. For more of Jen's work, you can follow them @waaaho.
Hosted by Creative Manitoba Indigenous Programs in Hosted by Creative Manitoba Indigenous Programs in partnership with Urban Shaman Gallery of Contemporary Indigenous Art and the Indigenous Film Summit⠀ ⠀ The 3rd annual Smoke Signals conference has moved online for three afternoon webinars over three Wednesdays in December 2020. We are a gathering of community-engaged Indigenous artists and arts leaders promoting the importance of our voices in art, media, and culture through conversations. Three conversations on three different days over three weeks. ⠀ ⠀ Every Wednesday on December 2, 9, 16 from Noon to 1pm.⠀ ⠀ Registration is FREE! Link in bio.
Creative Manitoba is introducing a brand new pilot Creative Manitoba is introducing a brand new pilot program: Online Coaching! Available exclusively to Creative Manitoba members, the Online Coaching program, valued at $150, will provide access to personalized one-on-one coaching with arts professionals. The pilot run of the program, November 18 – January 29, will provide 3 FREE 1-hr coaching sessions for the first 40 members who sign up. Incredible coaches are available in a variety of disciplines including Marketing and Social Media, Grant Writing, Website Development, Taxes, Songwriting, Resumes, Visual Art, and more.⠀ ⠀ To learn more about our pilot program, visit the link in our bio. #CreativeMBOnlineCoaching
We're teaming up with @mawawpg again to bring you We're teaming up with @mawawpg again to bring you another fantastic Artist Boot Camp: Curator Visits with Jaimie Isaac! ⠀ ⠀ Thursday, December 3⠀ 7-9:30pm⠀ Free!⠀ Email info@mawa.ca to receive a Zoom link⠀ ⠀ You have been toiling away, alone in your studio, for some time. You feel strongly about your new work and want to share it. More importantly, you want to receive some feedback on your practice from a peer, a senior artist, a curator, or an arts writer. Curator Jaimie Isaac will offer advice on how to prepare for a successful studio visit and key “dos and don’ts” for welcoming a curator into your space. This is a great opportunity to break down some of the anxiety about presenting your work to an “outside eye.”⠀ ⠀ Jaimie Isaac is Curator of Contemporary Art at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. She has also worked in art collections management, arts education and art administration; published essays; presented at national and international conferences; participated in artist residencies; and collaborated in, curated and exhibited work nationally. Isaac is a member of The Ephemerals Collective, an Indigenous arts collective.
We're very excited to announce Creative Manitoba's We're very excited to announce Creative Manitoba's new Communications and Facility Coordinator, Ally Gonzalo!⠀ ⠀ Ally is a queer, first-generation Filipinx man who settled in Treaty 1 Territory back in 2016. Adept in social media and marketing coordination, Ally uses his skills to foster community engagement at the grassroots level.⠀ ⠀ Additionally, he has over 7 years of experience in photography and specializes in honest, intimate portraits. He is formally trained in the field of photography and has received education in History and Political Science from his motherland as well. ⠀ ⠀ Recently, he was commissioned by CBC to create and develop a body of work called "Bakla!" that showcases the diversity of the queer Filipinx population in the diaspora and their connection to their pre-colonial roots. ⠀ ⠀ Finally, Ally's work will be showcased as a part of the University of Manitoba School of Arts' One Queer City. If you'd like to know more about this project, the artists' panel is on November 19 via Zoom.⠀ ⠀ Welcome to the Creative Manitoba team, Ally!⠀ ⠀ Photo by @thatadamkelly
Next week's Lunch and Learn is a bit different...W Next week's Lunch and Learn is a bit different...We've put together a group of arts leaders to hear about their experiences with fundraising and sponsorship during the pandemic. Let's brainstorm ways to pivot sponsor benefits, keep corporations and donors engaged, and look for new partnership opportunities. This is one that you won't want to miss.⠀ ⠀ November 19: FUNDRAISING/SPONSORSHIP PANEL 12pm⠀ Moderated by Tania Douglas, Director of Development at Manitoba Opera With panelists: -Ian Morris-Grant, Director of Development at the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards -Andraea Sartison, Artistic Producer of One Trunk Theatre -Lou Gandier, Co-Executive Director of ArtsJunktion⠀ Find out more about our panelists and register at link in bio. *Andraea photo by Kristian Jordan, owl by Gabrielle Funk
Next Thursday is a jam packed day. We also have an Next Thursday is a jam packed day. We also have an Artist Boot Camp in the evening! Writing about your Art with Yvette Cenerini! Nov 12, 7pm, online, free! Artist Boot Camps are presented in partnership with @mawawpg Email info@mawa.ca to register! Link in bio.
Next week's Arts Management Lunch and Learn is an Next week's Arts Management Lunch and Learn is an important one. November 12: ANTI-RACISM BASICS FOR THE ARTS with Karen Sharma, Executive Director of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the basic principles of anti-racism and anti-oppression. Karen will use storytelling to think about the ways that racism and oppression occur and are maintained in society. Participants will be challenged to consider the ways they can act, individually and collectively to address racism.   Karen Sharma (she/her) is a first generation South Asian, living in Treaty 1 territory – Winnipeg. She recently took on the role of A/Executive Director with the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, where she oversees the Commission’s complaint process and human rights education and promotion mandate. Prior to assuming this role, Karen worked with the Commission as the Director of Investigations and Policy, as well as with the Government of Manitoba as the Director of Labour Market and Strategic Initiatives for Manitoba Labour and Immigration, and the Manager of the Secretariat to the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Working Group on Foreign Qualifications Recognition of the Forum of Labour Market Ministers. Karen co-chairs the Board of Directors of the Women’s Health Clinic and is an organizer with Queer People of Colour Winnipeg. Register at the link in our bio.
November 5: ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND POLICIES wi November 5: ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND POLICIES with Dr. Lana Adeleye-Olusae, Director of Human Resources at the Manitoba Museum We’ve added a second HR session in order to properly cover 2020, COVID-19 related changes, diversity, and inclusion. What policies are critical for the health of your organization?   For more details and to register for any upcoming Arts Management Lunch and Learns, head to the link in our bio!
Join us for Creative Manitoba’s Annual General M Join us for Creative Manitoba’s Annual General Meeting! November 4, 2020, 12pm Everyone is invited to attend; however, only current members have voting rights. Please log in and register as a member to be eligible to vote. Zoom link and materials will be shared with those who register closer to the date. Link in bio.
The next Arts Management Lunch and Learn is this T The next Arts Management Lunch and Learn is this Thursday, October 29, 12-1pm. Link in bio. HUMAN RESOURCES 101 with Dr. Lana Adeleye-Olusae, Director of Human Resources at the Manitoba Museum Why is HR important? What are your responsibilities as an employer? What are best practices around hiring, training, retaining, firing? When do you need to bring in an expert? Dr. Lana Adeleye-Olusae is a seasoned human resource professional, researcher and coach skilled in offering employee and organizational development strategy solutions in support of business goals’ achievement. He brings a wealth of experience in developing and implementing strategic directions for business units, start-ups and projects in various industry sectors to bear on his assignments. He is currently Director of Human Resources at The The Manitoba Museum and also offers management consulting services under Surefooting Consulting, Training and Coaching Inc. to small and medium-sized organizations in various sectors.
Our second Arts Management Lunch and Learn of the Our second Arts Management Lunch and Learn of the year is this Thursday, October 22, 12-1pm. Link in bio. GRANT AND PROPOSAL WRITING with Kate Fennell, School Managing Director for Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of grant writing! In this session, you will learn the who, what, where, when, why, and how of government investment in artists and cultural organizations. The focus of the presentation will be how to best position your organization in public funding applications and reports. Kate Fennell (she/her) joined the administrative team at Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet in the role of Publicity Manager in 2010. In 2011, she was promoted to the senior management team, first as the Director of Business Development and then as the School Managing Director. Prior to moving to Winnipeg, Ms Fennell was the Associate Producer for internationally renowned Toronto-based theatre company Necessary Angel. She also worked with the Walmer Centre Theatre, the Festival of Original Theatre (University of Toronto), Stephanie Gorin Casting, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, the Thousand Islands Playhouse, and Theatre Kingston. While living in Toronto, Ms Fennell was an Advisor for the Arts Program at The George Cedric Metcalf Foundation and she sat on the DreamNorth Theatre Company Board of Directors. Since her return “home,” she has sat as a member of the Executive of the Winnipeg Branch of the Queen’s Alumni Association and as Chair of the R.H.S. Child Care Board of Directors, and has participated in leadership training at the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity. She is presently on the advocacy committees for both the Canadian Dance Assembly and Manitobans for the Arts.
Grab a lunch and join from your desk, home office Grab a lunch and join from your desk, home office - wherever you find yourself - and brush up on your arts management skills! Today is the first of our Arts Management Lunch and Learn series. October 15, Granting Bodies Panel: Learn all about the various grants available to arts organizations. This session is free and registration is still open! The webinar begins at 12 noon so hurry to grab a spot.  (Link in bio.) We'll be joined by Genevieve Landreville of the Canada Council for the Arts, Martine Friesen of the Manitoba Arts Council, Dominic Lloyd of the Winnipeg Arts Council and Joanna Turner of the Winnipeg Foundation to learn how to access their funding programs.
Looking for a job in arts administration? We are Looking for a job in arts administration? We are hiring a Communications and Facility Coordinator and the deadline to apply is 5pm this Friday. Check out the link in our bio for more info. Email your cover letter, resume, and references to admin@creativemanitoba.ca
Our second Artist Boot Camp with @mawawpg happens Our second Artist Boot Camp with @mawawpg happens tomorrow evening. Free participatory workshop! Email info@mawa.ca to grab a spot. Selling Online with Cori Jaye Elston Thursday, October 15 7-9pm Nowadays, it is not just your main creative medium that can make you money. Learn how to leverage the online world to share your individual skillset, resulting in great payouts that can fund your creative projects. From Patreon to Skillshare/Udemy, to Etsy or Upwork/Fiverr, learn about a handful of programs that you can use to generate revenue for creative entrepreneurship, no matter what your artistic discipline. In this workshop, you will learn how to share your creative process skills, help others in your discipline and get paid.
We're hiring! Please share! Communications and Fa We're hiring! Please share! Communications and Facility Coordinator Deadline to apply: 5 PM Friday, October 16, 2020 The purpose of the Creative Manitoba Communications and Facility Coordinator position is to manage operational functions, external communications, and components of administration for the 245 McDermot shared space. Areas of responsibility include class and board room rentals, management of office supply inventories, general facility maintenance, updating website content, creating weekly e-newsletter, and managing social media channels. This position may also include some evening and weekend work. Creative Manitoba is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from equity-seeking groups. For a full job description please visit our website. Link in bio!
We are pleased to announce our incoming Youth Ment We are pleased to announce our incoming Youth Mentorship Programs Manager, Dora Carroll. Dora is a local arts creator working predominantly in theatre and film as a director, producer and actor. Artistic Producer of Shakespeare in the Pub, Artistic Associate of Bravura Theatre, and Artistic Producer of play ON Theatre, Dora wears many hats. She is also an instructor with MTYP and a proud member of the local band The Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir. Dora has worked on and off the stage with RMTC, Rainbow Stage, SIR, PTE, MTYP, Dry Cold, One Trunk, Winnipeg Studio Theatre, WSO, All Dentist Musical, and Glenlawn Collegiate. An advocate for Winnipeg’s artistic community, Dora is incredibly excited to be joining the team as Creative Manitoba’s Career’s in the Arts Youth Mentorship Programs Manager. Dora follows in the footsteps of Jan Skene, who has managed the program for the past five years. Thank you, Jan, for five years of inspiration, buckets of enthusiasm, humour, and the odd, off the wall comment or two. Jan played her role with grace and style – helping to build the profile of her programs while increasing the overall awareness of Creative Manitoba. We wish Jan well in her early “retirement” and want to say thank you for raising the bar and consistently encouraging us to grow as an organization and as a group of individuals.
This Wednesday! #Repost @mawawpg • • • • This Wednesday! #Repost @mawawpg • • • • • • MAWA Mentoring Artists for Women's Art Pop Ups $ Pricing Artist Boot Camp with Melanie Wesley @melaniewesleystudio Wed. Sept. 23 7 - 9pm Free! Online via Zoom or very limited in person spaces are available. Register by emailing info@mawa.ca Veteran pop-up vendor Melanie Wesley shares the experiences and knowledge that have helped her to build a creative career that she loves. Her particular approach blends pragmatic planning with intuitive decision-making. Beginning with a simple self-assessment worksheet, Melanie will guide you in figuring out a first step or a next step. Participants will be provided with an extensive list of resources, and ample time for questions and conversation. Presented in partnership with @creativemanitoba #popupshop #pricingyourart #pricingyourartwork #artistbootcamp #winnipegartist #winnipegarts #workshop
Load More… Follow on Instagram

© Creative Manitoba 2020