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Arlea Ashcroft

Arlea Ashcroft is a French Anishinaabe/Saulteaux multi-disciplinary artist from Treaty 1 Territory, with ancestral connections to Minegoziibe Anishinabe (Pine Creek First Nation). Her creations often explore themes of mixed-blood identity, cultural heritage, mental health, and gender dynamics. Her art serves as a platform for storytelling and activism, particularly advocating for Indigenous communities and addressing social issues.
Ashcroft's style is recognized for its punk rock aesthetic and raw, confrontational elements, often challenging Western artistic norms by portraying subjects with sharp, vibrant, and sometimes dissonant visuals. She integrates personal experiences, community narratives, and historical contexts to create works that are both visually striking and emotionally evocative.
Her work has received local, national, and international attention, not only for its artistic quality but also for its role in fostering dialogue around identity and resilience. Ashcroft's impact highlights the transformative power of art as a medium for truth-telling, continuing to channel her raw, rebellious energy into her visual, multimedia, music, and literary works. She is happiest chasing sunsets and camping fireside under the stars.

Nora Decter

Nora Decter is a writer and educator who grew up on Treaty 1 Territory in the North End of Winnipeg. She is the author of two novels: How Far We Go and How Fast (Orca Book Publishers, 2018) and What's Not Mine (ECW Press, 2024). In 2019 she was the recipient of the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize in literary fiction.
Nora has been teaching writing at post-secondary institutions in the U.S. and Canada for the last ten years. She was honoured to serve as the 2024-2025 writer-in-residence at the Winnipeg Public Library, where she worked with a record number of writers from across Manitoba.
She lives in Winnipeg, near the foot of Garbage Hill.

Danita Stallard

Danita Stallard is the peculiar personality behind FlitterMouse Studio's collection of snack-sized art and quirky comics. As an intrepid adventurer and indiscriminate tree-hugger, Stallard finds her inspiration in the rugged forests of Northern Manitoba. Her creativity is fuelled by copious amounts of Earl Grey Tea, a fascination with folklore, and the occasional infusion of pure silliness.
Her graphic novel series, FLANN!, is a completely hand-drawn adventure inspired by the legend that gave Flin Flon, Manitoba its memorable name. Featuring penniless prospectors, mysterious cryptids, and a decidedly steampunk aesthetic, FLANN! pays tribute to the quirky corner of Manitoba that Stallard calls home.
Find her online at flittermouse.ca

Kamal Chioua

Kamal is a North African performer, creator, and, lover of the arts. He is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg’s, acting program. He also recently completed two wonderful years at The Village Conservatory. When he’s not gracing the stage Kamal enjoys long walks on the beach, candle light dinners, and late night Shawarma.
Recent Performance Credits Include: The Wizard of Oz (Rainbow Stage), The Velveteen Rabbit (MTYP), and, The Spencer Sisters (CTV)

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Lars Stoltz

Born in Whitehorse, Yukon, in 1977, then raised between Snow Lake, MB and Vancouver, BC has given Lars Stoltz a truly unique outlook on life and what is important within. As an Indigenous artist from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Art is his passion. In 2012, Lars had the ingenuity to pick up a butterknife and start making intricate wood burnings with it as he lived on Vancouver Island.
The desire to help his family has brought him back to Manitoba, where he continues to create works that inspire others to seek their own inner artist. During his career, Lars has created customized works for many celebrities and famous artists, and he always appreciates those who inspired him from an early age. From Stan Lee and showcasing a custom Thanos in his museum, Robert Englund signing his Freddy Krueger, and Zakk Wylde enjoying a custom Skullthrone in California, to Ted Raimi, Meatloaf and the Sheepdogs, Lars has always enjoyed giving back to those who inspire his own arts.
Recently, The Burton Cummings Theatre chose to honor him with the front lobby display of a 4x8 Larsworks piece that had been given to Mr. Burton Cummings on his New Year’s Eve Birthday bash in 2022. Lars has been invited to tour North American festivals and events every year and always looks to encourage others to see art as a career. His own non-profit arts foundation has recently taken shape to bring a more modern aspect to the arts in Northern Manitoba.

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The Herdsman House in Neubergthal

The Herdsman House in Neubergthal Artist Residence and Guest House is in a national historic Mennonite Street village in Neubergthal, Manitoba, Canada. It is privately owned and operated by Margruite and Paul Krahn and has been hosting artists of various disciplines since 2015. Margruite is a visual artist, curator, and host of the Herdman House. Paul maintains the buildings and acts as soundman and technician.
With the guidance of Restoration Workshop/Parks Canada, and funding support from the provincial heritage governing body, Paul and Margruite restored and renovated the only remaining village herdsman cottage (c. 1880s) in Canada, as well as a 1927 barn into their home, studio, and 140 seat venue.
The Herdsman House facilitates space for visual artists/photographers, writers/playwrights, performing arts, musicians, educators, curators, culture and heritage.

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Short Stories

Browse Short Story Writers

Arlea Ashcroft

Nora Decter

Danita Stallard

Kamal Chioua

Roan Regan

Lars Stoltz

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Get a discount on Creative Manitoba workshops

Writing and Publishing Organizations

Winnipeg International Writers Festival

Lauren Carter

Prairie Fire Press

The Herdsman House in Neubergthal

Peg CIty Lovely

Manitoba Writers’ Guild

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