Media Releases
Seema Hollenberg from NGC appointed Head of Curatorial at WAG
Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 19, 2014: After a national search, the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Seema Hollenberg as Head of Curatorial.
Currently Senior Exhibitions Manager at the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), Hollenberg will assume her WAG post on...
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Dec 19, 2014
WAG Makes Dalí Part of the Holidays
The Winnipeg Art Gallery invites the public to include Dalí in holiday plans. Whether on your own or with family and friends, it's a great time to see the outstanding exhibitions now showing at the WAG.
The Gallery is open Tuesday–Thursday, 11am-5pm; Friday, 11am-9pm; and Saturday–Sunday,...
Dec 18, 2014
WAG Presents Art & Soul: The Lucid Dream on January 31, 2015
Winnipeg, Manitoba - December 12, 2014: The Winnipeg Art Gallery is excited to announce the theme for this year’s Art & Soul fundraiser: The Lucid Dream. The annual costume party will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the WAG.
Transforming four floors of the WAG building into a series...
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Dec 12, 2014
Diane Lafournaise Joins WAG Team as Studio Manager
Winnipeg, MB, December 11, 2014: The Winnipeg Art Gallery is pleased to announce the appointment of Diane Lafournaise as WAG Studio Manager.
Lafournaise is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of WAG Studio, and will assist with long-term strategy and operational...
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Dec 11, 2014
WAG Mourns Loss of Artist Kiugak Ashoona
Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 4: The Winnipeg Arts Gallery joins the Inuit and arts community in mourning the loss of Inuit carver Kiugak Ashoona. The Order of Canada inductee was 81.
“The Winnipeg Art Gallery is saddened by this great loss to the arts community,” comments Dr. Stephen Borys,...
Dec 4, 2014
WAG Celebrates Holiday Season with Free Party for Families
Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 2, 2014: The Winnipeg Art Gallery is gearing up for its annual Family Holiday Party on Sunday, December 7. This festive event is a free, fun-filled afternoon for the whole family, running from 1:30 to 4pm.
With a host of games, hot chocolate, and cookies, the WAG...
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