Watch the virtual celebration here.
Celebrating the North in the South
Michael Maltzan, the architect who designed Qaumajuq, was inspired by an expedition to Nunavut where the team visited Inuit communities and artists’ studios. The undulating white stone of Qaumajuq’s façade hovers above the ground, as if floating over the glass-filled lobby. Its abstract quality recalls the vast scale of the North as well as the carved forms of the artwork within its walls. Discover the stunning Visible Vault, new gallery and learning spaces, the outdoor plaza, and main floor shop and café.
Art is a Voice
WAG-Qaumajuq holds in trust close to 14,000 pieces of Inuit art, including carvings, drawing, prints, textiles, and new media. Each piece has its own story to tell. Sharing these stories with the world is at the core of Qaumajuq. This is an engaging, accessible space to experience art in new ways, where artists and technology offer direct connections to the lands, peoples, and cultures of the North.
Inuit-Led
Inuit have guided the creation of Qaumajuq and lead the development of programs that will connect you with others, such as the inaugural show INUA. We have partnered with Inuit birthright organizations, governments, associations, and individuals across Inuit Nunangat and in urban and Southern communities to ensure Qaumajuq is a place where all Inuit feel welcome, engaged, and inspired to share their culture with the world. Creating spaces for Inuit elders to pass their teachings on to the broader community is critical to building bridges of understanding – between cultures, between North and South, and between generations. Together, we are developing programs that enrich the Qaumajuq experience for everyone. Read our FAQs below.
FAQs
It is essential to WAG-Qaumajuq that we acknowledge the colonial history of our permanent collection. We recognize that art galleries have historically been part of the colonial structure of perpetuating racism and oppression, and we are committed to dismantling these systems.
The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) has long been present in Winnipeg and was instrumental to the early development of the global Inuit art market. In the 1950s, carvings were purchased at fur trading posts in Inukjuak, Puvirnituq, Kinngait, and several other Inuit communities. Since the 1950s, Inuit have owned and operated artist co-operatives. Carving stone was locally quarried and distinctive to each community. The carvings came South by boat in the late summer or fall and were sold at the Handicrafts Guilds in Montreal (est. 1949) and Winnipeg (est. 1952), and in HBC stores across the country. Large private collections were formed in Winnipeg because of access to the bulk of the carvings that came to the HBC headquarters in the city. For more information on HBC’s history of collecting Inuit art, click here.
These private collections were formed, most notably, by Jerry Twomey, George Swinton, Bessie Bulman (head of the Guild), her sister Eileen Abbott, and HBC employees. Today, the WAG collection of Inuit art includes donations from these private collections. Our curators also maintain strong relationships with artists by visiting their homes, workspaces, and communities, and spending time with them on the land. We purchase works directly from the artists in their communities, from their cooperatives, or through the global art market. In addition, we collaborate with other museums, galleries, and arctic co-ops to exhibit artworks on loan.
Today, more than 2,000 Inuit artists from many of the communities of Inuit Nunangat are represented in our permanent collection, totalling close to 14,000 pieces. While several thousand of the artworks are sculptural, we recognize and celebrate the fact that Inuit art extends to an evolving array of media including prints, textiles, clothing, and digital media, all present in our collection. Inuit art encompasses any work created by an Inuk. While it is often studied and regarded in an ethnically-oriented context, Inuit art is very much part of the cannon of art history and the future of contemporary art. The WAG Indigenous art collection includes work by Inuit, First Nations, and Métis artists. Learn more here.
The WAG recognizes that the history of our Inuit art collection is tied to the ongoing history of colonialism in North America. Fur trading posts disrupted the traditional and sustainable nomadic lifestyle of Inuit communities, contributing to the permanent settlement of many Inuit. We hope to shed light on this history, and bring Inuit voices to the forefront through more storytelling.
As a non-profit art museum, we are taking part in national conversations around reconciliation, and have developed an artwork provenance policy to further collaborate with Indigenous artists and their families. If an artwork is found to be acquired in an unethical manner by the WAG or by the individual or institution who collected the work prior to it entering the Gallery’s collection, we would move forward with the necessary steps towards repatriation. Public access to provenance information on all artworks in our collection is available. More information can be found here.
We care for the artworks so that their stories and the stories of the artists can continue to be shared for generations to come. We recognize that each artwork has a Spirit. An Indigenous Elder has been asked to care for the artwork the WAG holds. Since Treaty 1 territory is not the original homeland of Inuit art, it is important that the Spirit of the art is honoured and cared for. Ceremony and prayer take place regularly in all of our vaults for all of the art.
For an overview of the WAG’s defining collection areas, click here.
Qaumajuq builds on the WAG’s long history of collecting and exhibiting Inuit art and working with the leadership of Inuit partners and stakeholders. By amplifying the voices of the artists and promoting cultural understanding, we aim to support reconciliation, bringing us all closer together. Qaumajuq will be a cornerstone for building capacity among emerging Inuit arts and heritage professionals, a place for mentorship, learning, and intercultural dialogue.
Qaumajuq is not only a building, it is a cultural venue for Inuit in Canada, and a beacon of Inuit agency. Inuit partners have been integral to Qaumajuq’s conception, and are leading the development of design, exhibitions, and educational programming. We strive to provide a platform for Inuit voices and ensure all Inuit are welcomed.
Qaumajuq will bring the North to the South to deepen the world’s understanding of Canada. The North covers over one third of Canada’s landmass, yet fewer than two per cent of Canadians will ever set foot in the North. Qaumajuq will be a place to build and understand our relationships.
Inuit stakeholders look forward to having a ‘capital’ in Canada in which their art, histories, and stories can be shared with each other and with the world. We are working closely with Northern partners, and our relationship with the Government of Nunavut is fundamental.
Due to space and resources, in 2015 the Government of Nunavut (GN) entrusted the WAG with its Fine Arts Collection, which includes over 7,385 objects. This loan involves care, storage, exhibition, mentorship, and development of public educational programming. Qaumajuq will provide a temporary new home for the GN collection.
Since the signing of the agreement, we have collaborated with the GN to host artist and Elder residencies and mentorship training, tour exhibitions in northern communities, digitize the collection, and feature artworks in ShopWAG, providing increased market access to Inuit artists.
We are honoured to continue to support the GN’s efforts in creating increased awareness and exposure to the rich collection until its return to Nunavut. We are dedicated to caring for the Spirit of the art with Ceremony, while Treaty 1 is its home. We are committed to supporting the development of a cultural heritage centre in Inuit Nunangat by offering resources and expertise, and creating space for a sister relationship between these institutions and Qaumajuq.
Qaumajuq will bridge Canada’s North and South through exhibitions, research, education, and art making with Inuit voices at the forefront. We will continue to honour the legacies of Inuit artists through exhibitions curated by Inuit, programs, and events at WAG-Qaumajuq.
The WAG’s Indigenous Advisory Circle is at the heart of all of our decolonization and Indigenization work. The Circle provides leadership and counsel in the development and planning of related WAG exhibitions, education, community outreach, partnerships, and programming
The Circle is made up of representatives from the four regions of Inuit Nunangat: Inuvialuit Nunangit Sannaiqtuaq, Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut. Urban Inuit and circumpolar Inuit communities such as Alaska and Greenland are also represented, along with First Nations and Metis members from Manitoba and across the country.
Local community consultations have been essential in developing our mandate and purpose for Qaumajuq. Indigenous leaders in Winnipeg have been very generous with their time and sharing their knowledge. Leadership and Elders from all of the communities located on Treaty 1 have been engaged with our Indigenization journey. The Dakota Nation, whose unceded land on which the Gallery stands, has also been involved in conversations. The Metis Nation and the local Inuit community have been essential to Qaumajuq planning, from the project’s inception to the upcoming opening celebrations.
We acknowledge that without the input from the Anishinaabe, Ininawak, Dakota, Metis Nations, and the Manitoba Inuit community, the dream of Qaumajuq would not be a reality.
Indigenous Naming
Qaumajuq is the name that Indigenous language keepers gave to the Inuit art centre. Inspired by the light-filled spaces of the new building, Qaumajuq (pronounced KOW-ma-yourk and sometimes heard HOW-ma-yourk) means “it is bright, it is lit” in Inuktitut. This naming initiative is an important step on the Gallery’s Indigenization journey, responding to the UNDRIP and the TRC’s Calls to Action, both of which reference the importance of Indigenous languages.
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Friday, Sep 27 '24
Dominique Rey presents: MOTHERGROUND
Opening October 12, Dominique Rey’s first solo exhibition at WAG-Qaumajuq, MOTHERGROUND, will take over three gallery spaces. It is the first show of this scale…
Thursday, Aug 29 '24
Getting to know Nawang Tsomo Kinkar
Last month we announced the recipient of the TD Curatorial Fellowship: Nawang Tsomo Kinkar! Nawang [Nga-wong or Na-wong] will be working with the WAG-Qaumajuq team as…
Tuesday, Jul 30 '24
The Importance of Education with Rachel Baerg
Earlier this summer, WAG-Qaumajuq hosted a three-day conference for the Canadian Art Gallery Educators (CAGE). The event was led by Rachel Baerg, WAG-Qaumajuq’s Head of…
Thursday, Jun 27 '24
Defining Reconciliation
How to define reconciliation? It was the central question to a wide-ranging discussion in June at WAG-Qaumajuq including Free Press editor Paul Samyn and columnist…
Wednesday, Jun 26 '24
Living Legend, Lita Fontaine
Excitement is building for the opening of Winyan, a solo survey of Lita Fontaine’s artwork, set to open on the evening of July 5 with…
Friday, May 24 '24
Remembering Alan Small
We have lost a beloved member of the Manitoba arts community, Alan Small. As a Journalist for the Winnipeg Free Press, Alan dedicated over 22…
Monday, Apr 29 '24
Listening, Learning, and Teaching Through Art
WAG-Qaumajuq launched the Truth and Reconciliation Through Art tour in the fall 2023, coinciding with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which recently received…
Monday, Apr 15 '24
Art in Bloom takes over ShopWAG
This spring, we have curated a special collection of works from local makers at ShopWAG in celebration of Art in Bloom. Some of the featured…
Friday, Apr 12 '24
Thursday, Apr 11 '24
May is for Members!
Thank you for being a member of WAG-Qaumajuq! Each year, your membership helps give others accessible ways to visit the Gallery, while strengthening our programs…
Tuesday, Apr 2 '24
Tuesday, Apr 2 '24
75 Years of WAG Associates
Congratulations to the Associates of the Winnipeg Art Gallery for 75 years! Established in 1948, this special group of WAG-Qaumajuq members has been steadfast in…
Tuesday, Apr 2 '24
Thursday, Mar 28 '24
New hours of operation at WAG-Qaumajuq starting April 1
New hours of operation at WAG-Qaumajuq starting April 1 The Gallery is adjusting our public hours beginning April 1, 2024. The new public hours for…
Wednesday, Mar 27 '24
A Floral Feast For All To Enjoy
Art in Bloom is our biannual signature event that envelopes us in an array of floral displays and inspires professional and not-so-professional folks to try…
Friday, Mar 1 '24
New Acquisitions, Old Favourites
We’re pleased to welcome five artworks from the Kathleen Burrows Lightcap Collection into the permanent collection. If they look familiar that’s because these pieces have…
Wednesday, Feb 28 '24
Friday, Feb 2 '24
WAG-Qaumajuq closed to the public February 17 – 19
WAG-Qaumajuq closed to the public February 17-19 The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq will be closed to the public February 17-19, 2024 to complete maintenance work on…
Thursday, Feb 1 '24
Passion for Art Reaches a Global Audience
Opening February 7, 2024 in London, England, Ningiukulu Teevee: Stories from Kinngait brings together works from Teevee’s impressive career from the collection of local Winnipegger,…
Tuesday, Jan 2 '24
The Full Story: A conversation with Tim Gardner and Stephen Borys
Tim Gardner: The Full Story spans the 30-year career of a celebrated artist with roots in Winnipeg. Curated by Dr. Stephen Borys, the exhibition gives…
Tuesday, Dec 19 '23
Moving Forward: Allegations of Nazi Affiliations Against Former Gallery Director Ferdinand Eckhardt
Over the last few weeks, allegations claiming former Gallery Director Ferdinand Eckhardt was affiliated with the Nazi party have been in the news. Eckhardt was…
Wednesday, Dec 6 '23
Elevating Art, Objects, and People
Lift Up Your WAG-Qaumajuq! The Winnipeg Art Gallery is an iconic modernist building that houses two passenger elevators that have served the community well for…
Wednesday, Nov 29 '23
Interview with Dark Ice Curator, Rebecca Basciano
ᓯᑯ ᕿᕐᓂᖅᓯᓯᒪᔪᖅ Dark Ice, a travelling exhibition organized by the Ottawa Art Gallery, recently opened at WAG-Qaumajuq, featuring the work of artists Leslie Reid (Ottawa,…
Monday, Nov 6 '23
Monday, Oct 30 '23
The Heart of CRAFTED
CRAFTED is the highlight of the year for many craftspeople and lovers of fine craft in Manitoba. The community comes together to celebrate handmade items…
Tuesday, Oct 17 '23
Thursday, Sep 28 '23
Tim Gardner on his new exhibition, studying in Manitoba, his process, and more
The first retrospective and largest exhibition of Artist Tim Gardner’s work opens at WAG-Qaumajuq on October 7! Tim Gardner: The Full Story will showcase 125…
Friday, Sep 22 '23
Tuesday, Sep 19 '23
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Wednesday, Sep 6 '23
Sunday, Sep 3 '23
Saturday, Aug 26 '23
Friday, Aug 25 '23
The Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award takes over WAG-Qaumajuq this month!
On September 22, the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award (KAMA) will take over WAG-Qaumajuq with a celebratory evening that will open the 2021 winner’s solo exhibition…
Monday, Aug 21 '23
Wednesday, Aug 9 '23
Tuesday, Aug 1 '23
A conversation with 2021 KAMA Award winner Tarralik Duffy, currently in-residence at WAG-Qaumajuq
Tarralik Duffy, winner of the Inuit Art Foundation’s Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award (KAMA) is in residence at WAG-Qaumajuq. Duffy is the 2021 recipient of the…
Wednesday, Jul 26 '23
Friday, Jul 21 '23
Tuesday, Jul 11 '23
Sunday, Jul 9 '23
Thursday, Jun 29 '23
New Virtual Tours
Explore the spaces of WAG-Qaumajuq with our new virtual tours that celebrate the architecture of the buildings and the stories behind the names of each…
Tuesday, Jun 27 '23
Wednesday, Jun 21 '23
Friday, Jun 16 '23
Friday, Jun 9 '23
Sunday, Jun 4 '23
Thursday, Jun 1 '23
National Indigenous History Month
Written by Hanna Waswa, Anishinaabe from Eabametoong First Nation, Treaty 9. National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate Indigenous nations, history and…
Thursday, Jun 1 '23
Saturday, May 27 '23
Tuesday, May 16 '23
Friday, May 5 '23
Monday, May 1 '23
Friday, Apr 28 '23
Faye HeavyShield and Felicia Gay in Conversation: The Art of Faye HeavyShield
As WAG-Qaumajuq prepared to welcome The Art of Faye HeavyShield to Winnipeg, we were able to sit down with artist Faye HeavyShield and curator Felicia…
Friday, Apr 28 '23
Monday, Apr 24 '23
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Saturday, Apr 15 '23
Tuesday, Apr 11 '23
Saturday, Apr 8 '23
Thursday, Apr 6 '23
Thursday, Mar 30 '23
50 years in glass @ ShopWAG
ShopWAG is celebrating the 50-year career of local glass artist Ione Thorkelsson, with a series release of blown glass works from the artist’s personal collection….
Thursday, Mar 30 '23
Thursday, Mar 23 '23
Thursday, Mar 16 '23
Friday, Mar 10 '23
Wednesday, Mar 8 '23
Wednesday, Mar 1 '23
Tuesday, Feb 28 '23
Congratulations to the Longlist Recipients of KAMA 2023!
In February 2023, the Inuit Art Foundation and WAG-Qaumajuq announced the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award (KAMA) longlist recipients! KAMA is a biennial prize that supports…
Tuesday, Feb 28 '23
Introducing the new WAG-Qaumajuq Visual Identity
Notice something different around here? We’re pleased to present our new visual identity and a refreshed colour palette inspired by the natural light display of…
Thursday, Feb 23 '23
Thursday, Feb 16 '23
Monday, Feb 13 '23
Monday, Feb 6 '23
Thursday, Feb 2 '23
Q&A with Marie-Anne Redhead, our Newest Curator
It’s always an exciting time at an art gallery when a curator joins the team, and WAG-Qaumajuq is no exception. We’re thrilled to welcome Marie-Anne…
Wednesday, Feb 1 '23
Saturday, Jan 28 '23
Tuesday, Jan 24 '23
Monday, Jan 23 '23
Miriam Rudolph Artist Talk
On Friday, January 13, 2023, artist Miriam Rudolph gave a talk about her work in the exhibition, Headlines: The Art of the News Cycle. Watch…
Saturday, Jan 21 '23
Thursday, Jan 12 '23
Monday, Jan 9 '23
Saturday, Jan 7 '23
Monday, Jan 2 '23
Sunday, Jan 1 '23
Monday, Dec 19 '22
Wednesday, Dec 14 '22
Friday, Dec 9 '22
Thursday, Dec 8 '22
Thursday, Dec 1 '22
Storied Land: (Re)Mapping Winnipeg
For the exhibition Headlines: The Art of the News Cycle, artist Miriam Rudolph dug through the Winnipeg Free Press archives. What came out of this…
Wednesday, Nov 30 '22
Bill Vazan Installation
Check out the Bill Vazan installation at the WAG point on Memorial Boulevard! Seven granite boulders were installed in November 2022, each with unique engravings….
Tuesday, Nov 29 '22
Thank you for your support
Members and donors like you create incredible opportunities at WAG-Qaumajuq As I look back on 2022, I am struck by the wonderful programs, exhibitions, and…
Tuesday, Nov 29 '22
Friday, Nov 25 '22
Wednesday, Nov 23 '22
Interview with Headlines Curator Riva Symko
The Winnipeg Free Press is, in a word, singular. For 150 years, the Free Press has remained a staunchly independent news source and now, in…
Tuesday, Nov 22 '22
Sunday, Nov 20 '22
Final chance to see Transmissions at WAG-Qaumajuq
The final day to see Transmissions is Sunday, December 4. This exhibition introduces us to a different kind of understanding of the world. Through the…
Thursday, Nov 17 '22
Wednesday, Nov 9 '22
Monday, Nov 7 '22
Saturday, Nov 5 '22
How to enjoy the art at WAG-Qaumajuq
Art galleries shouldn’t be intimidating! You don’t need any background knowledge to enjoy the art on display here. All sorts of people visit WAG-Qaumajuq each…
Friday, Nov 4 '22
Wednesday, Nov 2 '22
Tuesday, Nov 1 '22
The Hucal Kurelek Collection
William Kurelek in Focus: Works from the Collection At the time of his death, William Kurelek (1927-1977) was one of the most commercially successful artists…
Thursday, Oct 27 '22
Tuesday, Oct 25 '22
Fashion Takes Over the Gallery
This year, WAG-Qaumajuq is launching our celebrated annual craft sale, CRAFTED: Show + Sale, with a full fashion runway featuring 25 collections from fashion designers…
Sunday, Oct 23 '22
Tuesday, Oct 18 '22
Thursday, Oct 13 '22
Monday, Oct 10 '22
Robert Houle: Red is Beautiful an interview with Dr. Stephen Borys
The impact and intensity of Robert Houle’s artwork can’t be conveyed on the page or through a screen. Robert Houle: Red is Beautiful brings together…
Thursday, Oct 6 '22
Wednesday, Oct 5 '22
Thursday, Sep 29 '22
WAG-Qaumajuq Brand Identity Evolution
As the Winnipeg Art Gallery has evolved with the opening of Qaumajuq, the Gallery’s visual identity is also evolving to better reflect the important position…
Thursday, Sep 29 '22
Remembering Elisapee Ishulutaq
WAG-Qaumajuq Curator of Inuit Art, Darlene Coward Wight reflected on the time she spent with renowned Inuit artist, Elisapee Ishulutaq in the new McMichael Canadian…
Thursday, Sep 29 '22
The work of Robert Houle is returning to the Winnipeg Art Gallery!
Organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario, Robert Houle: Red is Beautiful is the first major retrospective of this leading contemporary Canadian artist. Robert Houle…
Wednesday, Sep 28 '22
Sunday, Sep 25 '22
Wednesday, Sep 14 '22
Wednesday, Sep 14 '22
Sunday, Sep 11 '22
Thursday, Sep 8 '22
Thursday, Sep 1 '22
Now Open
WAG-Qaumajuq is now open! Make sure to review our latest safety measures below. The Gallery Shop, WAG Studio and our new cafe Katita are also…
Wednesday, Aug 31 '22
Catching up with the Curators: Kwaata-nihtaawakihk: A Hard Birth
Kwaata-nihtaawakihk: A Hard Birth is an incredible exhibition with a long road to opening; originally a part of the Manitoba 150 commemoration, the exhibition was…
Tuesday, Aug 30 '22
Friday, Aug 26 '22
Sunday, Aug 21 '22
Wednesday, Aug 17 '22
Tuesday, Aug 9 '22
Wednesday, Aug 3 '22
Nourishing mind, body, soul
In August 2022, WAG-Qaumajuq’s signature dinner and art tour, Nourish, featured the exhibition Esmaa Mohamoud: To Play in the Face of Certain Defeat. The show…
Thursday, Jul 28 '22
Thursday, Jul 21 '22
Tuesday, Jul 19 '22
Thursday, Jul 14 '22
Sunday, Jul 10 '22
Saturday, Jul 9 '22
Tuesday, Jul 5 '22
Nakatamaakewin Stencil Lesson
Stencil printmaking is a technique that has been used widely in Inuit Nunangat, especially in the communities of Ulukhaktok, Kinngait, and Pangirtung. Kellypalik Mangitak’s 1959…
Monday, Jul 4 '22
Wednesday, Jun 29 '22
Curator in Residence, Mariana Muñoz Gomez on Transmissions
Current Curator in Residence at WAG-Qaumajuq, Mariana Muñoz Gomez has spent the last year preparing to launch an ambitious new exhibition. An artist, writer, and…
Wednesday, Jun 29 '22
Friday, Jun 24 '22
Thursday, Jun 23 '22
Thursday, Jun 16 '22
Wednesday, Jun 15 '22
Thursday, Jun 9 '22
Wednesday, Jun 1 '22
Tuesday, May 31 '22
Monday, May 30 '22
Will you help celebrate the next generation of great artists?
My name is Cara, and I’m the Learning & Programs Coordinator for the WAG-Qaumajuq Studio. Some of you may know the magic of the Studio…
Monday, May 30 '22
Shop the Germaine Arnaktauyok Print Sale
One of the goals of WAG-Qaumajuq is to connect our community to art in new and meaningful ways – whether that be through the exhibitions…
Friday, May 27 '22
Monday, May 23 '22
Friday, May 20 '22
From Considering a Burn to Into the Light
Head of Collections & Exhibitions, Riva Symko wrote about decolonizing museums in Anchorage Museum’s latest issue of Chatter Marks. In the article, From Considering a…
Monday, May 16 '22
Sunday, May 15 '22
Tuesday, May 10 '22
Thursday, May 5 '22
Monday, May 2 '22
Kwaata-nihtaawakihk: A Hard Birth – A Space for Engaging the Future
Kwaata-nihtaawakihk: A Hard Birth is an essential remembering of the unique formation of the province of Manitoba, and a space for engaging the future. A…
Thursday, Apr 28 '22
Tuesday, Apr 26 '22
Remembering Robert Archambeau
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the outstanding Canadian ceramicist, Robert Archambeau. Archambeau worked and taught with clay for over 60…
Friday, Apr 22 '22
Friday, Apr 15 '22
Wednesday, Apr 13 '22
Wednesday, Apr 13 '22
Winter Storm Update
WAG-Qaumajuq will be open regular hours on Thursday, April 14, 2022. ShopWAG will also be open 11am-5pm. See our hours and admission here. Note that…
Friday, Apr 8 '22
Sunday, Apr 3 '22
Friday, Apr 1 '22
WAG-Qaumajuq ablaze with the colours of spring thanks to Petals West
The gallery spaces of WAG-Qaumajuq came alive this weekend through the generous donation of over 20,000 flowers by Master Partner Petals West. The biannual Art…
Thursday, Mar 31 '22
Wednesday, Mar 30 '22
Wrapping up the Inaugural Year
This spring marks the end of the inaugural year of Qaumajuq, and we are just getting started! Looking back on the last year, it is…
Monday, Mar 28 '22
Quantum Arts Program @ WAG
For over 30 years the Children’s Heritage Fund has sponsored thousands of Winnipeg School Division students through Quantum Arts, a program that provides youth with…
Saturday, Mar 26 '22
Friday, Mar 25 '22
Friday, Mar 25 '22
RBCxWAG: Virtual Sessions: Jenny Irene Miller Take Over
INUA artist, Jenny Irene Miller took over the WAG-Qaumajuq Instagram on March 24! Learn more about Jenny’s work on display in INUA and hear about her…
Saturday, Mar 19 '22
Thursday, Mar 17 '22
Saturday, Mar 12 '22
Monday, Mar 7 '22
Sunday, Mar 6 '22
Thursday, Mar 3 '22
Tuesday, Mar 1 '22
Catching up with Tarralik Duffy
In September 2021, Tarralik Duffy received the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award, the Inuit Art Foundation’s biennial prize celebrating established mid-career Inuit artists in honour of…
Friday, Feb 25 '22
Wednesday, Feb 23 '22
Monday, Feb 21 '22
Thursday, Feb 17 '22
WAGxRBC Virtual Session: Studio Visit with Maya Sialuk Jacobsen
Join artist Maya Sialuk Jacobsen for a virtual visit to her studio! Learn about her artwork and practice within the larger context of INUA, the…
Friday, Feb 11 '22
Saturday, Feb 5 '22
Tuesday, Feb 1 '22
Friday, Jan 28 '22
WAGxRBC Virtual Session: In Conversation with Maureen Gruben
Catch a conversation between Inuvialuk artist, Maureen Gruben and INUA co-curator, Kablusiak! Learn about Maureen’s art practice and her work featured in INUA, Qaumajuq’s inaugural…
Monday, Jan 24 '22
WOW! Catering @ WAG-Qaumajuq
New year, new caterer! WAG-Qaumajuq’s new exclusive caterers, WOW! Catering have joined the amazing events team at WAG-Qaumajuq and are ready to plan your next…
Sunday, Jan 23 '22
Friday, Jan 21 '22
Friday, Jan 14 '22
Friday, Jan 7 '22
2021, Year in Review
What an extraordinary time to be part of the Winnipeg Art Gallery community! This year, we connected with our community online and on the road….
Monday, Jan 3 '22
Thursday, Dec 30 '21
Fresh Views
Fresh views are on Portage Avenue! You may have noticed our new billboard display on Portage and Sherbrook featuring works in the WAG-Qaumajuq collection. On…
Tuesday, Dec 28 '21
Monday, Dec 27 '21
Virtual Tour of INUA
Catch a virtual tour of INUA. INUA is the inaugural exhibition of Qaumajuq, the Inuit art centre. Featuring a wide range of groundbreaking work in…
Thursday, Dec 23 '21
Tuesday, Dec 21 '21
Monday, Dec 20 '21
New WAG Studio, New Semester
Housed on the Penthouse Level of the Gallery, the new WAG Studio is designed by Qaumajuq architect Michael Maltzan. The larger and more versatile spaces…
Friday, Dec 17 '21
Sunday, Dec 12 '21
Saturday, Dec 4 '21
Thursday, Dec 2 '21
Tuesday, Nov 30 '21
Thursday, Nov 25 '21
Monday, Nov 22 '21
RBCxWAG Virtual Sessions: In Conversation with Niap Saunders
Watch this lively conversation between emerging Inuk artist, Niap Saunders and WAG Associate Curator of Inuit Art, Jocelyn Piirainen. Learn about Niap’s art practice and…
Thursday, Nov 18 '21
Sunday, Nov 14 '21
Wednesday, Nov 10 '21
Sunday, Nov 7 '21
Thursday, Nov 4 '21
Thursday, Nov 4 '21
Friday, Oct 29 '21
Red River Métis Spirituality Beyond Stereotypes with Dr. Chantal Fiola
Returning to Ceremony is the follow-up to Chantal Fiola’s award-winning Rekindling the Sacred Fire and continues her ground-breaking examination of Metis spirituality, discussing assumptions such…
Thursday, Oct 28 '21
Wednesday, Oct 20 '21
Metis Identity: Race-Shifting, Identity Theft & Protecting Metis Culture
Watch this recording of a virtual panel discussion about Metis Identity: Race-Shifting, Identity Theft & Protecting Metis Culture. The last few years has seen the…
Tuesday, Oct 19 '21
In Studio with Megan Kyak-Monteith
INUA artist, Megan Kyak-Monteith takes us into her studio for some behind-the-scenes looks! Watch the video to hear Kyak-Monteith talk about her work and process:…
Monday, Oct 18 '21
The Story of Scrip
Recent years have seen Manitoba’s founding Nation – the Metis – come to national prominence. However, many Manitobans are not familiar with this important history…
Wednesday, Oct 6 '21
Monday, Oct 4 '21
The WAG at 50
On September 25, 1971, the current WAG building ceremoniously opened to the public with a visit from Princess Margaret. This three-part feature by the Winnipeg…
Friday, Oct 1 '21
Nutaaq Tummaqtuyuq: Outdoor Plaza
With the opening of Qaumajuq and the installation of two monumental sculptures, it was time to turn attention to the rest of the new outdoor…
Thursday, Sep 30 '21
Thursday, Sep 30 '21
Prep Team: The Unsung Heroes at the WAG
The prep team plays a huge part in keeping things rolling behind the scenes at the WAG – bigger than you would think. WAG IdeasLAB…
Wednesday, Sep 29 '21
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Tuesday, Sep 14 '21
Tuesday, Sep 14 '21
Hitting ‘Unmute’: Staying Connected in WAG’s Virtual Sessions
With the unprecedented challenges and changes of the last year, your support as WAG donors and members has helped keep us connected to students across…
Monday, Sep 13 '21
Instagram Take Over
INUA curators asinnajaq and Krista Ulujuk Zawadski took over the WAG-Qaumajuq Instagram! This was a great opportunity to learn more about the artworks on display…
Friday, Sep 10 '21
Thursday, Sep 9 '21
Qaumajuq Ball invite
You can use your Qaumajuq Ball invite to create a structure of your own!
Thursday, Sep 9 '21
Tuesday, Sep 7 '21
Darcie Bernhardt Virtual Watercolour Workshop
In August 2021, emerging visual artist and curator, Darcie Bernhardt taught a virtual watercolour workshop, which included the process of creating a watercolour painting using…
Tuesday, Sep 7 '21
Fostering a Love for Art
Summer camp is back and the WAG is once again abuzz with young artists. Alongside clay and robotics themed camp weeks, the WAG launched a…
Monday, Sep 6 '21
Qaumajuq Centre Sets Tone for the Decolonization of Collections
Darlene Coward Wight, WAG-Qaumajuq Curator of Inuit Art talked about the new Inuit art centre with Rachel Ozerkevich of Art & Object. “Since 1961, WAG…
Saturday, Sep 4 '21
Thursday, Sep 2 '21
Thursday, Sep 2 '21
The Story of the Flower Beadwork People with Jennine Krauchi
Watch world renowned Metis artist, Jennine Krauchi share a journey of the history of the Metis, our ancestors, and the truly amazing rebirth of our…
Wednesday, Sep 1 '21
Friday, Aug 27 '21
Germaine Arnaktauyok: Creating a visual language
WAG-Qaumajuq Curator of Inuit Art, Darlene Coward Wight, wrote an article for Above & Beyond – Canada’s Arctic Journal about Germaine Arnaktauyok. “In 1998, I…
Thursday, Aug 26 '21
ICYMI: Smudge Bowl Workshop
Metis artist, Tracy Charette Fehr, leads a FREE ceramics workshop, making a smudge bowl. Metis Kitchen Table Teachings is a virtual series dedicated to the…
Thursday, Aug 26 '21
Sunday, Aug 22 '21
WAGxRBC Virtual Session: INUA Animation Meet-Up & Discussion
Watch this inspiring and lively discussion with emerging Inuk artists Lindsay McIntyre and Megan Kyak-Monteith, featured in INUA and moderated by Napatsi Folger. Learn about…
Saturday, Aug 21 '21
Saturday, Aug 14 '21
Thursday, Aug 5 '21
Wednesday, Aug 4 '21
Treaty One Panel Talks
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty One. To honour this occasion, WAG-Qaumajuq in partnership with the Treaty One Nation, are…
Friday, Jul 30 '21
Thursday, Jul 29 '21
Explore Qaumajuq
Check out this fly-through video to explore Qaumajuq! We hope you enjoy the gorgeous footage and that it offers you a taste of what you…
Thursday, Jul 29 '21
Saturday, Jul 24 '21
Wednesday, Jul 21 '21
Monday, Jul 19 '21
Friday, Jul 16 '21
Thursday, Jul 15 '21
New! WAG IdeasLAB
Calling all students! We’re excited to announce a new summer internship program in partnership with the Appleton Foundation through its APPLETON INITIATIVE. This innovative and…
Thursday, Jul 15 '21
Tuesday, Jul 13 '21
Metis Kitchen Table Teachings: Two-Spirit Michif Local Knowledge Sharing Panel
The Two-Spirit Michif Local serves Manitoba Metis citizens who identify as two-spirit (2S), lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and/or non-binary. Locals are the grassroots part…
Thursday, Jul 8 '21
Sunday, Jul 4 '21
Thursday, Jul 1 '21
Wednesday, Jun 30 '21
WAG@Home DIY
WAG@Home Art Tutorials & Kits WAG Studio’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that art education is a vital component in the personal development of…
Tuesday, Jun 29 '21
Nunavut Shines through Qaumajuq
Read this blog in Inuktitut below. Qaumajuq is one of the latest additions to Canada’s arts and culture scene. You might be wondering, why build…
Tuesday, Jun 29 '21
Qaumajuq in the Paallirmiutut dialect means, “light (it gives off)”
Qaumajuq in the Paallirmiutut dialect means, “light (it gives off)” – by Dr. Norma Dunning What is light? How does it work? Is it only…
Sunday, Jun 27 '21
Siku Allooloo’s Akia
Watch Siku Allooloo discuss her work, Akia in this beautiful video. Allooloo is featured in INUA, the inaugural exhibition of Qaumajuq. Read the transcript of Akia…
Saturday, Jun 26 '21
Friday, Jun 25 '21
It’s YOU!
You’re what’s been missing from WAG-Qaumajuq. Our new building was open for a few weeks this past spring before the pandemic shut our doors again….
Monday, Jun 21 '21
Tuesday, Jun 15 '21
Tour Rosalie Favell’s Family Legacy
Take a tour through Rosalie Favell’s Family Legacy with the titular artist through the video below! Using photographs, lenticular imagery, and paintings, contemporary artist Rosalie Favell…
Sunday, Jun 13 '21
Thursday, Jun 10 '21
Saturday, Jun 5 '21
Friday, Jun 4 '21
Boarder X Receives Honours
In May 2021, the Canadian Museum Association awarded the 2016 exhibition, Boarder X, with an outstanding achievement award! “Boarder X brings life to a museum…
Thursday, Jun 3 '21
Every Child Matters: Calls to Action
For the month of June, the WAG building will be lit orange in honour of Indigenous Peoples History Month and in recognition of the children…
Thursday, Jun 3 '21
WAG@Home DIY
Fingerprint Family Tree Art Activity Create the leaves on a tree with the fingerprints of your family members to make a Family Tree! Materials: Large…
Thursday, Jun 3 '21
Gateway to the North
Read this blog in Inuktitut below The WAG is home to the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world, with close to…
Wednesday, Jun 2 '21
Monday, May 31 '21
Sunday, May 30 '21
Saturday, May 22 '21
Wednesday, May 19 '21
Monday, May 3 '21
Meet Glenn Gear!
Glenn Gear is a filmmaker and multi-disciplinary artist currently based in Montreal, Quebec, originally from Newfoundland. The emerging artist is featured in INUA, the inaugural exhibition…
Monday, May 3 '21
Celebrating 100-years of Community-Building
Two new exhibitions commemorating The Winnipeg Foundation’s Centennial Anniversary are opening this month at the WAG. The Alloways’ Gift and Rosalie Favell: Family Legacy share…
Saturday, May 1 '21
Thursday, Apr 29 '21
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Wednesday, Apr 28 '21
Sculpin Circle Tessellation Lesson
Sculpins are amazing fish that can be found in the waters throughout Canada’s arctic. They are small fish that dwell on the bottom of shallow…
Tuesday, Apr 27 '21
Thursday, Apr 22 '21
Monday, Apr 19 '21
Thursday, Apr 15 '21
Friday, Apr 9 '21
Monday, Apr 5 '21
The Power of a Portrait
People have created portraits for thousands of years, using a variety of mediums. Portraits can be like windows looking to a captured moment in time….
Monday, Apr 5 '21
a dream come true
“My wish above all is that everyone who enters Qaumajuq may feel a sense of belonging – of coming home.” These were Richard Yaffe’s words…
Wednesday, Mar 31 '21
INUA Sneak Peek
INUA is the inaugural exhibition of Qaumajuq, the new Inuit art centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. In this sneak peek, each co-curator speaks about…
Wednesday, Mar 31 '21
Community Perspectives: Bannock Babes Tour & Talk
Treaty One Territory Winnipeg-based #indigidrag drag queen collective The Bannock Babes give a special tour, interpretation, and performance in the exhibition space, reveal the power…
Wednesday, Mar 31 '21
Born in Power Panel Talk
Moderated by Born in Power curator Jaimie Isaac, this virtual Zoom-style panel talk features artists in the exhibition: Ella Cooper, Anique Jordan, Shimby Zegeye-Gebrehiwot, Kali…
Wednesday, Mar 31 '21
Community Perspective: MLAs Uzoma Asagwara & Nahanni Fontaine
Manitoba NDP MLAs Nahanni Fontaine and Uzoma Asagwara give a tour of Born in Power, bringing light to perspective that representation does matter within systems…
Wednesday, Mar 31 '21
Are You My Mother
Are You My Mother, (2021 at the WAG) About the installation: 2021 Governor General Award-winning artist Lori Blondeau re-mounts a rarely shared and affecting performance,…
Wednesday, Mar 31 '21
Resistance and Care: Local artists making space for themselves & others
These interviews with artists Glodi Bahati and Sappfyre Mcleod are part of the online programming for the Born in Power exhibition. We invite you to…
Wednesday, Mar 31 '21
Wednesday, Mar 31 '21
You’re A Guest Here
You’re A Guest Here – Ofield Williams Artist Statement: When I first heard Jocelyn Wabano-Iahtail speak in 2017, my first relation was to my own…
Tuesday, Mar 30 '21
Celebrating the Opening of Qaumajuq
At the end of March 2021, Qaumajuq (the Inuit art centre) opened virtually to Manitobans and audiences around the globe. While we couldn’t gather in…
Saturday, Mar 27 '21
Virtual Opening of Qaumajuq
Relive the two-part virtual celebration of Qaumajuq, the new Inuit art centre at the WAG. Presented by BMO Financial Group, the virtual opening of Qaumajuq happened…
Friday, Mar 26 '21
Auntie Lens
This series of videos is part of the Born in Power exhibition, inviting ‘Aunties’ – inspiring women from the local Black, Indigenous and other racialized…
Friday, Mar 26 '21
Thursday, Mar 25 '21
Legislative Projections
Now until April 2 you can see Qaumajuq up in lights on our Legislative building – steps from the new centre! The Province of Manitoba…
Tuesday, Mar 23 '21
Peatr Thomas Artwork Commission
Check out this video to get a behind-the-scenes look at the artwork commission from Peatr Thomas in the Katita Cafe at Qaumajuq, the new Inuit…
Tuesday, Mar 23 '21
Saturday, Mar 20 '21
Friday, Mar 19 '21
Katita at Qaumajuq will celebrate art and community connection
WAG-Qaumajuq has partnered with CIRCA Catering to bring a new café to downtown Winnipeg. The name Katita, meaning “let’s get together” in Inuktitut, was given…
Wednesday, Mar 17 '21
Moving Art into the Visible Vault
The world’s largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art will soon be accessible for all to see in the new Visible Vault at Qaumajuq, the…
Tuesday, Mar 16 '21
Monday, Mar 15 '21
Friday, Mar 12 '21
Monday, Mar 8 '21
Ceremony: Begin in a Good Way
As part of Qaumajuq’s opening celebrations, we held a day of Ceremony with Indigenous ceremonial leaders and Elders, to begin this new journey in a…
Friday, Mar 5 '21
A Loving Study of the Body: Born in Power artist Anique Jordan’s Darkie series
Walking into Born in Power at the WAG, some of the first works you see are five images in a row, fragments of a nude body….
Friday, Mar 5 '21
Wednesday, Mar 3 '21
Sunday, Feb 28 '21
WAG@Home DIY
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are a natural occurring light display in the sky. They occur when tiny electrically charged particles from the sun…
Friday, Feb 26 '21
Wednesday, Feb 24 '21
New WAG Acquisition
This small painting carries big energy. The striking, intense colour and strong, urgent brushstrokes seem to animate the image beyond the edges of the paper….
Monday, Feb 22 '21
Monday, Feb 22 '21
Acquisitions in 2020-21
Due to construction and opening of Qaumajuq – the Inuit art centre, the WAG instituted an acquisitions slowdown for 2020-21, both for artwork donations and…
Tuesday, Feb 16 '21
Friday, Feb 12 '21
WAG Re-Opens on Valentine’s Day
Welcome Back! The Winnipeg Art Gallery is now open! We are now open with regular hours and safety measures in place (see below). Please note,…
Friday, Feb 12 '21
Thursday, Feb 11 '21
Sneak Peek: Born in Power
The WAG exhibition, Born In Power presents Indigenous and Black representation in photography, film, and text from a self-determined lens. This exhibition unpacks the history…
Sunday, Feb 7 '21
Saturday, Feb 6 '21
My journey to joining the Associates
“How can I make a difference in my community, for an organization that aligns with a passion of mine?” That was the question I asked…
Friday, Feb 5 '21
Q&A with Jaimie Isaac on Born in Power
We caught up with Jaimie Isaac, WAG Curator of Indigenous and Contemporary Art to talk about her latest exhibition, Born in Power Born in Power…
Friday, Feb 5 '21
Abraham Anghik Ruben Sculpture Unveiled at WAG-Qaumajuq
WAG-Qaumajuq unveiled a landmark new sculpture by Inuit artist Abraham Anghik Ruben this week outside of Qaumajuq. The stone carving, titled Time to Play, is…
Friday, Feb 5 '21
Celebrating 63 years of art and triumph: Margaret Morse
On a lovely evening in September of 1971, Princess Margaret and Lord Snowden waltzed through the WAG to celebrate the opening of the current Gallery…
Thursday, Feb 4 '21
WAG@Home DIY
Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason, will guide you through making these Cupid’s Arrow Pencil Valentines! Follow along with these instructions and photos! Materials You’ll…
Wednesday, Feb 3 '21
WAG@Home DIY
Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason guides you through creating this cute Galentine’s or Valentine’s craft, inspired by Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss – see how…
Wednesday, Feb 3 '21
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Tuesday, Feb 2 '21
Canadian Artist Esmaa Mohamoud Among Those Selected for Kehinde Wiley’s Black Rock Residency in Senegal
Black Rock Senegal, the residency program established by artist Kehinde Wiley, has announced 16 artists who will travel to the West African city of Dakar,…
Monday, Feb 1 '21
Associates of the WAG 2020’s Outstanding Philanthropic Group
The Winnipeg Art Gallery gives special thanks and congratulations to the Associates of the WAG in receipt of the 2020 Manitoba Philanthropy Award for Outstanding…
Monday, Feb 1 '21
Friday, Jan 22 '21
Goota Ashoona Sculpture Unveiled at WAG-Qaumajuq
WAG-Qaumajuq and the Manitoba Teachers’ Society unveiled a landmark new sculpture by Inuit artist Goota Ashoona this week outside of Qaumajuq. Carved from Verde Guatemala…
Thursday, Jan 21 '21
Thursday, Jan 14 '21
Monday, Jan 11 '21
Colouring the Collection
Explore the architecture and curves of Qaumajuq, the new name for the Inuit art centre! Check out these line drawings of the new building for…
Sunday, Jan 10 '21
Maxine Anguk on Qaumajuq’s Digital Vault Platform
Maxine Anguk, Visible Vault Digital Platform Project Manager joined the WAG in June 2020 to prepare the new digital extension of Qaumajuq, the Inuit art…
Friday, Jan 8 '21
Friday, Jan 1 '21
Friday, Jan 1 '21
Qaumajuq365, the Inuit art centre inaugural year
Today marks the first day of Qaumajuq365, the Inuit art centre’s inaugural year! Starting tonight, we’ll be illuminating the two connected WAG-Qaumajuq buildings. These Northern…
Friday, Dec 18 '20
Wednesday, Dec 16 '20
Monday, Dec 7 '20
Simply Splendour Walk-Through
WAG Director & CEO, Stephen Borys leads us through the exhibition, Simply Splendour: Porcelain, Silver, and Master Drawings at the WAG and discusses the importance…
Friday, Dec 4 '20
Monday, Nov 30 '20
Curator’s Take on In Place
WAG Head of Collections and Exhibitions, and Curator of Canadian Art, Riva Symko, discusses the exhibition, In Place: Reflections from Manitoba. Learn more about the…
Monday, Nov 30 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Friday, Nov 27 '20
Friday, Nov 27 '20
WAG@Home Interact with Art
Interact with art in the WAG collection from the comfort of your home. With everything from historical to contemporary artwork, the WAG holds an extensive…
Thursday, Nov 26 '20
A conversation with Jocelyn Piirainen on Carved in Stone: Sanannguaqtit ᓴᓇᓐᖑᐊᖅᑎᑦ
by Laura Friesen Carved in Stone: Sanannguaqtit ᓴᓇᓐᖑᐊᖅᑎᑦ, a new film profiling several Inuit artists whose works are part of the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s collection,…
Wednesday, Nov 25 '20
WAG@Home DIY
Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt Collage The perfect winter activity: Create a beautiful white winter scene using items you already have at home! What you’ll need:…
Tuesday, Nov 24 '20
Free Membership for Youth and Indigenous Peoples in Light of Qaumajuq’s Opening
Let there be light: Qaumajuq, Inuktitut for “it is bright; it is lit” illuminates the rich terrain of creativity in Canada’s North. With its opening…
Monday, Nov 23 '20
Sunday, Nov 22 '20
Friday, Nov 20 '20
Monday, Nov 16 '20
Friday, Nov 13 '20
Monday, Nov 9 '20
Saturday, Nov 7 '20
Friday, Nov 6 '20
My Daily Art
My Daily Art . . . Over life-sized on a pedestal, she stands over two meters tall, sheathed in sculpted white plaster – honest, direct,…
Thursday, Nov 5 '20
My Daily Art
Often when we think about Inuit art, carvings, prints, drawings, and textiles come to mind. But there is a lot more to this contemporary artistic…
Wednesday, Nov 4 '20
My Daily Art
My Daily Art . . . This morning I woke up searching for an artwork that would help me look ahead, focus on the positive,…
Tuesday, Nov 3 '20
My Daily Art
My Daily Art . . . In these challenging days of the pandemic, I often find myself turning to art for inspiration, even escape. With…
Monday, Nov 2 '20
My Daily Art
My Daily Art is back . . . Fifty years apart they both wore blue. Half a century ago it was Her Royal Highness Princess…
Friday, Oct 30 '20
Thursday, Oct 29 '20
These 7 artworks joined your collection in 2019-20
Our curators always have an eye out for works of art to add to the WAG collection, your collection. Both to build exhibitions and diversify…
Wednesday, Oct 28 '20
Wednesday, Oct 28 '20
Forwarding Reconciliation and Promoting Indigenous Languages
Over the summer, a circle of language keepers from Indigenous nations across Inuit Nunangat (the homeland of Inuit in Canada) and Treaty 1 Territory in…
Monday, Oct 26 '20
Sunday, Oct 25 '20
Friday, Oct 23 '20
Sunday, Oct 18 '20
Wednesday, Oct 7 '20
Monday, Oct 5 '20
Thursday, Oct 1 '20
Keep up with Inuit Art Centre Interactive Content
In the lead-up to the opening of the Inuit Art Centre in a few short months, we are continuing to share content celebrating this new…
Wednesday, Sep 30 '20
Friday, Sep 25 '20
Tuesday, Sep 22 '20
Thursday, Sep 17 '20
Tuesday, Sep 15 '20
Inuit woman brought carved stone to life
In this Kingston Whig Standard article, WAG-Qaumajuq Curator of Inuit Art, Darlene Coward Wight gives insight into the life of Oviloo Tunnillie. The novice artist’s…
Sunday, Sep 13 '20
Thursday, Sep 3 '20
Caring for the Spirit of the art
Today was an important day at the WAG. With the leadership of Elders Clarence and Barbara Nepinak and their daughter Rebecca, Ceremony was held in…
Tuesday, Sep 1 '20
Sharing art with the world in a bigger, bolder way
Philanthropist Bob Williams will match up to $500,000 in donations to the Inuit Art Centre When Susan Thompson, Executive Consultant to the WAG Inuit Art…
Sunday, Aug 30 '20
Tuesday, Aug 25 '20
FitzGerald’s Winnipeg
Into the Light’s time at the WAG is nearly at its end, with Labour Day (September 7) being the last opportunity to view it. As…
Tuesday, Aug 25 '20
Canada Goose Project Atigi shared with all in the lead-up to Inuit Art Centre opening
Project Atigi, Canada Goose’s social entrepreneurship project in Canada’s North, has brought Inuit craftmanship to the world stage. It expanded Canada Goose’s northern roots and…
Friday, Aug 21 '20
Tuesday, Aug 18 '20
ICI Manitoba dresse le portrait d’une éducatrice du WAG
Coordonnatrice des programmes et de l’apprentissage au Musée des beaux-arts de Winnipeg, Aline Halischak travaille au WAG depuis plus de 15 ans pour développer et…
Tuesday, Aug 18 '20
Monday, Aug 10 '20
Sunday, Aug 9 '20
Thursday, Jul 30 '20
WAG Champions Receive Order of Manitoba
Twelve Manitobans were selected to receive the Order of Manitoba in 2020, the province’s 150th year. The official announcement was made July 15 by The…
Thursday, Jul 23 '20
A New Take on Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald
In these two videos, hear from Dr. Oliver Botar, Professor of Art History at the University of Manitoba School of Art, for a fascinating video…
Thursday, Jul 23 '20
New course in art of cultural management
Canadians are engaging with the arts by visiting museums, art galleries and historic sites in large numbers. In fact, according to the American Museum Alliance,…
Tuesday, Jul 21 '20
Sunday, Jul 19 '20
Tuesday, Jul 14 '20
WAG@Home: Mark Igloliorte on subsist
Hear from Mark Igloliorte, one of the artists in the WAG exhibition, subsist, speak to his works in the show. Find out his inspiration for…
Tuesday, Jul 14 '20
Game On!
Enjoy outdoor fun and games on the WAG Rooftop Retreat. Croquet, Lawn Darts and Bean Bag Toss can be reserved beside the entry to the…
Thursday, Jul 9 '20
Monday, Jun 29 '20
Visible Vault Digital Stories Call for Aspiring Inuit Filmmakers and Videographers
Calling all Inuit filmmakers, videographers, and photographers! The WAG Inuit Art Centre is accepting topic submissions for 3-5 min. videos that: • Feature stories about…
Friday, Jun 26 '20
Thursday, Jun 25 '20
Art-making at your own pace
Cara Mason, a Learning & Programs Coordinator manages WAG Studio with the generous support of community partners. In April, the WAG launched online sponsored art…
Friday, Jun 19 '20
Thursday, Jun 18 '20
Thursday, Jun 18 '20
Indigenous Group of Seven
In celebration and anticipation of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21st, the WAG recognizes and honours the heritage, cultures and valuable contributions to society by…
Friday, Jun 12 '20
Thursday, Jun 11 '20
Canada Life Free Sundays@WAG are Back this Weekend!
Free admission and family fun on the second Sunday of every month Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 11, 2020: The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) and Canada Life…
Wednesday, Jun 3 '20
Art’s Learning Possibilities at the WAG and Online
Learning & Programs Coordinator Colleen Leduc is an Art Educator and Certified Art Therapist with a passion for connecting with people, whether in person or…
Tuesday, Jun 2 '20
Thursday, May 28 '20
Senator Patricia Bovey on Into the Light: L.L. FitzGerald
In this six-part video series, hear from The Honourable Patricia Bovey, FRSA, FCMA, Senator for Manitoba and Director Emerita Winnipeg Art Gallery, as she visits…
Wednesday, May 27 '20
Tuesday, May 26 '20
Friday, May 22 '20
Thursday, May 21 '20
Sunday, May 17 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Saturday, May 16 '20
ICYMI: Tony Scherman: Heroes, Ghosts, and Dreams
Step into the swirl of conversations between icons of history in the form of monumental multi-faceted portraits. Tony Scherman: Heroes, Ghosts, and Dreams was a…
Friday, May 15 '20
WAG@Home: Exhibition Spotlight
In this exhibition spotlight video, WSO violinist, Karl Stobbe, discusses the history of the violin in relation to art and some of the pieces on…
Thursday, May 14 '20
WAG@Home DIY
Artist and WAG Instructor and Facilitator, Jessica Canard, will teach you how to use quills in your beadwork! Watch the video here and try…
Thursday, May 14 '20
WAG@Home Interact with Art
Interact with art in the WAG collection from the comfort of your home. With everything from historical to contemporary artwork, the WAG holds an extensive…
Tuesday, May 12 '20
Monday, May 11 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Sunday, May 10 '20
L’ART, UN POINT DE DÉPART
Interagissez avec l’art dans notre collection permanente depuis chez vous! Le Musée des beaux-arts de Winnipeg possède une collection d’art riche en œuvres historiques et…
Sunday, May 10 '20
WAG@Home Interact with Art
Interact with art in the WAG collection from the comfort of your home. With everything from historical to contemporary artwork, the WAG holds an extensive…
Saturday, May 9 '20
Kablusiak, Artist and Curator
Meet Kablusiak, a Sobey Art Award-shortlisted multidisciplinary Inuvialuk artist born in Somba K’e (Yellowknife). They bring perspectives from the Inuvialuit Settlement Region to the curatorial…
Friday, May 8 '20
WAG@Home DIY
Learn to make bannock with WAG Manager of Indigenous Initiatives, Julia Lafreniere. She’ll guide you through making some Auntie and Kookum bannock! Follow along with…
Thursday, May 7 '20
Thursday, May 7 '20
Into the Light with Riva Symko
Riva Symko, Head of Collections & Exhibitions and Curator of Canadian Art at the WAG tells us about the exhibition, Into the Light: LL FitzGerald,…
Tuesday, May 5 '20
#GivingTuesdayNow
Art is more important than ever these days, providing comfort and relief. The WAG strives to continue our mission, by connecting our community with art…
Monday, May 4 '20
It’s not generosity, it’s a requirement of life
Giving back comes naturally for Raymond and Charlene Curry. This inspiring couple provides loyal support to the WAG and contributes to the community in many…
Monday, May 4 '20
WAG@Home DIY
Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason, will guide you through making these air dry clay ornaments using baking soda, corn starch, and water! Follow along…
Monday, May 4 '20
My Daily Art
My LAST Daily Art . . . Art is a Voice – and I’ve heard and seen countless voices over these days of isolation and…
Sunday, May 3 '20
My Daily Art
Winnipeg is a city of many nations and cultures. When it comes to architecture, this diversity is mirrored through a mix of regional, national, and…
Saturday, May 2 '20
Curator’s take on subsist
WAG Curators, Jaimie Isaac (Indigenous & Contemporary Art) and Jocelyn Piirainen (Assistant Curator of Inuit Art) discuss the exhibition, subsist, which they co-curated. Learn more…
Saturday, May 2 '20
My Daily Art
A big part of great architecture is relationships. Over the last few years I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michael Maltzan on the creation…
Friday, May 1 '20
Friday, May 1 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Friday, May 1 '20
My Daily Art
It’s Friday, and the WAG is planning to reopen next week after a seven-week closure. It’s also Day #44 in my series. I’m not really…
Friday, May 1 '20
Reopening Protocols
Following the good news from the Government of Manitoba to gradually restore services across the province, the Winnipeg Art Gallery is pleased to announce it…
Friday, May 1 '20
Come Home to the WAG
Dear Friends, This week, the Province of Manitoba released a roadmap to reopening services safely. Galleries, Museums, and Libraries have been permitted to open, effective…
Thursday, Apr 30 '20
My Daily Art
After years of planning we were thrilled to break ground on the WAG Inuit Art Centre on May 25, 2018. This would be the home…
Wednesday, Apr 29 '20
My Daily Art
The WAG received an early holiday present in 2016 with the loan of the monumental sculpture The Thinker by Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). One of the…
Tuesday, Apr 28 '20
Activité d’inspiration artistique
Leçon de diorama d’ours polaire Observe ces trois sculptures d’ours polaires de la collection du Musée des beaux-arts de Winnipeg: Regarde-les de près. En utilisant…
Tuesday, Apr 28 '20
Interview with Julia Lafreniere, WAG Manager of Indigenous Initiatives
In December 2019, Julia Lafreniere assumed a leadership role in Indigenization at the WAG, involving First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities. She works to build…
Tuesday, Apr 28 '20
My Daily Art
Since the 1970s, Tony Scherman has pursued image and figuration over other movements of the day such as Pop Art and Conceptualism. And for his…
Monday, Apr 27 '20
Art Inspired Activity
Polar Bear Diorama Lesson Let’s look at these three sculptures of polar bears from the WAG’s collection: Look closely at the three sculptures. Using your…
Monday, Apr 27 '20
WAG Word Search
Explore the WAG collection and learn about the different artists and arts movements with these fun word search puzzles! Download or print the below word…
Monday, Apr 27 '20
My Daily Art
We called it a summer with the Impressionists: “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950” brought together 70 paintings and sculptures from the Brooklyn Museum in…
Sunday, Apr 26 '20
WAG@Home DIY
In this WAG@Home DIY project, be inspired by Jean Paul Riopelle’s Vallee Learning & Programs Administrator, Sarah Lamontagne will guide you through this fun art…
Sunday, Apr 26 '20
My Daily Art
Every so often there is a singular artwork that seems tailor made in scale and timing for a gallery space. This was the case for…
Saturday, Apr 25 '20
Curator Jocelyn Piirainen on ᐃ
This WAG exhibition, ᐃ is a symbol in both Inuktitut and Anishininiwak syllabics translated as ‘I’ to embody self-determination and solidarity in collective reclamation. The…
Saturday, Apr 25 '20
My Daily Art
A 737 cargo jet filled with Antique Greek and Roman sculptures and artifacts destined from Berlin to Winnipeg. That was the start of the 2015…
Friday, Apr 24 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Friday, Apr 24 '20
My Daily Art
I was a curator long before I was a director – and it remains my first love in the museum world. For a curator, there…
Friday, Apr 24 '20
Activité d’inspiration artistique
Leçon de bâtiment en carton Les dessins et tableaux de L.L. FitzGerald étaient influencés par son environnement, son foyer, et les maisons dans son quartier….
Thursday, Apr 23 '20
My Daily Art
35 daily art posts and I still haven’t talked about the magicians at the WAG. So before I share a few of my favourite exhibitions…
Wednesday, Apr 22 '20
My Daily Art
Robert Archambeau has been working and teaching with clay for over sixty years. This is a legacy of studio excellence, academic prowess, and profound mentorship…
Tuesday, Apr 21 '20
My Daily Art
In 2016, I came across a Globe & Mail story about an artist, Teva Harrison, who, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer,…
Monday, Apr 20 '20
L’art, un point de départ
Ce portrait d’une dame élégante est très mystérieux. Comme la célèbre Mona Lisa de Leonardo da Vinci, nous ne savons pas beaucoup au sujet de…
Monday, Apr 20 '20
WAG Word Search
Explore the WAG collection and learn about the different artists and arts movements with these fun word search puzzles! Download or print the below word…
Monday, Apr 20 '20
WAG@Home DIY
Learn how to create a Kandinsky-inspired piece of art using supplies found at home with Learning & Programs Administrator, Sarah Lamontagne. See the Wassily…
Monday, Apr 20 '20
Art Inspired Activity
Cardboard Building Lesson Drawings and paintings by L.L. FitzGerald were heavily influenced by his surroundings, his home, and the houses in his neighbourhood of St. James…
Monday, Apr 20 '20
My Daily Art
You may have seen a star blanket mural by Kenneth Lavallee on the side of a building in Winnipeg. I wanted one for the WAG…
Sunday, Apr 19 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Sunday, Apr 19 '20
My Daily Art
I remember clearly the day I first met the Winnipeg artist Eva Stubbs (1925-2017). I had just arrived at the WAG as Director a few…
Saturday, Apr 18 '20
My Daily Art
For me, the Winnipeg artist Cliff Eyland cannot be defined by one of his paintings, photo-based works or any art object. When I think of…
Friday, Apr 17 '20
My Daily Art
For some reason several of my photos of these two artists happen to show them standing together – Jaimie Isaac and Julie Nagam. Of course…
Thursday, Apr 16 '20
My Daily Art
Turning from the art collection to the architecture and back to the collection, I wanted to devote some posts to the artists behind the works….
Wednesday, Apr 15 '20
Journey Through Salon Style
In addition to our Director’s Daily Art series on our social media channels, here’s another way to take in some of our collection! See old…
Wednesday, Apr 15 '20
My Daily Art
Same artist two days in a row – but Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald (1890-1956) deserves it this time around. Imagine working on a retrospective exhibition for…
Tuesday, Apr 14 '20
ICYMI: Inuit Art Education Through Technology
On every floor of the WAG, you can experience a wide range of Inuit art. Carvings, drawings, wall hangings, and multimedia projects created recently, and…
Tuesday, Apr 14 '20
WAG Word Search
Explore the WAG collection and learn about the different artists and arts movements with these fun word search puzzles! Download or print the below word…
Tuesday, Apr 14 '20
My Daily Art
On April 2 we opened the exhibition Into the Light: Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald to an audience of one – the security officer on duty that morning….
Monday, Apr 13 '20
Art Inspired Activity
Introduction to Activity: Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald is one of Winnipeg’s most celebrated artists. FitzGerald is said to have been a shy and introverted individual. Some…
Monday, Apr 13 '20
Activité d’inspiration artistique
Introduction à l’activité: Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald est l’un des artistes les plus célèbres de Winnipeg. FitzGerald aurait été un individu timide et introverti. Certaines de…
Monday, Apr 13 '20
Meet Judas Ullulaq
I first met Judas Ullulaq (1937-1999) in Gjoa Haven in October 1982. At the time, I was working with Canadian Arctic Producers (CAP), the central…
Monday, Apr 13 '20
Virtual Paint Party: Block Prints
In this virtual paint party, WAG Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason will demonstrate the block print technique, which you can then use to create…
Monday, Apr 13 '20
My Daily Art
A window is a valued asset in these days of self isolation; and a window that opens up to a view is a prize. With…
Sunday, Apr 12 '20
My Daily Art
“Easter Morning, La Petite Penitente, Brittany” was painted by Mary Riter Hamilton (1873-1954) around 1900 while she was studying in Paris. After her studies, Hamilton…
Sunday, Apr 12 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Sunday, Apr 12 '20
ICYMI: Celebrating Shelley Nimchonok
The WAG is a haven for looking, seeing, and learning through the visual arts. It is also a catalyst for stimulating and enduring friendships. It…
Saturday, Apr 11 '20
WAG@Home DIY
Staying connected is as important as ever! Why not try your hand at making your very own greeting cards! Follow along to this video by…
Saturday, Apr 11 '20
My Daily Art
Art is a voice, and a powerful one. Art also brings us together and helps us communicate with each other, and learn – as a…
Friday, Apr 10 '20
Tournée virtuelle francophone pour enfants
Tournée virtuelle francophone pour enfants avec Aline Halischak! Pour approfondir votre apprentissage, téléchargez cette Leçon sur le paysage, la nature morte et le portrait…
Friday, Apr 10 '20
My Daily Art
For me, it’s the best rooftop garden in the city hands down. On a bright spring day, hot summer evening, or fall afternoon, this expansive…
Thursday, Apr 9 '20
My Daily Art
The main limestone-clad stairway originating from the entrance hall of the WAG provides a gracious entree to the Mezzanine and Gallery levels, offering exhibition spaces…
Wednesday, Apr 8 '20
My Daily Art
Fittingly, the main entrance hall of the WAG is named in honour of Dr. Ferdinand Eckhardt (1902-1995), the visionary WAG director that ushered the Gallery…
Tuesday, Apr 7 '20
My Daily Art
The architectural competition for the new WAG attracted 109 entrants from around the world. The jury selected Gustavo da Roza, a young Portuguese-Canadian architect and…
Monday, Apr 6 '20
WAG@Home Interact with Art
Interact with art in the WAG collection from the comfort of your home. With everything from historical to contemporary artwork, the WAG holds an extensive…
Monday, Apr 6 '20
My Daily Art
Turning from the WAG collection to the architecture behind the art, I wanted to feature some of the spaces of what is considered one of…
Sunday, Apr 5 '20
Easter Bunny DIY
Learn to make this cute Easter bunny out of clay with WAG education facilitator and artist, Erika Hanneson! Try it out and send us a…
Sunday, Apr 5 '20
My Daily Art
I am hoping this is the last day for months that I post a snow picture. But to bid adieu to the winter I may…
Saturday, Apr 4 '20
My Daily Art
Participating in the WAG’s INSURGENCE/RESURGENCE exhibition in 2017, Joi T. Arcand chose Cree syllabics in neon and other materials to explore the revitalization of the…
Friday, Apr 3 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Friday, Apr 3 '20
Sneak Peek! Into the Light: LL FitzGerald
Today we would have opened our newest exhibition Into the Light: LL FitzGerald, organized by the WAG in partnership with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. While…
Friday, Apr 3 '20
My Daily Art
Shortly after my arrival at the WAG, we organized a retrospective exhibition of the Winnipeg artist, Bruce Head (1931-2009). Sadly, a year later Bruce passed…
Friday, Apr 3 '20
Virtual Paint Party: Watercolour Moons
Join us for a Virtual Paint Party: Watercolour Moon Edition! Watch the video below to learn how to make these beautiful watercolour moon paintings with…
Thursday, Apr 2 '20
L’art, un point de départ
Interagissez avec l’art dans notre collection permanente depuis chez vous! Le Musée des beaux-arts de Winnipeg possède une collection d’art riche en œuvres historiques et…
Thursday, Apr 2 '20
My Daily Art
Since it’s my birthday today, I thought I would share a personal story. Museum directors sometimes ask each other – which artwork would you grab…
Thursday, Apr 2 '20
FitzGerald, Prairie Artist
If you have spent time in Western Canada, you have most likely seen a painting by Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald (Winnipeg, 1890-1956), and you may be…
Wednesday, Apr 1 '20
Beading with Niamh Dooley
Make this 6 petal beaded flower with WAG facilitator and Indigenous artist, Niamh Dooley! You’ll need: beading needle size 10 seed beads beading thread stiffened…
Wednesday, Apr 1 '20
My Daily Art
The inspiration for “Girl with Red Shirt” (2005) by the Winnipeg-born Janet Werner was a magazine advertisement for children’s clothing. The artist then reduced the…
Tuesday, Mar 31 '20
My Daily Art
Another celebrated Victorian artist, William De Morgan (1839-1917) was one of the most influential ceramic artists of his day, even though some said his vessels…
Monday, Mar 30 '20
Meet the Prep Team
Get to know the WAG’s Museum Services Preparator team, responsible for setting up exhibition spaces and maintaining the collection! We chatted with preparator, artist, and Blinkers…
Monday, Mar 30 '20
WAG@Home DIY
Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason guides you through creating Monet’s Water Lillies with watcolours, crayons, and cling wrap – check it out in the…
Monday, Mar 30 '20
WAG@Home Interact with Art
Interact with art in the WAG collection from the comfort of your home. With everything from historical to contemporary artwork, the WAG holds an extensive…
Monday, Mar 30 '20
My Daily Art
The British painter John Everett Millais (1829-1896) gave his painting “Afternoon Tea” in the WAG collection the subtitle “The Gossips”. Perhaps it was because he…
Sunday, Mar 29 '20
My Daily Art
When visitors see “The Story” (1890) by the Canadian artist George Agnew Reid (1860-1947) at the WAG, they often ask two things – what are…
Sunday, Mar 29 '20
WAG@Home DIY
Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason guides you through creating abstract sensory art – check it out in the video below! Materials: Canvas Black…
Saturday, Mar 28 '20
My Daily Art
Winnipeg-born Rosalie Favell often incorporates material from family photo albums and popular culture and media to document her experience as an Indigenous woman and artist….
Friday, Mar 27 '20
My Daily Art
In this time of self-isolation and quarantine, people’s faces are protected, covered, and even hid. It made me think about the hooded portraits by Winnipeg…
Thursday, Mar 26 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Thursday, Mar 26 '20
Mark Igloliorte on seal hunting and subsistence
On view at the WAG until spring 2020, and curated by Jaimie Isaac and Jocelyn Piirainen, the exhibition subsist explores perspectives on the environment, globalization…
Thursday, Mar 26 '20
My Daily Art
Still thinking of the landscape, I wanted to return to Winnipeg – and our amazing river landscapes. In Native Fires (1996) in the WAG collection,…
Wednesday, Mar 25 '20
My Daily Art
From the surreal images of the northern Manitoba landscape to the fields and forests of 19th-century France, I wanted to share a painting by the…
Tuesday, Mar 24 '20
Nuliajuk’s Story – Mini Art Exploration
Storytelling is an important part of Inuit life. Traditionally, Elders grandfathers, grandmothers, and parents would share a variety of stories with their children- not only…
Tuesday, Mar 24 '20
My Daily Art
Speaking of spring and planting, one of my favourite photographic series by Winnipeg artist Sarah Anne Johnson is her series on tree planting. A few…
Monday, Mar 23 '20
Colouring the Collection
What better way to learn about the WAG collection and express your creativity than by colouring some of our favourite pieces! Lisa Mendis, WAG Studio…
Monday, Mar 23 '20
WAG@Home: Interact with Art
This fashionable portrait of a lady is very mysterious. Like Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting of the Mona Lisa, we don’t know a lot about…
Monday, Mar 23 '20
WAG@Home DIYs
Self isolating with the kids? Why not take on a simple art project? Watch this DIY shamrock tutorial with WAG Learning & Programs Coordinator Cara…
Monday, Mar 23 '20
WAG@Home DIYs
Time for a Virtual Paint Party! Check out this video and follow along to paint your very own simple succulent with WAG Learning & Programs…
Monday, Mar 23 '20
My Daily Art
I often associate spring with new growth – and the waiting and hoping for things planted in past seasons to rise up. It’s like the…
Sunday, Mar 22 '20
WAG@Home DIY
Traditional Inuit Games and Stories for Home What do children in Canada’s North do to pass the time? Check out our list of games below…
Sunday, Mar 22 '20
My Daily Art
I included this wool felt embroidery work by the Inuit artist Marion Tuu’luq (1910-2002) in my 100 Masters: Only in Canada exhibition at the WAG…
Saturday, Mar 21 '20
My Daily Art
The title of this 1922 painting by Frank Johnston – Serenity, Lake of the Woods – says so much and offers so much about the…
Friday, Mar 20 '20
My Daily Art
Raised by family friends in Germany through her formative years, Christiane Pflug and her family later settled in Toronto in the early 1960s. For many…
Thursday, Mar 19 '20
Meet Riva
Get to know the WAG’s Head of Collections & Exhibitions and Curator of Canadian Art, Dr. Riva Symko, who started in January. Riva’s primary areas of…
Thursday, Mar 19 '20
Tour the Inuit Art Centre with Heather Igloliorte
“There is going to be space here to look at Inuit art from the Inuvialuit region to the Nunatsiavut region, from Alaska straight through to…
Thursday, Mar 19 '20
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My Daily Art
While the WAG is temporarily closed, your collection is still here for you. Stay connected with the art through daily posts from our Director & CEO, Dr….
Wednesday, Mar 18 '20
A message to Inuit Art Centre supporters
My heartfelt thoughts go out to each one of you, along with your families and friends. I hope you are doing well, and finding strength…
Saturday, Mar 14 '20
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Art is a Voice
Art is a voice. The WAG’s Inuit Art Centre will invite the world inside to listen — and to respond. This video shows how art…
Monday, Mar 9 '20
Construction Update
Thank you for creating Canada’s Inuit Art Centre! Welcoming spaces for you are being created right now. We expect construction of the building to be…
Monday, Mar 9 '20
Re-connecting Families Through Art
In January, the WAG became a sharing and training centre for Nunavut-based arts workers. Trainings and knowledge exchanges like this will soon become a regular…
Monday, Mar 9 '20
Asinnajaq’s Powerful Voice
Inuit Art Centre becoming real “The tangibility of the Inuit Art Centre is increasing as the months go by,” says Asinnajaq, an Inuit artist and…
Sunday, Mar 1 '20
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Inspiring Legacy Honoured through Visible Vault Campaign
We’re seeing some pretty amazing stories come in from individuals and groups who are supporting the WAG Inuit Art Centre. Connected to the WAG since…
Saturday, Feb 22 '20
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10 Striking Projects That Will Shape Architecture in 2020
New York. Hong Kong. Paris. Winnipeg. From South America to northern Norway, a modest cancer care centre to spectacular museums, the noteworthy architecture slated for…
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Rosanna Deerchild on Shame & Prejudice
It’s the sheer size of the truth that strikes you. There it is in bright colours – history, our history – laid bare and raw…
Thursday, Jan 30 '20
Wednesday, Jan 29 '20
New website kicks off WAG 2020 year
The brand new wag.ca is here! Designed by Saskatoon-based developer Island, wag.ca aims to offer you an elevated WAG experience, even before you set foot…
Thursday, Jan 23 '20
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ICYMI: Shame and Prejudice: A Story of Resilience
From one of Canada’s most recognized contemporary Indigenous artists, Kent Monkman, the WAG presented Shame and Prejudice: A Story of Resilience until February 2020, which…
Thursday, Jan 9 '20
Working through the winter
“The finish line is in sight,” reports Rick Chopp, Inuit Art Centre Construction Project Manager. Rick is in charge of ensuring the stunning Inuit Art…
Thursday, Jan 9 '20
If you can have one Inuk, why not have four?
Heather Igloliorte, lead curator for INUA, recalls when she was invited by the Winnipeg Art Gallery to be a curator for the Inuit Art Centre’s…
Thursday, Jan 9 '20
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New year, new monthly free event
This weekend, the WAG and Canada Life launch a new three-year program that grants you and your family free admission to the WAG on the…
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The Sounds of Coming Together
As you enter, Prayer (Chicago) fills the gallery with wondrous sound. Humbly and carefully, you remove your shoes and step on to a carpet that…
Thursday, Dec 5 '19
See the Stories, Add Your Support
Join the growing community, including Sam Lyons, who are championing Inuit art. Add your support by purchasing a shelf in the WAG Inuit Art Centre’s…
Wednesday, Dec 4 '19
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Tuesday, Nov 26 '19
What Do Inuit Artists Think of the WAG Inuit Art Centre?
Inuit artists Alina Tungilik, Goota Ashoona, Helen Kaloon and Melissa Attagutsiak, were in Winnipeg earlier this month to take part in the Crafted at the…
Monday, Nov 25 '19
Inuit Art Centre Construction Update
Construction continues at an energetic pace to insulate and close in the walls and roof of the WAG Inuit Art Centre before the arrival of…
Monday, Nov 25 '19
Empowering All Inuit
“I am one of the four curators representing all the different regions from across the Arctic,” Krista Ulujuk Zawadski says. “I see this opportunity, as…
Monday, Nov 25 '19
Conversation Through Architecture
Please read this Winnipeg Free Press story, if you haven’t already. The WAG Inuit Art Centre architect Michael Maltzan describes how the art, curatorial, second-floor…
Monday, Nov 25 '19
Support learning through art
Aaron Levere is a teacher at Arthur E. Wright Community School in Winnipeg. Here’s a letter from Aaron about why he supports the WAG. I’ve…
Wednesday, Nov 20 '19
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Saturday, Nov 16 '19
ICYMI: John Paskievich: The North End
John Paskievich is an iconic Winnipeg artist. Born to Ukrainian parents in a displaced persons camp at the end of WWII, he grew up in…
Wednesday, Oct 30 '19
Kent Monkman’s North End
The ninth and last chapter of Kent Monkman’s acclaimed Shame and Prejudice: A Story of Resilience, Urban Res, depicts contemporary North End backdrops in the…
Wednesday, Oct 30 '19
A Gallery Ball for the Books!
As the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s premier annual fundraising gala, the Gallery Ball grows ever year. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s event,…
Thursday, Oct 24 '19
WAG Inuit Art Centre Construction Tour
In the fall of 2019 we toured the WAG Inuit Art Centre with architect, Michael Maltzan, check out the behind the scenes footage! Video by…
Friday, Oct 18 '19
ICYMI: A Conversation with Dr. Heather Igloliorte
Working with Asinnajaq, Kablusiak, and Krista Ulujuk Zawadski, Dr. Heather Igloliorte leads the guest curatorial team developing the WAG Inuit Art Centre’s inaugural exhibitions. She was…
Wednesday, Oct 16 '19
Interior Illusions Gets the Ball Rolling
In just a few days, the 2019 Gallery Ball will be here! The WAG’s premier annual fundraising gala in support of youth art and outreach…
Wednesday, Oct 9 '19
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Tuesday, Oct 8 '19
Construction Time-lapse Video
Watch this time-lapse video of the WAG Inuit Art Centre – you’ll see the construction progress so far. The Centre is set to open in…
Tuesday, Oct 8 '19
Doors Set to Open in One Year
“Everything has to be perfect,” Rick Chopp, the Inuit Art Centre project manager is describing the upcoming glass installation for the visible vault. The vault…
Tuesday, Oct 8 '19
The North IS the future of Canada…
“The North IS the future of Canada in countless ways” is the key takeaway from the Report of the Special Senate Committee on the Arctic,…
Tuesday, Oct 8 '19
Face to Face with Inuit Art
“Cool!” This is the response of a student on an Inuit art tour when they see the Kakivak, a fishing spear made from Caribou antler…
Tuesday, Oct 1 '19
Fired and tested: Warming recipes for handcrafted bowls
Down to Earth: Homemade Soups in Handmade Vessels is back by popular demand, with the second edition of our philanthropic cookbook. In the lead-up to…
Sunday, Sep 29 '19
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Thursday, Aug 29 '19
The Nine Chapters
From September 27 to February 23, see Kent Monkman’s Shame and Prejudice: A Story of Resilience at the WAG. Travel back in time with the…
Monday, Aug 26 '19
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Thursday, Aug 8 '19
Jocelyn Piirainen and Small Worlds: Inuit Miniature Carving
It’s been just a few short months since Jocelyn Piirainen moved to Winnipeg to take on the new role of Assistant Curator of Inuit Art…
Thursday, Aug 8 '19
Construction on track
The “bones” of the new WAG Inuit Art Centre are being put in place right now. Installation of close to 600 tons of structural steel…
Thursday, Aug 8 '19
The North West Company generous gift
In an announcement made June 12, 2019, The North West Company and its leadership confirmed their support of the WAG Inuit Art Centre with a…
Wednesday, Jul 31 '19
Catching up with the Interns
Every summer, the WAG is pleased to welcome students for internships in a variety of departments and roles. Hear from four interns on their experience…
Wednesday, Jul 17 '19
John Paskievich
Comprising 50 black-and-white photographs ranging from the 1970s to the 2000s, John Paskievich: The North End is the largest display to date of the artist’s…
Wednesday, Jul 17 '19
Vision Exchange: Perspectives from Kids!
Check out what the kids from Seven Oaks think of Vision Exchange: Perspectives from India to Canada
Wednesday, Jul 10 '19
Sabrina’s Story
My earliest memories at the WAG are taking art classes at WAG Studio. I distinctly recall making a large scale collaborative drawing about the 1997…
Wednesday, Jun 26 '19
Curating Small Worlds: Inuit Miniature Carving
The first day I started as the Assistant Curator of Inuit Art, myself and Lisa Charleyboy (the new Manager of Indigenous Initiatives) were given the…
Monday, Jun 24 '19
Vision Exchange @ WAG
Get a glimpse of Vision Exchange at the WAG until September 2, 2019!
Friday, Jun 21 '19
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Tuesday, Jun 18 '19
ICYMI: Inuit Futures In Arts Leadership
THE PILIMMAKSARNIQ/PIJARIUQSARNIQ PROJECT The WAG is very excited to have partnered in Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership: The Pilimmaksarniq/Pijariuqsarniq Project Social Sciences and Humanities Research…
Saturday, Jun 15 '19
Vision Exchange: Perspectives from India to Canada
Vision Exchange: Perspectives from India to Canada brought together the work of 20 contemporary artists from India and artists of Indian heritage living in Canada,…
Thursday, Jun 13 '19
WAG Announces a Major Gift to the Inuit Art Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 12, 2019: The Winnipeg Art Gallery is pleased to announce a generous gift in support of the Inuit Art Centre from The North West…
Friday, May 31 '19
John Paskievich’s North End
John Paskievich is an iconic Winnipeg photographer and filmmaker. Born to Ukrainian parents in a displaced persons camp at the end of WWII, he grew…
Friday, May 31 '19
Your WAG Studio: Blue Skies Ahead!
Learning through art is a cornerstone of the WAG’s mission, and there is a new space dedicated to it opening with the WAG Inuit Art…
Thursday, May 16 '19
ICYMI: Associates Celebrated Seven Decades
In 1948 the WAG, like so many other Canadian institutions, was struggling to survive, let alone thrive, after the devastating years of the Depression and…
Friday, May 3 '19
The Cartographer’s Mistake
By Amber O’Reilly with files from the Art Gallery of Alberta This summer at the WAG, from May 11 to September 8, Vision Exchange: Perspectives from…
Thursday, Apr 18 '19
ICYMI: Nunavut Collection
In addition to the WAG Inuit art collection, we are honoured to be entrusted with the Government of Nunavut’s Fine Art Collection on a long-term…
Wednesday, Apr 3 '19
A Masterpiece in Flowers
We’re inviting the outdoors in! For three whole days, the Gallery will be awash with the scents and colours of spring. This edition of Art…
Wednesday, Apr 3 '19
Tony Scherman Paints Humanity
Step into the swirl of conversations between icons of history in the form of monumental multi-faceted portraits. Tony Scherman: Heroes, Ghosts, and Dreams is a stirring collection…
Tuesday, Mar 19 '19
Arctic Topiaries
The making of the WAG x Michael Maltzan Architecture (MMA) warming hut at The Forks. Big thanks to Sparrow Hotels, MMA, Manitoba Inuit Association, Jakobi…
Tuesday, Mar 5 '19
Exciting Vision Emerging for Inaugural Show
In last fall’s edition of myWAG, Dr. Heather Igloliorte, leader of the Inuit Art Centre’s inaugural exhibition guest curatorial team, revealed that the exhibition will…
Tuesday, Mar 5 '19
Manitoba Film Premiere
Thursday, April 18, 7pm screening, followed by reception The WAG and the Gimli Film Festival are pleased to co-present the Manitoba premiere of the award-winning…
Tuesday, Mar 5 '19
Young Philanthropists Visit
Participants from The Winnipeg Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program held a meeting at the WAG on January 15. Mayor Brian Bowman welcomed the Grade 11…
Tuesday, Mar 5 '19
‘Mind Exploding’ trip North Inspired Architect
Michael Maltzan’s feelings about architecture haven’t changed much since he first dreamed of becoming an architect at age 12. Now internationally renowned, Maltzan says, “What…
Tuesday, Mar 5 '19
Design presents challenges and opportunities for PCL Constructors
“Building the Inuit Art Centre means being a part of something that will impact the culture of Winnipeg and the whole country,” says Tom Schmalz,…
Monday, Feb 4 '19
Morrisseau’s Androgyny
Norval Morrisseau was a giant of the Canadian art world. Now one of his most monumental works—in terms of both size and significance—is being shown…
Saturday, Jan 19 '19
Salon Style
Imagine living at an English country house like Downton Abbey, or an ancient academy like Harry Potter’s Hogwarts. Paintings, accumulated over centuries, would be crammed…
Wednesday, Jan 16 '19
ICYMI: Unlike Anything Else in the World
We are thrilled to have received a significant gift of $25,000 in support of the WAG Inuit Art Centre from Winnipeg couple Elizabeth (Liz) Marr…
Thursday, Dec 6 '18
Designed as an invitation to all
Your generous support is creating a place for people to gather together to learn, tell stories, celebrate art, and build bridges of understanding. Delivering engaging…
Thursday, Dec 6 '18
Connecting with the voices of art – a great time to visit the WAG!
Your support is helping the WAG introduce more people to the power of Inuit art, even before the Inuit Art Centre opens. We recently sent…
Thursday, Dec 6 '18
Inuit Art Centre designer creates warming huts for Winnipeg skaters
Each year, Winnipeg’s Warming Huts design competition receives entries from around the world for shelters that “push the envelope of design, craft and art.” To…
Thursday, Dec 6 '18
2020: a watershed year for Indigenous art
When the WAG Inuit Art Centre opens in 2020, it will increase Canadians’ understanding and appreciation of Inuit art, perspectives and history, and build bridges…
Tuesday, Dec 4 '18
Stories from Baker Lake
Born in the Back River area north of Baker Lake, Nunavut, artist Mary Yuusipik Singaqti (1936-2017) became well known for her wall-hangings and carvings. But…
Friday, Nov 23 '18
Art is a Voice
Art is a voice. The WAG Inuit Art Centre will invite the world inside to listen–and respond. This video shows how art can inspire and…
Wednesday, Nov 21 '18
Video: Art is a Voice
Art is a voice. The WAG Inuit Art Centre will invite the world inside to listen–and respond. This video shows how art can inspire and…
Sunday, Nov 18 '18
ICYMI: Remembering Mary Yuusipik Singaqti
Mary Yuusipik Singaqti belonged to the last generation of Inuit to experience the nomadic way of life that centred on hunting caribou. She was born…
Thursday, Oct 25 '18
Connecting and learning in WAG Inuit Art Centre Education Suite
Education through the voices of art is a cornerstone of the WAG’s mission, and there is a new space dedicated to it in the WAG…
Thursday, Oct 25 '18
Desire to raise awareness of Inuit art leads to $1 million gift
On October 5, 2018, in Winnipeg, Louise Leatherdale announced a $1 million contribution to the WAG Inuit Art Centre on behalf of herself and her…
Thursday, Oct 25 '18
Talent, timing, and collaboration create a beautiful outdoor mural
As a young artist of Inuit heritage, Kailey Sheppard was surprised and moved by last spring’s WAG exhibition, INSURGENCE/RESURGENCE, and its representation of current Inuit…
Sunday, Oct 21 '18
In Pictures: Gallery Ball 2018
The Winnipeg Art Gallery held its annual black-tie fundraiser on Saturday, October 13, 2018 with proceeds supporting the WAG’s Youth Outreach and Education programs. Thank…
Thursday, Aug 30 '18
Inuit Art Centre Construction update
The site of the WAG Inuit Art Centre was already prepared for construction when the official groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 25, 2018. The…
Thursday, Aug 30 '18
A Look Inside the Inuit Art Centre
With our supporters and partners, the WAG is establishing the Inuit Art Centre as a world-class art museum filled with transformative objects, images, and experiences…
Thursday, Aug 30 '18
Sisler Students Help Develop the Inuit Art Centre’s Digital Media Studio
A dynamic collaboration was born last year when the WAG’s Education Department attended a presentation by Sisler High School’s Interactive Digital Media program. The timing…
Friday, May 25 '18
WAG Celebrates Groundbreaking for Inuit Art Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 25, 2018: After years of planning, the Winnipeg Art Gallery was thrilled to break ground this morning for the Inuit Art Centre,…
Monday, Apr 16 '18
Rooftop Media Lab
Alongside the new WAG Inuit Art Centre, you’ll enjoy new art-making studios on the entire Penthouse floor of the existing WAG building. One of those…
Wednesday, Apr 11 '18
Meet the artists and curators from the groundbreaking Indigenous art show Insurgence/Resurgence
The exhibit is reclaiming space for a community often shut out of the art world. Over the past month, CBC Arts and CBC Indigenous have collaborated to bring you stories — and…
Tuesday, Mar 13 '18
In huge neon, Joi Arcand is rewriting everyday signs — in Cree
‘The language wasn’t lost — it was taken. And we’re here to take it back.’ For visual artist Joi Arcand, the written Cree language is…
Thursday, Feb 15 '18
WAG Announces All-Inuit Curatorial Team for Inuit Art Centre Inaugural Exhibits
Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 8, 2018: The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) is pleased to announce the all-Inuit, all-female team of guest curators to create the inaugural…
Tuesday, Dec 19 '17
Inuit Art Centre Receives $10 Million From Province of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 19, 2017: Today, Honourable Cathy Cox, Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage, announced the government of Manitoba’s contribution of $10 million for…
Sunday, Dec 10 '17
INSURGENCE / RESURGENCE @ WAG
INSURGENCE/RESURGENCE is the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s largest-ever exhibition of contemporary Indigenous art. From tattooing and fashion to painting and sculpture, this powerful show features 29…
Friday, Sep 29 '17
The Newly opened Iqaluit International Airport
DID YOU KNOW…the WAG oversaw and installed artwork at the newly opened Iqaluit International Airport? The grand opening ribbon was cut September 13 exhibiting over…
Saturday, Jun 24 '17
Picasso @ WAG
Two shows, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Get a glimpse at Picasso in Canada, and Man & Beast: The Vollard Suite of Prints, organized by the National…
Tuesday, May 16 '17
Indigenous Advisory Circle Announced
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is pleased to announce Dr. Julie Nagam and Dr. Heather Igloliorte as co-chairs of the newly formed Idigenous Advisory Circle. The…
Friday, Mar 24 '17
Boarder X + Vernon Ah Kee: cantchant by Nic Kriellaars
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is proud to present Boarder X and Vernon Ah Kee: cantchant, two exhibitions demonstrating how Indigenous art, culture, and land intersect….
Friday, Feb 3 '17
Boarder X – Building the Mini Ramp Time Lapse
Filmmaker: Peatr Thomas Music: RW Smith – Might for Every Meal
Tuesday, Jan 24 '17
Our Land: Contemporary Art from the Arctic
Our Land: Contemporary Art from the Arctic features rarely seen treasures from the Government of Nunavut Fine Art Collections. Video by Build Films.
Wednesday, Dec 21 '16
Inuit Heart
In a two part series, the Winnipeg Free Press explores the North and the WAG’s Inuit Art Centre. As the WAG’s ambitious Inuit Art Centre…
Wednesday, Nov 30 '16
Qingailisaq’s Coat
Qingailisaq’s Coat is a replica of the most unique garments created in the Canadian Arctic. The original coat was owned by Qingailisaq, a powerful Igloolik…
Tuesday, Oct 11 '16
Karel Funk @ WAG
The WAG is proud to present the largest and first true survey of work by painter Karel Funk. The Winnipeg-born and -based artist has received…
Friday, Sep 30 '16
Canadian Premiere of Our Land Showcases Rarely Seen Inuit Art
The WAG is honoured to present a powerful exhibition of treasures from the Government of Nunavut’s Fine Art Collections. Our Land: Contemporary Art from the…
Tuesday, Aug 2 '16
Government of Canada Contributes $15M to Inuit Art Centre
The Government of Canada announced $15 million in funding for construction for the Inuit Art Centre, through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. “The Government of…
Friday, May 6 '16
City of Winnipeg Gives $5M Boost to Inuit Art Centre
Winnipeg is one step closer to becoming an international leader in Indigenous arts and culture with a City of Winnipeg investment into the Winnipeg Art…
Saturday, Mar 26 '16
Inuit Art Vault Tour
Global Winnipeg takes you into the WAG’s Inuit art vault where 7,500 carvings are stored. Home to the largest public collection of Inuit art in…
Saturday, Feb 14 '15
Elisapee Ishulutaq’s Yesterday & Today
In her vibrant mural Yesterday and Today, Elisapee Ishulutaq captures the intimate details of everyday life in the community of Pangnirtung. Her use of multiple…
Friday, Nov 14 '14
Time Lapse Installation of Brian Jungen’s Vienna
Watch as our Prep team assembles and installs Brian Jungen’s work, Vienna from the collection of the National Gallery of Canada. Video by Leif Norman
Friday, Oct 24 '14
Time Lapse Installation of Dali’s Santiago El Grande
We’re ready for Dali, are you? Time lapse video of Salvador Dali’s monumental Santiago El Grande being installed at the WAG, part of Masterworks from…
Monday, Mar 24 '14
Elisapee Ishulutaq’s Yesterday and Today
Elisapee Ishulutaq records the intimate details of everyday life as she has lived it. Her use of multiple perspectives, employing frontal, profile, and bird’s eye…
Events
Director’s Trip – SOLD OUT
Vive le Quebec!
Oct 21 Oct 26 '24
Join Dr. Stephen Borys on a bespoke trip to Montreal and Quebec City.
CRAFTED 2024
Show + Sale
Nov 8 Nov 10 '24
CRAFTED 2024 returns at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and Qaumajuq, where supporters and lovers of fine, handmade goods will enjoy a beautiful shopping experience.
CRAFTED 2024 Fashion Show
Living Lookbook + Runway
Wednesday, Nov 6 '24
Fashion takes over WAG-Qaumajuq with this one-of-a-kind event. Featuring designers from Manitoba, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Nunavik.
Ione Thorkelsson @ ShopWAG
Handfuls of Light
Tuesday, Oct 8 '24
Join us for an Artist Reception celebrating a new series of light-sensitive cast glass sculptures by local artist.
Art for Lunch Pop-Up
Curator’s Tour of Backyard Florilegium
Wednesday, Oct 30 '24
Art for Lunch Pop-ups are back offering bite-sized talks, tours, and videos related to the art on view at WAG-Qaumajuq.
Islamic Heritage Month
at WAG-Qaumajuq
October
Celebrate Islamic Heritage Month at WAG-Qaumajuq this October in partnership with local non-profit Healthy Muslim Families (HMF).
Islamic Storytelling
with Amna Burki
Sunday, Oct 13 '24
Join us at WAG-Qaumajuq for an afternoon featuring Islamic Storytelling with the talented Amna Burki!
Uncensored Dialogues
Indigenous and Islamic Knowledge Keeper Conversation
Date TBC
This unique event brings together esteemed Indigenous and Islamic leaders for an open and insightful dialogue exploring the intersections of culture, spirituality, and knowledge.
Tea Fest
A Global Tea Experience
Sunday, Oct 27 '24
Join us at WAG-Qaumajuq for an afternoon featuring Islamic Storytelling with the talented Amna Burki!
2024 Cape Dorset Print Sale
at ShopWAG
Saturday, Oct 19 '24
The 2024 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection is available beginning Saturday, October 19 at ShopWAG at 10am!
Canada Life
Free Sundays@WAG
Sunday, Nov 3 '24
Join us on the first Sunday of November for free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq and more family fun, thanks to Canada Life!
Summer Camp: Miniature Building & Stop Motion
Ages 7–11
Dates TBC
Kids will dive into the world of miniature model-making and learn the basics of stop-motion animation. Stay tuned for more details.
Summer Camp: Storytelling – Costume & Set Design
Ages 7–11
Dates TBC
In this engaging camp, kids will explore the art of storytelling through costume and set design. Stay tuned for more details.
Summer Camp: Clay, Sculpture, & Pottery
Ages 7–11
Dates TBC
This hands-on camp is perfect for kids interested in exploring the world of clay. Stay tuned for more details.
Canada Life
Free Sundays@WAG
Sunday, Oct 13 '24
Join us on the second Sunday of every month for free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq and more family fun, thanks to Canada Life!
Honouring Our Métis Mothers
Collaborative Art Project by Tracy Charette Fehr
Sep 14 '24 Jan 25 '25
Honouring Our Métis Mothers is a collective art project celebrating the lives of women and girls of the Red River Métis Nation across the Homeland.
Opening Celebration
MOTHERGROUND
Friday, Oct 11 '24
Celebrate the opening of MOTHERGROUND on Friday, October 11 at WAG-Qaumajuq!
Acrylic Painting
Adult
Oct 7 Dec 16 '24
Discover the art of acrylic painting.
Traditional Drawing (Intermediate)
Adult
Oct 7 '24 Mar 24 '25
Learn the fundamentals of drawing and build skills that transfer to other art practices.
Monday Pottery
Adult
Oct 7 Dec 16 '24
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. From basic thrown or hand-built forms you’ll create mugs, bowls, and platters. You’ll also learn glazing and decorating techniques to finish your work and develop your own ideas related to functional and non-functional forms.
Tuesday Drawing Basics
Adult
Oct 8 Dec 10 '24
For students with little or no drawing experience, this introduction to the fundamental techniques and concepts of drawing will sharpen observational skills and build confidence.
Life Drawing (Intermediate)
Adult
Oct 8 Dec 10 '24
Using a variety of drawing materials, you will work from a model and learn about proportion, foreshortening, and other fundamental techniques for drawing the human form.
Tuesday Pottery
Adult
Oct 8 Dec 10 '24
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. From basic thrown or hand-built forms you’ll create mugs, bowls, and platters. You’ll also learn glazing and decorating techniques to finish your work and develop your own ideas related to functional and non-functional forms.
Collage & Assemblage
Adult
Oct 8 Dec 10 '24
Juxtapose, transform and combine recycled materials, found objects, paper, photographs, cloth, cardboard, metals, or wood, into 2D and 3D works of art. Whether constructing a piece of personal history through use of mementos or an abstract piece, students learn through experimentation with color, form, and design.
Watercolour Painting
Adult
Oct 9 Dec 11 '24
Learn the basic techniques of watercolour painting, the use and care of paints and brushes, the elements and principals of design, and colour theory.
Figurative Painting (Intermediate, Oil)
Adult
Oct 9 Dec 11 '24
This class is designed for individuals who have a basic drawing and painting skill level and wish to learn the art of figurative painting using oil paints.
Intermediate Pottery
Adult
Oct 9 Dec 11 '24
For students that have taken pottery previously and are ready to move onto more advanced techniques.
Digital Drawing
Adult
Oct 10 Dec 12 '24
Transform your drawings into digital works of art! Bring your own tablet, or use the WAG’s in our new Digital Media Lab!
Thursday Drawing Basics
Adult
Oct 10 Dec 12 '24
For students with little or no drawing experience, this introduction to the fundamental techniques and concepts of drawing will sharpen observational skills and build confidence.
Oil Painting
Adult
Oct 10 Dec 12 '24
Discover the art of oil painting.
Thursday Pottery
Adult
Oct 10 Dec 12 '24
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Saturday Pottery
Adult
Oct 5 Dec 14 '24
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Digital Drawing 3
Ages 9-11
Oct 5 Dec 14 '24
Students will learn to translate the principles of traditional drawing and painting into the language of digital media using an iPad with Apple Pencil and the Procreate app. Transform your drawings into digital works of art! Bring your own tablet, or borrow the WAG’s in our new Digital Media Lab
Digital Drawing 4
Ages 12-15
Oct 5 Dec 14 '24
Students will learn to translate the principles of traditional drawing and painting into the language of digital media using an iPad with Apple Pencil and the Procreate app.
Mixed Media 2
Ages 6-8
Oct 5 Dec 14 '24
Students will try out a variety of media that may include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and printmaking.
Drawing & Painting 3
Ages 9-11
Oct 5 Dec 14 '24
This course gives an introduction to basic techniques and fundamental concepts that artists use to create successful drawings and paintings.
Digital Drawing 3
Ages 9-11
Oct 6 Dec 15 '24
Students will learn to translate the principles of traditional drawing and painting into the language of digital media using an iPad with Apple Pencil and the Procreate app. Transform your drawings into digital works of art! Bring your own tablet, or borrow the WAG’s in our new Digital Media Lab
Grown Up & Little 1
Ages 4-5
Oct 5 Dec 14 '24
Grown ups will explore their creative side, while introducing their little one to the world of visual arts during this collaborative class!
Mixed Media 4
Ages 12-15
Oct 5 Dec 14 '24
Students will try out a variety of media that may include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and printmaking. Encouraging creativity, projects can be layered, mixed, and occasionally take more than one class to complete.
Clayworks 4
Ages 12-15
Oct 5 Dec 14 '24
Students will work on a series of functional and sculptural projects, using a variety of techniques to develop clay hand-building skills.
Mixed Media 3
Ages 9-11
Oct 6 Dec 15 '24
Students will try out a variety of media that may include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and printmaking. Encouraging creativity, projects can be layered, mixed, and occasionally take more than one class to complete.
Drawing & Painting 2
Ages 6-8
Oct 6 Dec 15 '24
This course gives an introduction to basic techniques and fundamental concepts that artists use to create successful drawings and paintings.
Clayworks 3
Ages 9-11
Oct 6 Dec 15 '24
Students will work on a series of functional and sculptural projects, using a variety of techniques to develop clay hand-building skills.
Clayworks 3
Ages 9-11
Oct 6 Dec 15 '24
Students will work on a series of functional and sculptural projects, using a variety of techniques to develop clay hand-building skills.
Clayworks 2
Ages 6-8
Oct 6 Dec 15 '24
Students will work on a series of functional and sculptural projects, using a variety of techniques to develop clay hand-building skills.
Animation
Ages 9-14
Oct 6 Dec 15 '24
This course provides a beginner’s understanding of animation process and techniques.
Graphic Novel
Ages 9-14
Oct 6 Dec 15 '24
Love reading comics and drawing? This graphic novel class allows students to explore the art of storytelling through illustration.
Block Printing
Adult
Oct 7 Dec 16 '24
Learn to create custom art prints, cards, textiles and more!
Gallery Ball
Saturday, Oct 19 '24
Gallery Ball is our signature annual fundraiser and one of Winnipeg’s most celebrated benefit events.
Travel Tour
Namibia
Sep 30 Oct 15 '25
Join the Associates of the WAG on a Travel Tour to Namibia!
Director’s Trip
Vive le Quebec!
Oct 21 Oct 26 '24
Join Dr. Stephen Borys on a bespoke trip to Montreal and Quebec City.
Digital Drawing 3 or 4
Ages 9-11 and 12-15
Multiple Dates/Ages Available
Students will learn to translate the principles of traditional drawing and painting into the language of digital media using an iPad with Apple Pencil and the Procreate app.
Claymaker
Private Maker Parties
Available Now!
Gather your friends, pick the ClayMaker that suits you, and WAG Studio’s ceramic artist instructor will guide you through the rest.
Drop-in Tours
Select Afternoons
Uncover the stories behind the art and artists with a 45-60-minute guided tour by our experienced Gallery Guides on select afternoons.
Mixed Media 2, 3 or 4
Ages 6-8, 9-11 and 12-15
Multiple Dates/Ages Available
Students will try out a variety of media that may include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and printmaking.
Pottery
Adult
Multiple Dates Available
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Drawing Basics
Adult
Multiple Dates Available
For students with little or no drawing experience, this introduction to the fundamental techniques and concepts of drawing will sharpen observational skills and build confidence.
Clayworks 2, 3 or 4
Ages 6-8, 9-11 and 12-15
Multiple Dates/Ages Available
Students will work on a series of functional and sculptural projects, using a variety of techniques to develop clay hand-building skills.
Drawing & Painting 2 or 3
Ages 6-8 and 9-11
Multiple Dates/Ages Available
This course gives an introduction to basic techniques and fundamental concepts that artists use to create successful drawings and paintings.
To plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit