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Your permanent collection is always here for you! Revisit old favourites from our European & Canadian collections, plus a few lesser-seen works.
Works from the WAG’s permanent collection have returned to the galleries with installations in Galleries 1 and 2 of European and Canadian paintings, sculpture, furniture, and decorative arts from 1500 to 1900. Plus, see newly added works of silver from the collection!
See a selection of works dating from 1900 to 1950 in Gallery 4.
Featured in the Gallery 1 presentation are five outstanding 17th century Dutch and German paintings on loan from a private collection, including works by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, Jan Davidsz de Heem, and Jan Steen.
Stories
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...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...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...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 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...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, 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...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...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, Mar 19 '20
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....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...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...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...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...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.... Plan Your Visit
WAG-Qaumajuq is open today, 11am – 9pm. To plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit.
