Whether you’re in one of our galleries surrounded by centuries of art, the Main Hall with its grand, gleaming Tyndall stone walls, in Ilavut with its stunning Visible Vault, or on the breathtaking Rooftop Sculpture Garden overlooking Winnipeg’s skyline, you’ll fall in love with WAG-Qaumajuq’s many awe-inspiring spaces available for event bookings.
Catering
WAG-Qaumajuq is a fully-equipped event facility with onsite catering partners, WOW! Hospitality.
Spaces to inspire memorable events
Main Hall
The Winnipeg Art Gallery’s signature event space, the Main Hall is known for its soaring ceilings and backdrop of Manitoban Tyndall stone. This space can be used for a wide range of event bookings, from elegant sit-down product launches to cocktail receptions, trade shows, conferences, performances, and weddings.
Capacity: 225 standing; 180 for sit-down dinner
Features:
- 21-foot ceilings
- 3,000 square feet
- Natural reception space following event in the adjacent Muriel Richardson Auditorium
- Licensed
- 9-foot Baldwin grand piano available
Muriel Richardson Auditorium
The Muriel Richardson Auditorium (MRA) features outstanding acoustics and classic Eames chairs. This sleek, functional event space is perfect for concerts, presentations, screenings, and performances of all kinds.
Capacity: 319 theatre seating; 5 accessible spots
Features:
- Fully equipped for audio/visual and multimedia presentations: PA system with flown speakers and digital mixing board, sprung hardwood stage floor, full theatrical lighting, and a sophisticated projection system with a 400-square foot screen
- Adjoining lobby holds 125 for stand-up receptions
- Bosendorfer grand piano with extended keys
- Large backstage area with dressing rooms and green room
Muriel Richardson Auditorium Seating Chart (PDF)
Muriel Richardson Auditorium Stage Dimensions (side view) (PDF)
Muriel Richardson Auditorium Stage Dimensions (top view) (PDF)
Muriel Richardson Auditorium Technical Specs (PDF)
Rooftop Sculpture Garden
Guests feel on top of the world when relaxing in our private rooftop garden. The city skyline creates a dramatic backdrop for all events. Book this event space for weddings, private parties, screenings, and outdoor activities.
Capacity: 200 seated theatre style; 250 stand-up reception
Features:
- Available year-round
- Rental includes the Penthouse Lobby
- In summer, enjoy sculptures from the WAG collection and a reflecting pool
- 13,125-sq.ft.
- Licensed
Penthouse Lobby
With floor-to-ceiling windows, this open area encourages mingling while admiring the expansive Rooftop Sculpture Garden. This space is just the thing for stand-up receptions, bar service, or wedding receptions.
Capacity: 80 for stand-up reception; 32 for sit-down dinner
Features:
- Included when renting the Rooftop Sculpture Garden
- In summer, overlooks sculptures from the WAG collection
- 1,178-sq.ft.
- Licensed
Skylight Gallery
Our ever-changing Skylight Gallery showcases some of the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s most impressive works of art, as well as the stunning glass skylight. This space is ideally suited for intimate dining experiences or ethereal wedding ceremonies.
Capacity: 125 stand-up reception; 48 sit-down dinner
Features:
- Abundant natural light
- Located at the top of the master staircase on the Galleries Level (3rd Floor)
- Features artworks from the WAG collection
- 2,486-sq.ft.
- Licensed
Boardroom
The Boardroom is a modern and comfortable space great for meetings and gatherings. Book this event space for lectures, presentations, receptions, and corporate meetings.
Capacity: 20 at board room table, 40 in lecture format; 60 for stand up reception.
Features:
- A seven-metre board room table, chairs
- A stunning lighting fixture original to the building
- Licensed
Ilavut - Entrance Hall
Upon entering Qaumajuq, you’ll be greeted by a three-story glass Visible Vault filled with thousands of carvings from the world’s largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art — a beautiful backdrop for small wedding receptions and intimate dinners.
Capacity: 200 stand-up reception; 64 sit-down dinner
Features:
- 3,470-sq.ft.
- Ceiling height 19’4″
- Stunning three-story visible vault
- Natural light
- Access to outdoor patio
- Licensed
Ilipvik - Learning Steps
Ilipvik (The Learning Steps) is a 90-seat theatre, perfect for talks, performances, films, and more. A massive curtain printed with an artwork by Elisapee Ishulutaq, titled Yesterday and Today, will envelop you during screenings and private events.
Capacity: 92 theatre seating
Features:
- 1,121-sq.ft.
- Fully equipped for audio/visual & multimedia presentations
- Adjacent to Ilavut
- Black out curtains
- Licensed
Niizhwaaso Collaboration Research Centre
Make your way up to the second floor of the Qaumajuq Inuit art centre to the Niizhwaaso Collaboration Research Centre. This is a sleek space ideal for meetings and gatherings. Book this event space for lectures, presentations, black-out group, and other corporate events.
Capacity: 30 at board room tables
Features:
- Two board tables
- Eames Chairs
- Natural light
- Licensed
Planning a non-profit event? Contact us to learn about special pricing!
For a full list of FAQ’s, download the Weddings@WAG pdf
Does the WAG allow ceremony only bookings? You must book your wedding reception at the WAG to have your wedding ceremony here as well.
How much is the deposit? Your rental deposit will be 50% of the total rental cost.
What is your cancellation policy? The rental deposit will be returned if the WAG receives a cancellation notice at least six (6) weeks in advance of the rental date. The WAG maintains the right to cancel the booking if the deposit is not received at least one month from the date the contract is issued.
Do you have an in-house caterer? WOW! Hospitality are our exclusive caterers. Updated menu coming soon! For more information please contact Sheila at wowcateringWAG@wowhospitality.com
What are our bar options? WOW! Hospitality is able to provide host, cash or corkage bar service. For more information please contact Sheila at wowcateringWAG@wowhospitality.com
What’s the backup plan for inclement weather for our Rooftop Sculpture Garden ceremony? At the time of confirming your rental, you are required to book an alternative space for your ceremony. You must pay for both rooms, whether you use the alternative area or not.
Download our list of Preferred Vendors for WAG Rental Clients. Find decorators, florists, photo booths, lighting, sweets, wedding officiants, photographers, and event planners!
Download the WAG Rental AV Equipment List which includes concert and portable sound systems, projectors, flat screen tv’s, monitors, lighting, use of Baldwin Grand Piano and Bösendorfer Grand Piano, and more!
To plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit