School Tours
Bring your class to the WAG or let the WAG come to your classroom virtually! We offer exciting interactive, curriculum-based tours, lessons, and workshops. Available in English or French.
BOOK ONLINE or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
Teacher e-news
Our seasonal e-newsletter covers educational programs, exhibition info, and PD opportunities.
Virtual Sessions
- Virtual Tours offer a unique opportunity to bring exhibitions from the WAG into your classroom and/or students’ homes
- Use Webex or Zoom as the platform to virtually visit the WAG with an educational facilitator
- Your class will have the opportunity to see the works on display in the exhibitions, and will be encouraged to use visual thinking strategies to delve further into the artwork
- We’ll send you a link to join the meeting and soon we’ll be looking at, talking about, and sharing art and stories together
- $125/1 hour session. Book for both a Virtual Tour and a Virtual Workshop for $200 (a $50 savings)
Nuliajuk is a legendary figure in stories and art all throughout Inuit Nunangat. Students will hear the story of Nuliajuk, look at examples of art that she is portrayed in, and then be guided to create their own drawing of Nuliajuk, inspired by the story and artwork. (Materials needed: paper and pencils, colouring materials)
Have a tour of the WAG-Qaumajuq’s Visible Vault, the only vault like it in the world! Students will have the opportunity to view images and learn about some of the 5,000 Inuit sculptures in the vault while creating a scene filled with animal drawings inspired by the sculptures.
Students will learn about the rich history of Inuit stenciling as a form of printmaking, then be guided to create their own stencil and print of a narwhal. (Materials needed: 2 pieces of white 8 x 11.5 cardstock paper, scissors, black, white, and blue acrylic or liquid tempera paint)
Rankin Inlet has a rich history of ceramic art dating back to the 1960s. Students will learn about this unique artwork and then have an opportunity to create their own art inspired by what they learned. (Materials needed: clay, air-dry clay, Plasticine, Play-dough, or home-made dough).
In Gallery Tours
We have adjusted our on-site school program offerings to adhere to provincial health guidelines, please see the points below.
- Choose the perfect 60-minute tour for your group
- Available from 10am, Tuesday-Friday
- Duration: 60 minutes
- $60 per ten students or multiples thereof*
*Round student numbers to nearest tens
- Groups attending guided programs will be divided into small groups of 10 people maximum to ensure social distancing
- School cohorts who are not social distancing from each other must social distance from the tour guide
- Program content has been adjusted to remove object handling
- All participants will be required to wear a mask, including WAG staff at all times during your guided program
- Extensive cleaning of the Gallery is ongoing
Kwaata-nihtaawakihk – A Hard Birth (pronounced kwa-ta knee-ta wa kick) brings together archival documents, historic objects as well as contemporary artists representing Metis, First Nations, and non-Indigenous communities. You’ll see extraordinary beadwork, painting, photography, film, textiles, sculpture, and performance art. This tour will guide students to learn the history of significant objects and the connection to contemporary artwork.
BOOK ONLINE or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
INUA is the inaugural exhibition of Qaumajuq featuring contemporary and traditional artworks from across Inuit Nunangat and beyond. In the 60-minute session, students will learn about artworks in INUA and learn about the stories, histories, and traditions behind various pieces.
BOOK ONLINE or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
Cliff Eyland: Library of Babel – A Retrospective celebrates the life and work of the late Canadian artist, curator, writer and educator, Cliff Eyland. Students will learn the inspiration behind Eyland’s signature artwork and will have the opportunity to create their own artwork working within Eyland’s format during this tour.
BOOK ONLINE or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
Have a tour of WAG-Qaumajuq’s Visible Vault, the only vault like it in the world! Students will have the opportunity to learn about some of the 5,000 Inuit sculptures in the vault and be inspired to draw some of the amazing artworks.
BOOK ONLINE or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
Hear the story of the legendary figure, Nuliajuk, the Inuit mother of animals, and travel through the gallery to see artists’ depictions of her in a variety of mediums.
BOOK ONLINE or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
- Lead your students through the exhibition
- Available from 11am
- Duration: 90 minutes
- $60 per ten students or multiples thereof*
*Round student numbers to nearest tens
BOOK ONLINE or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
In Gallery Workshops
- Available from 10am, Tuesday-Friday
- Or, add a 60-minute art-making workshop to your interactive guided tour for a memorable tour and workshop experience.
- Includes a 60-minute tour and 60-minute workshop (lunchroom can be provided upon request if available).
- $120 per ten students or multiples thereof*
- Add additional time in the galleries to your guided tour for $15 per 10 students (additional supervision required)
*Round student numbers to nearest tens
Students will be inspired by the prints in INUA created by contemporary artists and artists of the past. Students will create their own printing “plate” and print their creation in this hands on workshop.
BOOK ONLINE or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
Students will be inspired by arctic animal sculptures found in the Visible Vault. Students will create a stencil of an animal and print their stencil while learning about the traditions of stencil printing from Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories.
BOOK ONLINE or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
Virtual Workshops & Resources for Teacher
We are pleased to offer teachers free admission to the WAG all year long! Simply present your MTS card or teaching certificate to come explore our exhibitions and connect them with your classroom programming at no charge.
Book a Virtual Workshop designed for teachers and their colleagues who are looking for ideas of how to bring art education activities into their classroom. Sessions are 1.5 hours long. $200 per session.
Please contact WAG Educator and Art Therapist, Colleen Leduc for previous exhibition education materials and curriculum links.
Art has the capacity to communicate so many ideas, concepts, emotions and perspectives. Learn how to help students to read or decipher the context or deeper significance behind an artwork by utilizing proven visual literacy strategies.
For more information, contact cleduc@wag.ca
Learn about two amazing Inuit women artists that have made their mark in the international world of art. Explore a variety of examples, and learn about the stories and cultural significance behind their work.
For more information, contact cleduc@wag.ca
Art can often communicate more than words are able to express. Join WAG Art Educator and Art Therapist, Colleen Leduc to learn how you can use art and artmaking to help students who are experiencing challenges or difficulties.
For more information, contact cleduc@wag.ca
Join WAG Art Educator and Art Therapist, Colleen Leduc to explore a variety of activities, mediums, and helpful tools to make teaching art more accessible for students with additional needs.
For more information, contact cleduc@wag.ca
Educational Activities
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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….
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
EAL Tours
We are pleased to offer interactive tours for English as an additional language (EAL) classrooms. Created by EAL teachers and art educators, these tours offer groups the opportunity to practice a variety of literacy skills while simultaneously expanding their knowledge of Canadian culture, history, and identity.
These 90-minute tours are designed to support in-class lessons with a dynamic gallery experience that will leave participants feeling enlightened and inspired!
A pre-visit booklet is available for use in the classroom upon booking.
Book Online or call 204.789.1290 for inquiries
WAG-Qaumajuq is now open regular hours. See our safety measures here.
