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Each year, members from the Government of Nunavut visit WAG-Qaumajuq for a week as part of an exchange to deepen our mutual understanding of museum…

The newly opened exhibition by Bîstyek, Forbidden Colours, isn’t just a collection of paintings, it is a reflection of memory, the endurance of culture, and…

This past summer, Canadian Voyageurs by Frances Anne Hopkins needed some TLC. Restoring a painting from the 1890s is no simple task, but with the…

This year’s Gallery Ball on Saturday, October 18 was an amazing success, raising nearly $300,000 for youth outreach and learning programs. Thank you to all…

For Zorga Qaunaq, fashion isn’t just about what you wear – it’s about how you feel and who you want to be. Known for her…

Go behind the scenes in the WAG-Qaumajuq vaults with curator Grace Braniff as she discusses artworks that appear in her exhibition Crying Over Spilt Tea,…

Over the summer, a group of senior year high-school students from across the Winnipeg School Division experienced something extraordinary at WAG-Qaumajuq: two full days immersed…

When you look at a beaded artwork like Candace Neumann’s (caneu) Deadly, it’s easy to get lost in the delicate intricacies of each tiny bead…

Suppose you’re passionate about architecture and interior design, and curious about what’s behind the doors of beautiful neighbourhood homes. In that case, the Associates of…

What does it mean to move through time? Do you travel in a straight line, in spirals, in loops, in echoes? At WAG-Qaumajuq, the newly…

The next time you’re downtown in Winnipeg, look up to find our new billboard display on Portage Avenue and Sherbrook Street, featuring work by Annie…

Summer is upon us! Take a moment to relax with art while you enjoy the outdoors. We have two exhibitions – FREE for the whole…

We are pleased to share that 189 new artworks have been acquired into WAG-Qaumajuq’s permanent collection over the span of the 2024-25 fiscal year! Thanks…

Abraham Anghik Ruben’s sculptures are instantly recognizable. Working primarily in stone, bone, and bronze, he carves intricate figures that blend human, animal, and spiritual forms…

Over the past few weeks, the Gallery has been abuzz with three artists-in-residence visiting from Nunavut. The Artist-in-Residence Program made possible through a partnership with…

Curator Grace Braniff meets with artist Ekene Emeka Maduka to show you her two artworks featured in the Disorientations exhibition, now on view. Maduka is…

At WAG-Qaumajuq, we believe art has the power to open doors—doors to learning, creativity, and community. We’re excited to share a special video that highlights…

Opening February 7, Threads of Kin and Belonging is the latest project to stem from the Trinnipeg Live Mixtape, an ongoing initiative started by Nestor…

MOTHERGROUND: Dominique Rey with Madeliene and Auguste Coar is on view at WAG-Qaumajuq, immersing visitors in scenes of motherhood and parenting. If you haven’t seen…

WAG-Qaumajuq needs your help to continue opening doors to meaningful experiences for everyone in the community. Your support will allow us to bring art, culture,…

The holiday season is here! Looking for the perfect gift for the person on your list who has everything—or for the pickiest person on your…

This year marks the tenth anniversary of CRAFTED Show + Sale at WAG-Qaumajuq! To celebrate, we’re revisiting key moments from its history, exploring the origins…

The Live Mixtape Project, a collaboration with Synonym, will take over a large footprint at the Gallery in 2025. Organized by Nestor Wynrush and Synonym,…

Disorientation is a universal feeling, but capturing what that feels like, the scale, and frequency of those uncertain, unfamiliar, or unsettling moments, varies between us….

Dominique Rey’s first solo exhibition at WAG-Qaumajuq, MOTHERGROUND, is now open. The Franco-Manitoban artist explores concepts of motherhood through three ‘chapters’ and includes collaborative work…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In with the new as we give you our first-ever digital myWAG magazine. This summer is an exciting season at WAG-Qaumajuq, engaging so many people…

Lita Fontaine, a Dakota, Anishinaabe, and Metis artist and educator from Treaty One will have her work on display in WAG-Qaumajuq this summer. The survey…

You will be blown away by the incredible story of resilience in this new exhibition of drawings by world-renowned Inuit artist, Omalluq Oshutsiaq. Known for…

Opening this fall, Dominique Rey’s first solo exhibition at WAG-Qaumajuq, MOTHERGROUND, will take over three gallery spaces. This is also the first show of this…

We are delighted to announce that Sara Castaneda is the inaugural recipient of the Elaine Margolis Scholarship. This scholarship, established by the family of Elaine…

Every year, a handful of artworks from the WAG-Qaumajuq collection are selected for conservation. The artwork may be new to the collection and require immediate…

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…

Art in Bloom 2024 took over the Gallery April 18-21 and was an incredible success, attracting close to 4,000 visitors and bringing in $90,000 in…

This summer, Manitobans have the rare opportunity to catch a large-scale exhibition featuring work by one of Canada’s great artists with Jean Paul Riopelle: Crossroads…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Written by Hanna Waswa, Anishinaabe from Eabametoong First Nation, Treaty 9.   National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate Indigenous nations, history and…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

Recent years have seen Manitoba’s founding Nation – the Metis – come to national prominence. However, many Manitobans are not familiar with this important history…

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…

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…

The prep team plays a huge part in keeping things rolling behind the scenes at the WAG – bigger than you would think. WAG IdeasLAB…

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…

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…

You can use your Qaumajuq Ball invite to create a structure of your own!  

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Qaumajuq in the Paallirmiutut dialect means, “light (it gives off)” – by Dr. Norma Dunning What is light? How does it work? Is it only…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This series of videos is part of the Born in Power exhibition, inviting ‘Aunties’ – inspiring women from the local Black, Indigenous and other racialized…

Now until April 2 you can see Qaumajuq up in lights on our Legislative building – steps from the new centre! The Province of Manitoba…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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….

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…

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,…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

WAG Director & CEO, Stephen Borys leads us through the exhibition, Simply Splendour: Porcelain, Silver, and Master Drawings at the WAG and discusses the importance…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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:…

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…

My Daily Art . . . Over life-sized on a pedestal, she stands over two meters tall, sheathed in sculpted white plaster – honest, direct,…

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…

My Daily Art . . . This morning I woke up searching for an artwork that would help me look ahead, focus on the positive,…

My Daily Art . . . In these challenging days of the pandemic, I often find myself turning to art for inspiration, even escape. With…

My Daily Art is back . . . Fifty years apart they both wore blue. Half a century ago it was Her Royal Highness Princess…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Cara Mason, a Learning & Programs Coordinator manages WAG Studio with the generous support of community partners. In April, the WAG launched online sponsored art…

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…

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…

Learning & Programs Coordinator Colleen Leduc is an Art Educator and Certified Art Therapist with a passion for connecting with people, whether in person or…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Artist and WAG Instructor and Facilitator, Jessica Canard, will teach you how to use quills in your beadwork!   Watch the video here and try…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Riva Symko, Head of Collections & Exhibitions and Curator of Canadian Art at the WAG tells us about the exhibition, Into the Light: LL FitzGerald,…

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…

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…

Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason, will guide you through making these air dry clay ornaments using baking soda, corn starch, and water! Follow along…

My LAST Daily Art . . . Art is a Voice – and I’ve heard and seen countless voices over these days of isolation and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

I was a curator long before I was a director – and it remains my first love in the museum world. For a curator, there…

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….

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…

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…

In 2016, I came across a Globe & Mail story about an artist, Teva Harrison, who, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer,…

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…

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…

Learn how to create a Kandinsky-inspired piece of art using supplies found at home with Learning & Programs Administrator, Sarah Lamontagne.   See the Wassily…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

For some reason several of my photos of these two artists happen to show them standing together – Jaimie Isaac and Julie Nagam. Of course…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

In this virtual paint party, WAG Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason will demonstrate the block print technique, which you can then use to create…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

Art is a voice, and a powerful one. Art also brings us together and helps us communicate with each other, and learn – as a…

  Tournée virtuelle francophone pour enfants avec Aline Halischak! Pour approfondir votre apprentissage, téléchargez cette Leçon sur le paysage, la nature morte et le portrait…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason guides you through creating Monet’s Water Lillies with watcolours, crayons, and cling wrap – check it out in the…

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…

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…

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…

Learning & Programs Coordinator, Cara Mason guides you through creating abstract sensory art – check it out in the video below!   Materials: Canvas Black…

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….

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…

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…

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…

Still thinking of the landscape, I wanted to return to Winnipeg – and our amazing river landscapes. In Native Fires (1996) in the WAG collection,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Self isolating with the kids? Why not take on a simple art project? Watch this DIY shamrock tutorial with WAG Learning & Programs Coordinator Cara…

Time for a Virtual Paint Party! Check out this video and follow along to paint your very own simple succulent with WAG Learning & Programs…

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…

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…

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…

The title of this 1922 painting by Frank Johnston – Serenity, Lake of the Woods – says so much and offers so much about the…

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…

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…

“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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

It’s the sheer size of the truth that strikes you. There it is in bright colours – history, our history – laid bare and raw…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

“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,…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Check out what the kids from Seven Oaks think of Vision Exchange: Perspectives from India to Canada

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…

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…

Get a glimpse of Vision Exchange at the WAG until September 2, 2019!

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

Filmmaker: Peatr Thomas Music: RW Smith – Might for Every Meal

Our Land: Contemporary Art from the Arctic features rarely seen treasures from the Government of Nunavut Fine Art Collections. Video by Build Films.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…