Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG-Qaumajuq renewed for three more years

Program extends free access to art, culture, and Indigenous programming for families on the second Sunday of every month until 2026

Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 7, 2023: With more than 20,000 people taking advantage of the program in its first three years, Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq and Canada Life are pleased to announce the extension of Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG-Qaumajuq.

“WAG-Qaumajuq is grateful to Canada Life for their support in helping us continue to open our doors to the community at large. Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG-Qaumajuq removes barriers of access for communities and neighbourhoods across Winnipeg – and beyond,” said Dr. Stephen Borys, Director & CEO, WAG-Qaumajuq. “Thank you to Canada Life for this long-term support of WAG-Qaumajuq – we’re all so proud of what we have accomplished together over these past few decades. I’m excited to continue to welcome our community into the Gallery, barrier free, for the years to come.”

This three-year program launches with new Indigenous programming, creating more opportunities for our community to access the Gallery and Indigenous knowledge within the arts until 2026.

“We’ve proudly supported the Winnipeg Art Gallery for more than 50 years, and we’re so happy to continue our support with a three-year extension for the Free Sundays program,” said Douglas Tkach, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Operations, Canada Life. “Combined with new programming, this is a great opportunity for more visitors to enjoy and explore all that WAG-Quamajuq has to offer.”

Join us Sunday, February 12 for the first Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG-Qaumajuq of 2023. Winnipeggers will have an opportunity to experience INUA, Qaumajuq’s inaugural show, for the last time before the show closes the following day. Visitors to Free Sunday will be able to access art exploration activities and explore the current exhibitions on display, such as Robert Houle: Red is Beautiful, Headlines: The Art of the News Cycle, and the ongoing display of your Permanent Collection.

Quick Facts:

• Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG-Qaumajuq takes place on the second Sunday of each month.
• Save the Dates for 2023 Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG-Qaumajuq: February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10.
• WAG-Qaumajuq is open Sundays from 11am to 5pm.
• From 2pm until 4pm the free days will feature complimentary activities for the whole family, such as games, art making, tours, films, and performances.
• On February 12, family programming includes love notes: create your own lovely composition inspired by Robert Houle’s abstract love poems in a collage workshop for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy the Qaumajuq activity booklet and the Visible Vault look and find. Explore Headlines: The Art of the News Cycle through a challenging treasure hunt crossword puzzle.
• Free public parking is available in the Canada Life parking lot behind 100 Osborne St. N. for visitors on Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG-Qaumajuq.
• Downtown street parking is free on Sundays, and several bus routes service Portage Avenue & Colony Street as well as Portage Avenue & Vaughn Street.
• The first floor of WAG-Qaumajuq is always free for everyone to explore, including the Visible Vault, Eckhardt Hall, ShopWAG and Katita Café.
• For free and low-cost membership options, check out wag.ca/member.

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For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact:

Hanna Waswa
Public Relations Officer
Winnipeg Art Gallery
204.789.1295
hwaswa@wag.ca

The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq is a cultural advocate using art to connect, inspire, and inform. Playing a dynamic role in the community, we are a place for learning, dialogue, and enjoyment through art. Opened in March 2021, Qaumajuq connects to the WAG on all levels, celebrating the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world. The new WAG-Qaumajuq cultural campus is now one of the largest art museums in Canada. To learn more visit wag.ca.

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