Welcome to myWAG online! Created especially for supporters like you, it’s the latest look at what you help fuel at the Gallery — for everyone in the community.
Director’s Message
In with the new as we give you our first-ever digital myWAG magazine. This summer is an exciting season at WAG-Qaumajuq, engaging people in the community through art, art-making, and cultural dialogue – and it’s only possible because of supporters like you.

In the News















New Exhibitions
Wednesday, May 22 '24
Riopelle’s 100th Anniversary
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…
Monday, Jun 17 '24
Omalluq: Pictures From My Life
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…
Monday, Jun 17 '24
A Celebration of Womanhood
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…
Monday, Jun 17 '24
Dominique Rey presents: MOTHERGROUND
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…
In Focus
Monday, Jun 17 '24
Behind-the-Scenes with Vitaliy
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…
Monday, Jun 17 '24
Celebrating Artistic Legacy: Elaine Margolis Scholarship
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…
Upcoming Supporter Events
BPM x WAG-Qaumajuq
Concert & Mixer
Friday, Feb 28 '25
Manitoba Music and WAG-Qaumajuq are celebrating Black music makers with a series of free concerts and mixers in the iconic gallery space.
Winyan Tour & Book Signing
With Lita Fontaine
Monday, Feb 17 '25
Celebrate the arrival of the Winyan catalogue with us on Louis Riel Day, February 17, with a special exhibition tour and book signing with the artist herself, Lita Fontaine!
NOURISH
Signature Dinner & Tour
Friday, Feb 14 '25
Enjoy our signature dinner & tour program this Valentine’s Day, featuring a delicious three-course meal in our Skylight Gallery followed by an inspiring love-themed tour in the exhibition galleries.
Threads: A Fashion Demonstration
In Celebration of Black History Month
Sunday, Feb 9 '25
Threads, presented in partnership with Black Artists Winnipeg, is a celebration of Black History, culture and fashion from across the diaspora during Black History Month.
Decolonizing Lens
Singing Back the Buffalo
Wednesday, Feb 12 '25
Presented by The Decolonizing Lens, join us at WAG-Qaumajuq for a FREE screening of Singing Back the Buffalo by Tasha Hubbard.
Travel Tour
Namibia
Sep 30 Oct 15 '25
Join the Associates of the WAG on a Travel Tour to Namibia!
This season @WAG Studio
Paint Your Partner
Adult
Wednesday, Feb 12 '25
Enjoy an evening of laughter as you and your loved one explore the art of seeing each other through the lens of paint.
Summer Camp: Storytelling – Costume & Set Design (Indigenous Youth)
Ages 7–11
Jul 7 Jul 18 '25
In this engaging camp, kids will explore the art of storytelling through costume and set design. Stay tuned for more details.
Summer Camp: Clay, Sculpture, & Pottery (Indigenous Youth)
Ages 7–11
Aug 18 Aug 29 '25
This hands-on camp is perfect for kids interested in exploring the world of clay. Stay tuned for more details.
Summer Camp: Miniature Building & Stop Motion (Indigenous Youth)
Ages 7–11
Jul 21 Aug 1 '25
Kids will dive into the world of miniature model-making and learn the basics of stop-motion animation. Stay tuned for more details.
Summer Camp: Adventures in Painting (Indigenous Youth)
Ages 7–11
Aug 5 Aug 15 '25
Unleash your child’s creativity in Adventures in Painting, the ultimate two-week summer camp designed for young artists, no experience necessary. Stay tuned for more details.
Graphic Novel
Ages 9-14
Jan 12 Mar 23 '25
Love reading comics and drawing? This graphic novel class allows students to explore the art of storytelling through illustration.
Grown Up & Little 1
Ages 4-5
Jan 11 Mar 22 '25
Grown ups will explore their creative side, while introducing their little one to the world of visual arts during this collaborative class!
Clayworks 2
Ages 6-8
Jan 12 Mar 23 '25
Students will work on a series of functional and sculptural projects, using a variety of techniques to develop clay hand-building skills.
Clayworks 3
Ages 9-11
Jan 12 Mar 23 '25
Students will work on a series of functional and sculptural projects, using a variety of techniques to develop clay hand-building skills.
Clayworks 3
Ages 9-11
Jan 12 Mar 23 '25
Students will work on a series of functional and sculptural projects, using a variety of techniques to develop clay hand-building skills.
Drawing & Painting 4
Ages 12-15
Jan 12 Mar 23 '25
This course gives an introduction to basic techniques and fundamental concepts that artists use to create successful drawings and paintings.
Figurative Painting (Intermediate, Oil)
Adult
Jan 15 Mar 19 '25
This class is designed for individuals who have a basic drawing and painting skill level and wish to learn the art of figurative painting using oil paints.
Life Drawing (Intermediate)
Adult
Jan 14 Mar 18 '25
Using a variety of drawing materials, you will work from a model and learn about proportion, foreshortening, and other fundamental techniques for drawing the human form.
Illustration (Intermediate)
Adult
Jan 16 Mar 20 '25
Learn the basics of this versatile and expressive art form while improving your drawing skills. Tell your story in pictures, develop and design your own characters, create textures, and depict gestures. The end result is a self-produced picture book.
Friday Watercolour Painting
Adult
Jan 17 Mar 21 '25
Learn the basic techniques of watercolour painting, the use and care of paints and brushes, the elements and principals of design, and colour theory.
Oil Painting
Adult
Jan 16 Mar 20 '25
Discover the art of oil painting.
Acrylic Painting
Adult
Jan 15 Mar 19 '25
Discover the art of acrylic painting.
Digital Drawing
Adult
Jan 15 Mar 19 '25
Transform your drawings into digital works of art! Bring your own tablet, or use the WAG’s in our new Digital Media Lab!
Thursday Drawing Basics
Adult
Jan 16 Mar 20 '25
For students with little or no drawing experience, this introduction to the fundamental techniques and concepts of drawing will sharpen observational skills and build confidence.
Tuesday Drawing Basics
Adult
Jan 14 Mar 18 '25
For students with little or no drawing experience, this introduction to the fundamental techniques and concepts of drawing will sharpen observational skills and build confidence.
Friday Pottery
Adult
Jan 17 Mar 21 '25
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Saturday Pottery
Adult
Jan 11 Mar 22 '25
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Thursday Pottery
Adult
Jan 16 Mar 20 '25
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Intermediate Pottery
Adult
Jan 15 Mar 19 '25
For students that have taken pottery previously and are ready to move onto more advanced techniques.
Tuesday Pottery
Adult
Jan 14 Mar 18 '25
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. From basic thrown or hand-built forms you’ll create mugs, bowls, and platters. You’ll also learn glazing and decorating techniques to finish your work and develop your own ideas related to functional and non-functional forms.
Monday Pottery
Adult
Jan 13 Mar 24 '25
Discover hand building, which includes slab building, slump molded forms, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. From basic thrown or hand-built forms you’ll create mugs, bowls, and platters. You’ll also learn glazing and decorating techniques to finish your work and develop your own ideas related to functional and non-functional forms.
Monday Watercolour Painting
Adult
Jan 13 Mar 24 '25
Learn the basic techniques of watercolour painting, the use and care of paints and brushes, the elements and principals of design, and colour theory.
Summer Camp: Adventures in Painting
Ages 7–11
Aug 5 Aug 15 '25
Unleash your child’s creativity in Adventures in Painting, the ultimate two-week summer camp designed for young artists, no experience necessary. Stay tuned for more details.
Summer Camp: Miniature Building & Stop Motion
Ages 7–11
Jul 21 Aug 1 '25
Kids will dive into the world of miniature model-making and learn the basics of stop-motion animation. Stay tuned for more details.
Summer Camp: Storytelling – Costume & Set Design
Ages 7–11
Jul 7 Jul 18 '25
In this engaging camp, kids will explore the art of storytelling through costume and set design. Stay tuned for more details.
Summer Camp: Clay, Sculpture, & Pottery
Ages 7–11
Aug 18 Aug 29 '25
This hands-on camp is perfect for kids interested in exploring the world of clay. Stay tuned for more details.
Traditional Drawing (Intermediate)
Adult
Oct 7 '24 Mar 24 '25
Learn the fundamentals of drawing and build skills that transfer to other art practices.
Claymaker
Private Maker Parties
Available Now!
Gather your friends, pick the ClayMaker that suits you, and WAG Studio’s ceramic artist instructor will guide you through the rest.
To plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit