May is for Members
For the month of May, we’d love to thank you for strengthening WAG-Qaumajuq with your membership. Enjoy discounts, tours, and a special membership extension offer this month – on us! Click here to learn more. Not a member? Join with one of the options below to take part in this special month.
Free for Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Peoples receive free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq and are eligible to become a Friend for FREE. This policy advances the Gallery’s ongoing work to respond to the TRC Calls to Action and the UNDRIP. Join as a Friend today or join as a paying member to further support WAG-Qaumajuq!
Friend ($35, FREE for ages 25 & under*)
Lock in a year of unlimited, free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq, plus:
- The latest WAG-Qaumajuq news, delivered straight to your inbox
- Invitations to exhibition openings
- A digital membership card that you can access from your smartphone
*Free Friend membership for youth 25 and under available for Manitoba residents only. This FREE offer has been extended.
Friend Plus ($75)
As a Friend Plus member, you’ll fuel programming that opens minds and hearts through the power of art. You’ll support reconciliation and nurture the future of art and culture in our community by helping WAG-Qaumajuq offer free admission for youth and Indigenous Peoples.
You’ll enjoy the same perks as a Friend, plus:
- Early ticket/registration for select events and programs
- Discounts at ShopWAG, Katita café, and select programming, plus promos with local partners
- Access to exhibition previews and special guided tours, including exclusive digital content
- A subscription to myWAG magazine
- Add your partner, friend, or companion for an extra $35 ($110 total!)
- Discounted memberships from local organizations: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Manitoba Museum, Children’s Museum, Canadian Forces, CARFAC, Canada Association of Retired Peoples
- Reciprocal admission: Kelowna Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Alberta, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Partner ($200-$999)
Add your friend or companion at no added cost.
Your contribution to WAG-Qaumajuq provides transformative experiences for others and helps us build a better future! Memberships start at $200 – that’s $175 for your membership plus a minimum $25 donation. Increase your donation to make a bigger difference today!
Partners enjoy all the benefits of a Friend Plus, plus the following:
- One-of-a-kind art experiences and invites to private receptions for you and a guest
- Reciprocal admission granting entry and discounts at galleries across North America
- A subscription to Inuit Art Quarterly
- A 15% off coupon to use at ShopWAG
- Discounted memberships from local organizations: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Manitoba Museum, Children’s Museum, Canadian Forces, CARFAC, Canada Association of Retired Peoples
- A charitable tax receipt for your selected donation amount
- Recognition on the Annual Donor listing for donations of $500+
New Collectors Circle ($1000+)
Optional add-on membership.
When you donate $1,000 or more, you automatically become part of the WAG-Qaumajuq Collectors Circle. This annual program for people who are passionate about art and committed to supporting the Gallery at this level goes a long way to sustain WAG-Qaumajuq’s spaces, exhibitions, outreach, and educational programs — for the benefit of everyone in the community.
As a member of the Collectors Circle, you will enjoy a special connection with the Gallery through behind-the-scenes opportunities to experience art, meet artists, and much more.
Associates Membership
Open yourself up to a new world of experiences by joining the Associates of the WAG. The Associates play an important role at the Gallery, as fundraisers, volunteers, and advocates of WAG-Qaumajuq in the community.
By adding a suggested donation to your existing WAG-Qaumajuq membership, you’ll enjoy:
- Insider experiences like behind-the-scenes opportunities with staff
- Exclusive programs to learn about art
- Early notification of Associates-led events, such as Travel Tours
- Social opportunities to connect, network, and meet like-minded individuals passionate about the arts
- Hands-on involvement through volunteer engagement, planning committees for activities and events, and much more
Gift Membership
With free unlimited visits throughout the year, exclusive events, discounts, and other fantastic benefits, WAG-Qaumajuq memberships are the perfect gift for people with a passion for art, architecture, and culture.
Corporate Membership
Join other leaders who believe in the power of art to benefit the world around you. As a Corporate Member, you support programs that make art accessible to more people. You also open doors to exciting experiences for your employees and clients.
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Questions?
If you have questions about our membership changes, please see our FAQ.
Upcoming Events
BPM x WAG-Qaumajuq
Friday, May 10 '24
Manitoba Music and WAG-Qaumajuq are celebrating Black music makers with a series of free concerts and mixers in the iconic gallery space.
Grippin Sage
Rooftop Dance Party
Friday, Jun 21 '24
Join us on the WAG-Qaumajuq rooftop for our second Grippin Sage night with Boogey the Beat and special guest DJs!
Healing Sound Bath @ WAG-Qaumajuq
With Vivian Morningstar
Thursday, May 23 '24
Coming soon: Healing Sound Bath @ WAG-Qaumajuq on May 23! Join us for a beautiful candlelit Sound Bath Meditation surrounded by art in the galleries, facilitated by Sound Practitioner, Vivian Morningstar!
Tautuktavuk: What We See
Film Screening
Friday, May 17 '24
Join us for the FREE Decolonizing Lens screening of Tautuktavuk: What We See at WAG-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Blvd, on Friday, May 17, 2024! Doors open at 6pm, followed by a buffet-style dinner at 6:15pm.
Opening Reception
Riopelle: Crossroads in Time
Friday, May 31 '24
Celebrate the opening of Riopelle: Crossroads in Time on Friday, May 31 at WAG-Qaumajuq!
Valuation Day
With Cowley Abbott
Wednesday, May 1 '24
Discover the value of your treasures with Cowley Abbott. All proceeds support the Gallery!
To plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit.