Become a WAG-Qaumajuq Member
Membership to WAG-Qaumajuq includes FREE and affordable ways to join, while offering you new ways to customize your membership experience. Choose a digital membership card to help reduce plastic card use and access your card any time.
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, Art Gallery of Ontario
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+
Patron ($1000+)
Add your partner or companion at no added cost.
Patrons are a special group of members who know how important art is for a thriving community. They are committed to making inspiring art programming and experiences accessible for everyone. Memberships start at $1,000 – that’s $175 for your membership plus a minimum $825 donation.
Patrons enjoy all the benefits of a Partner, plus:
- The good vibes that come with deepening your impact in the community
- More unique ways to take in the new spaces and connect with others
New! When you donate $1,000 or more along with your membership payment, you automatically become part of the WAG-Qaumajuq Collectors Circle. Collectors Circle supporters enjoy exclusive opportunities to connect with art through a series of unique experiences! To learn more, please visit wag.ca/donate or call 204.789.1345
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 $10 – $40 annual Associates fee 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 Memberships
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
Grippin Sage
Rooftop Dance Party
Friday, Jun 23 '23
Join us on the WAG-Qaumajuq rooftop for our second Grippin Sage night with Boogey the Beat and special guest DJs!
National Indigenous People’s Day
at WAG-Qaumajuq
Wednesday, Jun 21 '23
Visit WAG-Qaumajuq on National Indigenous Peoples Day for an afternoon of Indigenous Art Education!
Fish Skin Tanning Workshop
Jul 2 Jul 9 '23
In this two-part workshop, Michif artists and hide tanners Claire Johnston and Christel Lanthier will guide participants in making their own fish leather using black tea and pickerel skins supplied by traditional Métis fishers in St. Laurent, MB.
Canada Life
Free Sundays@WAG
Sunday, Jun 11 '23
Join us on the second Sunday of every month for free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq and more family fun, thanks to Canada Life!
WAG-Qaumajuq x Real Love Winnipeg
Cindy Lee & Freak Heat Waves
Monday, Aug 7 '23
Real Love and WAG-Qaumajuq are excited to present: Freak Heat Waves, Cindy Lee, and Kandekt this summer on the WAG Rooftop! Enjoy live music and stunning views during this event.
Gallery Ball
Saturday, Oct 14 '23
Gallery Ball is our signature annual fundraiser and one of Winnipeg’s most celebrated benefit events.
WAG-Qaumajuq is open regular hours, see our tips for visiting here.
