This guide features the city’ s most noteworthy galleries, antique and craft shops. For additional shopping listings see page 16. While best efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, hours and information may change without notice. See maps beginning on page 43.
EXHIBITION GALLERIES
ACEARTINC Local contemporary artists whose work is non-commercial, experimental or multi-disciplinary in nature and professional in quality. Tue-Sat 12 pm-5 pm. Free admission. 290 McDermot Ave, 2nd floor, 204‐944‐9763, aceart. org, Map 1: O-4
BUHLER GALLERY This gallery exhibits Canadian and local visual artists. Also features visual arts programming, music, readings, and performances. Mon-Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat & Sun 12 pm-4 pm. St. Boniface Hospital, 409 Taché Ave, 204-235-3392, galeriebuhlergallery. ca, Map 1: P-6
THE EDGE GALLERY AND URBAN ART CENTRE Artistrun space that showcases modern works from local artists, many of whom work on-site. Mon 6 pm-8 pm, Fri-Sun 2 pm-6 pm. Tue-Thu by appt. 210‐611 Main St, 204‐947‐2992, edgevillage. com, Map 1: N-4
LA GALERIE Exhibitions of contemporary art by Manitoba and Canadian artists. Mon-Fri 8 am-11 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am-10 pm. Free admission. Centre culturel franco-manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, 204‐233‐8972, ccfm. mb. ca, Map 1: P-6
GRAFFITI GALLERY Aerosol spray paintings on large canvasses displayed in a funky warehouse space. Mon & Thu 9:30 am-9 pm, Tue, Wed, Fri 9:30 am-5 pm. Free admission. 109 Higgins Ave, 204‐667‐9960, graffitigallery. ca, Map 1: M‐5
LA MAISON DES ARTISTES VISUELS FRANCOPHONES Features artwork by local Francophone artists, housed in the historic former St. Boniface city hall. Mon-Fri 12 pm-6 pm, Sat 12 pm-4 pm. 219 Provencher Blvd, 204‐237‐5964, maisondesartistes. mb. ca, Map 1: P-6
MARTHA STREET STUDIO Located in the Exchange District, this hands-on studio exhibits work and offers a behind-the-scenes look at print making, silk screening and etching. Open Tues-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 12 pm-5 pm. Artworks and Studio Editions are also for sale in the gallery. 11 Martha St, 204‐779‐6253, printmakers. mb. ca, Map 1: N-4
MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTRE GALLERY A multi-level gallery at the Canadian Mennonite University that prides itself on showcasing art from myriad cultures. Exhibits are often based on religious and humanitarian issues. Mon‐Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 12 pm‐5 pm. 600 Shaftesbury Blvd, 204‐888‐6781, gallery. mennonitechurch. ca, Map 2: E‐2
MENTORING ARTISTS FOR WOMEN’ S ART( MAWA) Non-profit organization supporting intellectual and creative development of women in the visual arts. The gallery exhibits local and Canadian artists. Wed-Fri 10 am-4 pm. 611 Main St, 204‐949‐9490, mawa. ca, Map 1: M‐5
WAG @ THEPARK AT THE PAVILION GALLERY MUSEUM The top floor of the Assiniboine Park Pavilion and Conservatory Foyer Gallery display permanent collections and visiting exhibits. WAG @ ThePark features exhibits from local artists Ivan Eyre and Walter J. Phillips, as well as historical photographs of the Pavilion. A rare oil painting by original illustrator E. H. Shepard of Winnie the Pooh( the famous bear named after Winnipeg) is also on display. Tue-Sun 10 am-5 pm. Free admission. Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Cres, 204‐927‐6002, Map 2: D-3
PLATFORM CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL ARTS Located on the main floor of the Artspace building in the heart of the Exchange District. This oneroom gallery exhibits photographic and digital arts projects. Tue-Sat 12 pm-5 pm. Free admission. 121‐100 Arthur St, 204‐942‐8183, platformgallery. org, Map 1: O-4 art & antiques
PLUG IN ICA One of the country’ s most well-known and innovative exhibition galleries. Plug In has been exhibiting local and international work in all media since 1972 and is Canada’ s first ICA. Tue, Wed, Fri 12 pm-6 pm, Thu 12 pm-8 pm, Sat & Sun 12 pm-5 pm. Free admission. Unit 1-460 Portage Ave, 204‐942‐1043, plugin. org, Map 1: P-2
WINNIPEG ART GALLERY Nine galleries feature constantly changing exhibitions of local, Canadian and international art, including works from its own collection of contemporary Inuit art, the largest in the world. Rooftop restaurant and The Gallery Shop on-site. WAG members free, adults $ 18, seniors / students $ 14, children 5 and under free, family $ 46. Tue-Sun 11 am-5 pm, Fri 11 am-9 pm. 300 Memorial Blvd, 204‐786‐6641, wag. ca, Map 1: P-3
Aboriginal & INUIT ART
CANADIAN PLAINS GALLERY Showcasing original local Aboriginal art. Contemporary and traditional pieces available in many media, such as paintings, sculpture, jewellery, leather goods, pottery, etchings, birch bark biting and Aboriginal music. Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm. 106‐181 Higgins Ave, main floor, 204‐943‐4972, Map 1: M-4
FOUR DIRECTIONS TRADING INC Featuring handicrafts from Manitoban and Canadian First Nations. Silver and turquoise jewellery, leather clothing, moccasins and mukluks, headdresses, blankets and powwow music. Mon- Fri 9 am-5 pm. Ramada Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith St, 204‐953‐8160, Map 1: O-3
NEECHI NICHE The second floor of Neechi Commons features a central exhibition gallery with pieces from more than 190 First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists, and a commercial gallery shop that carries local communitybased art and crafted works. Majority of work is by Point Douglas residents, the gallery aims to support and promote established and emerging artists. Also art supplies, books. Tue-Sat 10:30 am-5 pm. 2nd floor, 865 Main St, 204‐949‐1338, neechi. ca, Map 1: M-5
NUNAVUT GALLERY City’ s only gallery specializing in Inuit sculpture, drawings, prints and wall hangings by renowned artists from across northern Canada, including Kenojuak Ashevak and Nuna Parr. Carries more than 500 polar bear sculptures. Also work by prominent Manitoba painters like Kathy Long. Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm. 603 Corydon Ave, 204‐478‐7233, nunavutgallery. com, Map 1: T-3
URBAN SHAMAN Not-for-profit exhibition gallery in the Exchange District featuring contemporary regional, national and international Aboriginal art in a variety of media. With each exhibit, artist talks and / or workshops are held. Tue-Sat 12 pm-5 pm. 203‐290 McDermot Ave, 204‐942‐2674, urbanshaman. org, Map 1: O-4
WINNIPEG TRADING POST A vast assortment of native handcrafted products, including Navajo and Mojave blankets and mukluks. Craft supplies include beads, leather and furs. Mon-Fri 10:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 10:30 am-4 pm. 1128 Main St, 204‐947‐0513, winnipegtradingpost. com, Map 1: K-5
Antiques
ABBEY ANTIQUES Quality antiques, European and American art glass, pottery, china, primitives, original art and folk art. 914 Corydon Ave, 204‐477‐0489, Map 1: T-3
ANTIQUE WAREHOUSE Six-storey historical warehouse, located on the edge of the Exchange District, bursting with quality antique furniture, home décor items and collectibles. 41 Princess St, 204‐942‐2371, Map 1: O-3
ANTIQUES & FUNK A large mix of unique home décor, furniture, memorabilia and objets d’ art. 474 Main St, 204‐943‐4782, Map 1: O-4
JOHNSTON TERMINAL ANTIQUE MALL Largest multi-dealer mall in the city with more than 40 dealers represented. Everything from large antique pieces to specialized collectibles, all attractively displayed. Johnston Terminal at The Forks, lower level, 204‐947‐3952, Map 1: Q-5
SIMPLY THE BEST
Manitoba Master Potters
Artist Colleen Chamberlin
778 Corydon Ave.( 204) 475-8088 www. stonewaregallery. com
INUIT ART Winnipeg’ s Largest Gallery of Inuit Art featuring more than 550 bear sculptures!
Sculpture, drawings, prints and wall hangings, featuring leading and emerging Canadian artists.
Polar Bear by Axangayuk Shaa
Now featuring polar bears and older sculptures from the Canadian Arctic.
Raven Silhouette IV by Kenojuak Ashevak
Dancing Bear by Joannie Ragee
www. nunavutgallery. com 603 Corydon Avenue
204-478-7233 Parking at Rear
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