This guide features the city’ s most noteworthy galleries, antique and craft shops. For additional shopping listings see page 14. 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 noon-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. Tues-Thu 10 am-8 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun 12 pm-4 pm, Mon closed. St. Boniface Hospital, 409 Taché Ave, 204-235-3392, galeriebuhlergallery. ca, Map 1: P-6
THE EDGE VILLAGE AND GALLERY Artist-run space that showcases modern works from local artists, many of whom work on-site. Mon 6 pm-8 pm, Thu 2 pm-5 pm, Fri-Sun 2 pm-6 pm. Tues & Wed 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. To Jan 20: Climate Changes by Mathieu Gotti explores the metamorphosis of animals in their environment. From Jan 26: A collection of portraits by Michel Saint-Hilaire observes and questions our social environment, showing that we all have a story to tell. Mon- Fri 8 am-11 pm, Sat & Sun 9 am-5 pm. Free admission. Centre culturel franco-manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, 204‐233‐8972, ccfm. mb. ca, Map 1: P-6
Gallery 1C03 University of Winnipeg gallery displays contemporary programming. Jan 12-Feb 18: Group exhibition Moving Images features 23 short films and videos, including work by acclaimed filmmaker Guy Maddin. Free admission, 1st floor, Centennial Hall, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave, 204-786‐9253, uwinnipeg. ca / art-gallery, Map 1: P‐2
GRAFFITI GALLERY Aerosol spray paintings on large canvasses displayed in a funky warehouse space. Mon-Tue 9 am-5 pm Wed, Thu 9 am-9 pm Sat 12 pm-5 pm. Free admission. 109 Higgins Ave, 204‐667‐9960, graffitigallery. ca, Map 1: M‐5
LA MAISON DES ARTISTES Features artwork by local Francophone artists, housed in the historical former St. Boniface city hall. Mon-Fri 12 pm-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. 219 Provencher Blvd, 204‐237‐5964, maisondesartistes. mb. ca, Map 1: P-6
LISA KEHLER ART + PROJECTS Inspiring contemporary work with a focus on emerging Canadian artists. Jan 6-Feb 4: Catch To Step is To Rise, a solo exhibition of new work by Montreal based artist Jeanette Johns. From Feb 10: Yapci Ramos’ Perras y Putas is an intimate dialogue through photography with women in prostitution in different parts of the world. 171 McDermot Ave, 204‐510‐0088, lkap. ca. 171 McDermot Ave, 204‐510‐0088, Map 1: O-4
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. Jan 20-Feb 25: Hireath is a collection of pieces by printmaker Heather Lier exploring the nostalgia and wonderment of childhood memory. 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 showcasing art from myriad cultures. Exhibits are often based on religious and humanitarian issues. To Jan 19: Megan Krause’ s abstracted landscapes act as a visual exploration of the effects of climate change and a rising global population in Fertile Ash. To Jan 19: Interna is a collection of non-objective abstract paintings by Dale Boldt. 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
ART & ANTIQUES
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. 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 GALLERY Located on the main floor of the Artspace building in the heart of the Exchange District. This one-room 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
PLUG IN ICA One of the country’ s most innovative exhibition galleries. Plug In has been exhibiting work in all media since 1972 and is Canada’ s first ICA. Tue 12 pm-5 pm, Wed & Thu 12 pm-9 pm, Fri 12 pm-7 pm, Sat 9 am-7 pm, Sun 9 am-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. To Jan 8: Our Land: Contemporary Art From the Arctic showcases artists from Canada’ s north. Jan-Feb: Two exhibits, Boarder X and Vernon Ah Kee: cantchant demonstrate how sport, Indigenous art, land, and culture intersect. WAG members free, adults $ 12, seniors / students $ 8, children 5 and under free, family $ 28. 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. 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, and blankets. Ramada Marlborough Hotel, 331 Smith St, 204‐943‐8152, 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 community-based art and crafted works. Also art supplies, books. Mon-Sat 10:30 am-6 pm, Sun 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 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. From Feb 3: Wally Dion blends Indigenous craft with modern technology, drawing connections between quilts and circuit boards. From Feb 3: Barry Ace’ s Niibwa Ndanwendaagan( My Relatives) is a suite of Anishnaabe bandolier bags( or‘ friendship bags’) adorned with electronic components and a tablet screening historical family photographs and archival film of Indigenous peoples. 203‐290 McDermot Ave, 204‐942‐2674, urbanshaman. org, Map 1: O-4
SIMPLY THE BEST Manitoba Master Potters
Artist Rachael Kroeker
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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