Winnipeg Art Gallery
300 Memorial Blvd R3C 1V1 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Catch Jocelyn Piirainen, WAG Assistant Curator of Inuit Art in the new Carved in Stone: Sanannguaqtit documentary Now streaming on CBC Gem! The film profiles several Inuit artists whose works are part of the WAG collection - capturing our unique moment in the history of Inuit art and culture - as Inuit and Indigenous art takes centre stage across Canada and the world Writer Laura Friesen spoke with Jocelyn about the WAG’s connection to the film. Read the ...interview at https://wag.ca//a-conversation-with-jocelyn-piirainen-on-/ Carved in Stone is available to stream for FREE now on CBC Gem CBC Manitoba See more

Who's missing peaceful gallery visits to the WAG? While we're still sheltering in place, you can find solace in our online collection, and even try out a few DIY projects through WAG@Home Visit our website at https://wag.ca/art/stories/category/waghome/ to find some creative inspiration! ... @caroline_rrrqqq

"Winnipeggers will be able to see the Northern Lights this winter and all they have to do is take a trip downtown to the Winnipeg Art Gallery" Read more in today's Winnipeg Free Press https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//inuit-art-opening-in-li

You'll be dancing like this carving if you win our latest contest! We want you to be a part of the change at WAG-Qaumajuq (formerly the Inuit art centre, pronounced KOW-ma-yourq or HOW-ma-yourk). Share what you want to see here, and you could win amazinf prizes - contest closes December 20 https://wag.ca/contest/ ... Be entered to win: Shopping Spree at ShopWAG ($500 value) Private movie screening for your bubble ($3,000 value) Framed Inuit art print ($750 value) WAG art party & tour for your bubble ($1,000 value) Free coffee & cookie at the café (100 winners) Pictured: Nelson Takkiruq. Double Shaman Drum Dancer, 1989. whale bone, stone, 25.2 x 31.5 x 12.5 cm. Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Gift of Dr. Harry Winrob, 2006-616.1 to 3. Photo: Ernest Mayer. See more

Wishing you a very Happy New Year 2021 Today marks the first day of Qaumajuq365, the Inuit art centre’s inaugural year We’ll be illuminating the two connected WAG-Qaumajuq buildings in the evenings this winter starting tonight and stay tuned for projection shows closer to the opening of Qaumajuq ... The meaning of Qaumajuq is "it is bright, it is lit," inspired by the light that pours into the new building designed to reflect the forms, land, and light of the North. This theme of light will carry through a year of celebrations! Watch for all the ways you can take part at wag.ca We can't wait to welcome you to this inspiring new place virtually and in person when it's safe In the meantime, come check out the lights and peek inside from the street to the Visible Vault filled with thousands of carvings Thank you for your support and here's to a bright 2021! Qaumajuq. Michael Maltzan Architecture with Cibinel Architecture; Eventlight.ca See more

Happy Birthday to Emily Carr To celebrate, we're digging out one of our favourite Colouring the Collection pieces! Check out this incredible line drawing made by WAG Studio Technician and artist, Lisa Mendis!... You can print this colouring page at https://wag.ca/art/stories/colouring-the-collection-3/ Carr was influential in the Canadian art scene and exhibited with the Group of Seven. She was also part of the Canadian Group of Painters Pictured: Emily Carr. Metchosin, c. 1935. oil on canvas, 50.7 x 58.7 cm. Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery; Gift from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Naylor, G-86-501. See more

We are ready for 2021! Bring on the New Year, bring on the Light, and bring on Qaumajuq (KOW-ma-yourq or HOW-ma-yourk)! While we can't toast with friends and family in person, here's a virtual cheers to you ... Wishing you all the best that 2021 has to offer, we hope to see you soon Pictured: André Kertész. Celebration in Montparnasse after the first futurist ballet, Paris, 1928. silver print on paper 20.3 x 25.2 cm. Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery; Gift of an anonymous donor, G-85-121.

Reminder: while we're under code red restrictions, this month's Canada Life Co Free Sunday @ WAG is cancelled. But don't fret! You can explore your WAG collection online and try out some family-fun crafts here https://wag.ca/art/stories/category/families/

Congratulations to the Associates of the WAG for winning the Association of Fundraising Professionals Manitoba Manitoba Philanthropy Award for Outstanding Foundation or Philanthropic Group Read the Winnipeg Free Press article here https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//theyre-making-a-differe You can learn more about the Associates here: https://wag.ca/support/the-associates/ ... And there's still a few Amaryllis bulbs available for purchase - this is a fundraiser organized by the Associates and includes two complimentary passes to the WAG, a save the date for Art in Bloom 2021, and of course, an Amaryllis bulb - perfect for gift giving or to add some colour and cheer to your home! Details here https://wag.ca/ev/amaryllis-wax-bulb-fundraiser/2020-11-26/

Introducing our new membership for Qaumajuq's inaugural year, making it easier than ever to join the WAG! Friend memberships are FREE for youth 25 & under, and only $35 if you're over 25. This pilot membership activates with the opening of the Inuit art centre in February 2021, but is available for pre-order starting today! Sign up now and start receiving exclusive content on the upcoming opening you can enjoy from home. The new WAG Community also includes Friend ...with Benefits, Partner, and Patron memberships if you like extra perks + want to support Qaumajuq and this new era of accessibility. We need you now more than ever! Check it out at https://wag.ca/support/become-a-member/ See more

2020 is coming to a close but you can still make an impact this year A donation to the WAG makes transformative experiences possible and keeps the Gallery going. All donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt for 100% of your donation, but gifts of all sizes make a difference ... When you give, you can tell us what you’d like to support, be that education, adding pieces to the collection, or helping to build Qaumajuq the Inuit art centre. Thank you to all our amazing supporters, you make the power of art possible! https://wag.ca/support/donate/

The WAG may be closed but we're busy behind the scenes getting Qaumajuq - the Inuit art centre - ready for you! The Visible Vault is coming together The vault will house over 5000 sculptures, each with a story to tell - we can't wait for you to discover those stories and experience all that Qaumajuq will offer ... Riva Symko Learn more about the vault here - including how to adopt a shelf to help build Qaumajuq! https://wag.ca/art/visible-vault/

Today is National Philanthropy Day! We're sending a big thank you to our amazing supporters WAG-Qaumajuq needs your support now more than ever, and there has never been a better time to give! Local philanthropist Bob Williams is matching donations up to $500,000 until Nov 30. Now is the time to make a difference and be a part of this amazing project!... Check out how you can get involved at wag.ca/qaumajuq/campaign/ @sahlmtgn See more

Still looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of creativity this season Our studio classes and private art parties are fun, informative, and make lasting memories Share the light of art with your friends and family from the comfort of your home We can customize a class for you! We offer 5 Week Online Classes in a subject of your choosing, and virtual workshops! Contact us at [email protected] for more information ... Learn more at https://wag.ca/share-the-light/

Carved in Stone: Sanannguaqtit is now available to stream for FREE on CBC Gem CBC Manitoba This collaborative documentary project from Winnipeg producers and directors Angela Heck and Ivan Hughes of Fringe Filmworks explores the legacy and future of Inuit art across generations and communities The film features established and emerging Inuit artists: Goota Ashoona, George Arlook, Joe Ashoona, Bob Kussy, Kailey Sheppard, Eric Anoee Jr., Jocelyn Piirainen, & Robert... Kautuk Plus: Jim Shirley, Darlene Coward Wight, Maxine Issiqut Angoo, Peter Harman, Leif Norman, Simon Jaynes, Dylan Clark, with music by Justin Delorme and Charlie Panigoniak. Thank you to Noah Tiktak, Lorna Panigoniak, Iris Yudai, Doug Holmes, Patrick Lowe, Jeff Philipp, Mike Japoody, Winnipeg Film Group, Winnipeg Art Gallery and Niagara Custom Labs. And to CBC and Rogers Documentary Fund https://www.cbc.ca//new-documentary-shines-a-spotlight-on-

Need an easy gift that brings joy and colour while supporting your local community? The Associates of the WAG have a few more Amaryllis bulbs for sale! These beautiful flowers bloom without any water, soil, or sunlight Reserve yours now for $40, this includes a bulb, two passes to the WAG and a save the date for Art in Bloom! ... See details here https://wag.ca/ev/amaryllis-wax-bulb-fundraiser/2020-11-03/

Blissed out listening to the brilliant Heather Igloliorte on CBC right now about the Winnipeg Art Gallery Qaumajuq. Already available on demand, starting at 26:40 on As It Happens with Carol Off, Chris Howden: https://www.cbc.ca//cl/15813567-two-years-two-michaels.

We are getting so close to the opening of the WAG Inuit Art Centre! Get to know the project a little more in an upcoming Conversation with WAG Director & CEO, Dr. Stephen Borys Lead Curator of INUA, the inaugural exhibition of the Centre, Dr. Heather Igloliorte & Michael Maltzan, Principle Architect of Michael Maltzan Architecture Register for this FREE Zoom event taking place Monday, October 19 at 6pm on our website https://wag.ca//a-conversation-on-the-wag-inuit-art-centre/

Today's the day! It's the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Gallery Shop at the WAG We don't know about you, but we're dancing happy like these gorgeous cranes - which you can also purchase beginning today! It's also the opening day of the Annual Cape Dorset Print Sale ... The Gallery Shop is open from 10am - 5pm today, the WAG is open from 11am - 5pm. See you today! https://wag.ca/visit/shop-wag/ Pictured: Quvianaqtuk Pudlat, Dancing Cranes, Stonecut (20-02. New Gallery Shop at the Winnipeg Art Gallery photo by Sarah Lamontagne Photography

Visit the newly renovated Gallery Shop at the Winnipeg Art Gallery beginning tomorrow, Saturday, October 17 at 10am Tomorrow is also the start of the Cape Dorset Print Sale, we encourage those shoppers to come early, and general shoppers to visit the space after 12pm This is the first renovated space to be unveiled in the lead-up to the opening of the Inuit Art Centre, designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture with Cibinel Architecture.... With two walls of glass that extend to both the Gallery and Memorial Boulevard, the Gallery Shop opens the WAG up like never before. You can now access the Shop direct from the street, or along with your visit to the Gallery Check out ShopWAG online or on Instagram at @shopwag https://wag.ca/visit/shop-wag/

Coming up this Sunday, October 18, join us for a guided tour of In Place: Reflections from Manitoba This exhibition looks at Manitoba artists within the WAG collection from 1970 to present day, with some of the pieces never before displayed! This is a great opportunity to learn more about this colourful and fun show. We've limited participants to ensure physical distancing, please RSVP here https://wag.ca//weekend-drop-in-tours-2020-08-/2020-10-18/... In case you missed it, the Winnipeg Free Press wrote a great article about the exhibit, check it out here: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//right-time-for-reflecti

Tea and cookies anyone? Today is National Dessert Day and we don't mind if we do help ourselves to a little something sweet! Here's another treat: We have a new exhibition opening up later this fall - Simply Splendour: Porcelain, Silver, and Master Drawings at the WAG, curated by WAG Director & CEO Stephen Borys ... As the name suggests, this exhibition will spotlight the most opulent pieces in the WAG collection. Prepare to be dazzled by sparkling silver, fine porcelain, and all the delicate craftsmanship our collection has to offer More info on our website https://wag.ca/event/simply-splendour/ Pictured: Worcester (English, 18th century). Teapot, c. 17651770. soft-paste porcelain, 14.1 x 11.5 x 19.1 cm. Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery; Gift of Miss Frances Mills and on behalf of her sisters the late Miss Evelyn and Miss Mildred Mills, G-90-42 ab. Photo: Ernest Mayer. See more

Just a few more days until the Gallery Shop re-opens at the WAG and the Cape Dorset Print Sale begins! We don't want to boast, but the Shop is looking good Check it out for yourself this Saturday, October 17! The Shop will open at 10am, we encourage those interested in the print sale to come early, and for general shoppers to come after 12pm ... See you Saturday! Until then, browse our website or visit WAG@theForks! https://wag.ca/visit/shop-wag/ Pictured: Ningiukulu Teevee, Boastful Owl, Lithograph (20-28).

Keep up with all things Inuit Art Centre! Head to https://wag.ca/about/inuit-art-centre/ for the latest news and updates. Watch Canadians sharing their experiences connecting with Inuit art ... Learn about the history, provenance, and future of our Inuit art collection And check out a time-lapse and photographic timeline of the building's construction - stretching back to the groundbreaking in May 2018 Plus many more stories celebrating Inuit and Indigenous voices involved in the Inuit Art Centre project! Keep your eyes peeled for more announcements about this incredible project! Colleen Leduc

Happy Thanksgiving! Just a reminder that the WAG is closed today. We hope that you have a chance to connect with loved ones in some way or another - family is more important than ever in these times Have a great long weekend!... Pictured: Napachie Pootoogook. Napachie's Family, 19981999. black felt-tip pen, coloured pencil on paper, 51 x 66.5 cm. Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery; Gift of West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative, 2008-42.

Free Sunday is here! Come down to the WAG today, October 11 for some family fun at the Gallery! Find your style in fashion and art with safe activities that are fun for all ages ... Visit the newly opened Inuk Style and make your own paper doll creation brought to you by artist Martha Kyak aka InukChic. Plus! Discover the surprising exhibition In Place with the help of a self-guided activity that can help you find your art style! Plus we have food from SMITH Restaurant from 12-3pm so come hungry! Free Sundays are made possible by Canada Life Co You can still RSVP for your timed tickets here https://wag.ca/event/canada-life-6/

Tomorrow's Free Sunday is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with loved ones Enjoy the art on display and make memories with our safe, family-friendly activities at the Gallery. You can also grab a bite to eat from 12-3pm with snacks from SMITH Restaurant ... Timed ticketing is in place, register for your time slot here https://wag.ca/event/canada-life-6/

In Place: Reflections from Manitoba is now open! In Place features work from the WAG collection by Manitoba artists from the 1970's to present day With some of the works never seen before - check them out for yourself during your next visit Curated by Riva Symko, WAG Head of Collections & Exhibitions... Read more from the Winnipeg Free Press https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//right-time-for-reflecti https://wag.ca/event/in-place/ Alison Norlen. Victoria Bridge, 2012. stainless steel, 160 x 81.3 x 139.7 cm. Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, 2016-2. Dee Barsy (@deebarsy). My Four Grandmothers, 2017. acrylic on gessoed birch panel, 91.4 x 62.6 cm. Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, 2017-531.

Here's a sneak peek at Inuk Style with curator Jocelyn Piirainen Check out some of the pieces that are featured in this stunning exhibition, highlighting Inuk fashion designers. If you're heading to Canada Life Co Free Sunday on Sunday, October 11, you'll get to see this show first hand - and check out some safe, family-friendly activities like making your own paper doll ... https://wag.ca/event/inuk-style/ Sign up for your timed tickets to Free Sunday: https://wag.ca/event/canada-life-6/ Inuk Style officially opens this Saturday!

CRAFTED: Show + Sale is online this year! Shop your favourite makers online November 6 - 8 We're excited to share the same commitment to originality, excellence, and sophistication in a new online platform. All the quality handmade goodness you've come to expect in a beautiful, safe, and easy to navigate online shopping experience ... CRAFTED 2020 is being brought to life by the WAG, Manitoba Craft Council Northwest Territories Arts, Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association & Royal Bison Art & Craft Fair Check in on https://craftedsale.ca for more updates! See more

You're invited: the renovated Gallery Shop opens at the WAG October 17 Join us in celebrating the opening of our first transformed space in the lead-up to the opening of the Inuit Art Centre The Cape Dorset Print Sale is also launching that day at 10am! Shop 30 prints from 16 renowned Inuit artists - the Shop has edition #1/50 of each print available for purchase ... See you next Saturday #shopwag Browse on our website: https://wag.ca/visit/shop-wag/