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SUMMARY:Parallel Playground - Marc Kuegle x Pink Panda Pop Up Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Parallel Playground is a collaborative pop-up exhibition by artists Marc Kuegle and Pink Panda\, blending vibrant\, character-driven pop art with surreal\, travel-inspired landscapes. Happening as part of First Fridays\, the one-night show takes place on Friday\, September 5\, from 5–11 PM at Little Brown Jug in the Exchange District. The evening will feature live art\, a music performance by Good Sky Woman\, and DJ sets by Adhawk and Shael. Admission is free.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/parallel-playground-marc-kuegle-x-pink-panda-pop-up-exhibition/
LOCATION:Little Brown Jug Brewing Co\, 336 William Avenue\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Concert,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE
DESCRIPTION:On the 1st Friday of each month\, Galleries Artist-Run Centres\, Studios\, Shops + Museums stay open late at this free event in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. \nFirst Fridays is a time to delight the senses as you get in touch with your own creativity\, observe the power of an Artist’s imagination\, listen to live musical performances\, taste a delectable meal\, and feel the connection of people browsing their way through a magical Friday evening in the heart of their city! \nThe link takes you to What’s ON💥 with all the details\, images\, and printable Tour Map!
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-in-the-exchange-3/
LOCATION:The Exchange District\, The Exchange
CATEGORIES:Culinary / Food / Beverage,Exhibit,Retail,Tour
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SUMMARY:Cross Portage and Main with US!
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, July 8\, we’re coming together with partners from all four corners of Winnipeg’s most iconic intersection for an afternoon celebrating culture\, community and connection\, featuring a group high-five with an aerial photo and custom public arches by Storefront Manitoba.Enjoy a range of activities across the intersection: \n\nGroup high-five + aerial photo at 12:30 PM (gather at 12:15 to coordinate)\n201 Portage: Meet the Winnipeg Goldeyes and Goldie\, games and giveaways\nRichardson Plaza: MadeHere Market\, Humane Society dogs\, trivia\, Downtown Sounds Concert Series featuring The Love Letters\, and Fairmont’s Back Door Burgers\n333 Main (MMF): Guided walking tours every 30 minutes\, an indoor museum exhibit\, and a beadwork photo wall\nAll Four Corners: Steel arches symbolizing portals and the four elements\n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/cross-portage-and-main-with-us/
LOCATION:Portage and Main\, 201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250611T170000
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SUMMARY:I’ll share my medicines | Jennifer Smith
DESCRIPTION:I’ll share my medicines\nApril 17th\, 2025 to June 14th\, 2025 \nHolly Aubichon\, Claire Johnston\, Lynette La Fontaine\, Chanelle Lajoie\, Val Vint\nCurated by Jennifer Smith \nReception: Thursday\, April 17th – 5-9 pm\nArtist Talk: Saturday\, April 19th – 1-3 pm\nLivestream: https://youtube.com/live/FdCnACCiMxA?feature=share \nThe roots of sage have been dormant for the last few months and are now beginning to spread underground as they prepare to sprout through the soil\, tobacco seeds are being planted to cared for to be planted outdoors once the soils warms\, sweetgrass is ready to reach its way out of the soil towards the sun as the days lengthen and sun stays with us longer each day\, cedar that remains green and steady through the winter months is now budding new growth. \nThrough a cycle of seasons and the cycle of these four sacred medicines Holly Aubichon\, Claire Johnston\, Lynette La Fontaine\, Chanelle Lajoie and Val Vint have prepared their medicines to bring forward in I’ll share my medicines. Together\, the artists have explored what medicines are to them\, what is healing\, soothing and fulfilling and how as a community we share the bounty of our medicines with each other on our journeys on these lands. \nDidactics translated in Michif \nImage Credit: pêyâhtik\, 2025\, Lynette La Fontaine
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/ill-share-my-medicines-jennifer-smith-2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery\, Urban Shaman Gallery\, 203-290 McDermot Ave\, Winnipeg\, R3B 0T2
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Island Lake Paintings (Treaty 5): Solo Exhibition by Tim Schouten
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition runs May 29 – June 12\, 2025. Opening reception to be held Thursday\, May 29\, 2025\, from 6-9pm. \nArtist Statement: \nOn August 13\, 1909\, an Adhesion to Treaty 5 was made at the “Old Post” on Linklater Island in Island Lake\, long a summer gathering place for the clans. \nOn September 29 last year I travelled by plane and boat to Linklater Island to attend a Treaty 5 memorial gathering and the inauguration of the new Island Lake Tribal Council (Anisininew Okimawin) Grand Chief\, Michael Birch. \nThe paintings in this exhibition come out of that trip and ongoing conversations and research on the northern Treaty 5 Adhesions made between 1908-1910. \nThe exhibition will comprise seven or eight large scale encaustic paintings on canvas\, several smaller encaustic paintings on panel and a number of watercolor studies\, all painted in the last year. \nI gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the Manitoba Arts Council\, and the Winnipeg Arts Council\, and the kind assistance of Anisininew Okimawin (Island Lake Tribal Council)\, and the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba. \nTim Schouten\, February 2025
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/the-island-lake-paintings-treaty-5-solo-exhibition-by-tim-schouten/
LOCATION:65 Albert St\, Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Spring Exhibition at Soul Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Step into Soul Gallery at 65 Albert and savor our spring exhibition\, featuring works by 29 different artists from across Manitoba\, Canada\, and the world. These works of Contemporary Fine Art are bright and refreshing—perfect to enliven your spring season.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/spring-exhibition-at-soul-gallery/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:65 Albert St\, Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250525T210000
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SUMMARY:Doors Open Winnipeg 2025
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Winnipeg is proud to present Doors Open Winnipeg 2025\, celebrating our great city’s built heritage treasures\, cultural institutions and historic streetscapes. Explore Winnipeg’s past through open buildings\, fun events and exclusive tours! Volunteers will answer questions while guided tours will maximize the immersive experience. Fascinating history and breathtaking architecture is yours to discover for one weekend a year\, completely free. We hope you can join us in celebrating the stories our buildings tell! Learn more online at http://www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/doors-open-winnipeg-2025/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Performing Arts,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage Winnipeg":MAILTO:info@heritagewinnipeg.com
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SUMMARY:I’ll share my medicines | Jennifer Smith
DESCRIPTION:I’ll share my medicines\nApril 17th\, 2025 to June 14th\, 2025 \nHolly Aubichon\, Claire Johnston\, Lynette La Fontaine\, Chanelle Lajoie\, Val Vint\nCurated by Jennifer Smith \nReception: Thursday\, April 17th – 5-9 pm\nArtist Talk: Saturday\, April 19th – 1-3 pm\nLivestream: https://youtube.com/live/FdCnACCiMxA?feature=share \nThe roots of sage have been dormant for the last few months and are now beginning to spread underground as they prepare to sprout through the soil\, tobacco seeds are being planted to cared for to be planted outdoors once the soils warms\, sweetgrass is ready to reach its way out of the soil towards the sun as the days lengthen and sun stays with us longer each day\, cedar that remains green and steady through the winter months is now budding new growth. \nThrough a cycle of seasons and the cycle of these four sacred medicines Holly Aubichon\, Claire Johnston\, Lynette La Fontaine\, Chanelle Lajoie and Val Vint have prepared their medicines to bring forward in I’ll share my medicines. Together\, the artists have explored what medicines are to them\, what is healing\, soothing and fulfilling and how as a community we share the bounty of our medicines with each other on our journeys on these lands. \nDidactics translated in Michif \nImage Credit: pêyâhtik\, 2025\, Lynette La Fontaine
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/ill-share-my-medicines-jennifer-smith/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery\, Urban Shaman Gallery\, 203-290 McDermot Ave\, Winnipeg\, R3B 0T2
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Lights On The Exchange: Sound Like Light
DESCRIPTION:A Soirée of Art\, Sound + Light \nStep into Sound Like Light\, an immersive night where frequencies blur\, shadows shift\, and the room moves around you. Set in the historic Millennium Centre\, this one-of-a-kind Lights On The Exchange event transforms marble-clad halls into a sensory landscape of massive projections\, vibrant soundscapes\, and live performances. \nExperience an electrifying lineup of DJs\, captivating audiovisual performances\, and breathtaking immersive visuals by Manufacturing Entertainment—all designed to bend time\, space\, and perception. \nDate: March 7th\, 8PM – Midnight\nLocation: Millennium Centre\, 389 Main St.\nTickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door \nThis event is ages 18+. Valid ID required for entry. \nFeaturing: ZUKI | WANDA G | DJ HUNNICUTT | KILUSAN\nPerformances by: Casey Koyczan | Princess Dasha\nImmersive projections by: Manufacturing Entertainment \nDon’t miss this unforgettable collision of light\, sound\, and movement.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/sound-like-light/
LOCATION:Private: The Millennium Centre\, 389 Main Street\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Concert,Exhibit,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Weird Feelings
DESCRIPTION:Marie Bodnar\, Frankie Fauna & Kendall Stelmack \nMarie Bodnar\nJanuary 23 to February 11\, 2025 \nTuesday to Saturday\, 11am to 5pm. \nFirst Friday\, February 7\, 11am to 9pm\, meet Marie & Frankie\, 5-9pm\, more TBA. \nAdditional Meet the Artist times: \nMeet Marie: Thursday Jan 23\, Friday\, 24 (11-2ish); Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, Jan 28-30 (11-2ish); Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday\, Feb 6-8 (11-2ish) \nMeet Frankie: Thursday Jan 23rd & Saturday January 25th 12-2ish \nMeet Kendell: No times given. \nFrankie Fauna\nExhibition Statements: \nMarie Bodnar’s intent was to paint memories of travel over two decades which led her to thinking about “home”. She romanticizes trees and bushes in the Interlake. Only a few paintings resulted with actual travel themes and all with hints\, strokes\, and splashes of neon pink! \nFrankie Fauna’s artistic practice is a journey of exploration and experimentation\, where every piece is a testament to their passion for pushing the boundaries of traditional media. Integrating various materials\, they craft visually striking compositions\, inviting viewers to experience a sense of wonder and contemplation. \nKendall Stelmack is a self trained multimedia artist with a current hyper fixation of the TV show Feud : Capote versus the Swans. Inspired to create with the seven deadly sins as a theme\, along with inspiration from the television show\, she juxtaposes women represented as New York royalty from the mid-century\, 1960s modern era. Sins are featured as semi monochromatic oil paintings representing them as characters\, in an appropriate colour matching their sin as they navigated their life through marriages\, family life\, heartbreaks\, and society gossip. Another series of seven oil paintings\, feature flowers\, representing the sins to show their fragility and strength of character. \nArtist Bios: \nMarie Cecile has been taking art classes\, crafting and loving still life sketch drop-ins since moving to “the big city” of Winnipeg. Inspired mostly by travel\, nude people (not so many men though) and neon pink. They stick to acrylic and acrylic inks\, building loose and messy layers\, while enjoying the process. \nFrankie Fauna is a multifaceted artist who blends fibers and paints to create evocative and engaging works. Known for their playful approach to materials\, Frankie explores unique ways to harmonize color and texture\, resulting in pieces that captivate and inspire. Each artwork reflects a deep commitment to the transformative power of creativity\, embodying the belief in “art through healing and healing through art.”
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/weird-feelings/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="cre8ery gallery & studio":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250109T110000
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SUMMARY:Looking Back\, Moving Forward: A Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:by Earl Rina. \nThursday\, January 9 to Tuesday January 21\, 2025 \nTuesday to Saturday\, 11am to 5pm. \nMeet the Artist Times: Wednesday\, Fridays & Saturdays: 1pm to 5pm. \nArtist Statement: Playful Picturesque: Artfully demonstrates the connection between our daily experiences and the broader themes of sexuality\, identity\, culture\, and the natural environment. A whimsical take on the exploration of movement\, emotions\, and adventurous colorful figurative visuals to show a connection between our daily encounters with our sexuality\, identity\, culture\, and natural environment. I utilize bright and vivid colors\, along with figurative shapes and humorous elements\, to deliberately create contrast and irony within my art. This approach allows me to explore these serious connections in a lighthearted yet thought-provoking manner. \nChlorophyll\, Grassland\, Horizons\, and Blossoms: The interconnectedness of emotional experiences with the significance and splendor of our natural world. \nChlorophyll: This series is a collection of acrylic paintings that celebrate the beauty and emotions of plants. Through each brushstroke and fluidity of color\, I express the connection we have with nature and how it affects us physically and mentally. These paintings invite the viewer to enter a world where plants are amazing and remind us of the comfort and mixed emotions they give us throughout the seasons. The Chlorophyll series is a tribute to our shared experiences with plants and how they enrich our lives and remind us how important nature is to us. \nGrassland:. The purpose of my artwork is to relay a vision of joyfulness\, in particular\, the connection between our daily encounters with our environment and the changing seasons. The environment that my artwork aims to show is the beauty of the forest\, partly the boreal forest and the prairie woodlands and grasslands of Manitoba to make a statement and give meaning to their importance. \nHorizon: A collection of photographs of the beautiful sky\, showcasing the changing seasons\, weather\, and time of day. I use natural light\, wide angles\, and minimal editing to create a realistic and immersive experience. \nBlossom: Captures the beauty and diversity of plants and their flowers/fruits in photography. It showcases the vibrant colors\, shapes\, and textures of different floral species\, as well as the emotions and moods they evoke. It celebrates the joy and wonder of nature’s creations. \nShort Biography: \nEarl Rina (b. 1987) is an interdisciplinary visual artist\, closely connected to their Filipino-Canadian heritage. Raised in the Philippines and later immigrating to Canada\, Earl Rina has successfully merged their passion for healthcare and the arts\, initially serving as a Registered Nurse and Visual Artist in the Philippines until 2018. Currently residing in Winnipeg\, Canada\, Earl Rina is dedicated to expanding their artistic education. Having completed an Art Program Diploma from the Stratford Career Institute (2021)\, they are now pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours Degree at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art. \nIn their artistic practice\, Earl Rina employs an array of media and techniques to explore and discover the intricacies of movement\, natural patterns\, and symbolic landscapes. Their work explores emotional experiences and the complex web of our daily interactions\, thoughtfully addressing social themes such as sexuality\, identity\, and the nuances of Filipino-Canadian culture\, all while maintaining a connection to the natural environment. Earl Rina’s multifaceted approach to art reflects a commitment to creating a dialogue on the inevitable connections that shape our world. \nEarl Rina’s work\, themed “Playful Picturesque\,” presents a whimsical exploration of movement and emotions through adventurous and colorful figurative visuals. This series artfully demonstrates the connection between our daily experiences and the broader themes of sexuality\, identity\, culture\, and the natural environment. The collections titled “Chlorophyll\,” “Grassland\,” “Horizon\,” and “Blossom” delve into the interconnectedness of emotional experiences with the significance and splendor of our natural world.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/looking-back-moving-forward-a-retrospective/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241207T160000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Season at Soul Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Soul Gallery from 1 – 4pm for a beautifully festive experience accompanied by live music and refreshments. The Gallery will be showcasing artwork by all 29 represented artists.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/holiday-season-at-soul-gallery/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:65 Albert St\, Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241128T110000
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SUMMARY:Full Circle
DESCRIPTION:Artists: Dave Colvin & Leon Pewarchuk \nNovember 28 to December 17\, 2024 \nGallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday\, 11am to 5pm. Evenings by appointment. \nFirst Friday\, extended hours\, December 6\, 11am to 9pm\, both artists in attendance both days. \nMeet the Artist times: Leon: Thursday\, Nov. 28\, 29\, 30; Tuesday Dec. 3\, 5\, 6\, 7\, Wednesday Dec. 11\, 13\, 14\, Tuesday Dec. 17. \nDave: Thursday\, Nov 28\, 29\, 30; Wednesday Dec. 4\, 6\, 7\, 10\, Thursday Dec. 12\, 13\, 14 & Tuesday\, Dec. 17 \nDeveloping from an unexpected reunion after 45 years without contact\, an art teacher and his student have come together for a joint exhibition. This unique showcase\, not only highlights their individual talents but also celebrates the enduring bond of friendship\, shared creativity\, and the power of reconnection. \nWith a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba\, Leon Pewarchuk became a teacher of Art\, Advertising Art and Graphic Design. In his 25 years of retirement\, he returned to painting with oil on canvas for his own pleasure\, inspired by his years at the cottage in Northwestern Ontario and his love of the outdoors. \nThrough his paintings\, he expresses his creativity with vibrant\, colourful landscapes drawn from his imagination and his real life visual experiences. The resulting work is both evocative and compelling. \nDave Colvin is an inveterate people-watcher. \nHis fascination with aspects of the human condition has been a constant throughout his life… as an artist\, playwright\, parent\, husband\, and clinician. \nAlthough geared toward a future in visual communications and illustration art\, his life took a decidedly different trajectory after high school\, which ultimately led to a long and satisfying career in the behavioral health field. As such\, he chooses to reflect human emotion through his artwork. \nFleshing out these emotional memories are key to the examination of Colvin’s art. \nGiven that yearning is said to be a blend of the primary emotions of love and sadness\, this is no small task. \nDave draws inspiration from the Early Netherlandish painting schools\, and creative sources as diverse as the outsider work of Henry Darger. The narrative compositions of Jessie Oonark\, Pieter Bruegel\, and the single-panel\, darkly comedic cartoons of Gahan Wilson. \nHis quasi-realistic pieces are also driven by dreams\, psychedelia\, and too many hours poring over Graphis magazines in Commercial Art class. \nColvin’s commission works hang in private collections across North America and the UK. He has also been short-listed multiple times in the Manitoba Society of Artists open juried competitions. \nCurrently\, atypical watercolour is his go-to\, but any combination of water-soluble media including acrylic\, acrylic pen\, India ink\, and gouache is fair game. \nDavid Colvin’s ARTIST STATEMENT \nAlthough my work is primarily representational and features hints of the surreal\, at the centre of all that I try to accomplish artistically\, is to evoke a measure of personal identification in the viewer.\nMy pieces are presented with buried narratives; unclear stories that will often be translated differently by each individual.\nI try to accomplish this by introducing dichotomies and visual metaphors\, such as holy men reveling while basilicas burn\, curling rocks made from jam cans\, errant tricycles lodged in tree canopies\, and tumbling umbrellas that twist through wind-whipped skies above darkened neighborhoods.\nThrough this exhibit\, it is my goal to evoke the emotional memories of those who see my work\, and to challenge them to look more carefully at their own worlds.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/full-circle/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="cre8ery gallery & studio":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20241104T161503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T161503Z
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SUMMARY:Duo Exhibition by Phil Brake "Finding Beauty" and Lee Anne La Forge "Colours of Emotion"
DESCRIPTION:Show runs from November 14 – 28\, 2024. Soul Gallery is open 10am – 5pm\, Tuesday – Saturday. \nArtist Statement – Lee Anne La Forge: “As an abstract\, mixed media artist\, I desire to create authentic\, compelling work which captures the intrinsic beauty that surrounds us all. Through the visual language of colour\, line and composition\, I hope to engage my audience in a narrative that speaks to them intellectually and emotionally.” \nArtist Statement – Phil Brake: “I’m excited to share these paintings with you taken from images near and far. I hope you are drawn to the beauty that inspired these paintings. Each painting represents a stop on my journey and has been painted on silk with love and restrained excitement.”
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/duo-exhibition-by-phil-brake-finding-beauty-and-lee-anne-la-forge-colours-of-emotion/
LOCATION:65 Albert St\, Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Soul Gallery":MAILTO:julie.soulgallery@gmail.com
GEO:49.8966328;-97.1401178
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T143706Z
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SUMMARY:Linear Threads
DESCRIPTION:A mother-daughter exhibition\, Kathleen Black & Elowen Megan \nNovember 14 – 26\, 2024 \n“Linear Threads”- a mother-daughter fibre odyssey. Artists Kathleen Black & Elowen Megan embark on a joint fibre exploration. Texture has always been a point of interest for both artists\, and the tactile nature of fibre makes it the perfect medium which to sprout artistic creations. Using cotton\, wool\, silk and other fibres they ‘paint’; inspiring each other to explore the possibilities of fibre in art.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/linear-threads/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="cre8ery gallery & studio":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241219
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20241106T155004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T155004Z
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SUMMARY:"Wild Gardens" Art Exhibition by Rhian Brynjolson at 210 Gallery
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce the upcoming exhibition “Wild Gardens — Paintings from the Forest Edge” by Rhian Brynjolson\, coming to our gallery from November 14 to December 18.\nThe paintings exhibited capture a year of close observation through meadows and boreal forests\, whether by canoe\, kayak\, bike\, foot\, or horseback — all with open eyes. They are a love song to the vast wild world\, a call for our attention and protection.\nJoin us for the Opening Reception on December 6\, from 6-9 PM\, where Rhian will also give an Artist Talk at 7 PM\, sharing insights from her artistic journey and deep connection to the wild.\nThe gallery is open Monday-Thursday\, 10 AM to 4 PM\, and we invite you to experience this stunning collection of paintings\, and reflect on them.\nMark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the beauty and importance of the wild gardens all around us.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/wild-gardens-art-exhibition-by-rhian-brynjolson-at-210-gallery/
LOCATION:Manitoba Arts Network\, 210 Princess St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B 1L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Arts Network":MAILTO:info@mbartsnet.ca
GEO:49.9015712;-97.1401217
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Manitoba Arts Network 210 Princess St. Winnipeg R3B 1L4 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=210 Princess St.:geo:-97.1401217,49.9015712
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20241029T151155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T151155Z
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SUMMARY:Kakanacisitacahk: Drumming Our Houses Home
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit brings to light our ongoing efforts to create sustainable\, community-friendly housing that incorporates energy solutions such as solar and wind. It also amplifies awareness of the housing crisis and the disproportional impacts for youth\, 2-Spirit\, and queer individuals within First Nations communities while tracing the historical and ongoing impacts of colonial policies that continue to shape housing conditions today. This exhibit is an opportunity to teach\, learn and grow together as we examine critical issues related to sustainable\, community-driven housing solutions. \nMade possible through the collaboration of our partners: the University of Manitoba\, the University of Saskatchewan\, and Nutana Collegiate’s Industry and Career Education (N.I.C.E.) program\, alongside Making the Shift. Together\, we strive to foster a deeper understanding of housing solutions and promote sustainable\, community-friendly housing projects.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/kakanacisitacahk-drumming-our-houses-home/
LOCATION:Centre for Cultural and Artistic Practice\, Hargrave Street 520\, Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, R3A 0X8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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GEO:49.8997427;-97.1438792
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centre for Cultural and Artistic Practice Hargrave Street 520 Winnipeg Winnipeg R3A 0X8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hargrave Street 520:geo:-97.1438792,49.8997427
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20241030T143137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T143137Z
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SUMMARY:FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE
DESCRIPTION:5-9pm (and later!) \nArt Talks.\nPop-Up Markets.\nExhibition Openings.\nHoliday Gift Shopping.\nRestaurant Refreshers.\nLive & Interactive Performances.\nDrop-in Art and Craft Workshops.\nJust the usual fabulous roundup of First Friday events! \nThe website link takes you to a Tour Map and all the fine details for a wonderful evening.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-in-the-exchange-35/
LOCATION:The Exchange District\, The Exchange
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Fridays in the Exchange Inc.":MAILTO:firstfridayswinnipeg@hotmail.com
GEO:41.9397912;-87.6529065
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Exchange District The Exchange;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Exchange:geo:-87.6529065,41.9397912
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20241023T141745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T141745Z
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SUMMARY:Brianna Wentz | Warpaint
DESCRIPTION:Brianna Wentz | Warpaint\nOctober 31 – December 14\, 2024\nVagina Witchcraft Performance: Thursday\, October 31st from 7:00-10:00pm\nOpening Reception: Friday\, November 1st from 5-9 pm\nArtist Talk and Livestream: Saturday\, November 2nd from 1-2 pm \nA symbol of sex\, controversy\, and rock n’ roll—excessive\, depraved\, and worshipped without restraint—the Demon embodies every freedom and whim denied to women and gender-diverse people. Warpaint releases the demon in the metalhead fangirl\, who is no longer a passive fan\, but a rockstar in their own right. Rather than being possessed by the music\, alluding to religious ecstasy and demonic possession\, the fan becomes the demon themselves\, challenging oppression and normativity in the scene.\nThis shift speaks to a deeper issue faced by Indigenous\, Black\, and other racialized people—the constant expectation to be strong and resilient. We are told we are resilient\, but why should we always have to be? Centuries of intergenerational trauma\, compounded by everyday racism and sexism\, demand a space where sorrow\, fear\, desire\, and rage can be unleashed. Enter metal\, punk\, and rock n’ roll.\nThese spaces provide an outlet for BIPOC and queer metalheads to build community and reclaim their identities. By honoring punk values\, kinship is cultivated\, because the mere presence of racialized and gender-diverse people in these scenes—and their very existence in a post-colonial society—is metal as fuck. Warpaint depicts these kin in all their unleashed deadliness.\nYet\, racialized women and non-binary people remain underrepresented in metal. Few figures exist in these scenes with whom they can identify. There continues to be undercurrents of white supremacy\, sexism\, and homophobia in factions of metal and punk. Black Metal\, known for its iconic corpse paint\, has been shaped by musicians who openly supported white supremacist ideologies and homophobic hate crimes. These works seek to confront and dismantle such ideologies by depicting the power of the bodies and spirits they seek to destroy.\nThrough this process\, the works in Warpaint empower them to ‘be their own heroes.’ As Leila Taylor writes in Darkly\, “the process of dehumanization is a process of monster-making. But monsters have power.” Being cast as the outsider has created a strength to confront\, reclaim\, and reshape metal by by embracing a raw\, deadly\, and unapologetically defiant spirit—showing that women\, non-binary\, and BIPOC voices lead the scene.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/brianna-wentz-warpaint/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery\, Urban Shaman Gallery\, 203-290 McDermot Ave\, Winnipeg\, R3B 0T2
CATEGORIES:Concert,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery":MAILTO:outreach@urbanshman.org
GEO:49.8975095;-97.1423471
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20241021T151727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T151727Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Tribal Rugs
DESCRIPTION:‘The Art of Tribal Rugs’ evening at Rubia Darya is an Open House event with hands on discussions exploring the use of natural dye colors\, symbolic patterns\, and the overall artistic expression in one of a kind hand woven rugs made by tribal women from various nomadic families for their own family’s use in central and west Asia up to 140 years ago. A fun and educational event. \nEnjoy tea and chocolates as well. \nParking is available across the street as well as in the nearby Sport Manitoba building\, 145 Pacific Ave.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/the-art-of-tribal-rugs/
LOCATION:Rubia Darya Rug Gallery\, 102-132 James Avenue\, East Exchange District\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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GEO:49.8985373;-97.1338581
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rubia Darya Rug Gallery 102-132 James Avenue East Exchange District Winnipeg;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=102-132 James Avenue\, East Exchange District:geo:-97.1338581,49.8985373
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20241018T155342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T155342Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Cape Dorset Annual Print Release - Katie + Gunner Gallery
DESCRIPTION:2024 marks the 65th anniversary of the Cape Dorset Annual Print Release.\nThis year features 34 limited-edition prints by 15 Inuit artists.\n50 sets produced. \nJoin us on Saturday\, October 19\, 2024 for the official launch of this year’s collection.\nThe gallery opens at 7:00 a.m. and refreshments will be served in the morning. \nOn display and for purchase\, you will see the best of Inuit art and print making.\nThe artist continue to create works that represent contemporary and traditional themes of life in Northern Canada.\nThe print making on display covers may techniques: stonecut\, linocut\, lithograph\, etching & aquatint\, etching & chine colle. \nAll pieces are for sale.\nThe exhibit runs from Saturday\, October 19 through Saturday\, November 23.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/2024-cape-dorset-annual-print-release-katie-gunner-gallery/
LOCATION:Katie + Gunner Gallery\, 102-141 Bannatyne Ave.\, Winnipeg\, R3B0R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie + Gunner Gallery":MAILTO:lara@katieandgunner.com
GEO:49.8975892;-97.136095
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Katie + Gunner Gallery 102-141 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg R3B0R3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=102-141 Bannatyne Ave.:geo:-97.136095,49.8975892
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20241002T155131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T155131Z
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SUMMARY:FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE
DESCRIPTION:Step into your Culture Days zone on October 4! \nTalk with artists and creatives in their studios\, galleries\, and unique shops tucked away in historic buildings\, and open late to welcome your visit.\nAttend our ART TALK followed by a guided ART WALK to a selection of galleries + studios.\nSee films\, and live performances\, fuel up at one of the many wonderful eateries\, and explore! \nClick the link for the details on over 40 events!
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-in-the-exchange-34/
LOCATION:Winnipeg’s Exchange District
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Fridays in the Exchange Inc.":MAILTO:firstfridayswinnipeg@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20240916T154014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T154014Z
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SUMMARY:"Heaven and Earth" A Solo Exhibition by Manny Schulz
DESCRIPTION:OPENING RECEPTION:\nThursday October 3\, 2024\n6:00 – 9:00 pm\n65 Albert St.\nLive Music and Refreshments \nShow Runs October 3 – 17\, 2024 \nARTIST STATEMENT\n“Heaven and Earth” is an exploration of the relationship between the vast\, open skies and the land we call home. The horizon is not just a literal meeting point between the heavens and the earth\, but also a figurative reminder of the delicate balance that sustains us.\nI hope that these works will not only captivate the eye but also touch the soul\, reminding each of us of our responsibility to treat the land and its inhabitants with greater care and purpose.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/heaven-and-earth-a-solo-exhibition-by-manny-schulz/
LOCATION:65 Albert St\, Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Soul Gallery":MAILTO:julie.soulgallery@gmail.com
GEO:49.8966328;-97.1401178
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=65 Albert St Albert Street Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 1G3 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Albert Street:geo:-97.1401178,49.8966328
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240929T030000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20240916T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T154153Z
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SUMMARY:Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
DESCRIPTION:Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is fast approaching! September 28th\, 6pm – late\, we are hosting an exciting night of contemporary art installations\, performances\, Winnipeg’s most venerated art institutions\, independent curators and 30\,000 art animators in one night – we can’t wait! \nThis year our celebration will focus on four zones: \nThe Exchange District\nDowntown (The WAG-Qaumajuq\, The Canadian Museum for Human Rights)\nThe Forks\nSt. Boniface \nWe encourage you to take in these events as a pedestrian. Walk\, bike\, roll\, or any creative way you can consider to visit our exhibits. If you need help reaching different zones throughout the evening we offer a free of charge Trolley or Water Bus service from 6pm – midnight. \nNuit Blanche Winnipeg is a free nighttime exploration and celebration of contemporary art held in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District and Downtown. \nEvents in the Exchange District: https://culturedays.ca/en/collections/5568ec33-7e01-4399-ae6c-b69e4b597ade
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/nuit-blanche-winnipeg-6/
LOCATION:Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Movie / Film,Performing Arts,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culture Days Manitoba":MAILTO:mb@culturedays.ca
GEO:49.8954221;-97.1385145
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20240612T190209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T190209Z
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SUMMARY:Artisthood
DESCRIPTION:As a child I always felt I was able to express myself with art. Words were never my friend. Reading was never as enjoyable as it was to others\, math and most sciences were tolerated\, French and physics class were suffering. The only time I felt like I was intelligent\, confident and truly myself was when I was creating something. Over the years I have done a little bit of everything. I took up beading in high school and even sold my jewelry in some craft fairs. I studied and practiced photography during my undergrad and ventured into wedding photography. Theatre design allowed me to explore a large cross section of skills\, technical drafting\, model making\, costume rendering\, sculpting with form and even light. During the pandemic I sold paint poured coasters with a good friend. But all of these practices eventually turned into a chore. I enjoyed the process of creating and expression\, and still do. They truly brought me joy. But the product of my work was for others. The jewelry was made for others to wear. The photos were taken to celebrate others special days\, the set and costume designs were for others to act on and to wear\, the coasters were sold as a means during the pandemic. And that was enough\, for a while at least. \nWhen I became a mother\, that changed. Motherhood is hard. Motherhood during a global pandemic is even harder. I returned to work after 9 months of maternity leave with my first son. Four months later my father died. One month after that the world shut down and I was cut off from my creative outlet\, my job. Needless to say\, my mental health suffered. I didn’t realize how much I needed a creative outlet. It was during that time that I first picked up a pallet knife. I had always been intimidated by it\, thinking it was beyond my skill set. But as I spread the paint across a canvas for the first time\, it felt right. It felt like me. It is easy to lose yourself in motherhood and I definitely did for a while. Taking care of small humans consumes your identity and your time. In the rare instances when you do find time for yourself\, you are exhausted. When I take the time to paint\, I am taking back a piece of myself\, remembering who I am as an individual\, feeling at home\, enjoying something I am good at. It is meditative\, it brings me joy\, it brings me peace\, it brings me confidence. It is just for me. \nThere is nothing complicated about these paintings. There is no deeper meaning. I don’t have time for anything more than that. Ultimately what it comes down to is “I like to paint and flowers are pretty”.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/artisthood/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Miller":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240906T184500
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20240904T172518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T220602Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Art Talk with Curator Dr. Riva Symko\, from the WAG-Qaumajuq
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary artists around the globe are concerned about nature in crisis. They are creating transformative artwork\, that is inspiring new ways of seeing our interconnected world. Riva Symko will share examples of creative and impactful artwork which explores the relationship between people\, industry\, economics and politics in climate change. We will see the power of artists to respond to land\, colonialism\, socio-economic\, and environmental issues. Moderator Susan Freig and Riva’s conversation will show how their work inspires\, guides\, and leads to change.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-art-talk-with-curator-dr-riva-symko-from-the-wag-qaumajuq/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Fridays in the Exchange Inc.":MAILTO:firstfridayswinnipeg@hotmail.com
GEO:49.8980272;-97.1408817
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SUMMARY:FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE
DESCRIPTION:Serving the September 6 FIRST FRIDAYS in the EXCHANGE: \nOn the 1st Friday of each month\, Galleries\, Artist-Run Centres\, Studios\, Shops + Museums stay open late at this free event in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. \nClick the link to see the details for over 40 events\, including free Art Talks\, and download or print out the Tour Map. \nEnjoy!
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-in-the-exchange-33/
LOCATION:The Exchange District\, The Exchange
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Retail,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240905T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T112718
CREATED:20240612T190207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T190207Z
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SUMMARY:Outside of the Box
DESCRIPTION:Go down memory lane with JoAnne’s paintings\, influenced by her Icelandic heritage and life on a dairy farm in the fifties. She is very connected to nature which determines her choice of subject matter. \nJulia’s championing of women artists through the ages comes from her feeling of their sparse representation in the art world. That’s why they are created in the form of portraits. She came to know their stories while she painted them in her studio that is surrounded by her companion trees.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/outside-of-the-box/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Miller":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240820T170000
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SUMMARY:Extra Ordinary
DESCRIPTION:Extra Ordinary is a story about a plain bike that accidentally changed everything\, i.e. opened up a whole new world for Juanita\, cruising through old Winnipeg neighbourhoods on a new-old bike\, feeling like a kid at 55\, seeing her familiar surroundings with new eyes. This show is about doing new things that are old\, enjoying ordinary adventures\, and it is about practicing how to get out of the house to breathe the air and look at the sky every day\, appreciating a regular job and ordinary days where ordinary things happen. \nExtra Ordinary is also about figuring out how to become visible while struggling with apocalyptic levels of anxiety because staying invisible feels so much safer. What surrounds you on these walls is her daily anchoring exercise\, one manifestation of learning how to fight addiction and achieve balance\, i.e to become ordinary. This is a quest for ordinary\, to have as much ordinary as possible\, to become extra ordinary. This is about practicing gratitude and juggling more of everything with less energy while the clock ticks faster into forever. This art is about THIS moment\, right NOW\, and it is about sailing on a bike (a.k.a. lifeboat) close to other people\, making connections to make the journey easier\, shedding unnecessary baggage to prepare for the home stretch. \nThe “home stretch” in this case is in Winnipeg\, which is located within Treaty No. 1 Territory\, the traditional lands of the Anishinabe (Ojibway)\, Ininew (Cree)\, Anisininew (Oji-Cree)\, Dene\, and Dakota\, and it is the birthplace and National Homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. Awareness of other peoples’ historic and ongoing relationships to this land is part of cultivating a broader and more nuanced experience of place\, learning how to see what we haven’t seen before from someone else’s perspective. \nA plain bike is the central theme of constant movement through the spaces we call home. Other key themes are cats\, trees\, water\, Winnipeg\, birds\, fishing spiders\, and our beloved solar system. Smoke\, fire\, flood\, and meteors are always present because they represent chaos\, along with the Covid virus which is literally everywhere\, including space. Sound is key\, too\, the hum of Winnipeg\, the sounds of the clunky old bike and a neighbourhood filled with birds and people going about their days. \nThis was a labour of love\, and it was a labour of dogged perseverance through trial and error\, figuring out how to take photos while biking\, then how to print them. The 20×20 inch wood panels required a lot of prep work and Juanita drew the background star-field\, which she then printed and transferred to each panel\, moving Captain James Kirk (the cat) around a central axis. After each star-field was applied\, there were many layers of paint and layers of clear pouring medium that followed\, embedded with objects that “move” from one panel to the next. Juanita wanted to create a 3D effect that works if the viewer moves past quickly or stops for a closer look. Above all\, she hopes her work will be fun for you to see\, a break from the heavy things we’ve all got to carry.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/extra-ordinary/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Miller":MAILTO:jordan@cre8ery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240803T000000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Pop Up @ Little Brown Jug
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! You don’t want to miss this one. August 2nd\, First Fridays\, Little Brown Jug Patio and Taproom\, 6PM-12AM\nNew apparel drop – Marc Kuegle\nPhoto exhibition – Scott Zielke\nAcoustic set – The Good Sky Woman\nDJ sets – Arayuh\, TONY4QR\, Boogey The Beat\nFood – La Taqueria Mexican Street Tacos
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/first-fridays-pop-up-little-brown-jug-2/
LOCATION:Little Brown Jug Brewing Co\, 336 William Avenue\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Networking,Performing Arts
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