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SUMMARY:CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
DESCRIPTION:STEVE’S INDEPENDENT MAKERS FAIR 2026 \nVP’s first annual handmade market for artists\, makers\, tinkerers\, and creative technologists. \nDeadline to Apply: July 30\, 2026 \nCalling all makers of electronic goods\, CNC’d wares\, 3D printed objects\, plus potters\, glass blowers\, blacksmiths\, spinners\, weavers\, knitters\, crocheters\, fibre artists\, costumers\, sewists\, and anyone incorporating old or new technology into their practice. \nFrom analog craft to experimental fabrication\, if it’s handmade by you\, Steve wants you to apply. \nSTEVE’S INDEPENDENT MAKERS FAIR celebrates independent making across craft\, art\, and technology\, bringing together handmade objects\, unconventional tools\, curious processes\, and artist-driven production under one roof. \nTO BE A PART OF STEVE’S INDEPENDENT MAKER’S FAIR\, click on the link! \nSteve’s Independent Makers Fair
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/call-for-submissions/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
CATEGORIES:Retail
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SUMMARY:ART TALK/ART WALK
DESCRIPTION:ART TALK/ART WALK is a series of informal\, moderated\, 45-minute talks with artists followed by a guided Art Walk to a selection of galleries\, artist-run centres and artist studios open late for First Fridays in the Exchange. \nJennine Krauchi: the Matriarch of Métis Beading and Culture\nModerated by Susan Freig \nInternationally recognized Métis artist and designer Jeannine Krauchi learned Métis beading at the kitchen table surrounded by her father’s clothing and her mother’s beadwork. Her mediums include beadwork\, quillwork and clothing design. While you are looking at Jennine’s art\, you will learn about the richness\, strength and beauty of Métis culture and history. Her work is included in many collections and Canadian museums. At the Art Talk\, you will also get to see and touch a beaded item. \nFree\, Everyone Welcome! Refreshments \n100 Arthur Street\, 2nd floor ( the Artspace Building) \nThere is an accessible entrance off King Street. \n• Doors Open at 5:30pm \n• Art Talk at 6pm. \n• Approximately 7:15 -8: 15pm: Guided Art Walk to a selection of galleries\, artist-run centres\, and artist studios \n**On June 5:\nIf you miss the ART TALK\, join us at Poolside Gallery\, 100 Arthur Street\, 2nd floor ( the Artspace Building) for a guided ART WALK starting at 7:15.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/art-talk-art-walk/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
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SUMMARY:VP Media Arts Centre Open House
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the spaces designed to support your next event\, workshop\, or artistic\nvision. \nWINNIPEG\, MB | – Video Pool Media Arts Centre invites arts organizations\, community\ngroups\, and creative professionals to join us for a special Open House on February 13\, 2026\, from 2:00 PM to\n6:00 PM. This afternoon event offers an opportunity to explore The Output and The Pivot\, meet the VP team\,\nand discover how our spaces\, equipment\, and expertise can support your next project\, program\, or\ncommunity initiative. Snacks and beverages will be served. \nAs Manitoba’s only artist-run centre dedicated to technology-based art\, Video Pool is committed to\nsupporting experimental practices across disciplines. Through accessible resources\, sliding-scale rental\noptions\, and a focus on digital and media arts\, VP provides spaces where ideas can grow and creative\nvisions can be realized. \nEvent Details\nTitle: VP Media Arts Centre Open House\nDate: February 13\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 – 6:00 PM\nLocations: Video Pool Media Arts Centre\, Second Floor\, 100 Arthur Street\, Artspace Building \nVisitors are welcome to drop in at any time during Open House hours. \nWhat to Expect\nAttendees will have the opportunity to:\nTour The Output\, VP’s accessible non-profit performance and event venue.\nVisit The Pivot\, VP’s multipurpose workshop\, meeting\, and creative production space.\nMeet Video Pool staff and learn about available technical support.\nExplore rental options\, sliding-scale rates\, and technical capabilities.\nAsk questions and connect with other organizations working in arts\, culture\, and community programming\nAn Info Kit will be available on-site\, containing details on space specifications\, equipment\, rates\, and booking\nprocedures. \nMedia & Contact Information\nShereen Ramprashad\nvenue@videopool.org \nFor more information\, please visit: https://videopool.org/rentals-home/ \nAbout Video Pool Media Arts Centre\nVideo Pool Media Arts Centre inspires curiosity and creative expression through the open exploration of\ntechnology in all media art forms. As Manitoba’s only artist-run centre dedicated exclusively to technology-\nbased art\, VP supports experimental practices through presentation\, production\, distribution\, and education.\nVP is proud to offer community-centred spaces like The Output and The Pivot\, making media arts accessible\nto creators\, organizations\, and audiences across Winnipeg.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/vp-media-arts-centre-open-house/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
CATEGORIES:Networking,Performing Arts,Tour
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SUMMARY:ART TALK/ART WALK- Humour as Resistance: Reimagining History in Ink
DESCRIPTION:Join host Jasmine Tara for an Art Talk with Nyco Rudolph. \nNyco Rudolph’s “retro absurdist Canadiana” illustrations blend vintage poster style with sharp commentary.\nOnce playful and patriotic\, his work now confronts Canada’s more unsettling truths—featuring giant bisons crushing government buildings and satirical scenes that challenge national myths.\nNyco shares how humour\, history and responsibility guide his creative process\, and what it means for artists to spark dialogue through disruption.\nInsightful\, irreverent and visually unforgettable\, this session invites us to rethink how art responds to the world around us. \nHe’s currently busy writing and drawing his first solo graphic novel\, “Bear Country”. \nFree\, Everyone Welcome!\n100 Arthur Street\, 2nd floor\nThere is an accessible entrance off King Street.\nDoors Open at 5:30 • Art Talk at 6pm.\n7:15 pm – Guided Art Walk to a selection of galleries\, artist-run centres\, and artist studios
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/art-talk-art-walk-humour-as-resistance-reimagining-history-in-ink/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
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SUMMARY:ART TALK/ART WALK
DESCRIPTION:‘In conversation with Artist Jordan Stranger: Reflections on the Past\, Present and Future’ \nJordan Stranger\, an Anishinaabe artist and graphic designer\, originally from Peguis First Nation\, is known for his colourful style represented through murals\, illustrations\, and graphic design.\nHis artwork\, using cultural influences and symbolism\, can be found throughout Winnipeg\, and he is the designer and artist behind the Winnipeg 150 logo.\nStranger’s work is deeply rooted in the traditions within contemporary Indigenous culture.\nModerated by Susan Freig\, and together with images of his work\, we will understand how he uses his life experiences and spiritual practice\, learned through Ojibwe teachings\, to drive his artistic passions. \nFree\, Everyone Welcome!\n5:30 pm – Doors Open\n6:00 pm – Art Talk\n7:15 pm – Guided Art Walk to a selection of galleries\, artist-run centres\, and artist studios
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/art-talk-art-walk-3/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
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SUMMARY:ART TALK/ART WALK
DESCRIPTION:On First Friday\, September 5\, 2025\, we will be partnering with Video Pool Media Arts Centre\, which will be presenting: \n‘Soul Analog’ A one-night-only public presentation by Anthony Valade\, recipient of the 2025 Scott Leroux Fund for Media Arts Exploration. \nThe evening will open with an ART TALK (6-7 pm) presented in partnership with First Fridays: \n‘Analogue Video Feedback: Live\, Endless Transformation’\nExperience images that spiral\, shimmer\, and reinvent themselves before your eyes with artist Anthony Valade\nDiscover the hypnotic art of analogue video feedback\, where a camera films its own playback to create dazzling\, ever-changing patterns of light and colour. This art talk\, moderated by Susan Freig\, brings the history and magic of analogue feedback to life and includes an interactive demonstration where guests help shape the visuals in real time. \nA guided ART WALK to a selection of galleries\, artist-run centres\, and artist studios will be offered after the ART TALK.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/art-talk-art-walk-2/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar
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SUMMARY:VP’s Smasher’s Bash returns: Rage Room Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Rage Room Fundraiser \nAfter the cathartic mayhem of last year’s inaugural Smasher’s Bash\, it was clear: the arts community has some stuff to work through (grant rejections\, etc.)\, and breaking things in public seems to help. So we’re doing it again. \nJoin us Saturday\, August 23\, 8 pm to midnight in the Drayway (the alley between King and Arthur\, next to Artspace) for Smasher’s Bash Vol. 2: a one-night-only release of tension\, frustration\, and pure destructive joy. \nJoin as a VOYEUR to watch the mayhem from a safe distance\, or join the RAGE CAGE and guarantee your SMASHER’S CHOICE from the coveted Wall of Destruction. \nAll tickets also include ways to enter the draw to participate in one of the BIG BASH items… special Rage Release Items (TM) you’re definitely going to want to destroy. \nSpace is VERY limited\, so get your tickets NOW and watch for further updates! \nSat Aug 23rd\, 2025\nTime: 8 pm -12 am\nLocation: Artspace Drayway (100 Arthur St)
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/vps-smashers-bash-returns-rage-room-fundraiser/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
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SUMMARY:ART TALK/ART WALK: Rooted in Resourcefulness
DESCRIPTION:ART TALK/ART WALK is a series of monthly informal\, moderated\, 45 minute Art Talks followed by a guided Art Walk to a selection of galleries\, artist-run centres and artist studios open late for First Fridays in the Exchange. \nOn July 4:\nMoneca Sinclaire\, a Nehinan (Swampy Cree) artist from Northern Manitoba\, transforms discarded materials into vibrant works of art inspired by the teachings of her Nohkom (grandmother). Her sustainable practice blends ancestral knowledge with contemporary methods\, inviting all ages to see beauty in what we often overlook. Moneca’s work is a celebration of creativity\, culture\, and care for the Earth.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/art-talk-art-walk-rooted-in-resourcefulness/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
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SUMMARY:Dispelling Misconceptions: A Fresh Perspective on AI
DESCRIPTION:Attendees are encouraged to join the discussion\, ask questions\, and explore their own thoughts on the intersection of AI and creativity in a collaborative and welcoming environment. \nIn partnership with Harbour Collective and First Fridays\, artist and mentor Erika Jean Lincoln invite us to reflect on AI and how it has evolved. Through storytelling and critical insights\, she’ll challenge common misconceptions and open up a dialogue on the technology’s artistic potential. \nAI Mentorship Residency: Breaking the System participants\, Aderemilekun “Oluuji” Olusoga and Kris Snowbird will bring their unique perspectives to the conversation with a dynamic show-and-tell. They’ll share their initial encounters with AI\, key takeaways from their residency\, how AI has shaped their artistic practices\, and the challenges they’ve navigated along the way. \nAttendees are encouraged to take part in the discussion—ask questions\, share thoughts\, and engage in an open exploration of AI’s intersection with creativity. This final presentation serves as both a celebration of artistic discoveries and the closing event of AI Mentorship Residency: Breaking the System. \nThe Art Talk will be followed by a guided Art Walk to a selection of galleries\, artist-run centres and artist studios open late for First Fridays in the Exchange. \nJoin us in-person at Video Pool Media Arts Centre\, THE PIVOT\, Room 203 or online for what is sure to be an engaging discussion. Walk-ins are welcome! \nPhoto Credit: Erika Jean Lincoln Bananas are Cats – A Walk in the Forest: A Convo w/ A.I. #10 2024. A collaborative drawing between the artist and a drawing machine. Hand written text in black ink and machine drawn generative AI path of a rambling walk in green ink.
URL:https://exchangedistrict.org/event/dispelling-misconceptions-a-fresh-perspective-on-ai/
LOCATION:100 Arthur St.\, 100 Arthur St.\, Winnipeg\, R3B1H3
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