The Manitoba Arts Network is the only organization that coordinates performing arts tours and visual arts exhibitions in rural and Northern Manitoba. Through our programs, we connect professional artists with communities across the province, reduce barriers to access, and invest directly in the careers of Manitoba artists.
Manitoba Showcase
Manitoba Showcase is an annual visual and performing arts conference that brings together some of the best Canadian artists, from a wide range of genres, with Manitoban presenters and galleries — connecting them with future touring opportunities and collaboration.
The preeminent event of its kind in Manitoba, Showcase engages over 150 artists, presenters, agents, managers, and industry stakeholders in peer-to-peer exchange, career development, and live performance.
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Block Booking Program
MAN coordinates performance tours through a block booking process, helping member communities take advantage of collective buying power to bring Canadian performing artists to rural Manitoba at subsidized rates. An average season yields 10–15 tours and over 50 performances reaching 10,000+ Manitobans.
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Indigenous Voices on Tour
Dedicated to bringing Indigenous performing artists to communities across Manitoba through a collaborative block booking model. The program fosters cultural exchange, strengthens relationships between Indigenous artists and communities, and makes performances financially accessible.
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Emerging Artist Program
Supports up-and-coming artists by connecting them with touring opportunities and professional exposure in communities across Manitoba. Through the Block Booking Program, emerging performers secure paid engagements, build their audiences, and gain touring experience.
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Visual Arts Programs
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Art Reaches Manitoba
MAN's provincial touring exhibition program. Each year, selected exhibitions travel to a network of member galleries and arts organizations, bringing high-quality contemporary and traditional work to communities throughout rural and Northern Manitoba. Book up to two years in advance at a subsidized monthly rate.
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Exhibit at 210 Gallery
MAN's gallery at 210 Princess St. in Winnipeg offers artists from rural and Northern Manitoba the opportunity to exhibit in a professional gallery setting. The space hosts multiple exhibitions each year, providing Manitoba-based artists a platform to reach new audiences, collectors, and curators.
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