Membership Benefits
The Manitoba Arts Network is dedicated to showcasing and advancing arts and culture across Manitoba by, the following are the membership benefits with Manitoba Arts Network:
- Creating accessible opportunities for arts and cultural participation in rural communities
- Strengthen artists’ and arts organizations’ skills and capacity through professional development opportunities, including online learning, workshops, coaching, mentorships, and resource sharing.
- Offering and promoting artist showcases, creating artist directories, organizing touring performances and exhibitions, facilitating block booking, and supporting equity initiatives.
- Supporting a connected network of Manitoba arts groups with a focus on the rural arts sector.
- Working outside of the arts sector to collaborate and partner with other sectors to strengthen and build the arts in rural communities.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
- Booking and Touring Support: Access to block booking programs, national artist networks, and assistance with artist fees and show bookings.
- Promotional Opportunities: Feature your events on MAN’s calendar, social media, and e-news; create profiles on the Manitoba Arts Directory.
- Professional Development: Voting rights at AGM, board nominations, leadership and professional development opportunities, and access to member-only events like Manitoba Showcase.
- Resources and Templates: Access to policies and templates for finance, marketing, governance, and more, including HR and board manuals, grant templates, and artist contracts. Regular information through MAN’s quarterly newsletter and annual report.
- Fostering Connections: Development of networking events and collaborative initiatives.
- Encouraging Innovation: Advancing the use of digital platforms and other media in the arts.
- Meet other arts professionals/administrators/artists to share ideas/work/tours
- Connections to other resources/materials/ideas from business sector/non profit sector/social and economic development sector
Block booking programs
- Gain access to a national network of performing and visual artists
- Receive assistance negotiating artist fees and booking shows
- Host low cost, quality touring art exhibitions
- Access to the Performing Arts Directory – Organizational Members get login access to search this private directory.
- Collective buying power to book performing artists at better rates
Marketing Assistance:
- Design various graphics for use on social media and print
- Incorporate branding elements and key messaging
- Create engaging social media posts
- Develop a posting schedule to maximize reach and engagement
- Use hashtags and tagging to increase visibility
- Write compelling press releases highlighting key event details
- Distribute press releases to local and national media outlets
- Coordinate with media contacts for coverage opportunities
Promotional opportunities
- Member “spotlights” on our website, social media and enews to promote you and your events
- Post events in using your profile in the Manitoba Arts Directory
- Creative access on the Manitoba Arts Directory (creating a profile, event page, etc…)
Leadership and professional development
- Voting privileges for full members at AGM
- Eligible to be nominated to sit on the Board
- Participate in nominations for our annual Member Recognition Award
- Arts-focused, professional development opportunities and discussion groups
- One on one Coaching, mentorships
- Opportunities to participate in Special Projects
Members-only benefits at Manitoba Showcase
- Opportunity to host Manitoba Showcase; MAN’s annual conference and arts event
- Reduced Showcase registration fee
- Opportunity to participate on the Showcase Jury to select artists
Templates, forms and resources
- 35 Organizational Policies: Administration, Finance, Governance, Marketing, Membership, Advocacy, and Programs
- MAN’s Bylaws and Strategic Implementation Plan
- HR Manual
- Board Agreements / confidentiality
- Committee Terms of Reference
- Virtual AGM powerpoint slides
- Performance appraisal forms
- Survey/Form templates
- Recommended visual art juror contact list
- Workflow/social media calendars/time mgmt spreadsheets
- Performing and visual artist contracts
- MAN’s submitted grants to MAC, Canada Council, Winnipeg Foundation etc.
- Grants and foundations lists
- Visual Arts Handbook
- Performing Arts Handbook
- Tailored support letters for grants & funding
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR ARTISTS
- Booking and Networking: Connect with arts presenters, exhibitors, and audiences throughout Manitoba, and enjoy reduced registration fees for Manitoba Showcase.
- Promotional Support: Gain visibility through member spotlights on MAN’s website, social media, and e-news, plus free listings in the Manitoba Arts Directory.
- Professional Growth: Join mentorship programs, discussion groups, and the Rural Art Mentorship Program.
- Promotion of Manitoba artists nationally and supporting touring artists performing in rural Manitoba.
- Gallery and Gift Shop: Showcase and sell your artwork in our gallery and gift shop, connecting with new audiences and increasing your visibility.
Booking opportunities
- Access to our network of arts & cultural presenters, exhibitors, and audiences across Manitoba
- Reduced registration fees for Manitoba Showcase
Promotional assistance
- Member “spotlights” on social media and enews to promote you and your events
- Access to MAN media distribution list
- Post Manitoba-based events in the events calendar
Professional development
- The opportunity to participate in the Rural Art Mentorship Program
- Receive MAN’s quarterly e-newsletter, e-news
- Arts-focused mentorships, professional development and discussion groups
All members also receive MAN’s quarterly e-newsletter, The Network News, and a hard copy of MAN’s Annual Report.