Manitoba Showcase 2022
SAVE THE DATE: October 26-29, 2023
4 Day Showcase & Conference
Meet the Showcase & Pitch Artists
Manitoba Showcase is an annual visual & performing arts conference that features
some of the best Canadian artists, from a wide range of genres, for Manitoban presenters
and galleries, connecting them with future opportunities and collaboration.
Venue: TBA
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The conference will feature speakers, performances, panel discussions, real-life testimonials from artists and educators, parallel presentations, regional discussion groups, networking opportunities, and much more. Peer-to-peer and one-to-one career advice and information from Manitoba Arts Network staff, specialist advisors, and other showcase artists.
Click here for playlists of: Pitch Artists on YouTube, Artists on YouTube, and Artists on Spotify.
4 days, 32 artists, 150 delegates, featuring some of the best Canadian visual and performing artists.
Meet The Pitch Artists
Friday, October 28 | 5 PM – 6 PM
5 jury selected artists, 10 minutes each
These Pitch sessions provide a shorter snapshot of what they have to offer rural presenters. It is an additional opportunity to meet and see more artists (theatre, dance, music, etc.) not showcasing, in the Glesby Theatre.
The Pitches are low-tech with no rehearsal in advance.
Note: Bromantics Pitch Timelsot – Saturday Late Night Networking Event
Here is the lineup for the Pitch artists:
Opening Reception
SHOWCASE 1
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 7:00-9:30 PM
RBC Emerging Artists
SHOWCASE 2
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 | 2:00-4:30 PM
RBC Emerging Artists
SHOWCASE 3
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 | 7:00-9:30 PM
RBC Emerging Artists
WHAT’S NEW FOR MANITOBA SHOWCASE 2022?
Manitoba Showcase is an annual visual & performing arts conference that features some of the best Canadian artists, from a wide range of genres, for Manitoban presenters and galleries, connecting them with future opportunities and collaboration.
The preeminent event of its kind in Manitoba, Showcase engages over 150 artists, presenters, agents, managers, and industry stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop and rekindle relationships. The conference will feature speakers, performances, panel discussions, real-life testimonials from artists and educators, parallel presentations, regional discussion groups, networking opportunities, Peer-to-peer and one-to-one career advice from specialist advisors, and other showcase artists.
If you have any questions/issues, do not hesitate to reach us at admin@mbartsnet.ca or call Toll Free: 1.866.919.2787. We look forward to seeing you!
4 days, 31 artists, and 150 delegates featuring some of the best Canadian visual and performing artists.
- 12 performing artists showcases
- 2 special guest artists: opening reception
- 7 RBC emerging performing artist showcases
- 5 visual art exhibitions
- 5 performing arts pitches
- 8 workshops
- 12 networking events
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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Canad Inns Portage la Prairie is the primary location for the Manitoba Showcase workshops. The workshops take place either on the main floor (Ambassador H is past the front desk on the left-hand side as you enter the building) or on the second floor, which is accessible by stairs or an elevator (Ambassador A is on your right as you enter the building). The Glesby Theatre is the Showcase venue and Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment hosts 3 meals, exhibitions, and late-night networking. Both are wheelchair accessible through the building’s main entrance (western doors).