Manitoba Showcase 2024
4 Day Showcase & Conference
OCTOBER 24 – 27, 2024 | BRANDON, MANITOBA
4 DAYS | 32 ARTISTS | 150 DELEGATES
FEATURING THE BEST CANADIAN VISUAL & PERFORMING 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. 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. Find out more about the Manitoba Showcase and read our frequently asked questions here.
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, reach us at
admin@mbartsnet.ca or 1.866.919.2787.
We look forward to seeing you!
Please note: 2024 brochure will be uploaded in Aug -Sep 2024.
- 12 performing artist showcases
- 6 RBC emerging performing artist showcases
- 4 visual art exhibitions
- 1 day pre-conference Artist PD
- 6 professional development sessions
- 11 networking events
- 1 block booking meeting
- 1 sharing circle
Make sure to share your experience during the Conference using the hashtag #MBSHOWCASE24 by tagging us.
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One-on-one career advice from industry professionals
Meet the Facilitators
Get a valuable inside perspective on today’s Canadian landscape from the professional development series
Attend The Workshops
These offerings are meant to help local arts organizations and artists by increasing skills, insight, and capacity through hands-on knowledge and resource sharing. Discover what’s transferable in your organization, community, or region.
Connecting artists with opportunities in rural Manitoba
Meet the Showcase Artists
A presenter attends the conference to gain access to artists in various disciplines to fit their programming needs and budget — and to begin booking their upcoming season. Artists will be announced in August 2023.
Spark innovative ideas and gain insights from industry leaders, mentors & experts
Book a 20-minute time slot with:
TBA
*Note: Registration is required as we cannot guarantee you will be able to participate in the session if you show up on the day.
Find the perfect handmade gift item made by local artisans and crafters
Artisan Market & Gift Shop
Thursday
TBA | 6-7 PM
Location: TBA
Locally crafted and created. The Artisan Market is a space for local vendors and business owners to provide access to unique offerings to our Showcase attendees.
Get recommended to curators, exhibitors & buyers
Premier Destination for Meeting & Networking
View MAN’s Touring Exhibitions that will be presented at Showcase. The Manitoba Arts Network sends high-quality exhibitions to rural communities across the province. The Arts Network covers all expenses such as shipping, insurance, packing and crating, signage, didactic labels, and artist fees for a one-month member booking fee of $150 and $200 for non-members.
MEMBERS
Regular price
$225 CDN
PER PERSON
*4 Meals included
NON-MEMBERS
Regular price
$275 CDN
PER PERSON
*4 Meals included
Regular price
$225 CDN
PER PERSON
Don’t wait. Reserve your spot today.
We are now accepting Manitoba Showcase 2023 Travel Subsidy Applications
If you need assistance, contact Sarah Brereton at admin@mbartsnet.ca.
*Travel Subsidy available for Manitoba presenters