The Manitoba Arts Network is the only organization that organizes performing arts and visual art showcases and coordinates tours in rural Manitoba.

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 idea

Get peer-to-peer and one-to-one career advice and information from Manitoba Arts Network staff, specialist advisors, and other showcase artists.

MAN coordinates performance tours through our Block Booking process. Our Performing Arts Coordinator facilitates discussions amongst our members collecting the interest from presenters in the performances they saw at Manitoba Showcase and want to bring to their communities.

The goal is to foster collaboration between communities in order to take advantage of collective buying power to book performing artists from across Canada (and sometimes internationally) at reduced fees. This process allows presenters to bring in performers they could not otherwise afford.

An average touring season coordinated by MAN yields:

• 10-15 tours
• 50-60 performances in member communities across Manitoba
• attended by over 10,000 Manitobans
• resulting in up to $190,000 in artist fees throughout the year

Manitoba Arts Network’s Indigenous Touring Program is dedicated to bringing Indigenous performing artists to communities across Manitoba through a collaborative, block booking model. This program ensures that Indigenous performers have the opportunity to share their stories, music, and culture while presenters benefit from reduced booking fees and a streamlined touring process.

The goal of the Indigenous Touring Program is to strengthen relationships between Indigenous artists and communities by fostering cultural exchange and making performances more accessible, impactful, and financially sustainable.

Each year, this initiative helps:
🎭 5–10 Indigenous artists tour across Manitoba
🎶 Dozens of performances in rural and Indigenous communities
🌍 Over 5,000 audience members experience live Indigenous performances
💰 Thousands in artist fees invested directly into Indigenous talent

Manitoba Arts Network’s Emerging Artist Program supports up-and-coming artists by providing touring opportunities and professional exposure in communities across Manitoba. Through our Block Booking Program, we help emerging performers secure paid gigs, build their audience, and gain touring experience in both rural and urban venues.

Our Performing Arts Coordinator works with presenters to identify interest in Showcase artists and new talent, ensuring that emerging performers are included in block-booked tours. This initiative strengthens the Manitoba arts scene by bridging the gap between early-career artists and presenting organizations that are eager to feature fresh voices and innovative performances.

🎭 5–10 emerging artists booked each year
🎶 Dozens of performances in venues across Manitoba
🎤 New audiences introduced to up-and-coming talent
💰 Thousands in artist fees invested in early-career artists

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.

An average touring season coordinated by MAN yields:

• 4-5 visual arts exhibition
• 20-25 bookings by over 20 communities in Manitoba, NW Ontario, and North Dakota.
• 8 free artist-led workshops for members (dependent on grants)
• Resulting in up to $15,000 in artist fees throughout the year (dependent on grants)

MAN’s 210 Gallery Exhibition Program provides a platform for visual artists to showcase their work in a professional gallery setting. Located in Winnipeg, 210 Gallery highlights diverse artistic voices from across Manitoba, offering both emerging and established artists the opportunity to exhibit their work to a broader audience.

🖼️ Multiple exhibitions hosted each year
🎨 A platform for Manitoba-based artists to gain exposure
🤝 Opportunities to connect with collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts
🏛️ A professional gallery space dedicated to showcasing artistic excellence