Manitoba Arts Network

Our Programs

Manitoba Arts Network connects professional artists with presenters, galleries and communities throughout rural and northern Manitoba.

Through performing arts tours, visual arts exhibitions and Manitoba Showcase, our programs create opportunities for artists to share their work and for communities to experience the arts close to home.

Performing Arts

Performing Arts Programs

MAN works with artists and presenters to bring live performances to communities across Manitoba. Our touring programs support local arts programming and create opportunities for artists to perform beyond major urban centres.

Block Booking Program

MAN coordinates performing arts tours through a collaborative booking process. Member presenters work together to bring Canadian artists to their communities, sharing touring costs and making performances more accessible.

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Indigenous Voices on Tour

Indigenous Voices on Tour brings Indigenous performing artists to communities across Manitoba through coordinated performance tours. The program creates opportunities for audiences to experience the work of Indigenous artists while supporting connections with communities.

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Emerging Artist Program

The Emerging Artist Program supports performers who are developing their professional careers. Through touring opportunities, emerging artists can gain experience, perform in new communities and connect with audiences across Manitoba.

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Visual Arts

Visual Arts Programs

Our visual arts programs connect artists with exhibition opportunities and bring artwork to communities throughout rural and northern Manitoba. Through touring exhibitions and 210 Gallery, we support artists in sharing their work with new audiences.

Art Reaches Manitoba

Art Reaches Manitoba (ARM) is MAN's provincial touring exhibition program. Exhibitions travel to member galleries and arts organizations across Manitoba, allowing communities to present visual artwork locally.

Member organizations can explore available exhibitions and touring dates through the ARM catalogue.

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Exhibit at 210 Gallery

Located at 210 Princess Street in Winnipeg's Exchange District, 210 Gallery celebrates and showcases art from rural and northern Manitoba.

The gallery provides opportunities for artists to exhibit their work in a professional gallery setting and connect with audiences in Winnipeg.

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Annual Gathering

Manitoba Showcase

Manitoba Showcase brings performing artists, presenters and visual arts professionals together for an annual gathering focused on the arts in Manitoba.

The event includes artist showcases, professional development sessions and opportunities for presenters, artists and arts organizations to connect.

Manitoba Showcase 2026 took place in Brandon. The next edition will be held in Gimli in 2027.

Next Edition Manitoba Showcase 2027
Dates September 16–19, 2027
Location Gimli, Manitoba

Save the date for Manitoba Showcase 2027. More information about programming and participation will be shared as it becomes available.

Get in Touch

Have questions about our programs?

Whether you're an artist interested in touring or an arts organization looking to bring performances or exhibitions to your community, we'd be happy to hear from you.