Performing Arts Programs

Looking for performances across Manitoba? Visit the directory!

The Network coordinates block-booked performance tours throughout the province featuring artists who showcase at our annual Conference and who are listed on our online performing arts directory. The block booking provides an effective, economically viable, focused touring system benefitting rural and northern communities and artists. This program tours 12 – 15 professional artists resulting in 140 performances in Manitoban communities to audiences just under 12,000. Total artists fees paid is around $145,000.00

Showcase Artist Applications

Performing artists apply through iwanttoshowcase.ca—a platform that allows applicants to register for several different Showcase events across Canada and the US. Artists from different disciplines who are interested in touring their show in Manitoba (dance, theatre, music, or any other kind of performing art)— are encouraged to apply​

Tours

​The Performing Arts Touring Program assists presenters and Showcase-artists by coordinating block-booked tours and one-time performances in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. Our Touring Artists pages lists artists available for bookings in Manitoba.

Presenters

An established and expanding provincial network of arts councils, presenter organizations, staff, and volunteers are dedicated to providing live performances that engage, inspire, educate, and entertain. In every region of Manitoba, the arts are valued, celebrated, and shared.

TOURING AND SHOWCASING ARTISTS
INDIGENOUS TOURING PROGRAM
EMERGING ARTIST PROGRAM
PAST SHOWCASE ARTISTS