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Riopelle: Crossroads in Time

Winnipeg Art Gallery

To celebrate the centennial of Jean Paul Riopelle’s birth, WAG-Qaumajuq will host a special retrospective of the artist that examines the 20th-century artistic trailblazer through a 21st century lens. Organized by the National Gallery of Canada and curated by Guest Curator Sylvie Lacerte, Riopelle: Crossroads in Time draws on the artist’s oeuvre across various mediums […]

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Lita Fontaine: Winyan

Winnipeg Art Gallery

Winyan (the Dakota word for “woman”) is a solo survey exhibition of Dakota/Anishinaabe/Metis artist Lita Fontaine. Bringing together both seminal and recent work, this exhibition honours the career of a beloved Treaty 1 artist. Fontaine’s work centers and celebrates the beauty of Indigenous femininities as a resistance to heteropatriarchal and colonial practices that often relegate them […]

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Lita Fontaine: Winyan

Winnipeg Art Gallery

Winyan (the Dakota word for “woman”) is a solo survey exhibition of Dakota/Anishinaabe/Metis artist Lita Fontaine. Bringing together both seminal and recent work, this exhibition honours the career of a beloved Treaty 1 artist. Fontaine’s work centers and celebrates the beauty of Indigenous femininities as a resistance to heteropatriarchal and colonial practices that often relegate […]

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Dominique Rey: MOTHERGROUND

Winnipeg Art Gallery

An exhibition that presents the work of Dominique Rey, MOTHERGROUND will represent one of the first exhibitions of its kind in a Canadian context to thoroughly meditate on the subject of motherhood. Dominique Rey: MOTHERGROUND presents the work of Franco-Manitoban artist, Dominique Rey as a solo survey exhibition in three “chapters” referring to three distinct phases of her visual […]

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Signature Events

Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market

Welcome to Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market! We are excited to bring you fresh, locally grown produce, meat, crafts, jewelry, and artisanal goods right in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Our year-round market is a vibrant community hub where you can connect with producers and makers from across our province. Ignite your senses with quality ingredients. […]
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Downtown Sounds Concert Series

Experience downtown’s heartbeat with Downtown Sounds Concert Series! Get ready to experience the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Winnipeg as we bring you an exciting lineup of live performances right in the heart of the city! Downtown Sounds Concert Series is a free lunch hour concert series that features local artists performing at various downtown locations […]
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Downtown Movie Night

A movie night like no other – packed with oodles of fun before showtime! Be transported to another world under the stars in the heart of the city with Downtown Family Movie Nights! What to expect: Free admission: grab your spot early, everyone is welcome! Pre-show programming Family-friendly films – our handpicked movie selections ensure […]
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Chinatown & Dim Sum Tour

Led by local Dim Sum aficionado Carter Chen, participants will experience the customs of dim sum, from ordering etiquette to cultural insights, while exploring the historic Chinatown neighbourhood. Tickets go on sale on the first of each month at 10 a.m. CDT. June 22 July 20 August 17 September 21 October 19 CULINARY STOPS: Dim […]
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Dog Days of Summer market

Curated local vendors will be offering a variety of goodies for dogs, from tasty treats to fun toys and accessories. Folks are encouraged to bring their dogs to splash around in the puddle pools and meet some furry friends. The event also features special guests from animal rescues, giving people a chance to meet adorable […]
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Host It Downtown event grant

The Host It event grant supports events with funds to create, expand or relocate an event downtown. 

We are now accepting applications for 2024.


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