Winnipeg Arts Billboard
The Winnipeg Arts Billboard is a subscription-based, free service provided by the Winnipeg Arts Council. Notification of all Events This Week and News (not the entire billboard) is distributed by email every Thursday to subscribed members of the arts community. The Billboard/Calendar contains events, opportunities and significant news items of interest to both the general public and members of the local arts community. Learn more about our billboard and calendar.
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WAC News/Events
Billboard for May 13–May 27
News
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MAYWORKS FESTIVAL OF LABOUR AND THE ARTS
MayWorksApr 24 – May 31
Events
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MAYWORKS FESTIVAL OF LABOUR AND THE ARTS
MayWorksApr 24 – May 31 -
Graphic Novel Self-Publishing 101 with Scott A. Ford
Prairie Comics Festival INC.May 18 -
BranZine Fest 2025
Prairie Comics Festival and the Art Gallery of Southwestern ManitobaJul 5
WAC Event
Dance
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Flamenco at the West End Cultural Centre
flamencoshow.caJun 2
Music
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WCMS presents “Mozart and More!” featuring the JAGD Quartet
Winnipeg Chamber Music SocietyMay 15 -
Jane Bunnett & Maqueque
Rady JCCMay 17 – May 18 -
A Lot of Night Music: I Hope I Get It
The Village Conservatory for Music TheatreMay 22
Visual Arts
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learn to do by doing
Manitoba Crafts Museum and LibraryMar 7 – Jan 16 -
Spring Course and Workshop Registration now open!
Martha Street StudioMar 13 – May 25 -
12″ x 12″ Group Show
FLASH Photographic FestivalApr 1 – Jul 1 -
I’ll share my medicines | Jennifer Smith
Urban ShamanApr 17 – Jun 14 -
‘un lento atardecer de verano | the slowly growing sunset of a summer evening’ curated by Camilo Londoño Hernández
PLATFORM Centre for Photographic and Digital ArtsMay 2 – Jun 28 -
Prairie Star Deck II
Manitoba Craft CouncilMay 2 – Jun 26 -
Formed Impressions
Martha Street StudioMay 2 – May 24 -
Minds in Bloom Fundraising Luncheon & Artistic Design Competition
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, Attention: Pamela HabingMay 15 -
Drawing at the Aviation Museum
MAWA - Mentoring Artists for Women’s ArtMay 16 -
Pride Zine Workshop - Session 1
The University of Winnipeg LibraryMay 27 – May 29 -
The Island Lake Paintings (Treaty 5): Solo Exhibition by Tim Schouten
Soul GalleryMay 29 – Jun 12 -
Pride Zine Workshop - Session 2
The University of Winnipeg LibraryMay 29 -
Opening Reception for Halcyon/Kawasemi, an exhibition by artist Takashi Iwasaki and an installation in collaboration with artist/designer Joseph Kalturnyk, May 30, 2025 at 8 PM.
Plug In ICAMay 30 – Jul 26 -
On Shaky Ground
226 Main StMay 30 – Jun 8 -
Forum Art Centre Summer Camp Registration (Deadline)
Forum Art CentreJul 4
Theatre
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Elevate: Manaaji’idiwin
Royal Manitoba Theatre CentreApr 23 – May 17 -
PTE Pairings
Prairie Theatre ExchangeMay 22 -
A Lot of Night Music: I Hope I Get It
The Village Conservatory for Music TheatreMay 22
Museums
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learn to do by doing
Manitoba Crafts Museum and LibraryMar 7 – Jan 16 -
Opening Celebration: Abraham Anghik Ruben
WAG-QaumajuqMay 23
Other
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Art City’s Annual General Meeting
Art City Inc.May 28
Youth
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Dance Intensive (Application Deadline)
Royal Winnipeg BalletJun 20 -
Forum Art Centre Summer Camp Registration (Deadline)
Forum Art CentreJul 4
Calls-for-Submissions
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Cherry Karpyshin Arts Management Prize (Deadline)
Prairie Theatre ExchangeMay 16 -
2025/26 Performing Arts Training Lab (Deadline)
The Village Conservatory for Music TheatreMay 18 -
CRAFTED 2025: Call for Artists (Deadline)
WAG-QaumajuqJun 8
Dance
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Clifford E. Lee Choreography Award Production Residency 2025 (Application Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityMay 21 -
Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Dance Intensive (Application Deadline)
Royal Winnipeg BalletJun 20
Film/Video
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Adventure Filmmakers Workshop 2025 (Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityMay 28 -
Digital Constellations: Production & Post-Production Residency 2026 (Application Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativitySep 10
Literary
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Comics and Graphic Novels 2025 (Deadline May 21)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityMay 21 -
Mountain Writers Intensive 2025 (Application Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityMay 28 -
Early Career Writers of Young Adult and Children’s Books 2025 (Application Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityJun 4
Multi-Disciplinary
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Indigenous Fashion Runway Residency 2025 (Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityJun 25
Music
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Banff Musicians in Residence Winter 2026 | Apply Now (Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityJul 9 -
Audio Engineer: BMiR 2026 | Apply Now (Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityJul 9 -
Toga da wôhnagabi: Music Creation Residency 2026 (Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityAug 20
New Media
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Digital Constellations: Production & Post-Production Residency 2026 (Application Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativitySep 10
Theatre
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New Play Actor Training 2025 | Apply Now (Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityMay 14 -
Stage Manager Intensive 2025 | Apply Now (Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityMay 14 -
Theatre Producer Intensive 2025 | Apply Now (Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityMay 14
Visual Arts
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Print Exchange 2025: PETS! (Deadline: May 31)
Martha Street StudioFeb 20 – May 31 -
Call for Applications: 2025 PLATFORM Photography Award (Deadline)
PLATFORM Centre for Photographic and Digital ArtsMay 31 -
Banff Artist in Residence - Winter 2026 (Application Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityJun 11 -
Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2026 (Deadline)
Banff Centre for Arts and CreativityJun 18
Professional Opportunities
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Graphic Novel Self-Publishing 101 with Scott A. Ford
Prairie Comics Festival INC.May 18 -
CRAFTED 2025: Call for Artists (Deadline)
WAG-QaumajuqJun 8 -
BranZine Fest 2025
Prairie Comics Festival and the Art Gallery of Southwestern ManitobaJul 5
Employment Opportunities
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Summer Boarding Advisors
Royal Winnipeg BalletMay 16 -
Summer Activity Worker
Royal Winnipeg BalletMay 16 -
School Sales Coordinator (Deadline)
Manitoba Theatre for Young PeopleMay 16 -
Manitoba Opera: Grants and Corporate Giving Manager Job Posting (Deadline)
Manitoba OperaMay 19 -
Patron Loyalty Coordinator (Deadline)
Prairie Theatre ExchangeMay 19 -
PTE Concierge (Deadline)
Prairie Theatre ExchangeMay 19 -
Senior Bookkeeper
Royal Winnipeg BalletMay 23 -
Volunteer Resources Manager (Deadline)
Winnipeg Folk FestivalMay 30 -
Executive Director (Deadline)
Prairie Fusion Arts & EntertainmentMay 31 -
Manitoba Opera: Prairie Performing Arts Initiative Project & Box Office Manager Job Posting (Deadline)
Manitoba OperaMay 31 -
Head Carpenter (Deadline - open until filled)
Royal Winnipeg BalletJun 6
Professional Development Opportunities
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Spring Course and Workshop Registration now open!
Martha Street StudioMar 13 – May 25 -
Shaping Light: Projection Mapping with MadMapper
Video Pool Media Arts CentreMay 3 – May 24 -
2025/26 Performing Arts Training Lab (Deadline)
The Village Conservatory for Music TheatreMay 18 -
Code & Canvas: Art and Design with TouchDesigner
Video Pool Media Arts CentreJun 14 – Jul 5