manitoba arts network annual report 2017/18...4 manitoba arts network annual report 2017/18...
TRANSCRIPT
1 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
2 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Manitoba Arts Network
Annual Report 2017/18
Table of Contents
About Manitoba Arts Network..…………………………………………………………………………3
2017/18 General Report…….………………………………………………………………..………….5
Performing Arts Tours………..……………………………………………………………...…………..8
Concerts in Care Performances………………………………………………………………………...9
Visual Arts Tours……………………………………………………………………...…………………11
Our Members’ Reports…………………………………………………………………………………12
2017/18 Financial Statements…………………………………………………………………………29
3 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
About the Manitoba Arts Network
Founded in 1984, the Manitoba Arts Network is a non-profit, charitable arts service
organization. We connect, showcase, and promote visual and performing artists with
communities across Manitoba.
The Network is dedicated to connecting Manitoba’s communities by celebrating and sharing the
arts.
Our Mandate is:
· To create opportunities for all to experience and participate in arts and cultural activities;
· To promote visual and performing art and artists through touring programs;
· To provide professional development for artists and community organizations; and
· To develop and support a strong network of Manitoba Arts organizations.
Organizational Impact
• Connect 7 regions with over 45 member organizations and 77 individual artist members
• Showcase 20 performing artists and 5 visual artists each year
• Promote 200 artists through our online directory and through social media
• Reach 20,000 Manitobans per year through attendance
• Book over 140 performances and tour 5 art exhibitions to 25 communities resulting in
$194,000 in artists fees paid
• Encompass hundred’s of volunteers through our network
• Deliver an economic impact of over $35,000 at MB Showcase
Performing Arts Touring Program
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. For the arts organization, participating in a block booked tour, offer reduced
artists rates, sometimes up to $500, compared to booking an artist independently. For the artist, it means
tour coordination assistance and collaboration between communities resulting in a profitable tour.
Under the PA program we offer Concerts in Care, which pairs up professional musicians with
long-term care homes in rural and northern communities across Manitoba.
How to Book a Showcase Artist
Attend the Sunday morning block booking meeting and contact Kalynn Spain, Performing Arts
Coordinator at 866.919.2787 or [email protected]
Visual Arts Touring Program
MAN is the only organization in the province that regularly tours five visual art exhibitions to
rural and northern communities across Manitoba. For over twenty years MAN has provided
rural communities with high quality, cost-effective exhibitions by covering all expenses such as
shipping, insurance, packing and crating, signage, didactic labels and artist fees for a one month
member booking fee of $150.
Exhibitions that are selected each year are from emerging and professional artists, present a
range of media and themes, and feature both challenging contemporary work and traditional
4 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
approaches to art-making through solo, two-person and group exhibitions.
Our goal is to facilitate the exchange of provincial and national artwork across Manitoba.
Under the Visual Arts Touring Program we coordinate the Annual Manitoba Rural and Northern
Juried art Show and Rural Art Mentorship Program.
How to Book a Visual Art Exhibition
Attend the Sunday morning Visual Arts Idea Exchange and contact Nicole Shimonek, Visual
Arts Coordinator at 866.919.2787 or [email protected]
GENERAL REPORT
The Manitoba Arts Network Connects, Showcases, and Promotes Visual and Performing Artists
with Communities across Manitoba.
We Connected…
46 Organizational Members
New member:
o Killarney Turtle Mountain
69 Individual members (performing and visual)
Members and artists and arts organizations through the following programs and services
o 15 Professional Development opportunities to a total audience of 294 (12 at Showcase, 2
as part of the Youth engagement program and 1 online seminar in June)
o 13 Networking Opportunities at MB Showcase
Opening Reception, wine tasting and Artisan Market
Three Late Night Networking & Open Mic Nights
Two Networking Lunches
Saturday Dinner and RBC Emerging Artists Showcase
Friday Night Banquet
Two timeslots for Pick the Brain of an Expert – one on one business meetings
Three Contact rooms following each Showcase
o 1 Organizational Development Opportunity
5 members are participating in Youth Engagement Program.
Steinbach Arts Council
Flin Flon Arts Council
Gladstone District Community Centre
Carberry Plains Arts Council
Back 40 Festival
o 15 Partnerships to strengthen the programs and services we offer to members
We Showcased…
19 Professional Performing Arts Showcases
o One theatre and one dance showcase
o 5 Indigenous artists
o 1 world artist
3 Emerging Artist Showcases
5 Visual Art Exhibition Showcase featuring 5 different artists
10 visual artists during the Artisan Market
51 artists in the Manitoba Rural and Northern Juried Art Show
5 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
We Promoted…
130 artists and arts organizations through listings on our online directory
Members and artists through our social media reach:
o 4449 website page views per week
o 1202 Facebook Likes
o 1,184 total follows
o 587 Instagram followers
o 785 twitter followers
746 newsletter subscribers received info on member events
3340 contacts received Call for Showcase and Call for visual arts exhibitions to
Artists and members through the following media coverage
o 1 ad in the local Russell Banner
o 2 CKDM Radio interview with MAN’s ED
o 4, 30 second paid radio spots on CKDM promoting MB Showcase
o Golden west radio - CJRB interview with MAN’s ED
o MB Showcase Article – Pembina valley online
o Manitoba Rural & Northern Juried Art Show –full page feature in the Winnipeg Free
press Social Page
We Toured to our members communities…
7 visual art exhibitions, 20 bookings, 8 different communities, attended by 1985
14 performing artists, 30 performances in 15 member communities, attended by 5035
8 Performing Artists, 92 Concerts in Care performances in 23 rural personal care homes attended
by 3660
Total attendance 10,680
Showcase Statistics:
Location: Russell, MB (Parkland Region)
Host member: Russell & District Recreation Commission
Attendance:
150 people at the Opening Reception
149 Delegates, speakers and artists
520 audience members for the three Showcase performances
130 artists applied to Showcase
6 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Performing Arts Tours
PRESENTER ARTIST DATE VENUE LOCATION
Aurora Borealis Arts Council Derina Harvey Band February 20 Laurie Marsh Community Hall Flin Flon
Back 40 Festival Joey Landreth October 24 The Zone Winkler
Carberry Plains Arts Council
Speed Control March 15 Carberry Community hall Carberry
Eastern Manitoba Concert Association
Quartetto Gelato January 26 Pinawa Community Centre Pinawa
Derina Harvey Band February 16 Pinawa Community Centre Pinawa
Andino Suns April 13 Pinawa Community Centre Pinawa
Flin Flon Arts Council
Quartetto Gelato January 24 R.H Channing Auditorium Flin Flon
Derina Harvey Band February 22 R.H Channing Auditorium Flin Flon
Speed Control March 14 R.H Channing Auditorium Flin Flon
Gladstone District Community Arts
Lizzy Hoyt November 10 Gladstone Community Centre Gladstone
Derina Harvey Band February 18 Gladstone Community Centre Gladstone
One Trunk Theatre September 30 Gladstone Community Centre Gladstone
Kaleidoscope Concerts Inc
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys October 27 Roxy Theatre Neepawa
Comedy In Motion with Bob Cates February 9 Roxy Theatre Neepawa
Lake of the Woods
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys October 24 Knox United Church Kenora
Quartetto Gelato January 28 Knox United Church Kenora
Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee
Derina Harvey Band February 15 Tanner's Crossing School Minnedosa
Patti Kusturok March 4 Tanner's Crossing School Minnedosa
Souris District Arts Council
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys October 26 Avalon Theatre Souris
Comedy In Motion with Bob Cates February 8 Avalon Theatre Souris
Southern Manitoba Concerts
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys October 29 Access Event Centre Hall Morden
Proteus Saxophone Quartet February 18 Winkler Emmanuel Church Winkler
Southwest Showcase Inc.
The Travelling Mabels November 19 Deloraine Winchester Theatre Deloraine
Lizzy Hoyt January 28 Deloraine Winchester Theatre Deloraine
Eli Barsi January 28 Deloraine Winchester Theatre Deloraine
Steinbach Arts Council
Quartetto Gelato January 25 Steinbach Regional School Steinbach
The Middle Coast March 16 Garage Steinbach
The Pas Arts Council
Comedy In Motion with Bob Cates February 10 Kelsey Community School The Pas
William Glesby Centre
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys October 28 William Glesby Centre
Portage la Prairie
Derina Harvey Band February 17 William Glesby Centre Portage la Prairie
Concerts in Care Performances
7 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
DAVID GRAHAM
Goodwin Lodge PCH Tuelon October 3 - 3:00pm 2017
Minnedosa PCH Minnedosa October 5 - 1:30pm 2017
Country Meadows PCH Neepawa October 5 - 10:30am 2017
Sandy Lake PCH Sandy Lake October 5 - 3:00pm 2017
Sunnyside Manor PCH Birtle October 6 - 10:30am 2017
Willowview PCH Reston October 6 - 1:00pm 2017
Menno Home Grunthal September 22 - 10:30 2017
Rosewood Lodge Stonewall October. 3 - 1:30 pm 2017
Lundar PCH Lundar Friday, December 15 - 1:45pm 2017
Eastview Place Altona Wed, December 20 - 10am 2017
Tabor Home Morden Wednesday, December 20 - 3pm 2017
Souris PCH Souris Monday, December 18 - 6:30pm 2017
Hillcrest Place Brandon Monday, December 18, 10:30am 2017
Dinsdale PCH Brandon Monday, December 18- 1:30pm 2017
Lac du Bonnet PCH Lac du Bonnet Tuesday, February 6, 10:00am 2018
Rosewood Lodge Stonewall Tuesday, February 6, 1:30pm 2018
Fisher Branch PCH Fisher Branch Monday, February 19, 10:30am 2018
APCH Arborg Monday, February 19, 1:00pm 2018
Boyne Lodge Carman Friday, May 11 - 1:45pm 2018
DON AMERO
Fisher Branch PCH Fisher Branch Monday, April 16 - 2:00pm 2018
Rosewood Lodge Stonewall Friday, April 27 - 2:00pm 2018
Goodwin Lodge PCH Tuelon Thursday, April 26 - 2:00pm 2018
Sandy Lake PCH Sandy Lake Friday, April 6 - 2:30pm 2018
Country Meadows PCH Neepawa Monday, February 12 - 10:30am 2018
Minnedosa PCH Minnedosa Monday, February 12 - 1:30pm 2018
Sunnyside Manor PCH Birtle Friday, April 6, 4:30pm 2018
Willowview PCH Reston Tuesday, April 24 - 10:00am 2018
Lac du Bonnet PCH Lac du Bonnet Tuesday, April 3 - 2:30pm 2018
Melita PCH Melita Tuesday, February 13 - 1:00pm 2018
Souris PCH Souris Tuesday, February 13 - 10:30am 2018
Eastview Place Altona Wednesday, April 11 - 10:00am 2018
Erickson PSCH Erickson Friday, April 6 - 10:00am 2018
Boyne Lodge Carman Friday, April 13 - 2:00pm 2018
Menno Home Grunthal Friday, April 13 - 10:30am 2018
ELI BARSI
Salem Home Winkler Wednesday, May 9 -3pm 2018
Rosewood Lodge Stonewall Monday, May 7 - 1:30pm 2018
Goodwin Lodge PCH Tuelon Thursday, May 10 - 2 pm 2018
Sandy Lake PCH Sandy Lake Wednesday, May 2 - 2:30pm 2018
Country Meadows PCH Neepawa Thursday, May 3 - 10:30am 2018
Erickson PSCH Erickson Wednesday, May 2 - 10am 2018
ELI BARSI
Minnedosa PCH Minnedosa Thursday, May 3 - 1:30pm 2018
8 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Willowview PCH Reston Tuesday, May1 - 11am 2018
Lac du Bonnet PCH Lac du Bonnet Monday, May 7 - 10am 2018
Melita PCH Melita Tuesday, May 1 - 11am 2018
Tabor Home Morden Wednesday, May 9 - 11:00am 2018
SOL JAMES
Fisher Branch PCH Fisher Branch September 20 - 3:00pm 2017
Lundar PCH Lundar September. 21 - 2:00pm 2017
Ashern PCH Ashern September 20 - 10:30am 2017
Eriksdale PCH Eriksdale September 21 - 10:30am 2017
Hillcrest Place Brandon October 16 - 10:30am 2017
Dinsdale PCH Brandon October 16 - 2:00pm 2017
Menno Home Grunthal November 13 - 3:00pm 2017
Boyne Lodge Carman Friday March 16th 2pm 2018
Eastview Place Altona Tuesday March 13th 10am 2018
Salem Home Winkler Tuesday March 13th 3pm 2018
Goodwin Lodge PCH Tuelon Tuesday March 20th 3pm 2018
Erickson PSCH Erickson Tueseday Feb 20th 2pm 2018
Sunnyside Manor PCH Birtle Wednesday Feb 21st 10am 2018
Willowview PCH Reston Wednesday Feb 21st 2pm 2018
Lac du Bonnet PCH Lac du Bonnet Friday Jan 5th 2:30pm 2018
Melita PCH Melita Thursday April 5th - 2pm 2018
Salem Home Winkler Tuesday March 13th 3pm 2018
Country Meadows PCH Neepawa Thursday April 5th - 10am 2018
LEO GOSSELIN
Ashern Personal Care Home Ashern Tuesday, January 30 - 10:30am 2018
Boyne Lodge Carman Thursday, February 1st - 1:45pm 2018
Erickson Personal Care Home Erickson Friday, January 26th - 2:00pm 2018
Eriksdale Personal Care Home Eriksdale Tuesday, January 30 - 2:00pm 2018
Fisher Branch Personal Care Home Fisher Branch Monday, January 29th - 10:00am 2018
Hillcrest Place Brandon Friday, January 26th - 10:30am 2018
Dinsdale Personal Care Home Brandon Thursday, January 25th - 2:30pm 2018
Minnedosa Personal Care Home Minnedosa Thursday, January 25th - 7:00pm 2018
Salem Home Winkler Wednesday, January 31 - 3:00pm 2018
Eastview Place Altona Wednesday, January 31 10:00am 2018
Rosewood Lodge Stonewall Monday, January 29th - 1:30pm 2018
Goodwin Lodge Personal Care Home Tuelon Monday, January 29th - 3:00pm 2018
Sandy Lake Personal Care Home Sandy Lake Friday January 26th - 4pm 2018
9 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
BOB CATES
Menno Home Grunthal Tuesday February 6 - 3:45pm 2018
Ashern PCH Ashern Sunday February 11 - 2:00pm 2018
Lundar PCH Lundar Sunday February 11 - 5:00pm 2018
Hillcrest Place Brandon Friday February 9 - 10:15am 2018
Dinsdale PCH Brandon Friday February 9 - 13:00pm 2018
Souris PCH Souris Thursday February 8 - 1:30pm 2018
Arborg Assisted Care Home Arborg Friday December 15 - 1:30pm 2018
Visual Arts Touring Exhibitions
Exhibition Dates Community
Exploring the Self - Gabriela Inés Agüero
October & November 2017
Burrows Trail Arts Council, McCreary, MB
Fever Dream - Joseph Reyes
October 2017 Arts Forward - Neepawa, MB
January 2018 NorVA Centre - Flin Flon, MB
February & March 2018
Burrows Trails Arts Council - McCreary, MB
Scutelliphily - Zoë Schneider January 2018 Arts Forward - Neepawa, MB
May 2018 NorVA Centre - Flin Flon, MB
June 2018 2 Centre for Craft, Winnipeg, MB
My House as a Life: Outer/Inner Journeys - Jane Gateson
November 2017 The Creative Cocoon- Arborg, MB
December 2017 & January 2018
Burrows Trails Arts Council - McCreary, MB
March 2018 NorVA Centre - Flin Flon, MB
Handling Chaos July & August 2017 Fort La Reine - Portage La Prairie, MB
Trying to Be so Hard, Hard Kids January, February & March 2018
Sam Waller - The Pas, MB
More Than Just the Art January & February 2018
Portage District Arts Council, Portage la Prairie, MB
10 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Member Reports
Arts AccessAbility Network of Manitoba (AANM)
AANM Board Members April 2017 - January 2018 Susan Lamberd (Chair), Ted Howorth, Yvette Cenerini, Susan Aydan Abbott, Susan Gibson, Nick Williams (Treasurer), Sheila Spence, Stephanie Strugar and Jean Giffen For the last decade, AANM was run by the Board and a group of dedicated volunteers. The rebranding of name from Arts & Disability Network Manitoba was done in 2016. For a detailed history, please see aanm.ca. May Staff for AANM
Pacholko-Matheson hired part-time as The Executive Director, AANM’s first staff member.
ALS Services
AANM offering ASL Interpretation services to Art Organizations and members of the Manitoba Artists Run Centers Coalition (MARCC) for an annual event.
The goal is to encourage accessibility for Deaf audiences to partake in the arts.
Available when funding permits.
June Making Our Mark III
In this third iteration of Making Our Mark, the program has provided 4 mid-career, professionally identified, local arts with disabilities the opportunity to explore the art of printmaking and professional art career practices.
The participants selected for MoM III; Hildi Janzen, Miranda Kudajczyk, Michelle Pichette, and Andrea von Wichert.
July Website
Access/platform ongoing development to network with our members, Winnipeg and Manitoba resources, institutions and organizations.
Lyric Theatre performance at Assiniboine Park in conjunction with PeaceABLE Days.
Performances by Angel Calnek, her band Hill Billy Burlesque, and Connor Derraugh with his band.
Master of Ceremonies performed by Gerry Atwell.
Family/public audience. August – September Establishment of the Office
Executive Director became a full-time employee.
New office space at 102 – 329 Cumberland Avenue.
Ideal location to promote AccessAbility in the city.
Office/gallery allows for participation in Winnipeg’s First Friday’s events.
Offers rural disabled artists/organizations to show in an urban setting and promote their practice.
Foot traffic opportunities with C2 Centre for Craft across the hall, (The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library and the Manitoba Craft Council).
Way to drive up membership and create further awareness of our mandate and vision within the general population and arts community.
AANM office opened on October 28th, 2017.
11 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
October EXPOSED: Member’s Show
The call goes out for visual and 3-dimensional artwork for 2018.
AANM Fall Newsletter November Outreach
Community - an invitation from Manitoba Theatre Projects to join them in presenting Tomorrow’s Child, at the West End Cultural Centre; a blind auditory performance by Ghost River Theatre’s (Calgary) Ray Bradbury adaptation.
Educational - the presentation was done by Executive Director and Ted Howorth at the University of Manitoba for Grace Nickel’s Art Now students at the School of Art.
Mentorship/Coaching
Executive Director conducting personal one on one workshops with members; how to prepare a submission, write a bio and artist statement.
This service is free for our members.
December AANM; EXPOSED
Performance presented at The Good Will Social Club, honouring International Day with Persons with Disabilities.
Direct engagement with the audience through a night of music and entertainment.
Master of Ceremonies was Al Simmons.
Angel Calnek and Hill Billy Burlesque, 100 Decibel’s, a Deaf Mime Troupe, and Connor Derraugh with his Band.
DJ Wanda G kept the music flowing during breaks. AANM Board Members 2018 - 2019 Susan Lamberd (Chair), Ted Howorth, Yvette Cenerini, Sandip Sett, Nick Williams (Treasurer),
Stephanie Strugar, Kristin Nelson and Bram Keast.
January Canada Council for the Arts multi-year core funding grant received. February AANM Spring Newsletter March Exposed: Member’s Show
The work was produced by 22 various artists and out of the 68 pieces of art by artists with disabilities. AANM had 220 people visiting the exhibit throughout the show at The Edge Gallery and Urban Art Center.
April Curation of Member’s Show - Exposed Explored, by Anthony Kiendl from Regina, and Marie
Bouchard, of Winnipeg.
Works selected surpassed theme the Exposed.
Work to be featured in the AANM (office) gallery, as part of Frist Fridays.
AANM receives Charitable Tax status.
May – June
The Winnipeg Foundation approves a grant for ongoing support.
12 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Exposed: Explored Part I
Gallery space in AANM office opens for First Fridays. Mental Wellness Festival with Inspire
A day spent at the Forks. ASL/Book readings of member’s publications to audiences.
Promoting their book, All Kinds of Minds. Proceeds going to Public School Board to put books into school libraries.
Outreach
Invited to attend The Magic of ASL, at the Park Theatre.
A family event hosted by the Manitoba Cultural Society of the Deaf (MCSD). Artist Emporium Annual Open House
Table set up made contact with over 200 Artists.
AANM Summer Newsletter July – August Exposed: Explored Part II Partnership with Divinity Dance Studios and MCSD; GetLIVE
Dance classes proposed for Deaf dancers.
Stephanie Strugar, an AANM Board member, creating opportunities for students to train and perform for upcoming opportunities.
Partnership wth Young Lungs Dance Exchange to support MCSD and Divinity Dance
The call goes out for Diversity through Access to Technology + Art program
DATA program - new mentorship program in partnership with Video Pool.
This program will be a yearlong gateway mentorship for four local artists with disabilities to develop a technology-based practice in new media and electronic arts.
One to one mentorship program for four selected disabled artists.
Mentees show at the end of the year
The Winnipeg Foundation approved a grant for E. D. to attend Creative Manitoba Boot Camp. AANM Summer Newsletter Update September GetLIVE Project with MCSD and Divinity Dance
is all about the creation of groundbreaking dance choreography performed by DeafDancers via LIVEYouTube Stream. Deaf Dancers will learn choreography to various hip-hop songs that promote positivity, empowerment, inclusivity, and cultural appreciation.
performers to learn choreography. Concepts; joy, empowerment, and positive outlook on the future.
ASL Interpretation provided by volunteers/dancers
AANM Fall Survey October DATA program
Interviews take place: nine applications submitted for the program.
Mentees selected and the announcement of DATA mentees will be in Fall Newsletter.
13 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
November Making Our Mark III: Show titled Interface Opening: November 2nd, 5-8 pm
November 2nd, 2018 to December 1st, 2018
Making Our Mark is a printmaking and professional development mentorship program created in partnership with AANM and funded by the Winnipeg Foundation.
Carberry Plains Arts Council In August of 2017 the board governing the Carberry Plains Arts Council hired a new
administrative director: Amy Urquhart.
The following are some events and projects:
Canada Mosaic 150
On Remembrance day 2017, under the direction of Mosaic team member artists Phil
Alain and Paul Lavoie, 237 participants from the community of Carberry came together to paint
a tile that would be arranged into what is now a stunning mural expressing the history and
identity of Carberry. This mural was generously supported by local business and user groups;
most notably the Carberry legion branch #153 who donated $1,200, the McCain Foundation
who donated $2000, and the Carberry and Area Community foundation who donated $1,500.
This is a national project where 150 communities across Canada each created murals of their
own. On July 5th 2018 the mural was unveiled in it’s new home, what will soon be
commemorated as Pioneer Park; the former train platform which served as a traveling hub for
residents.
http://canada150mosaic.com/
After School Arts
This is a free drop in program open to school aged children every Monday school is in
session from 3:45-5:30pm. There are currently 25 children registered for this program which is
generously supported by Healthy Child Manitoba through the Minister of Heritage and Culture.
Youth Advisory Council
In partnership with MAN, the Carberry Plains Arts Council assembled a group of 5
students who were involved in the planning, promotion, and execution of a community
performance and school workshop by the band Speed Control. The council members were
supported by faculty members who helped them conduct a needs assessment poll on their
peers which was used to determined which band would be promoted by the YAC in 2019; New
Renaissance has been chosen and is scheduled to play the school on March 21st 2019.
Confi-dance mini camp
In partnership with Difini Dance Studio Productions and with generous support from
Healthy Together Now and Carberry and Area Community Foundation Carberry Plains Arts
Council was able to offer this free week long dance camp open to mothers and children of all
ages. This was an excellent mentorship opportunity for local dance instructor Taylor Orchard
who learned a lot about cultural dance and inner-city stylings from artistic director of DDSP
Stephanie Strugar while working as her assistant. This was also a great opportunity for children
interested in trying dance but not sure if they were ready to commit to a full season of lessons.
As a result dance registration has grown by 30% .
14 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Youth Drama Play; Mug’s Coffee
This show was written and facilitated by local librarian Beryl Brandt. This show had a lot
of humor and local references which delighted audience. In keeping with our goal to have
events and programming accessible to all, this show’s admission was pay what you can rather
than tickets for purchase. Enough money was raised with this model to pay for the hall for this
performance and practices.
Truck Stop- Performance by Machine de Cirque
On August 6th, 2018 Carberry Plains Arts Council hosted the outdoor modern circus
show Truck Stop at Carberry Fairgrounds. There were 200 people who pulled up a lawn chair
to witness the breathtaking spectacle that is Machine de Cirque. The performance was free
admission with the option of making a donation. http://www.machinedecirque.com/
Dance Manitoba
2017-18 symbolizes a year of forward movement in the definition of who and what Dance MB is
and can offer to the future of dance in our province. Having undergone an organizational
development process the few years previous Dance MB finds itself expanding on opportunities
available to an ever-evolving landscape that the world of dance is.
2017-18 saw the launch of taking Dance MB to a truly provincial wide focus with the addition of
manpower focused on Rural Outreach and Development. Manitoba is a vast and diverse
province with some truly remarkable findings in its rural areas. Slowly Dance MB is reaching
out and connecting to develop greater relationships with those who provide dance program
opportunities and those who are able provide support. These include dance teachers, dance
studios, recreation departments, arts organizations, provincial bodies and anyone seeking to
provide and support opportunities for dance in their communities.
Regardless of where someone lives there is talent everywhere! There are people who want
opportunity to explore the arts and the world of dance and those who strive to deliver these
opportunities.
With Dance MB’s Rural Outreach and Development focus on development of relationships,
partnerships and supports for those currently engaged in and those seeking to offer dance
opportunities, Dance MB seeks the end result to be greater connection and support within the
Manitoba Dance Community.
Eastern Manitoba Concert Association Programming The Eastern Manitoba Concert Association (EMCA) presented its 44th successful season of musical entertainment, with seven diverse concerts in the series. In September, Rosie and the Riveters, a female trio from Saskatoon, serenaded us with original Vintage-Style Folk / Swing songs. In November, Winnipeg’s Red Moon Road wowed the audience with their incredible Canadian Pop and Bluegrass talents. They were a welcome replacement for Folk singer David Francey, who had to cancel his booking because of vocal problems. In December, the Janelle Nadeau Ensemble from Vancouver used vocals, two harps and a number of medieval instruments to completely enchant us in “A Prairie Christmas”. As a result, they are slated to return in 2019. In January, Ontario’s Quartetto Gelato presented a wonderful assortment of Classical and Pop numbers, at perfect intonation, lightning speed and dexterity. In February, we were blown away by the Traditional Newfie Folk songs of the 5-person Derina Harvey Band from Alberta. March turned towards heartfelt Country music by Manitoba’s Quinton Blair and
15 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
his band. Finally, the season ended with Regina’s 5-man Andino Suns, who combined beautiful Latin music with side-splitting antics. All concerts of the year were very well enjoyed. Cooperation EMCA works in cooperation with other volunteer performing arts groups in Pinawa. The Eastman Community Band, the Pinawa Stage Band, and the Pinawa Community Choir include many of our Board members. The Pinawa Players, a long-standing Manitoba theatre group, is also closely allied. It was the original founding entertainment body in town, from which EMCA developed as an early off-shoot. These organizations assist one another with talent, technical expertise, production assistance, and some equipment. Without teamwork, it would be very difficult to share successfully the town’s sole Community Centre performance venue, which is also the high school gym! Community Service EMCA uses its technical expertise to assist local groups with events staged at the Community Centre. This past year, sound enhancement was provided for two community concerts, two full theatrical productions, two town markets, a fishing derby, and a community dinner for seniors. Lighting and stage were also provided for many events. EMCA offers blocks of tickets at reduced price to local students and staff. Each year, it provides financial assistance for one (this year two) student(s) in Eastman to attend the International Music Camp during summer. A scholarship to attend University majoring in Music is also normally awarded in Eastman, but no applications were received this year. Challenges As with many other rural communities in the Province, our population is aging, and few younger citizens are coming to take over. With time, the physical and mental capabilities of our Board and volunteers are bound to diminish. Involving existing youth in community events is also difficult. Many are more interested in the virtual world of the internet than in people around them. While costs climb, important sources of funding for the Arts, whether public or private, can also be vulnerable. We continue to seek solutions to these continuing problems. Flin Flon Arts Council The Flin Flon Arts Council has once again exceeded itself in arts, culture and ambition. I would like to acknowledge and express my gratitude to our Executive: Sheri Pearson (President), Linda Eryou (Vice President), Margie Gibson (Treasurer), Linda Allen (Secretary) and Beth Heine (Past President) and the board as a whole for its guidance, wisdom, hands-on hard work and counsel in its support, leadership and direction of all Arts Council’s projects, exhibitions, performances and events. Culture Days 2017: Flin Flon hosted over 110 events during the Culture Days weekend swelling our attendance from 5,996 gross participation in 2016 to 17,708 in 2017. Our 2017 Culture Days once again ranked #1 in the country for communities under 50,000 and 3rd overall. Culture Days provides us an opportunity to partner with: NorVA, the Flin Flon Community Choir, Ham Sandwich Theatre, Flin Flon Writers Guild, Central Canada Film Group, Flin Flon Junior’s Bomber, Flin Flon Public Library, Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Flin Flon Aboriginal Head Start, The City of Flin Flon, the Flin Flon and Creighton School Divisions, The Town of Creighton, The Flin Flon and Denare Beach Museums and many more local and visiting artists and crafters. Congratulations to everyone for this success. We would like to express appreciation to the Manitoba Arts Council, Canadian Heritage, HUDBAY, Youth in Philanthropy, The Flin Flon and Creighton School Divisions and the Flin Flon Neighbourhood Revitalization Corporation for their financial support. As well the Flin Flon Arts Council thanks the hundreds of volunteers, artists, crafters, administrators, organizations, businesses and thousands of participants who took part in CULTURE DAYS FLIN FLON 2017.
16 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Fundraising: Our fundraising campaign starting with the popular Christmas Arts and Craft Sale was once again coordinated with the support of many volunteers, the organizational talent of Margie Gibson and individual effort of all Board Members. Performing Arts: Linda Allen and members for the Performing Arts Committee have once again provided a wonderfully varied season with: Flipside Opera, Grease The Musical (reprise) a partnership with The City of Flin Flon and the Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre to bring DREAM CATCHERS to our community, The Flin Flon Community Choir Christmas Concert, The Ham Sandwich production ‘CHRISTMAS SPIRIT’, Quartetto Gelato, Derina Harvey, Ham Sandwich production ‘ REGRETS ONLY’, pianist Sarah Hagen and the Flin Flon Community Choir ‘LA GRANDE OPERA’ Concert. We are so fortunate to have such a strong group dedicated to bringing quality performances to our community. Through the support of the Canadian Heritage Canada Arts Presenter Fund, the Flin Flon Arts Council has the opportunity to bring a more varied group of artists to Flin Flon for all of us to enjoy and experience. This program has also supported our mandate to ‘support art in the north and northern artists’. Marketing: The Arts Council has tried out new MARKETING strategies this year. In addition to regular advertising efforts, it has been creating PROMO VIDEOS with an online company, to advertise a variety of events and shows throughout this year. They have been quite effective. The Marketing committee has been actively seeking new ways to promote arts activities in the community. In light of the extreme activity we have tried to maintain an updated calendar on our website which attempts to include all arts programming and shows in the community to avoid conflict. Henry Rempel, Intern has been supporting the Arts Council by updating the calendar and the Arts Council website. It is much appreciated! The Manitoba Arts Network Youth Initiative Program is our newest program created to support our youth through Art Programming. This program has initiated the creation of a Youth Arts Council which include members: Lalain Bashir, Mikylo Odut, Naomi Rempel and Pearl Tippett. Through several meetings and conversations throughout the year, and with financial and mentorship support from the Manitoba Arts Network, the group had pin-pointed some of the needs of the youth in our communities and had decided to bring a rock and roll group - SPEED CONTROL to Flin Fon in March 2018 as part of this initiative. It was a huge success. We thank the Manitoba Arts Network and their funders for allowing us to provide this opportunity for our youth. The North Central Canada Centre of Arts & Environment Our first foray into the academic piece of the NCCCAE was a Building Knowledge Course which was held from Sunday Sept 24 - 30th leading into Culture Days. This vibrant, innovative and exciting initiative will hopefully be the beginning of a much larger academic project in the future. Guest instructors and lecturers will include: Jon Allen – Architect/London UK, Dr. Patricia Glanville - Architect, Hilary McDonald - Archaeologist/Photographer, Pat Bruderer - BirchBark Biter, Kjelti Anderson – Permaculture and Herbalism, Mary and Edgar Wright - plant species identification/botany, Irvin Head - Sculptor, Margaret Head Steppan - Elder, Dan Steppan - plant species identification, Shabnan Inanloo Dailoo - Director of Heritage - Athabasca University, Frits Pannekoek - Past President - Athabasca University, Theresa Wride – Caribou Hair Tufter, Ben Wride – Indigenous Heritage, Thomas Heine - Geologist, President of Red Crow College - Roy Weasel Fat. The course outline and more about the NCCCAE can be found at www.ncccae.ca . Wood n Wire/ Johnny’s Social Club has become yet another avenue of expression with monthly and sometimes bi-monthly concerts by local and touring guest artists. This popular hang out has not only serviced a community eager for more but has helped develop a whole new generation of local talent. The Flin Flon Pottery Club has become a beehive of activity in the former Hobby Shop thanks to
17 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Mike Spencer and Elaine Angelski for reinvigorating its membership. The NorVA Centre has been an increasingly important artistic asset to our region. Not only does it offer a place for visual artists to create and community to consume art but it is a meeting place for many smaller organizations such as the Flin Flon Writers Guild, The Youth Arts Council and the Northern Juried Art Show Committee. It offers many workshops for all ages and services all segments of society from youth to seniors. The Flin Flon Arts Council is proud to have the NorVA Centre as a member organization. The Northern Palette Art Club has also transformed itself into a wonderful Artist Den, complete with tea, cookies and art supplies. The renovation has made the room a welcoming place for their membership to meet and create. Central Canada Film Group has nestled into our entertainment portfolio by providing monthly TIFF Films and Colin Davis’s Great Films You Might Have Missed Film Series. Both of which have a dedicated following and have not only offered community members an opportunity to see first rate films but has helped fund new projection and sound equipment for the Hapnot Collegiate Dorothy Ash Theatre. Another example on how the arts can support community development. The Flin Flon Writers Guild has unfortunately fallen onto hard times with a declining membership. We are hopeful that the 2018 -2019 season will be an opportunity to re-build this important organization. Borealis Chamber Choir has been in existence for a decade and is a much loved choral group treating us each christmas to the popular Lessons and Carols Ceremony. We are happy to have them on board. The Flin Flon Arts Council offered its second Amisk Tours to Winnipeg to see the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre production of COME FROM AWAY. Forty participants journeying to Winnipeg by bus were treated to culinary treats such as salmon and cream cheese bagels, macrons. The troupe stayed at the Inn at the Forks and enjoyed time at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Big City and a fabulous production at the Royal MTC followed by a post performance reception with guest Artistic Director of the Royal MTC Stephen Schipper. New Members to the Family: Youth Theatre School is the new kid on the block. The youth in the community have been wanting this for some time and we are grateful to Susan Gunn (Theatre Instructor) for taking it on for the Arts Council. Classes were held on Tuesday at the Dorothy Ash Theatre in Hapnot Collegiate from January 16 to March 28th. We would like to thank The Flin Flon School Division would allowing the Theatre School to use this venue. Fifteen students took part in Theatre School from ages 8 – 11 (Class A) and ages 12 – 14 (Class B) where they learned the basics of theatre, movement and mime and elements of theatre- writing, design and theory. Northern Juried Art Exhibition Thank you so much Elly Spencer for organizing another Northern Juried Art Exhibition in 2018. It was a wonderful event held at NorVA and because of her work winning northern artists were included in the Juried Arts Exhibition in Winnipeg. Blueberry Jam Music Gathering is an arts initiative with a goal to bring visitors to Flin Flon and area. The Flin Flon Arts Council offered service to the project by creating a Marketing team and by applying for a Northern Neighbours Grant to financially support the building of a new stage at the Flin Flon Camp Ground. It was a huge success due to many hours of volunteer labour, volunteer musicians, volunteer coordinators and financial and moral support from the City of Flin Flon and many other businesses and organizations. The Flin Flon Arts Council was pleased to
18 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
support this new community economic development venture. Kaleidoscope Concerts 1. Gordie MacKeeman & his Rhythm Boys—Oct. 27,2017 Wonderful concert & great people to deal with. Gordie & one more from group did a Concert In Care@ no charge. 2 ) RMTC A Christmas Carol –Nov.29,2017 Always love RMTC But did not have good reviews from this production. 2. Bob Cates ”Comedy In Motion” Feb.09,2018 We had hoped this would bring families out. Did not!! Was a great show with less attendance though! 4) Rewind- Rock Pop & DooWop—March 17, 2018 An incredible show! 7:30-10:30 Would highly recommend this group!
Killarney Turtle Mountain Arts Council
We have had a lot happening!! We became an arts council December 31, 2015 and have spent most of the last 3 years restoring a municipal heritage site, a foursquare farm house, to be used as an arts centre. We had our grand opening on September 6, 2018 with a ribbon cutting and showcasing the art of 3 local artists, Marg Law (water colour), Eleanor Johnson (coloured pencil and graphite) and Barry Danard (oils). We have hired an arts administrator, Jane Ireland, who comes with enthusiasm and a wealth of ideas to run the centre. After 3 years of relying on volunteers to host events, we feel very fortunate to have Jane take over the running of the Heritage Home for the Arts. Our facility consists of gallery space, kitchen and office on the main floor and workshop and studio space upstairs. We have a beautiful wrap around veranda and large farm size yard, which allows us to host outdoor events as well. We are fortunate to have this amazing facility, owned by the municipality, as our arts centre, which also lends itself to be rented for special occasions such as showers, weddings and other social events. We have begun hosting workshops and have several user groups such as the woodcarvers, painters and darn knitters use it on a weekly drop in basis.
Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee
The Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee began in 1990 with a concert series that we call
Expressions. We are a small committee of 7 volunteer members. We typically host 4-5
performing arts groups between September and March. We attempt to book a variety of music
for the season and encourage everyone to purchase season's tickets. The season's ticket is
priced to give you one free concert as opposed to paying for rush seats at every concert. Our
hope is that season's ticket holders will be introduced to different genres that they might not
make the effort to see if they don't commit to the entire season. Also, we try to use a variety of
19 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
venues within Minnedosa. Cost, size and acoustics play a role in choosing a venue to fit an
artist or play.
We promote our concert series in a variety of ways; traditional newspaper ads and articles,
radio coming events notices, display boards as well as posters of the latest concert in prominent
areas of town, our own website, Facebook and Instagram pages.
Last year, we enjoyed JP Hoe on October 25th. He was accompanied by a cellist and violinist
and we used the elementary school which has a small amphitheatre style area we fondly refer
to as "the pit".
MTC's regional tour brought us A Christmas Carol on November 30th, which was performed
solely by Rod Beattie. We used the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre as it has a
large stage and dressing rooms suitable for plays.
The Derina Harvey Band performed on February 15th. We also used the MCCC for the venue
as it has a dance floor and bar which suited the concert style.
Our last concert of the year had a slight hiccup due to a winter storm. But Patti Kusturok was
very easy to work with and we managed a successful rescheduled concert on March 18th. She
was accompanied by a few local dance troupes. We again used "the pit" for its acoustics and
seating arrangement.
It was definitely a successful season as many people enjoyed the concerts. Like many small
concert series in the rural areas, audience numbers have been steadily decreasing. As a
committee we are always looking at ways to bring in new audiences and stay solvent as a
volunteer entity! Our thanks to MAN for the great musical options we continue to book for our
audiences.
Lake of the Woods Concert Group
Once again we had a very successful concert season, both in attendance as well as financially.
We started our season in September with the concert “The Way We Were” the songs of Gordon
Lightfoot. This was a highly talented group from Toronto lead by Jory Nash. They performed
each year at Hugh's Room in Toronto, then they decided to take it on tour. This was an
outstanding concert with great response from all who attended.
In October we featured the very lively group “Gordie Mackeeman & His Rythm Boys. They came
to entertain and they did, this was a great evening of uptempo music, which led to great
audience appreciation.
November featured a local Female vocal group consisting of nine members “ Les Filles de
Esprit”. We have featured them before with good success. This concert was to highlight the
release of their new CD. They are well rehearsed and deliver a thoughtful performance. Local
artists always receive strong support from the community, this was evident as they sold the
entire first run of the CD some 200 plus.
December featured RMTC with the production of “ A Christmas Carol”. This was a well done
play featuring a solo performer, the talented Rod Beattie. The attendance was lower than we
normally have for the RMTC. There are a number of concerts etc. in December. For this reason
we don't normally have a production and it proved correct.
January featured the brilliant Quartetto Gelato. Their concert was outstanding and this was
reflected by the warm response from the audience. This multi talented group of musicians have
20 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
been doing this for a long time and it showed. They have the ability to perform as if this was
their first concert.
In February we featured the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. This is something that we have
done for over 40 years. This is the only Symphony in North West Ontario. It consists of
approximately 37 members. The concert is always well received and on this occasion we had a
singalong to the “Sound of Music”. This is the first time that this was done in Kenora and it was
a roaring success, We supplied copies of the lyrics and the response was great. There is a new
conductor for the orchestra and he did a super job getting every one to participate.
In March we added a benefit concert for the Festival of the Arts. We had the JAGD Quartet from
Winnipeg. This is Gwen Hoebig, her husband David Moroz and their two children. Alexander on
the Viola and Juliana playing the Cello. I have known this family for a long time and it was
indeed a pleasure to see the children perform with their parents. The concert was well received
and was successful for the Kenora Festival.
Our final concert for the season was Barbra Lica, an outstanding Jazz vocalist from Toronto with
a brilliant trio of talented musicians. When we offer “JAZZ” we get mixed results. This was the
exception. The concert was well attended and the audience was treated to some great talent.
We were pleased to have a lot of very positive comments and would do it again.
NorVA Centre We have now into our 8th year of operation and over the past year have continued to promote accessibility, inclusion and growth for artists who are involved with our visual arts community. Successes and Highlights This year NorVA continued to deliver a wide variety of successful programming that included Acrylic Painting Level 1, Batik classes, Spring break and summer classes for children, and various workshops. Our featured Culture Days Artist was Michael Boss who participated in the very successful collaborative painting at the Wild Rice event. NorVA brought in several exhibitions over the past year that included local as well as other Manitoba Artists. NorVA hosted several opening events and artists talks throughout the past year that were very well received. NorVA continues to be a meeting place for Youth Arts Council, Watercolor Club, FF Writers Guild, NorVA board of Directors and NorVA committees. The gallery continues to partner with Johnny's Social Club to be open during intermissions. We were lucky to have our summer student Neal Smedegaard returning for a second year allowing volunteers to have a break and the Gallery Manager to attend to other tasks. The activity at NorVA is tracked by volunteers. Over the past year 5,871 people came into NorVA for various reasons. ( see attached Participation Numbers Report prepared by Avery Ascher). The Inclusion Committee has met several times over the past year and is continuing to explore ways to support and involve the indigenous community in art events. We are continuing to explore potential incorporation of NorVA. Thank you to Karen Clark and Cindy Rainville for the efforts they have put into this endeavor. Partnerships with the Manitoba Arts Network, Creative Manitoba continue and NorVA is grateful for their knowledge and generous sharing of knowledge and information.
21 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Grants Grant applications were again highly successful this past fiscal year. Many thanks to Grant Committee Chair, Theresa Wride and her able team. Urban Arts Centre Funding from the Manitoba Arts Branch continued as the cornerstone of our Grantors. In addition we saw the second installment from the Manitoba Community Services Council arrive. Flin Flon Neighbourhood Revitalization grant sponsored the Culture Days Artist fees. Mike wrote a grant to Manitoba Arts Council for Program assistance for Visual Arts to help with funds for exhibitions including 2 professional artists, MAN exhibition costs and regional local artists. Fundraising Fundraising Committee chaired by Cindy McLean was very successful in the past year. The Square Foot Fundraiser brought in close to $5,000.00 as forecast. The Retreat, raffles, Paint nights and rentals all contribute to our fundraising efforts and have met expectations. Thank you to everyone who has assisted in the fundraising efforts for NorVA from the chairperson to paint night facilitators and ticket sellers. Directions Going Forward The NorVA Centre has had 7 years of experience to define itself and become a steady force for the arts here in our community. From this position of stability it is possible to now take a look at how we continue into the future.
Artists’ involvement is critical for input into initiatives for the future and meeting artists evolving needs.
Growth and development of the Inclusion Committee
We need to continue to review and revise our strategic plan to meet changes conditions
Follow up on possibility of incorporation of NorVA and Canada Council for the Arts
An ongoing challenge is use of the NorVA space. We need to continually monitor and makes changes as the need arises.
Closing I want to thank
all the board members for their commitment and energy that they put into making
NORVA the vibrant place it is.
the committee members and other volunteers who hold the center up by their neverending hard work.
the artists who continue to inspire us all
our Gallery Manager for his dedication and support in keeping the organization growing and prospering.
The Flin Flon Arts Council for their ongoing encouragement
The community for continuing to come out and support our events and local artists Because of the efforts of all NORVA board members, artists and volunteers we have become a center for the arts in Flin Flon and area that is envy of other communities. Thank you to everyone who has contributed in growing and keeping our art center the In conclusion I want us all to take a moment to be mindful of the hard work each of us has given as volunteers. We have all come to value the centre’s existence and to recognize the incredible efforts by each and everyone of us that have been taken to establish it. This centre is unique, exuberant and healthy because of you. The Portage & District Arts Council This has been a very busy year while we focused on improving our fundraising skills, providing financial support to our dance program, increasing community impact and working towards
22 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
amalgamation with the William Glesby Centre. This past year we remained singularly devoted to enriching the lives of everyone who lives within our district through a broad cross-section of art programming. Over the years, we have made a huge impact on thousands of children and adults working and enjoying art-making across an extraordinary range of artistic disciplines. Last year alone, approximately 4,700 people participated in our programs. Fulfilling our Mandate Our mandate is to provide exposure to and education in the arts; stimulate and develop projects and activities in the arts; and promote public interest and understanding of the arts. In order to achieve this mandate we partnered with:
Recreational Opportunities for Kids (R.O.K.) in Portage la Prairie to run 12 one- hour pottery classes at their site. In addition to their individual art projects, the children worked with our instructor to develop flower pots that were used as centrepieces for our recent gala. R.O.K. provides recreation opportunities to children and youth from low-income, high-risk families.
Creative Manitoba to bring a one-day workshop called “The Art of Managing Your Career” to our centre. This course had 7 attendees and was highly evaluated.
ArtSupport to improve our fund development practices. We were able to develop a fund development plan, a case for support and a sponsorship package. We learned a great deal about how to work effectively with potential and real donors and sponsors, and developed a fundraising calendar.
North Memorial School in Portage la Prairie to offer pottery and drawing classes to grades 3-6 at our centre.
Dakota Ojibway Police Service to run a fluid art class for 22 at risk youth.
Child and Family Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters, R.O.K. and JumpStart to ensure funding was available for economically disadvantaged children and youth to take our classes.
Portage Ukrainian Nursery School. We provided them with ArtsSmarts funding to work with a local artist to develop a portrait art project. This project was on exhibit in our Boardroom gallery.
The Manitoba Arts Network and the William Glesby Centre to bring the Manitoba Showcase to Portage la Prairie in October 2018.
We also:
Brought the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Holiday tour to an audience of 363 people in Portage la Prairie
Awarded a bursary to a student pursuing higher education in the field of arts
Provided 360 hours of dance instruction to 97 children and youth. 530 people attended the students’ dance recital. This was our first year in partnership with Sunrise Performing Arts Centre of Excellence Inc. (the SPACE). The SPACE delivered dance programs, and was well received by students and parents alike because of the high calibre of their instruction and their professionalism. This year we made a conscious decision to use our savings to provide financial support to this program.
Featured the work of many local writers, artisans and musicians in our gift shop.
Provided local artists with the opportunity to sell their art in our gift shop and galleries.
Brought six films from the Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit to Portage la Prairie where 541 people came out to see them.
Opened studio space to local artists once a week.
23 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Continued to be fiscally responsible and diligently protecting the rights of our donors.
Provided visual arts instruction to 280 participants
Provided several diverse and inspiring art exhibitions in our three galleries. Over 2,677 people attended our exhibitions that we hosted to show, promote and sell the work of new and established artists.
Moving Forward After many meetings and a feasibility study, the boards of the Portage & District Arts Council and the Portage Community Centre (William Glesby Centre) voted to join forces to better serve our city and region. Bringing this venture to fruition has been major focus of our efforts to date. We can only see the wonderful opportunities that lay in store for our organization and our upcoming amalgamation. We are envisioning an exciting and vibrant new entity that focuses on the arts. Bringing our two organizations together will help us to improve and expand our existing programming and introduce new programming and other opportunities to benefit the community at large. We have no doubt that the amalgamation will enhance the vitality of our community and are looking forward to experiencing these positive effects. Southern Manitoba Concerts Now presenting its 47th Season, Southern Manitoba Concerts was originally formed as part of the Overture Concert Series. Community minded individuals from Altona, Morden and Winkler set up the organizational framework for the Series as it is today. Season subscribers come from 20 communities within South Central region with concerts locations alternating within the original catchment area. And promotes a season that offers a variety of performance types suitable for all age groups- SMC offers subscriptions for family, adult and senior tickets. The 2017-2018 season started off with a refreshing of “Canadiana”- the Gordie McKeeman band (booked through MAN) from Prince Edward Island. This instrumental and dance ensemble was a hit with SMC audience. The next event was the RMTC one-man production with Rod Beattie of the Dickens Christmas Carol. While the promos were the same for the main stage as the rural tour, the majority of the SMC audience still enjoyed the production. The Canadian Brass was the Headliner Concert for the 46th season. Their Sunday afternoon January performance was incredible- and so was the snowstorm we had that day! The Brass left the audience with the memory a concert that more than made up for the Manitoba winter. Proteus Saxophone Quartet was booked through MAN/Prairie Debut. This emerging performers group gave the impression of their sincerity in sharing their music with the audience. A brief subscriber intermission gave the group a chance to mingle with the audience. The 2017-2018 season was capped off by Black Umfolosi, a vocal and dance ensemble from Zimbabwe, who gave a glimpse into the life of their country and its various cultures. A great way to end a season and send concert-goers off to their various communities. As a regional, volunteer run arts organization, Southern Manitoba Concerts is thankful for the financial support of individuals, businesses, local and municipal, provincial and federal funding. Southern Manitoba is one of the fastest growing regions of Canada. People make a difference in the fabric of their society in all areas of the arts in the Province. Along with its many successes (sold-out series), this past season saw the “retirement” of long time- treasurer Amanda Heinrichs (after 17 years with the SMC organization). Unexpectedly, Past-president Linda Butler died a few days after the last concert of the season. She too had been a volunteer “extraordinaire” within the community. All the best to all the many arts organizations assisted and represented by MAN. May you continue to flourish!
24 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Steinbach Arts Council The Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre – opened 54 of 62 proposed programs in visual arts, music, dance, theatre, languages, creative wellness, and the Arts 4 Tots Pre-school program this fall. Ran 6 weeks of full Summer Arts Day Camps over July and August. User Groups: Backyard Theatre Company, Southeastern Manitoba Festival New groups: Accent Womens’ Ensemble & Steinbach Centre for Music, Arts for Tots; Southeastern Manitoba Teachers Association; Eastman Choral Association Visual Arts – SAC hosted 6 Hall Gallery Exhibits this season:On the Mind by oiur Southeasts Artists Group; Expressions – Recovery Through Creative Expression; The Joy of Colours by Cheryl Nickel; The Divine Romance by Wanda Friesen; South East Opened Judged Amateur Art Exhibit; Aaaaart Matey! – Green Valley School students. South East Artists – (SEA) meet weekly at the Centre to create, network, mentor. Besides our Buy or Lease Art Program, we are initiating a new program of selling prints of local artworks – SOAPS – Steinbach’s Original Artworks & Print Classes – new classes/programs Indigenous Arts; Digital Media Arts Photography, Stained Glass, Resin Art, Calligraphy; Canvas and Colas for kids and adult partners, and Canvas and Cabernet for Adults paint nights. Added advanced classes in French and Spanish. Partnered with BOSS Dance Academy to run 12 week intro classes; Backyard Theatre Company grew in numbers and The Arts 4 Tots Program ran to capacity this past year. Presentations – Concert Series: Local Artists Sing Broadway, featuring local artists kicked off the season! Followed by RMTC (which disappointed a large portion of our audience, mainly families, who thought it was the Christmas Carol production presented in Winnipeg and it was the 1-man show; we felt it was well done, but it the Winnipeg show promotion caused miscommunication); WSO Manitoba Hydro holiday tour; a concert by Quartetto Gelao and Mission Potluck by One trunk Theatre. Added attractions: The Good, The Bad and The Munsch by PTE and Bubbleman for familes; and Middle Coast starred in our Turnip The Music! Youth Engagement Event; and we ran Summer in the City Festival for 3 days, featuring local, regional and professional headliner artists. We also ran two large tents of visual arts activities and displays for the three days.
Development – Fundraisers: Corks N Canvas Wine Tasting Festival in September; the
Beverage Tent at Summer in the Festival Main Stage Compound; seeling Sobeys and Salisbury
house gift cards and The Celebrate The Arts! Gala on April 3rd. Our corporate campaign
brought on two significant new sponsors this past season. Grants were maintained, and the goal
maintaining/stabilizing our programs and activities was achieved.
The Pas Arts Council The following were elected to the Executive at the Annual General Meeting held October 2, 2017: Andrew Legeny - President Barbara Shaw-Ings – Vice President Elma Dean - Secretary Jan McDonald – Treasurer/Touring Chair
25 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Elaine Bollman remains Past President MEMBER GROUPS The following are member groups/programs of the Arts Council:
Arts Guild Aurora Carrot Valley Community Club Christ Church Concert Group Kelsey School Division Band Boosters MBCI Arts Club Sam Waller Museum Some Crafty Chicks Storytellers Film Festival The Pas Community Choir The Pas Music Club The Pas Music and Fine Arts Festival The Pas Regional Library The Pas Square Dancers Theatre 53
EXHIBITIONS
During Culture Days, September 28, 29, 30, & October 1 Building the Past, Celebrating the Future, a local art show, was held in the Susan MacCharles Gallery of the Sam Waller Museum. On September 29 and 30 Framed Expressions hosted an exhibit with local artists. On Saturday, October 1, 4H Helping Hands held a Celebrate Culture event at the Kin Centre with art entries from the Manitoba 4H Competition. A local Quilt Show was held in the Metis Hall Club Rooms and was co-sponsored by Some Crafty Chicks. The Devon Mission held an open house in Christ Church displaying historical photographs and documents. The Pas Regional Library held a Creative Book Cover Display.
The Pas Arts Council and the Sam Waller Museum co-sponsored Building the Past, Celebrating the Future a local exhibit, during September; during October – December; Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada; Trying so Hard to be so Hard during January – March; Breaking Borders, during April – May; Out of the North by Lois Pedersen was held June – August. These exhibits were held in the Susan MacCharles Gallery.
The Pas Arts Council held an Arts and Crafts and More Sale and Exhibit on November 25 in the Métis Hall.
The Carrot Valley Community Club hosted a Country Craft and Bake Sale on November 26 in the Carrot Valley Hall.
The Margaret Barbour Collegiate Art Program held two student art shows during the MBCI Band Concerts and at the MBCI Jazz Night.
FILM AND VIDEO PRESENTATIONS
The Storytellers Film Club hosted the National Film Festival April 13 - 15 at University College of the North.
FESTIVALS
The Pas Music and Fine Arts Festival was held in April with Vocal/Choral, French Speech, Piano, Drama, English Speech, Dance, Fiddle and Band. Over 900 participants took part.
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS .
Provided a grant to the Kelsey School Band Boosters for the Scott Bateman
26 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Middle School Band to assist with travel. Provided a grant for the Margaret Barbour Collegiate Band trip.
Provided a grant to the UCN Arts Festival.
Provided a grant to Hope North for the Robb Nash Concert.
The George Darke Memorial Scholarship that was awarded to Caitlin Armstrong and is being deferred to 18-19.
The Pas Arts Council awarded one scholarship for Piano to Caileigh Muilenburg for the Peace Gardens
READINGS As part of Culture Days, a reading by Darla O’Rourke was held as part of Family Fun Day at the Sam Waller Museum. PERFORMANCES
A Culture Days Kick Off Concert was held on September 28 at the Aseneskak Casino in the Eagles Nest Restaurant with Rhonda Head, Gabriel Ayala, Wayne Lavallee, HellNBack and Lisa Muswagaon.
The Christ Church Concert Group hosted Celebrate Canada 150 and More Concert on Friday, September 29, in Christ Church. This event was part of Culture Days.
The MBCI Drama Students performed Horror Movie 101: Failing can be Deadly on October 30, in The Pas Regional Library Annex.
The Pas Community Choir performed Wish You the Merriest, December 10 in the Lady of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. The choir also performed at Senior’s Day, Festival of Trees, and at St. Paul’s Personal Care Home, the McGillivary Care Home, Pine View, Valhalla, and the Northern View Lodge.
Bob Cates performed at the Kelsey Community School on February 4.
The Fun-Key Ducks performed at the Kelsey Community School on March 11.
Theatre 53 performed Cinderella May 11 - 13 in the Westminster United Church.
The MBCI and SBMS Bands performed December 18 & 19 and June 5 and 14.
The Margaret Barbour Collegiate Jazz Students hosted a Jazz Night on May 10 in the MBCI Cafeteria.
The Pas Music Club held two student recitals December 6 and March 14.
The Pas Regional Library was the host for the Home Routes series in the Annex with Leonard Podalak and Leonard Barry September 23; Tannis Slimmon October 22; Suzie Vinnick November 21; Tannis and Lewis February 7; Del Barber March 8; and Red Tail Ring April 13. Hosts for the 17-18 season were Cheryl Antonio and Louanne Beaucage.
The Music and Fine Arts Festival held the Grand Concert on May 3 in the Margaret Barbour Collegiate Gymnasium.
WORKSHOPS and CLASSES
During Culture Days children’s crafts were held during Family Fun Day at the Sam Waller Museum with Cheryl Antonio facilitating. A Jigging and Square Dance demonstration was held with Derek Dick.
The Community Choir held a fall session and practiced for Wish You the Merriest and practiced for Cinderella.
Theatre 53 held weekly practices for their performance of Cinderella.
The Margaret Barbour Drama Club practiced for their performances.
Square Dancing classes for beginners and mainstream dancers were held September – May, at St. Paul’s Residence. A windup was held.
The Pas Arts Council co-sponsored the Sam Waller Paint Nights that were held in the Wescana Inn Event Centre on November 30, February 1, and April 19 with facilitator Fran Cooper.
27 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
Cheryl Antonio hosted a Video Workshop during the Storytellers Film Festival on April 13 – 15.
Craft Weekends with the Crafty Chicks were held September – June in the Metis Hall Club Rooms. A Quilt Demonstration was held in the Metis Hall Club Rooms during the Quilt Show. A Quilting Workshop was held with Kathy Schwartz May 19 – 21 in the Metis Hall Club Rooms.
The Pas Arts Council and The Pas Regional Library co-sponsored an Anne Sloan Painting Workshop held in The Pas Regional Library Annex on October 21 with facilitator Paulette Comeau Bertholet.
Four Tweeny Paint Afternoons were held between June and August in the Sam Waller Museum.
o The Sam Waller Museum (SWM) and The Pas Regional Library partnered to
offer reading and crafting mornings. Children aged 6-10 met at the library with
SWM summer staff to read a book and then walked to the Museum from the
Library to make a craft based on the book read and have a snack.
A Create Your Own Name Sign Making Workshop for ages 6 – 12 with Amanda Olinyk was held in The Pas Regional Library Annex; this event was co-sponsored by The Pas Regional Library and the Sam Waller Museum.
A Sign Painting Workshop was held on August 26 with Amanda Olinyk in the Clearwater Lake Airport Hall.
WEB SITE
Elaine Bollman continues to be the Arts Council’s Web Site Administrator with assistance from the Arts Council Coordinator, Bonnie White.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Pas Arts Council co-ordinated Culture Days in The Pas September 28, 29, 30 & October 1. On Sunday October 1, a Family Fun Day was held in the Sam Waller Museum with Tour the Museum, face painting, kids’ crafts, Jigging and Square Dance demonstrations by Derek Dick.
Co-ordinated the tuning of 25 pianos in the area by Tim Harwood Jones in February.
The Pas Arts Council made a presentation to the Town of The Pas in response to the denial of the Arts Council’s annual grant application. It was suggested that the Arts Council apply to the Destination Marketing Fund which was also denied.
The Arts Council hosted a volunteer appreciation supper at the Wescana Inn. The supper was held on June 5 following the last meeting of the 2017/18 fiscal year.
Winnipeg River Arts Council
Winnipeg River Arts Council things just keep getting better! WRAC sponsored a Talent Contest
at the 4P Festival in Powerview- Pine Falls. In December, WRAC presented the RMTC touring
production of “A Christmas Carol" starring Rod Beattie at the Lac du Bonnet Community
Centre.
The Whiteshell Winter Arts Festival was held for the first time in Pinawa. WRAC hosted a
children's painting workshop with Annie Bergen and snow painting for those who choose to
brave the cold.
28 Manitoba Arts Network Annual Report 2017/18
WRAC was invited by the Winnipeg River Recreation District to participate in Family Day at the
town dock, and painted in the snow until we ran out of paint.
This activity was such a hit, Centennial School asked WRAC to participate in Enrichment
Clusters and we left the playground a rainbow!
On August 1st, WRAC with the support of SUNOVA and other local businesses hosted Machine
de Cirque's travelling show Truck Stop. This event was huge success with approximately 300
people attending the free show in the Lac du Bonnet Community Centre parking lot.
WRAC partnered with the Winnipeg River Recreation District & the Lac du Bonnet & District
Chamber of Commerce to plan a Night Market for Third Street in Lac du Bonnet on August 23rd.
This event saw several hundred people walk throw and WRAC hosted a Busk Stop with 5
different performers. Our member artist the set up booths and sold art that evening did
extremely well.
In October WRAC hosted a fundraising dinner at the Spicy Radish in Whitemouth, which
included a performance from local young musician Cohen Sieg. This event was sold out and
WRAC is looking at planning more smaller, intimate events like this soon.
WRAC continues to support and provide assistance to other local arts organizations when
possible, including the Boreal Shores Arts Tour, EMCA, Pinawa Players and the Whiteshell
Winter Arts Festival. A monthly newsletter promoting arts events in our region and featuring a
local artist or organization is published monthly.