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Exchange District BIZ
492 MAIN ST
Exchange District BIZ has a membership of over 400 businesses; and works to create a safe, clean and beautiful neighbourhood in Winnipeg's Exchange District.
MAWA (Mentoring Artists for Women's Art)
611 MAIN ST
The artist-run centre was founded in 1984, to 'encourage and support the intellectual and creative development of women in the visual arts by providing an ongoing forum for education and critical dialogue”.
MAWA now recognizes the broader spectrum of gender discrimination, and welcomes cis women, trans women and non-binary participants into all programs.
ON! FEBRUARY 3:
First Friday Lecture
Pregnancy and Birth in Art by Kelly Klick
noon – 1pm
Hybrid event
In person at MAWA, 611 Main St.
Online with Zoom. Link available at mawa.ca
ASL interpretation provided if watching online.
https://mawa.ca/events/pregnancy-and-birth-in-art-by-kelly-klick
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To Friday January 27:
Maada’ookii/To Share
Exhibition by the Mîcêt Tipiskâwi-pîsimak (Many Moons) Collective
Presented in partnership with Manitoba Arts Network and the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba
Maada’ookii: s/he distributes something, distributes gifts, shares something with others.
One of the values within Indigenous ways of knowing is sharing and reciprocity, which resulted in the name for this exhibition. These recent artworks by Kristy Janvier, Annie Courchene, Frances Cooper and Tess Houston are the result of the ongoing relationships and dialogue built through the Indigenous Rural Arts Mentorship Program 2021/22 led by mentor Lita Fontaine, whose work is also featured.
Please wear a mask at MAWA.
The Edge Gallery and Urban Art Centre
611 MAIN ST
The Edge Gallery is a non-profit organization located in the centre of Winnipeg offering artistic opportunities through exhibitions, special events, and creative workshops.
