Decembrrrrrrrrrr
Warm up (& chill at the same time!) in the Exchange.
Galleries, Art Studios, Shops & restaurants welcome you all month!
We wish you a holiday season just the way you hope it will be.
And then-
Enjoy one of your first days of the New Year in the Exchange because....
IT'S ON💥JANUARY 2, 2026
Warm up (& chill at the same time!) in the Exchange.
Galleries, Art Studios, Shops & restaurants welcome you all month!
We wish you a holiday season just the way you hope it will be.
And then-
Enjoy one of your first days of the New Year in the Exchange because....
IT'S ON💥JANUARY 2, 2026
INDULGE in a feast of creativity at the Galleries and Studios.
COLLECT a unique work of art from a Manitoba Artist.
CHAMPION the fabulous, locally owned & operated shops, markets, museums, and services.🍁
REFRESH at a favourite coffee shop, brewery or dining spot, or discover a hidden gem.
CREATE a mini-masterpiece at a drop-in workshop.
CONNECT with live music, dance, theatre, poetry performances, & interactive special events.
EMBRACE the vibrant after hours scene and dance the night away!
COLLECT a unique work of art from a Manitoba Artist.
CHAMPION the fabulous, locally owned & operated shops, markets, museums, and services.🍁
REFRESH at a favourite coffee shop, brewery or dining spot, or discover a hidden gem.
CREATE a mini-masterpiece at a drop-in workshop.
CONNECT with live music, dance, theatre, poetry performances, & interactive special events.
EMBRACE the vibrant after hours scene and dance the night away!
On First Fridays, locations are open 5-9pm unless otherwise shown.
Look for *not on the map for late additions
Look for *not on the map for late additions
ALBERT STREET
48 Albert- Royal Albert Bar
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
'Grasping to Ascend' Laura Porath
Chlorite Stone
21” x 14” x 12”
Studio for artists working in clay, painting, stone and wood carving.
Come see art in process as well as finished pieces and visit with resident artists.
Come see art in process as well as finished pieces and visit with resident artists.
Lineage-based energy healing, guided meditation, and spiritual classes and initiation to help you connect with your higher self.
This isn't just about feeling better; it's about creating real, lasting change in how you show up for yourself, and others.
This isn't just about feeling better; it's about creating real, lasting change in how you show up for yourself, and others.
Kathleen Crosby Gallery
Drop by for a great choice of art gifts!
Open on the First Friday evening of every month
and by appointment 204 299-3462
Open on the First Friday evening of every month
and by appointment 204 299-3462
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Book an appointment HERE
Zolzaya Cashmere is an importer of fair trade apparel and other goods from Mongolia. Our clothing and accessories are made with all-natural fibres supplied by nomadic herders, including wool, cashmere, felt, yak fibre, and camel wool. We offer ready-to-wear and custom-order cashmere apparel, felt slippers, toys, and handmade gift items. |
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5:30-9:30pm
Psychic Fair
What’s your future 2026
Tarot • Psychometry • Mediumship• Oracle Card Readings • Reiki • Biofield Tuning • Tea Leaf Readings • Akashic Records Readings
Psychic Fair
What’s your future 2026
Tarot • Psychometry • Mediumship• Oracle Card Readings • Reiki • Biofield Tuning • Tea Leaf Readings • Akashic Records Readings
'Metamorphosis' Noel Bebee
💥January 2, 2026
5-10pm
Computer Incubated Art
5-10pm
Computer Incubated Art
65 Albert-Soul Gallery
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Soul Gallery
Enjoy our diverse collection of Contemporary Fine Art and discover a piece that speaks to your soul.
Give the gift of Fine Art this holiday season with a gift certificate to Soul Gallery.
Give the gift of Fine Art this holiday season with a gift certificate to Soul Gallery.
A globally inspired concept store featuring a curated collection of home décor, design books, and artisanal treasures from around the world.
70 Albert-Vantage Vintage
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Michael + Joshua are here to provide a sustainable, quality alternative to purchasing quickly discarded fast fashion. Trusted, true vintage curators
WE BUY
🏳️🌈queer owned LGBTQ2S+ safe space
📍Treaty 1 territory, Winnipeg
vantagevintagebtq.etsy.com
WE BUY
🏳️🌈queer owned LGBTQ2S+ safe space
📍Treaty 1 territory, Winnipeg
vantagevintagebtq.etsy.com
75 Albert main fl - NORTHLORE
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Natassia at NORTHLORE
✚ plant based, folk made products
✚ ethical, sustainable, non-gendered
✚ shop IRL wed-sun
✚ ethical, sustainable, non-gendered
✚ shop IRL wed-sun
Working with vintage, reclaimed and high quality materials, Kami stitches together her passion for ecology, mycology, fibre and food in her plush characters.
75 Albert, 3rd fl- Holesome Jewelry
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
We primarily work with the lost-wax casting method, which is over 5,000 years old. Each piece begins as a hand-carved sculpture in wax before being transformed into solid gold or sterling silver in small batches.
Designer
• Handmade to order in Canada
• Customs: waitlist
• Find it @botched.shop @mergegoods
Designer
• Handmade to order in Canada
• Customs: waitlist
• Find it @botched.shop @mergegoods
Sundays at 4:30pm Doors at 4:00.
January 2, 2026
Jay's Creative Studio will be hosting a upcycling class.
This is a closed class and will not be open to the public.
Only 8 spots available!
Get tickets HERE
This is a closed class and will not be open to the public.
Only 8 spots available!
Get tickets HERE
ALEXANDER AVENUE
108 Alexander- Patent 5 Distillery
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
First Friday at Patent 5
Award-winning spirits & craft cocktails Wpg, MB 🇨🇦
Retail: Mon–Fri 10am-4:00pm
Cocktail Room: Wed–Sat: 4:00-11:00pm
Retail: Mon–Fri 10am-4:00pm
Cocktail Room: Wed–Sat: 4:00-11:00pm
ARTHUR STREET
WINNIPEG CAFÉ & ROASTERY
Coffee doing MORE.
From Honduras to Winnipeg 🇭🇳
Roasting ethically sourced coffee in small batches with love.
Coffee doing MORE.
From Honduras to Winnipeg 🇭🇳
Roasting ethically sourced coffee in small batches with love.
Vintage Clothing Store
Buy, Sell & Trade
Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm
Buy, Sell & Trade
Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm
Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 and Saturdays from 1:00-3:00.
Please call us at (204) 989-0072 to confirm.
Proud to be a 100% Volunteer-run organization.
Please call us at (204) 989-0072 to confirm.
Proud to be a 100% Volunteer-run organization.
Ritual Winnipeg Tattoo Studio
70 Arthur, 6th fl-STUDIO 6
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Attention Shoppers!
Studio 6 has moved! Same building, same floor just take a left instead of a right off the elevator! Take a left instead of a right.. good advice these days when you think about it...*ahem*
But we are still all over the 6th floor!
And, just in time for the holiday season, Brian Longfield and Thor Aitkenhead conduct Experiments in Disposable Art! Far more affordable than a Labubu, a Furby and a pet rock combined! 100% Recycled, 75% Compostable!
Studio 6 has moved! Same building, same floor just take a left instead of a right off the elevator! Take a left instead of a right.. good advice these days when you think about it...*ahem*
But we are still all over the 6th floor!
And, just in time for the holiday season, Brian Longfield and Thor Aitkenhead conduct Experiments in Disposable Art! Far more affordable than a Labubu, a Furby and a pet rock combined! 100% Recycled, 75% Compostable!
Portrait grid from 25th consecutive First Fridays.
Photograph: Copyright Andrew Sikorsky
A space for local and Canadian artisans' products to be showcased and shared with the community
ARP Books
ARP Books is a small local press publishing books on politics, culture, and activism.
All books 20% off only on First Fridays.
92 Arthur-Red River Book Store
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Red River Book Store
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
5:30 - 9pm
We invite you to view our art books and display on the 2nd floor.
5:30 - 9pm
We invite you to view our art books and display on the 2nd floor.
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Artist-run centre dedicated to considering the expanded role of photography in contemporary art.
Artist-run centre dedicated to considering the expanded role of photography in contemporary art.
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Manitoba’s only artist-run centre dedicated to the exploration of technology-based art.
We house the largest collection of prairie video art in Canada, present work at the intersection of technology and art in our Poolside Gallery,
Manitoba’s only artist-run centre dedicated to the exploration of technology-based art.
We house the largest collection of prairie video art in Canada, present work at the intersection of technology and art in our Poolside Gallery,
100 Arthur, 2nd fl
BANNATYNE AVENUE
141 Bannatyne- katie + gunner gallery
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Peter Pitseolak Ajjiliuriji (Peter Pitseolak Taking Pictures) – Limited Edition Print
Artist: Pee Ashevak
Region: Cape Dorset/Kinngait
Year: 2025
Edition: 26 of 50
Size: 28.58” x 20.83“
Drop by in December for a marvelous collection of Inuit art.
CUMBERLAND AVENUE
329 Cumberland main fl. - Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba -AANM
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
AANM supports accessibility in the arts for d/Deaf and disabled artists and audiences
To December 18:
Craft at Large curated by Dylan Stokes + learn to do by doing curated by Caley Dyck.
Craft At Large puts select pieces under magnification, inviting us to meditate, study, and be inspired by the talent, precision, and dedication of the artists.
learn to do by doing displays various ways we learn, practice, and share craft.
(Accessibility)
Craft at Large curated by Dylan Stokes + learn to do by doing curated by Caley Dyck.
Craft At Large puts select pieces under magnification, inviting us to meditate, study, and be inspired by the talent, precision, and dedication of the artists.
learn to do by doing displays various ways we learn, practice, and share craft.
(Accessibility)
5 - 8pm Exhibition opening:
Connection
We are artist mothers. As the years have passed and our children have grown, we find ourselves in a new a role, expanding the qualities of care and nurturing outwards, toward a larger community and the natural environment.
This exhibition features work by Charlene Brown, Sandra Brown, Karen Cornelius, Corrine Enberg, Pamela Desmet Franklin, Brenna George, Briony Haig, Colleen Leduc, Rose Montgomery-Whicher, Leigha Phelps, Mary Ferguson Thomas, Sheri Turner, Melanie Dennis Unrau and Marilee Van Nice.
Connection
We are artist mothers. As the years have passed and our children have grown, we find ourselves in a new a role, expanding the qualities of care and nurturing outwards, toward a larger community and the natural environment.
This exhibition features work by Charlene Brown, Sandra Brown, Karen Cornelius, Corrine Enberg, Pamela Desmet Franklin, Brenna George, Briony Haig, Colleen Leduc, Rose Montgomery-Whicher, Leigha Phelps, Mary Ferguson Thomas, Sheri Turner, Melanie Dennis Unrau and Marilee Van Nice.
HARGRAVE STREET
Vintage fashion with a costumer’s eye.
Curated pieces with history, character, and timeless style.
Curated pieces with history, character, and timeless style.
JAMES AVENUE
132 James Ave- Rubia Darya
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Rubia Darya
Monday to Thursday: 10:30-5:45. Friday & Saturday: 10:30am-7pm
CLOSED each FRIDAY 1:30 -2:30
Rubia Darya gallery offers a unique selection of handmade rugs in different styles and colors.
Every rug has a unique and special story which will add color and give character to your living space.
It's art that speaks without words.
Thinking of holidays gifts, we have received a large selection of smaller pieces with discounted prices especially for the holiday season.
CLOSED each FRIDAY 1:30 -2:30
Rubia Darya gallery offers a unique selection of handmade rugs in different styles and colors.
Every rug has a unique and special story which will add color and give character to your living space.
It's art that speaks without words.
Thinking of holidays gifts, we have received a large selection of smaller pieces with discounted prices especially for the holiday season.
KING STREET
Dec 13: Holiday Card Linocut Workshop
Dec 16: Yoga on Tuesdays 6:30PM
Dec 17: BYO Art 6:30PM - 9PM
Dec 20: Azzure Pop-Up
Dec 21: Harp & Flow with Kayla
Reopening Wednesday Jan 7, 2026
Dec 16: Yoga on Tuesdays 6:30PM
Dec 17: BYO Art 6:30PM - 9PM
Dec 20: Azzure Pop-Up
Dec 21: Harp & Flow with Kayla
Reopening Wednesday Jan 7, 2026
MAIN STREET
226 Main Street Gallery
💥January 2, 2026 7-9 pm
Black Earth/Chornozem: An Installation by Michael Boss
💥January 2, 2026 7-9 pm
Black Earth/Chornozem: An Installation by Michael Boss
Bloodlands 2021-22.
Acrylic & china marker on canvas. 48” x 72"
For anyone who has the war in Ukraine on their radar, this heartfelt exhibition must be seen and experienced.
Painting, drawing, sculpture and text are used by Boss to express his deeply felt connection to Ukraine and its current situation. Read more HERE
OPENING RECEPTION: January 7, 7-9 pm
Gallery hours:
January 2-16, Wednesday to Sunday, 12-3
All are welcome.
Painting, drawing, sculpture and text are used by Boss to express his deeply felt connection to Ukraine and its current situation. Read more HERE
OPENING RECEPTION: January 7, 7-9 pm
Gallery hours:
January 2-16, Wednesday to Sunday, 12-3
All are welcome.
Running December 4th to 18th daily:
Second Annual Christmas Camp Art Exhibition & Sale!
Explore work from 35 talented artists featuring vibrant paintings, ceramics, prints, and more.
Discover unique art, and take home a one-of-a-kind holiday treasure.
Fri - Wed 10am to 3pm
Thursdays 2pm to 8pm
Second Annual Christmas Camp Art Exhibition & Sale!
Explore work from 35 talented artists featuring vibrant paintings, ceramics, prints, and more.
Discover unique art, and take home a one-of-a-kind holiday treasure.
Fri - Wed 10am to 3pm
Thursdays 2pm to 8pm
468 MAIN
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
December 13–14:
Catch these amazing vendors on the second floor,
🍓 @meltedwpg all weekend with their famous chocolate strawberries 11am to 5pm (or until sold out)
🎞️ @yeloavenue’s vintage photobooth on December 13th 11am to 6pm
✨ @azzurecollectionca popping up December 13th with stunning tarnish-free jewelry 11am to 6pm
🛍️ @archivalstudioswpg and @markett1901 open for vintage finds + local goods
Shop & support local this holiday season
A full-building featuring @parlourcoffee, @archivalstudioswpg, @florence_botanicals & @markett1901.
Catch these amazing vendors on the second floor,
🍓 @meltedwpg all weekend with their famous chocolate strawberries 11am to 5pm (or until sold out)
🎞️ @yeloavenue’s vintage photobooth on December 13th 11am to 6pm
✨ @azzurecollectionca popping up December 13th with stunning tarnish-free jewelry 11am to 6pm
🛍️ @archivalstudioswpg and @markett1901 open for vintage finds + local goods
Shop & support local this holiday season
A full-building featuring @parlourcoffee, @archivalstudioswpg, @florence_botanicals & @markett1901.
Visit us during the following hours:
Tuesday - Friday
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Tuesday - Friday
12:00PM - 5:00PM
McDERMOT AVENUE
171 McDermot - Darling Bar
💥January 2, 2026
Winnipeg’s candle lit cocktail bar located underneath our intimate café.
💥January 2, 2026
Winnipeg’s candle lit cocktail bar located underneath our intimate café.
216 McDermot- Dreams Nightlife
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
NEW YEARS EVE Wednesday, JANUARY 31:
Featuring special guest @djyounglegend from Toronto!
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE via showpass link in @dreamswpg bio
Featuring special guest @djyounglegend from Toronto!
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE via showpass link in @dreamswpg bio
222 McDermot- Warehouse Artworks
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
NOW SHOWING:
🎄 TBC | The Brightest Christmas 🎄(with 19 artists!!)
You’ve worked so hard throughout the year,
and we would love to celebrate this festive season with you.
This Christmas,
Warehouse Artworks is proud to present our very first holiday show, The Brightest Christmas,
where creativity shines brighter than ever.
🎄 TBC | The Brightest Christmas 🎄(with 19 artists!!)
You’ve worked so hard throughout the year,
and we would love to celebrate this festive season with you.
This Christmas,
Warehouse Artworks is proud to present our very first holiday show, The Brightest Christmas,
where creativity shines brighter than ever.
January 2, 2026
Live jazz by @nolan11jg — music at 7:30PM, free & all ages!
Store hours: are 10am-9pm.
Dec 13 @ 2pm:
Celebrate 5 years of Motherwell with Leith Ross 💛
What to expect:
• Live mini-set of Motherwell tunes
• Q&A with Bucky Driedger (Birthday Cake Records)
• Giveaway: signed test pressings
• Motherwell LPs for sale
• Record signing (bring or buy!)
Store hours: are 10am-9pm.
Dec 13 @ 2pm:
Celebrate 5 years of Motherwell with Leith Ross 💛
What to expect:
• Live mini-set of Motherwell tunes
• Q&A with Bucky Driedger (Birthday Cake Records)
• Giveaway: signed test pressings
• Motherwell LPs for sale
• Record signing (bring or buy!)
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
246 McDermot - tara davis studio boutique
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
A shop filled with a fascinating collection of delightful goodies, gifts, and more!
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
A shop filled with a fascinating collection of delightful goodies, gifts, and more!
Spotlighting local entrepreneurs and unique brands. We carry sneakers, vintage pieces, hype labels, and hard-to-find items, all curated with streetwear and culture in mind.
288 McDermot, 2nd fl- All About Theatre and Gallery
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Please note: We are located on the second floor.
If you need elevator access you can use 290 McDermot Ave. entrance
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Please note: We are located on the second floor.
If you need elevator access you can use 290 McDermot Ave. entrance
290 McDermot B1 (lower level)- Canadian Plains Gallery
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Looking for the perfect gift? Our collection features a diverse range of handcrafted items, from intricate soapstone carvings to stunning paintings, each filled with the soul and stories of Indigenous communities. By choosing a piece from Canadian Plains Gallery, you're not just giving a gift; you're supporting the artists who keep their cultural legacies alive.
Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the festive ambiance and let the warmth of Indigenous culture fill your holiday season.
Visit Us Today at our new location. Step into Canadian Plains Gallery and let the beauty of indigenous art transform your holiday experience. Open Tuesday to Saturday, our gallery is your destination for art that resonates with the heart and soul of Indigenous values.
Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the festive ambiance and let the warmth of Indigenous culture fill your holiday season.
Visit Us Today at our new location. Step into Canadian Plains Gallery and let the beauty of indigenous art transform your holiday experience. Open Tuesday to Saturday, our gallery is your destination for art that resonates with the heart and soul of Indigenous values.
To December 13th:3D Workshop: December 13th 1 pm – 5 pm Register here
‘the sky remembers’ brings together five years of Taylor McArthur’s digital works exploring Indigenous futurism, kinship, and unseen energy. From shifting skies to looping spirit codes, the immersive 3D, VR, and augmented reality works reminds us that the land and skies are witness to our lives across generations. Rooted in Indigenous futurisms, the pieces engage themes of spirit, land, and memory, creating cyclical visual languages and poetic transmissions through time and technological space.
‘the sky remembers’ brings together five years of Taylor McArthur’s digital works exploring Indigenous futurism, kinship, and unseen energy. From shifting skies to looping spirit codes, the immersive 3D, VR, and augmented reality works reminds us that the land and skies are witness to our lives across generations. Rooted in Indigenous futurisms, the pieces engage themes of spirit, land, and memory, creating cyclical visual languages and poetic transmissions through time and technological space.
KEV TEN
296 McDermot- Shakti
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Cultural Gift Store.
Fair Trade, High Quality, Women-owned.
Fair Trade, High Quality, Women-owned.
Pacific Avenue
125 Pacific Avenue- Nonsuch Brewing Co.
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
Brewery proudly crafting beer in Winnipeg, MB.
Fiers de produire de la bière à Winnipeg.
Noon-10PM Sun-Thurs, Noon-12 AM Fri & Sat.
Fiers de produire de la bière à Winnipeg.
Noon-10PM Sun-Thurs, Noon-12 AM Fri & Sat.
Princess Street
73 Princess- The Babe Cave
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
One-stop-beauty-shop in Winnipeg’s historical Exchange District!
Our carefully curated expert team of artists have all your self-care needs covered from head-to-toe!
Our carefully curated expert team of artists have all your self-care needs covered from head-to-toe!
206 Princess- aceartinc.
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
To December 19: Landfear by Vi Houssin
Landfear is a rejection of a common teaching to only bead when you are feeling happy, patient and well.
In this body of beadwork, Vi Houssin explores uncomfortable and uncertain human emotion.
Landfear is a rejection of a common teaching to only bead when you are feeling happy, patient and well.
In this body of beadwork, Vi Houssin explores uncomfortable and uncertain human emotion.
To December 19: Perennial by M.E Sparks
M.E. Sparks uses methods of painting, collage and video to examine the relationships between surface and image, materiality and content, legibility and disorientation. In her paintings, Sparks pulls apart and recombines art historical imagery, searching for the moment a form dislocates from its origins to resist classification.
M.E. Sparks uses methods of painting, collage and video to examine the relationships between surface and image, materiality and content, legibility and disorientation. In her paintings, Sparks pulls apart and recombines art historical imagery, searching for the moment a form dislocates from its origins to resist classification.
210 Princess- 210 Gallery
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
TO DECEMBER 13:
Rooted in Reality by Rosemary Dzus uses humour and empathy to illuminate the instability of modern work through a cast of anthropomorphized vegetables. This graphic novella–based exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the human side of precarious jobs—and to be the first to sign up for a hands-on graphic novella-making workshop inspired by the show.
Rooted in Reality by Rosemary Dzus uses humour and empathy to illuminate the instability of modern work through a cast of anthropomorphized vegetables. This graphic novella–based exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the human side of precarious jobs—and to be the first to sign up for a hands-on graphic novella-making workshop inspired by the show.
RUPERT AVENUE
190 Rupert- The Manitoba Museum
💥January 2, 2026
💥January 2, 2026
Young adults on Nonsuch at the Manitoba Museum
WILLIAM AVENUE
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312 William- North Forge Fabrication Lab
💥January 2, 2026 TBA |
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336 William - Little Brown Jug Brewing Co.
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
💥January 2, 2026 TBA
☀️Building a company to build community.
Sun: 12PM-7PM
Mon: CLOSED
Tues-Thurs: 12PM-10PM
Fri-Sat: 12PM-12AM
Sun: 12PM-7PM
Mon: CLOSED
Tues-Thurs: 12PM-10PM
Fri-Sat: 12PM-12AM