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First Fridays is ON💥FEBRUARY 6
Warm up (& chill at the same time!) as Galleries, Art Studios, Shops & restaurants welcome your visit.
Free street parking after 5:30pm.


Download the TOUR MAP on February 2
On First Fridays, locations are open 5-9pm unless otherwise shown.
Look for *not on the map  & *Update for any changes.


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!

Follow us on Instagram  @firstfridayswinnipeg 

ALBERT STREET

63 Albert 2nd floor - Kathleen Crosby Gallery

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63 Albert, 5th floor- ​Zolzayā Cashmere.
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.

63 Albert, 5th floor - Healing Harmony Studio

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63 Albert,
5th floor - Noel Bebee
Picture'Metamorphosis' Noel Bebee
💥Open February 6, 2026
​5-10pm
​Computer Incubated Art



65 Albert-Soul Gallery

PictureSoul Gallery
 Enjoy our diverse collection of Contemporary Fine Art and discover a piece that speaks to your soul.




68 Albert Street - Two Macaws Concept Store
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A globally inspired concept store featuring a curated collection of home décor, design books, and artisanal treasures from around the world.



75 Albert, 2nd fl- Kami Goertz Studio
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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, 5th fl- Exchange Community Church
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91 Albert, Unit 2B- Jay's Creative Studio
PictureJanuary 2026 Class Schedule
See the poster for January class schedules.



ALEXANDER AVENUE
108 Alexander- Patent 5 Distillery
PictureFirst Friday at Patent 5
Patent 5 Art Wall series will be featuring Mark from Conspicuous Ink,



ARTHUR STREET
70 Arthur, main fl- Más Coffee

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70 Arthur main fl- Clothing Bakery
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Vintage Clothing Store
 Buy, Sell & Trade
Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm



70 Arthur, 420 (4th floor) - Ritual Winnipeg Tattoo Studio
PictureRitual Winnipeg Tattoo Studio
Come visit our bright, welcoming tattoo studio.  Check out the hundreds of paintings on the walls, and books of thousands of designs to choose from.  Chat with an artist about your next tattoo, or book a consultation to get the ball-rolling. 
First Fridays at Ritual



70 Arthur 6th fl-Sikorsky Photography & Friends
PicturePortraits of 888 guests at 25 consecutive First Fridays. © Andrew Sikorsky.
@sikorskyphotography - Celebrating 31 years in the Exchange District.





BANNATYNE AVENUE
141 Bannatyne- katie + gunner gallery
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Currently showing:
Tuktu, Nanuq, Aiviq: Inuit Visions of the Animal World




CUMBERLAND AVENUE

329 Cumberland 2nd fl- Mentoring Artists for Women's Art (MAWA)
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Currently showing:
Connection
We are artist mothers. As the years have passed and our children have grown, we find ourselves in a new 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.



DONALD STREET

374 Donald Street - SkullSpace


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JAMES AVENUE
132 James Ave- Rubia Darya
PictureRubia Darya
Rubia Darya offers a wonderful selection of handmade rugs, from tribal groups in C. Asia.
Each piece is an art piece for the floor adding color and character to your living spaces.
Our rugs are ethically sourced made from sheep's wool. Each rug has an individual story and is one of a kind.
We offer rugs in different sizes and price points. We have recently received a large selection of hallway runners and varied sizes. 
Monday to  Thursday: 10:30-5:45. Friday & Saturday: 10:30am-7pm
CLOSED each FRIDAY 1:30 -2:30



MAIN STREET
226 Main Street Gallery

To January 16:
Black Earth/Chornozem: An Installation by Michael Boss
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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: Wednesday - Sunday, 12-3
All are welcome.


468 MAIN
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McDERMOT AVENUE

222 McDermot- Warehouse Artworks
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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.
Warehouse Artworks is proud to present our very first holiday show, The Brightest Christmas,
where creativity shines brighter than ever.


245 McDermot- Into The Music

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Store hours are 10am-9pm


246 McDermot - tara davis studio boutique
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A shop filled with a fascinating collection of delightful goodies, gifts, and more!





246 McDermot - The Collab Shop
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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.



290 McDermot B1 (lower level)- Canadian Plains Gallery
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290 McDermot 6th fl- KEV TEN Studio Shop

PictureKEV TEN
Come up say hi
Let’s talk about Concrete 




296 McDermot- Shakti Cultural Gift Store.
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Pacific Avenue
125 Pacific Avenue- Nonsuch Brewing Co.
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RUPERT AVENUE
190 Rupert- The Manitoba Museum
💥Open February 6, 2026
PictureYoung adults on Nonsuch at the Manitoba Museum
FREE general admission from 4-9 pm.
25% OFF Memberships until January 4.
See what's on here: First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum



WILLIAM AVENUE

336 William - Little Brown Jug Brewing Co.

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