ACI Manitoba is The Arts and Cultural Industries Association of Manitoba.  We are a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting the arts and cultural industries of Manitoba and helping to develop sustainable careers for those working in arts and culture. By providing opportunities for business skill development through our various  workshops, courses and seminars, we help you take your creative career to the next level.

On this website, you can find news, event listings, training information, job postings and much more.  Use the drop down menu at the top of the page and the sub-menus on the left hand side to explore the site, and if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to send an email to admin@creativemanitoba.ca

Creative Entrepreneurship: Putting Your Arts Degree to Work

Your post-secondary career is near its end, and you’re starting to hear that age-old question: “So, what can you DO with a degree in art?” On February 11, 2012, ACI Manitoba will present “Creative Entrepreneurship: Putting Your Arts Degree to Work” will give you the skills and inspiration to navigate life after your artistic education.

Develop your inner creative entrepreneur with this motivational one-day symposium of keynotes, workshops, panels, and presentations, specially designed for recent and upcoming graduates of post-secondary creative arts programs. Gain essential skills, connect with resource organizations, and get inspired to make a living from your art. Hear first-hand from professional Manitoban artists about what it means to survive and thrive as a creative entrepreneur on your own terms.

For full details, view the event page on our website. Contact Lisa at 927-2787 or admin@creativemanitoba.ca to register.

Artists+Community Symposium

The Artists+Community Symposium will take place March 8 and 9 at the Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre (222 Broadway, Winnipeg). It will be an inspiring two day symposium for artists of all disciplines and community members of all backgrounds to explore what can happen when artists + communities work together!

March 8 – 7:30-9:30pm – free and open to the public
Keynote Speaker: Rick Lowe “Art in the Social Sphere” (reception to follow)
*Presented by the Winnipeg Arts Council

March 9 – 9am-2:30pm – Early bird (before February 29) and ACI members $35; all others $55 (includes lunch)A full day of activities including moderated panel presentations and workshops, keynote speaker, facilitated roundtable discussions and closing sharing circle.

To register, please contact Lisa at (204)927-2787 or admin@creativemanitoba.ca.

There's still time to apply for our 2012 Youth Mentorship Program for 16-19 year olds!

This free program is designed for youth ages 16-19 who are interested in music management, marketing and promotion, filmmaking, or writing fiction. Successful applicants are part of a group mentorship project to explore what it's really like to be involved in one of these three disciplines. This project is open to youth in, and within 100 km of, Winnipeg.

All you need to apply is a teacher's recommendation, your passion, and to return the application form to ACI Manitoba by January 31, 2012. The mentorship program will begin in February 2012.

See our youth page or email Talia at mentor@creativemanitoba.ca for more information!

The second session of AMYC Alumni-Only Workshops!

AMYC Alumni-Only Workshop - Social Media 2: Making Your Website Work for You
Join Nathalie Kleinschmit on February 15 to learn more about how to get the most out of your website. You’ll receive feedback on the structure, its usability and its content. You’ll be able to fine-tune the words and polish its look. Once that’s done, you’ll be able to get back to your artwork, knowing that your website is working for you.

Cost: $25 per course or $50 for three. Register with Lisa at 927-2787 or admin@creativemanitoba.ca.

A full list of upcoming ACI Manitoba workshops is available on our Training Page.

Public Consultation: Arts based development for the Millennium Centre

You are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss the development of the Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street in Winnipeg as an Arts Centre. We are interested in your ideas for the potential arts related uses for this historic structure.

Please join one of two public meetings:

Dates
February 9th 2012. Tour from 10:00 am to 10:45 am followed by a discussion.
February 16th 2012. Tour from 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm followed by a discussion.

Please note: The tour requires climbing stairs.

RSVP
Please indicate your intention to attend either meeting by email at gm@art-space.ca

Artspace, on behalf of the 389 Main Street Heritage Corporation, will facilitate the meetings.

www.millenniumcentre.mb.ca
www.art-space.ca

Discover our Featured Member for January: Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

When John Hirsch and Tom Hendry founded the Manitoba Theatre Centre in 1958, their goal was to create great professional theatre with mass appeal. Canada’s first English-language regional theatre, MTC became a model for regional theatres across North America. Both Hirsch and Hendry were passionate about the role of the arts in the community. As Hendry said, "One can endlessly cite statistics to prove employment, economic impact and tourist magnetism. What the arts - given a chance - bring to a city is something in addition to all those material rewards. They give a great city an image of its soul."

Under current Artistic Director Steven Schipper and General Manager Camilla Holland, MTC now presents over 250 performances annually for more than 150,000 theatre-lovers, including six plays at the John Hirsch Mainstage, four plays at the Tom Hendry Warehouse, a regional tour, and the Master Playwright Festival. MTC also produces the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, North America’s second-largest Fringe. In 2010, the theatre was honoured to receive royal designation from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and officially became the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.

January 2012 is a busy month at MTC, with shows on both stages and ShawFest 2012, this year’s Master Playwright Festival.

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Upcoming Training and Workshops

ACI Manitoba and our members offer a vast number of training opportunities throughout the year. If you are interested in learning more about marketing, grant writing, strategic planning or many other topics, be sure to check out:

ACI Workshops
Member Workshops

Upcoming Events

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? We have a fantastic list of events ranging from gallery openings to concerts to film festivals and more. New events are added often, so be sure to check back to stay up to date with your local arts and cultural events!

ACI Events
Member Events

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