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Do’s and Don’ts of Grantwriting
Do’s and Don’ts of Grantwriting
Writing an application for an arts grant can be daunting, especially if you’re new to the process. We’ve created a list of tips for writing your arts grant application with examples of what to do, and what not to do to prepare the best possible grant application. Tip #1: Start strong! From the very beginning,Read More
Workshop Wednesday: Create Grants – March 11
Workshop Wednesday: Create Grants – March 11
This workshop will focus on MAC's most popular grant: Create. We'll discuss the kinds of projects that a Create grant can fund, how to prepare an application for a Create grant, and more. If you have any accessibility requirements, including ASL interpretation or live captioning, please email vhoussin@artscouncil.mb.ca. This workshop will be conducted in English, but questions in French are welcome. --- Cet atelier portera sur la subvention la plus populaire du CAM : Création. Nous discuterons des types de projets pouvant être financés par une subvention Création, de la manière de préparer une demande de subvention Création, et plus encore. Si vous avez des besoins particuliers en matière d’accessibilité, y compris l’interprétation en langue des signes américaine (ASL), veuillez nous envoyer un courriel à vhoussin@artscouncil.mb.ca. Cet atelier se déroulera en anglais, mais les questions en français sont les bienvenues.
MAC's 2024-2025 Grants Listing
MAC's 2024-2025 Grants Listing
MAC’s 2024-2025 Annual Report
MAC’s 2024-2025 Annual Report
2024-2025 — a year of creativity and community impact! This year: 629 grants supported artists and arts organizations across Manitoba. The provincial government increased investment in MAC for the first time in 20 years, creating opportunities for communities province-wide. 18 organizations newly received operating support, helping expand programs and services for Manitobans. A new studyRead More
2025 MAC Annual Public Meeting in Review
2025 MAC Annual Public Meeting in Review
Today, MAC held its first Annual Public Meeting. You can watch a recording of the meeting below: During the event, a new economic impact report conducted by Forum Research and a new social impact of the arts poll conducted by Probe Research were released.
Fact vs. Fiction: Granting Myths
Fact vs. Fiction: Granting Myths
The arts funding ecosystem can be complicated, and there are many rumours and misconceptions about arts grants. To help demystify the granting process, we’ve put together a few examples of common myths and the truths behind them! Myth #1: Because my application was declined, my project isn’t worth doing. Truth: Just because the peer assessmentRead More
Ken Gregory | 2025 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction
Ken Gregory | 2025 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction
The Manitoba Arts Council is pleased to announce that Ken Gregory is the winner of the 2025 Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction. This $30,000 prize is awarded annually to a professional artist or arts/cultural professional in recognition of the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in Manitoba. KenRead More
Accessibility Funding
Accessibility Funding
Artists in Schools
Artists in Schools
The Artists in Schools program brings artists to the classroom to provide arts-enriched learning experiences to Manitoba students from nursery to grade 12. Educators and artists work together to offer either a short-term or long-term project.
Build Your Best Arts Grant Budget
Build Your Best Arts Grant Budget
Many MAC grant applications require you to create a budget. Simply put, this budget outlines how much money your project is going to cost and how you plan on paying for it. Here are some ways to build your best budget: Map out your expenses Before starting your application, take the time you need toRead More
MAC's 2024-2026 Accessibility Plan
MAC's 2024-2026 Accessibility Plan
MAC's 2024-2026 Strategic Priorities
MAC's 2024-2026 Strategic Priorities
We’re pleased to share with you MAC’s Strategic Priorities for 2024 to 2026. In 2021, the Manitoba Arts Council released “Arts & Culture for All Manitobans” – our Strategic Priorities for 2021 to 2023. This document, which included a new vision, purpose, and values, has provided the framework for MAC to begin shifting towards aRead More
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