Golden Prairie Arts Council
38 Centre Ave W R0G 0J0 Carman, MB, Canada

The REDress Project is at King’s Park in Carman today until 3pm! This is a FREE outdoor public art installation to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. All are welcome

GPAC has teamed up with @carmanlibrary for a colouring contest (Open to all ages + with prizes!!) Colouring pages will be available for pick up at either location, or you can print them at home through our website (link in bio!). Bring your colouring pages in when complete so we can show them off + celebrate all your creativity The contest closes on June 12 and winners will be selected by random draw on June 15!... Artwork for colouring pages done by @icebjorg

GPAC welcomes Désirée Penner (@desiree.e.penner ) as our new Executive Assistant + Curator! Désirée is a local watercolour painter + potter from Elm Creek. She loves to travel, attend artist residencies and flower garden. Désirée has a degree in social work and lives in a former railway house (a section house) built in the 1880s. Yes, you read that right - she lives in a former railway house and works at a former train station She will be overseeing exhibitions, workshops, the gift shop, + social media.

You need to step close to admire Transition, an original acrylic painting on exhibition this month by @angela.m.lillico Come see it for yourself next week, we’re open Tuesday-Friday 10-3pm + Saturday 10-3pm!

Local author, Railin Morgan, has graciously donated the vibrant oil paintings by Carol Timmers, from the pages of her children's book, Max Magee, to hang in the music room. - Her book is available in the GPAC Gift Shop. See "Gift Shop Artists" on our website for more information and a link to the audio book, narrated by Dinah Christie. https://www.goldenprairieartscouncil.com/gift-shop-artists - #gpacgiftshop #canadianauthor #artandmusic #readtoyourkids #inspiretocreate

Swipe through for all the pretty details on this original painting Canna Garden Genevieve Henderson is one of the current exhibiting artists at GPAC! She loves vibrant colours and bold brushstrokes! Come and see her works in person - we’re open Tues-Fri 10-5pm and Saturday 10-3pm!

GPAC: Spring Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/a0ed8e7/goldenprairieartscouncil-4871885

The Central Region Juried Art Exhibition People’s Choice award voting will be done virtually by sending votes via email to [email protected]. The voting will close on April 29 at Noon. Voters will need to list the following information in their email:... Artist's Full Name Title and number of the piece Voter's Name Only one vote per person/email! Here is the link to the Virtual Gallery with all of the artists entries. Please click on an image and hover over the photo for the information about the piece to become visible. https://www.prairiefusion.ca/central-region-juried-art-exhi

Lots of colourful dots are coming back for the Fence Project! - Pre-order your paint kit: [email protected] 204-745-6568 -... Max. 5 dots/person - #communityartproject #dotmural #brightenyourday #colourfulfence #inspiretocreate See more

REDress Pembina Valley ~Saturday, May 8th~ Carman's, Kings Park from 10-3. - "The REDress project is a public art installation created by Winnipeg artist Jaimie Black that seeks to honour victims and bring attention to the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). We, along with many other Canadians, have been deeply moved by this project and the importance of recognizing this ongoing issue that touches both our nation and local communities right her...e in the Pembina Valley." More information on the project can be found here: https://youtu.be/lH7FuxzrFvs

A new exhibition opens tomorrow! No foolin'! - Colour Distinctive: Heart & Mind - On at GPAC until the end of May.... 38 Centre Ave W. Carman - ..."Like the Impressionists, they express their ideas with pure, saturated, and intense colours. Both artists have unique, distinct, and individual approaches. They share a common passion for art exploration, vitality, and sponaneity in their art." - A must see Tuesday - Friday, 10-5 Saturday, 10-3 (Closed for Good Friday) - #gpacexhibition #manitobaartgallery #madeinmanitoba #brightenyourday See more

Pretty items made by local artists, in the GPAC Gift Shop - Open 10-5 Tuesday-Friday 10-3 Saturday Carman, MB... - See our website for more information on the current artists. - Visit the gallery or email [email protected] to restock or inquire about being a new artist featured. - #gpacgiftshop #localartists #handmadeinmanitoba #historictrainstation #inspiretocreate #artgallery See more

Attention Local Artists! The deadline to apply is FRIDAY! More information and applications forms here: https://goldenprairieartscouncil.wordpress.com/the-library/

The amazing folks at Royal LePage Legacy were not only sponsors of the 2019 & 2020 GPAC Exhibitions, but they're also sponsors of The Library Artist Opportunity, and they're adding a Satellite Gallery to their office space in 2021! Oh, and they generously put together this virtual tour of the Members Exhibition and Gift Shop for your browsing pleasure. It allows for a next to real life shopping experience, during these times when that's not an option. If you see anything that sparks joy, we can arrange for curbside pick ups. Enjoy https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=2oWw5taiz1i

Opportunity for local artists! - Earn $500 to create - - See the "Artist Opportunities" tab on our website for an application and more details for eligibility. https://goldenprairieartscouncil.wordpress.com/the-library/ Or email [email protected]. ... - Deadline to apply is December 11th, 2020 - #localartistopportunity #createnetworkinspire #supportlocalnonprofits #artistsgetpaid See more

Gift shop gift ideas. - Wintery greeting cards, woodworking, glass work, ceramics, jewelry, honey, tea & books! - Curbside pickup available if you'd like something. Inquiries welcomed. ... - #gpacartists #gpacgiftshop #localmaker #giftshop #giftideas See more

GPAC: December Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/0b99268/goldenprairieartscouncil-2953278

Local ceramic artist Kate Froese Pottery featured for the Manitoba Craft Council 's Ornament Sale!

Members Exhibition ~ pieces available for purchase. Shown by artist. - First image - " Many things inspire my art. Nature, Wicca, music, colour and patterns. Not sure I have a certain style, as I like to experiment."- Susie Stewart - #gpacexhibition #supporttheartsinyourcommunity #localartforsale

An Art Gallery with a new Exhibition on display every 1-2 months, a Classroom to learn & share in, & the cutest little Gift Shop to sell your handmade products. - Inquiries welcomed from Instructors wanting to teach their craft, and from Makers wanting to sell their work. [email protected] - Only 20% commissions, and an Annual Membership to the arts council for $25, gets you 20% off Art Supplies!... - OPEN: Tuesday- Friday 10-5 & 10-3 on Saturdays! - #localartists #handmadeinmanitoba #historictrainstation #inspiretocreate #artgallery #manitobamakers #artontheprairies See more

Desiree Penner Art is offering another 3 week "Prairie Barn", watercolour workshop on Thursday evenings, starting November 19th. - She also started a book club, "The Well Read Artist", that discusses on the last Wednesday of every month. Inquiries welcomed! - Contact us to register. (Physical distancing measures in place).... - #gpacworkshop #watercolourpainting #manitobaartist #bookclubforartlovers See more

Ken teaches guitar at GPAC on Fridays! We love Fridays

The extremely talented Alex & Patti Kusturok are GPAC Concert Series alumni, and we hope to bring them back for a live show as soon as possible! Until then, you can enjoy a few moments of fantastic fiddling, accompanied by Tim Turrett on guitar, and assist their efforts of support if your able. - #virtualconcertforacause #gpacalumni #helpwhereyoucan

The best way to enjoy Van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night" 1.- Look at the spiral for 20 seconds without looking away . 2.- Look at the painting fixedly .

"Thomas Jacob is a micro-miniature artist and his favourite medium is just five millimetres around. He uses an X-ACTO knife to carve the tips of pencils, chalks and crayons, a self-taught art form he picked up as a child in India."

"Winnipegger living on the streets, illustrates the power of art".

Extended weekday hours! GPAC is now open until 5pm Tuesday - Friday, and 10-3 on Saturdays.

I spy a new artist in the GPAC Gift Shop! Local, Brad Dunn creates beautiful live edge wood & epoxy charcuterie/cheese boards (contact him for custom orders) - #gpacgiftshop #localartist #beautifulgifts #madeinmanitoba

Open Studio is available Wednesday-Friday from 10-3. Its a self lead, drop in program, and everyone is welcome! - Physical distancing regulations: Limited to 5 people. - Bring your own supplies, members may use ours at no charge (donations accepted), or browse the Art Supply Shop here.... - #inspiretocreate #artistopenstudio #artistsnetwork See more

"The Well Read Artist" book club meets at GPAC on the last Wednesday of each month. - October's selection: "Matisse in 50 Works" by John Cauman - Please register in advance for physical distancing attendance requirements. Email: [email protected] ... - #bookclub #thewellreadartist #artandliterature See more

The Manitoba Rural and Northern Juried Art Show is online this year and voting is open. View the collections from each region and vote for your favorite. Manitoba Arts Network https://artgallery.manitobaartsnetwork.ca/central-region-2/

A diverse depiction of our beautiful province; @tfamartists exhibition "Manitoba Moments" is on display until the end of the month. - Which one will resonate with you?! - Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10-3 ... - #gpacexhibition #madeinmanitoba #manitobamoments #fibreart See more