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WINNIPEG TOURISM
ORGANIZATIONS
THE ARTS AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA (ACI) is a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the arts and cultural industries of
Manitoba and to helping develop sustainable careers for those working in arts and
culture. By providing opportunities for business skills development through various
workshops, courses and seminars, ACI helps members advance their creative careers.
www.creativemanitoba.ca
Established in 1965, the MANITOBA ARTS COUNCIL is an arm's-length agency of the
Government of Manitoba whose mission is to "promote the study, enjoyment, production and
performance of works in the arts." The council awards grants to professional arts organizations
and individuals using a peer assessment process, which is based on artistic excellence.
http://artscouncil.mb.ca
THE MANITOBA ARTS NETWORK is the provincial body representing community arts
programming organizations in rural and northern Manitoba. The Manitoba Arts Network assists
presenters with their performing arts programming and coordinates block-booked tours.
www.communityarts.mb.ca
The Government of Manitoba's TOURISM, CULTURE, HERITAGE, SPORT AND
CONSUMER PROTECTION department contributes to a vibrant and prosperous Manitoba
by celebrating, developing, supporting and promoting the identity, creativity and well-
being of Manitobans, their communities and their province. The department's goal
is to generate sustainable economic growth based on Manitoba's unique identity and
attributes, while helping to build Manitoba's identity as a centre of artistic excellence.
www.gov.mb.ca/chc
THE WINNIPEG ARTS COUNCIL (WAC) was established in 1984 by Winnipeg city council
to assist the City of Winnipeg in determining funding to arts and cultural organizations,
and to provide advice on cultural policy development. Through the WAC, grants are made
available to not-for-profit arts organizations, individual artists and arts administrators
working in all artistic disciplines. Winnipeg's Public Art Program is administered through
WAC and is supported by an annual allocation from the City of Winnipeg's capital budget.
www.winnipegarts.ca
