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WINNIPEG
CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES
GROW BRIGHTER | ARTISTIC AND CLEVER
WINNIPEG
Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.
WINNIPEG
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WINNIPEG’S
CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES
Winnipeg is a vibrant and
diverse community offering an
extraordinary assortment of music,
cultural events, and performing
and visual arts. Winnipeg’s
creative talent is contributing
to a growing base of creative
industries comprised of innovative
companies in film and video
production, advertising, design
and interactive digital media.
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Winnipeg is stage and screen to an internationally recognized community of creative
professionals. From award-winning writers and performers, artists and animators, and directors
and designers to box office-generating production companies and agencies, Winnipeg produces
work acclaimed around the world. Feature films and documentaries. Radio and television
programming. Creative writing and songwriting. Graphic design and fine art. The range is as
diverse as the city itself. And destination architecture abounds, spanning from historic turn-ofthe-century neighbourhoods like the Exchange District to iconic structures of the modern era like
the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
The next generation of entertainment is also prospering here, supported by skilled talent and
computer technology. Winnipeg has become a hotbed for hot shops engaged in new media,
including digital imaging, animation and special effects, interactive games and audio/video
production.
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A Significant CREATIVE
industries Sector
Creative industries in Winnipeg employ about 18,300 workers
at about 2,400 creative business establishments.
Known as the ‘Cultural Cradle of Canada,’ Winnipeg’s creative industries
sector is well-established. The quality of Winnipeg’s creative industries is world class, and
its cultural offerings continue to evolve and expand.
Winnipeg has one of Canada’s highest levels of spending on
entertainment as a percentage of total household expenditures.
On average, Winnipeg households spent six per cent of their household expenditures on
entertainment in 2011. Total entertainment spending by Winnipeggers is estimated at
approximately
$1.9 billion per year.
Among major Canadian cities, Winnipeg has the highest level of giving and financial
Winnipeggers give
gifts of money and contributions that total about $882 million
contributions as a percentage of total household expenditures.
per year, a portion of which directly supports Winnipeg’s diverse creative industries sector.
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One of Canada’s
Most Diverse and
Rich Cultural Arts
Communities
Diverse cultural communities
in Winnipeg include
the largest francophone community west of Ontario; one of North
America’s largest aboriginal communities; a Ukrainian, Chinese and
Mennonite heritage; and other cultural expressions that have shaped
the composition of cultural and creative talent.
Winnipeg boasts world-recognized performing
arts and heritage institutions. Winnipeg is home to
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre,
the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Le Cercle Molière (the oldest
francophone theatre company in Canada) and many other performing
arts groups. Known for its indie music scene and home to one of the
top 50 busiest venues in the world, Winnipeg offers a wide array of
live performance venues.
Home to the Canadian Museum for Human
Rights, The Manitoba Museum, and about 100 unique art galleries
and museums, Winnipeg boasts one of Canada’s strongest visual
arts and heritage clusters. Winnipeg’s art scene is impressive and
inspiring, ranging from the world’s largest collection of Inuit art
and modern canvases adorned with spray paint to locally made
handicrafts and many more stimulating attractions.
Winnipeg is renowned for its live music scene.
There were about 1,200 Manitoba artists who actively performed,
toured or released material in 2011 (226 albums were completed). In
2007 (latest figures available), Manitoba’s music industry recorded
revenues of $127.9 million, labour income of $42.2 million and a GDP
of $55.5 million.
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winnipeg’s cultural
places and spaces: the forks
The Forks has been a meeting place for over 6,000 years.
Early aboriginal
peoples traded at The Forks, followed by European fur traders, Métis buffalo hunters, Scottish
settlers, riverboat workers, railway pioneers and tens of thousands of immigrants.
Today, framed by the banks of the mighty Assiniboine and Red rivers, The Forks is
Winnipeg’s
number 1 tourist destination, with more than four million visitors annually.
It has been
recognized as one of Canada’s Top 25 by Forbes Traveller and has been named Canada’s
public space in the Great Places in Canada contest.
The Forks is
top
a vibrant public space in downtown Winnipeg where people
gather to celebrate, to recreate and—much like the early aboriginals—to meet. It encompasses an
interpretive park, revitalized historic and new buildings, a skateboard park and a historic port. It
boasts a variety of year-round outdoor/indoor attractions.
In all seasons, The Forks is
a must for those interested in exploring a stunning array of dining experiences, incomparable
shopping, a constantly changing slate of entertainment and events, and many unique attractions that
encompass the site’s natural, historic and man-made features.
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export-focused
CREATIVE industries
Winnipeg’s interactive digital media (IDM) cluster
boasts world-class talent and is supported by an
industry-focused education infrastructure. Employment
growth within creative industries achieved an average growth rate of two per
cent per year from 2006 to 2011. Significant growth—from eight to 24 per
cent—was evident in the heritage and architectural services clusters.
Cutting-edge educational programs in 3D motion graphics, interactive media,
computer visualization and creative arts have produced world-class talent that
keeps Winnipeg’s IDM companies competitive on a global scale.
Winnipeg is home to a vibrant film and video
production cluster that boasts more than 35 production companies and
a strong infrastructure of sound stages, visual effects, production facilities and
equipment rentals. Manitoba-based productions and national/international coproductions employ hundreds of Manitobans as talent and crew.
Winnipeg’s advertising and creative design cluster is
growing, serving global markets. A combination of world-class talent
and low factor costs helps Winnipeg’s 950 advertising and creative design
establishments compete on the world stage.
Winnipeg benefits from several mature, well-established creative industries,
including nearly 140 newspaper, magazine and book publishers as well as a
deep-rooted television and radio broadcasting environment.
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Creative industries
Sector Definition
Performing arts, visual arts and heritage institutions
Sound recording and music
Writing and published works
Film and video production
Television and radio broadcasting
Advertising, creative design and related services
Interactive digital media
Spectator sports
Promoters/presenters of performing arts and similar events
and related agents
2011 employment
in winnipeg’s CREATIVE
industries sector
Performing and Visual Arts, Promoters and Agents,
and Spectator Sports
Music and Sound Recording, Film and Video Production
Writing and Published Works
Film and Video Production
3,900
900
2,100
900
Advertising, Creative Design and Related Services
6,800
Interactive Digital Media
2,800
Broadcasting900
Total Creative Industries
Total Winnipeg
18,300
408,800
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winnipeg’s cultural
spaces, places and events
More than 200 days of festivals per year provide Manitoba’s
capital with a year-round slate of activities. Festival du Voyageur, Folklorama and the
Winnipeg Folk Festival are among the best-attended festivals of their kinds in North
America.
The city is comprised of a patchwork of green spaces,
cultural neighbourhoods and performance venues. The Forks—
Winnipeg’s gathering place—offers nine acres of activity, restaurants, shopping and
interactive fun. Areas like Osborne Village, Academy Road and the Exchange District
cater to turn-of-the-century architecture enthusiasts and shopaholics alike, with unique
stores and boutiques featuring contemporary fashion, chic furniture and one-of-a-kind
treasures.
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performance venues
Winnipeg’s diverse and rich cultural heritage supports a variety of venues for performance.
Large venues include The Forks, Centennial Concert Hall, MTS Centre and the Winnipeg
Convention Centre. Winnipeg offers several large-capacity theatre venues for performances,
including Pantages Playhouse and the Burton Cummings Theatre.
The Centennial Concert Hall is Manitoba’s premier performing arts facility. With
continental-style, soft-seat seating for 2,305 people, the Centennial Concert Hall is the
performing home of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Manitoba Opera and Canada’s
Royal Winnipeg Ballet. The Centennial Concert Hall also hosts a wide variety of local and
global artists, dance companies and musicals.
The CUBE is an outdoor performance stage and interactive sculpture that can shift and change
according to temperature and program. The flexible metallic skin can be closed, draped or
opened completely, revealing or concealing the activities within.
The Forks is Winnipeg’s most popular tourist destination. It offers a variety of outdoor
performance venues, each with their own character. For smaller, more intimate shows, locals
gather on Oodena Circle’s grassy hillsides. Weekend entertainment and local acts grace the
stage Under the Canopy. Big-name acts and grand spectacles are featured at the Scotiabank
Stage, which can welcome up to 30,000 spectators.
MTS Centre has been named as one of the 50 busiest venues in North America. It showcases
rock gods and pop stars all year long. Hosting some of the biggest names in the world, this
state-of-the-art venue holds up to 16,000 screaming fans. Situated in the heart of downtown
Winnipeg, the arena is also the home of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets.
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large capacity performance
venues in winnipeg
Forks - Scotiabank Stage
30,000
MTS Centre
16,000
Winnipeg Convention Centre
6,000
Centennial Concert Hall
2,305
Burton Cummings Theatre
1,638
Pantages Playhouse
1,475
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
789
Garrick Conference and Entertainment Centre 650
Centre culturel franco-manitobain
600
West End Cultural Centre
380
Muriel Richardson Auditorium at
The Winnipeg Art Gallery
319
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performing and
visual arts
Winnipeg is ablaze with visual and
performing arts. The Royal Manitoba
Theatre Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Le Cercle
Molière, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg
Contemporary Dancers, Manitoba Opera and the
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra are only a few of
Winnipeg’s world-class arts performance companies.
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a major
international centre of excellence for human rights
scholarship, is currently under construction in
Winnipeg. When finished, it will serve as a centre of
excellence for the study of human rights, as well as
peace and conflict resolution.
It is complemented by a diverse, world-class set of
heritage institutions, including The Manitoba Museum,
the Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art and more
than 50 unique galleriess.
Performing arts companies in Manitoba earned
$47 million in 2010 and paid
combined wages of about $16 million .
revenues of
90%
of Manitoba’s performing arts
workforce is located in Winnipeg,
with 900 personnel employed in the segment.
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theatre
Winnipeg’s rich live theatre production scene includes a diverse set of
English and francophone performance companies offering
productions of many different theatre genres—including children’s theatre,
modern theatre productions, the classics and other offerings. Many productions
are original works by Manitoba playwrights.
In addition, several formal and informal educational programs are offered
by Winnipeg’s theatre companies. Many participate in theatrical festivals in
Winnipeg and elsewhere, which extends the segment’s footprint. Winnipeg
is home to
North America’s second-largest fringe theatre
festival, as well as other festivals that strengthen the segment.
The Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg have demonstrated a
commitment to developing the segment by providing more than
$11 million
in annual contributions through grant programs benefitting not-forprofit organizations and individuals (more than $8 million in funding from the
Manitoba Arts Council in 2011/2012 and more than $3 million in funding from
the Winnipeg Arts Council in 2012).
Recent developments within the theatre segment include the opening of a new
building for Le Cercle Molière—the oldest theatre company in Canada—and the
new ‘royal’ designation attributed to the Manitoba Theatre Centre in 2010.
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theatre
The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC) is a community-based, registered
charitable not-for-profit arts organization. In 2010, the Province announced that
MTC had become the third Manitoban recipient of the rare and cherished royal
designation. MTC was Canada’s first English-speaking regional theatre and,
under founding artistic director John Hirsch, became a model for regional theatres
throughout North America. Under current artistic director Steven Schipper and
general manager Camilla Holland, MTC now presents more than 250 performances
annually. MTC also produces the following two important theatre festivals:
The Master Playwright Festival honours playwrights whose innovation and creativity
have influenced fellow artists and left a lasting impression on audiences.
www.masterplaywrightfest.com
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is North America’s second-largest such
festival. Presenting live theatre in an informal, accessible and inexpensive
environment, the fringe festival strives to break down traditional boundaries between
audiences and artists, encouraging open dialogue between theatre-goers and
theatre-creators. www.winnipegfringe.com
The francophone theatre company known as Le Cercle Molière (CM) was founded
in 1925 and is Canada’s oldest theatre company. The CM regularly showcases plays
written by Franco-Manitoban authors. The CM has a network of trained professionals
ready to give training and hands-on classes in all fields related to theatre. Since
1970, it has also presented an annual youth theatre festival (Festival Théâtre-jeunesse)
that attracts up to 600 French-immersion students from grades 7 through 12.
www.cerclemoliere.com
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theatre
Dry Cold Productions was created in 2000 to present musicals never produced
in Winnipeg by a professional theatre company. The productions are dramatically and
musically demanding, generally explore serious thematic material, and require actors
who sing and singers who can act. These productions are intended to provide the
opportunity for Manitoba artists to tackle demanding musical theatre repertoire. Dry
Cold Productions employs Manitoba talent both behind the scenes and on stage, thereby
providing work and training opportunities for established and emerging Manitoba theatre
artists, technical staff and musicians. In the future, Dry Cold Productions intends to assist
in the development of original Canadian musicals through workshops, readings and
possible productions utilizing the talents of professional performers and dramaturges.
www.drycoldproductions.ca
Each summer, Shakespeare in the Ruins (SIR) performs productions by William
Shakespeare at various outdoor locations throughout Winnipeg.
www.shakespeareintheruins.com
Black Hole Theatre Company’s season runs from September to April,
performing works by both established and emerging playwrights. The company
presents main-stage productions in November and March in the Black Hole Theatre at
the University of Manitoba. The January production is performed at the Gas Station
Theatre as part of the MTC Master Playwright Festival. In addition, a series of five
free noon-hour productions run throughout the season at the Black Hole Theatre.
www.bhtc.ca
Rainbow Stage is Canada’s longest-standing outdoor musical theatre production
company and has been bringing professional Broadway-style musical shows to
Winnipeg stages for more than 55 years. Summer performances take place at
Rainbow Stage in Kildonan Park. www.rainbowstage.net
Celebrations DINNER THEATRE offers live theatre while a delicious four-course
dinner is served by characters from the show. Celebrations’ original three-act musical
comedies are based on familiar themes audiences know and enjoy. Combining classic
songs performed live, fantastic set design and energizing choreography, Celebrations
Dinner Theatre offers a complete evening of entertainment. www.celebrations.ca
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dance
Canadian ballet originated in Winnipeg,
and Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet
remains one of the world’s
leading ballet companies.
Contemporary dance, ballet, Ukrainian
dance, Indian dance, African dance and
other dance expressions greatly enrich the
cultural offerings available in Winnipeg.
Versatility, technical excellence and a
captivating style are the trademarks of
CANADA’S ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET
(RWB)—qualities that have garnered
both critical and audience acclaim.
These qualities keep the RWB in demand
as it presents more
than 70
performances every season.
Founded in 1939, the RWB holds the
double distinction of being Canada’s
premier ballet company and the longest
continuously operating ballet company in
North America.
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The Company, Giselle | Photo: David Cooper
select dance companies
in winnipeg
Bolero Dance Theatre
Camerata Nova
Dance Manitoba
Manitoba Highland Dancers Association
NAfro Dance Productions
Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
School of Contemporary Dancers, The
Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers
Young Lungs Dance Exchange
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symphony, chorus
and opera
Winnipeg offers several symphony, chorus and opera performance expressions.
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is integral to Winnipeg’s rich cultural
life. The WSO offers
more than 80 concerts per year and is the
musical foundation for other arts groups in Winnipeg, such as Canada’s Royal
Winnipeg Ballet and the Manitoba Opera. Many WSO musicians also play with
the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.
The Manitoba Opera and the Little Opera Company in Winnipeg offer a
of opera experiences for both large and intimate audiences.
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Winnipeg’s Mennonite community has been recognized as one of North
America’s strongest choral traditions. Winnipeg’s Philharmonic Choir and the
Winnipeg Singers are both regarded as being
formal ensembles.
among Canada’s finest
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selected orchestras
in winnipeg
Founded in 1947, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) performs
concerts for approximately 100,000 people each year and offers a wide array of
musical experiences ranging from great art of the master composers to pops, family
concerts, educational performances and other special concerts. The orchestra has
performed hundreds of world and Canadian premieres and has embraced playing
music by living composers while hosting the internationally recognized New Music
Festival each February. www.wso.ca
The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra (MCO) explores the section of the
repertoire rarely touched by large symphony orchestras. Established in 1972,
the MCO presents an annual nine-concert subscription series in Winnipeg. Copresentations with CBC Radio began in 1984, and Canadians across the country
(roughly 3.7 million annually) and fans around the world enjoy the orchestra in
frequent broadcasts and online. www.themco.ca
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO), founded by Winnipeg’s premier jazz
musicians and loved by local jazz mavens, was formed in 1997 and performs at
the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The WJO showcases superb local artists and features
appearances by exciting national and international guest artists. Concerts
cover the range of jazz standards and old favourites to new compositions.
www.winnipegjazzorchestra.com
Virtuosi Concerts is Winnipeg’s international recital and chamber music series,
presenting artists and ensembles of national and international renown. The best
Manitoba artists are frequently featured within the 12 concerts offered each season in
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall at the University of Winnipeg. www.virtuosi.mb.ca
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opera and choral
performance in winnipeg
Manitoba Opera was established in 1969 by founding president Justice Kerr
Twaddle and a group of individuals dedicated to presenting the great works of
opera to Manitoba audiences. Manitoba Opera has embraced all aspects of its
mandate throughout its history, producing a range of established repertoires as
well as producing new Canadian works. Manitoba Opera produces two full-scale
productions and one concert annually in the 2,305-seat Centennial Concert Hall—for
a total of six performances and two student dress rehearsal performances.
www.manitobaopera.mb.ca
The Little Opera Company was born in 1995 out of a perceived need—and a
collective dream—and has been mounting fully staged opera productions ever since.
It continues to be instrumental in providing a venue for promising opera stars.
www.littleopera.ca
The Winnipeg Singers, Winnipeg’s premiere choir, has long been regarded as one
of Canada’s finest choral ensembles. The choir’s mandate is to make a diversity of
choral music, performed to the highest standard, accessible to a growing audience.
The Winnipeg Singers consists of 24 trained voices. Each year, the choir commissions
new Canadian works and premieres other new works for its Manitoba audiences.
www.winnipegsingers.com
The Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir (the “Phil”), the oldest choir of its
kind in Western Canada, has been entertaining Winnipeg audiences with beautiful
music since 1922. The Phil’s repertoire covers a broad range of secular and religious
music, including oratorios, masses, cantatas, songs and choral symphonies. The Phil
prides itself on premiering many original works and has also commissioned works by
Manitoba composers. www.winnipegphilharmonicchoir.ca
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visual arts
Manitoba is home to a vibrant visual
There
are more than 35 museums
and over 50 galleries in
Winnipeg displaying and
promoting the visual arts.
arts and craft community.
These organizations together employ
a workforce of over 500 workers in
Winnipeg.
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The Winnipeg Arts Council’s
Public Art Program
The public art program is an important and
exciting part of Winnipeg’s cultural landscape.
A growing number of commissioned artworks,
community-based pieces and artist residencies
are now a part of Winnipeg’s public spaces
and cultural imagination. A diversity of
artists, locations, medium, scales and
themes is central to the program’s
mandate. According to the needs of
specific projects, calls to artists will
sometimes be national in scope
and at other times local. The
goal is to insert these works
into city life where ideas
can be encountered on
a daily basis.
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museums
More than 35 museums and heritage sites in Winnipeg celebrate the
Winnipeg’s many
museums provide a rich reflection of the history and
heritage of Manitoba, the Prairies and Canada.
rich historical and cultural heritage of the city.
The segment is growing, thanks to the addition of the Canadian Museum
for Human Rights (opening in 2014) and the 3,000-square-foot home for the
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on the main floor of the Sport for
Life Centre (opened in 2012).
Winnipeg is also home to The Manitoba Museum, the province’s largest
not-for-profit heritage and science centre, which offers a vivid portrayal of
Manitoba’s rich and colourful history, planetarium shows and science gallery
Winnipeg is also home to museums celebrating
aboriginal history and culture, francophone culture,
Ukrainian heritage, Chinese heritage, Mennonite
heritage and other cultural expressions that have
shaped Winnipeg. The city offers a diverse set of museums showcasing
exhibits.
elements of Winnipeg’s history, ranging from frontier history and aviation to
electric history and other themes, that have helped mould Winnipeg’s unique
character.
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provincial art
collection
The provincial government’s art collection, established in 1970,
has over 2,800 works of contemporary art, historical portraits
and commissioned works for government buildings. The
collection also includes portraits by prominent artists from the
late 19th and early/mid 20th centuries.
The collection features works in a variety of media, including
paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture and fibre art.
Approximately 95 per cent of the collection is on display in
offices and public spaces at the Manitoba Legislative Building
and in government buildings throughout the province.
The art collection encourages the development of art and
artistic ability by providing a market—and increased exposure—
for Manitoba artists. It also fosters understanding, appreciation
and support for Manitoba artists across the province.
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canadian museum
for human rights
Winnipeg is proud to be home to the much-anticipated Canadian
Museum for Human Rights (CMHR). The CMHR is the first
federal museum to be located outside of the nation’s capital. Its
purpose is to engage visitors to learn, reflect and discuss human
rights issues that people have faced in Canada and across the world.
Designed to be more than a historical exploration of human rights,
the museum will function as a centre of excellence in human rights
thought and research.
With construction slated for completion by 2014, the physical home
inspiring international
landmark, drawing visitors from around the
globe. The CMHR is a $357.5-million project created in partnership
of the CMHR promises to be an
between the Government of Canada, the
Province of Manitoba, the City of
Winnipeg, The Forks North
Portage Partnership and
the private sector.
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the manitoba
museum
awardwinning heritage and
edutainment centre welcoming
The Manitoba Museum is an
thousands of visitors each year. Winner of
the Michelin Green Guide’s top award—
designated ‘Worth the Trip’—the museum
features an ever-changing variety of touring
and specialty exhibits. Permanent exhibits
include nine interpretive galleries, a science
gallery and one of only five planetariums in
Canada.
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notable museums and
historical sites in winnipeg
The Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park
The Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park is the largest air park in Canada and includes mounted
military aircraft from the history of Canada’s air force. Situated on the ground floor of 1 Canadian
Air Division headquarters (the Bishop Building), the museum is free and contains many outstanding
exhibits of national significance.
Fire Fighters Museum of Winnipeg
Among the oldest fire stations in Canada, this beautifully maintained fire hall, built in 1904, features
stained-glass windows and ornate tin ceilings. As a tribute to the heroism of fire fighters, the museum
displays hand and horse drawn, steam and early motorized fire apparatus, artifacts, photographs and
records dating back to the 1880s.
Le musée de saint-boniface / St. Boniface Museum
The museum includes the oldest building in Winnipeg and the oldest oak log structure in North
America. The museum depicts the lives of the French and Métis people. Originally the Grey Nuns
Convent, this museum also boasts the largest collection of Louis Riel artifacts in the country.
Living Prairie Museum
The Living Prairie Museum is a 12-hectare endangered tall grass prairie preserve located inside the
city. Set aside in 1968 as a remnant of original tall grass prairie, this preserve is home to over 160
species of prairie plants and a great array of wildlife.
louis riel’s tomb
The tomb is the resting place of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founder of the province of Manitoba.
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada
The Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site is a restored 19th-century fort where costumed staff
recreates the 1850s in the Red River Valley. Visitors can meet the governor of the Hudson’s Bay
Company as he strolls through his garden, barter with the company clerk, sit in a tipi and listen to the
whispers of ancient legends.
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notable museums and
historical sites in winnipeg
Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre
From a time of oil lamps and electric streetcars to the contraptions that developed into modern
household appliances, the Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre explores Manitoba’s
electrical history from the 1880s until today. Interactive exhibits include a towering robot made of
more than 50 household appliances.
Manitoba Historical Society Dalnavert Museum
The Manitoba Historical Society Dalnavert Museum (MHS Dalnavert) is housed in the 1895 home of Sir
Hugh John Macdonald—former Manitoba premier and son of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John
A. Macdonald. Rescued from demolition in 1969, MHS Dalnavert has since been awarded Provincial
and National Historic Site designations. Museum interpreters bring history to life through stories
and artifacts that represent an affluent family’s lifestyle in the early days of Winnipeg. The adjoining
Visitors’ Centre is a state-of-the-art ‘green’ building that overlooks Dalnavert’s garden.
Maple Grove Tea Room at Kennedy House
Maple Grove Tea Room is located inside the 1866 historic Kennedy House, home to entrepreneur
and explorer Captain William Kennedy. The home features a museum depicting the furnishings of
that era. The Tea Room overlooks the Red River and the beautiful flower gardens on the grounds of
Kennedy House.
Mennonite Heritage Village
The Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach offers an opportunity to experience and appreciate the
rugged lifestyle endured by Mennonites and other pioneer settlers. Visitors can tour the unique, fully
functional windmill, sod dugout shelter, log home and house-barns. Authentic cuisine can be sampled
in the Livery Barn Restaurant.
Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Education Centre
The museum contains the largest collection of Ukrainian historical and cultural artifacts in North
America, including a museum, library, art gallery, archives and boutique.
Western Canada Aviation Museum
The Western Canada Aviation Museum in Winnipeg is the second-largest aviation museum in Canada.
The collection is housed in an original Trans-Canada Air Lines (today operating as Air Canada) hangar
dating from the 1930s.
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art galleries
Winnipeg offers more than
50 galleries displaying an impressive
variety of historical art, artistic beauty
and modern interpretations. Diverse
exhibits vary from aboriginal artifacts
and turn-of-the-century gowns to
contemporary Inuit art and spray-painted
urban murals.
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art galleries
With an exterior of Manitoba Tyndall stone, Canada’s oldest public gallery is
home to the world’s largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art, some
of which is always on display. The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) boasts a
constantly changing exhibition schedule of national and international art, as
well as emphasizing the work of Manitoba artists. The gift shop carries unique
jewelry, ceramics and glassware handcrafted by Canadian artists. The bright
and airy Storm Bistro overlooks the rooftop sculpture garden; tables are set
outside in the summer months. The WAG is located within walking distance
of all downtown hotels.
Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is Manitoba’s premier
contemporary art gallery and the first contemporary art institute in Canada.
Since 1972, Plug In has exhibited the very best local and international
artwork in all media. Plug In ICA is a laboratory for research and a nexus
for the presentation of art that confronts ideas and issues affecting modern
society. The convergence of these strands celebrates artworks and events
in all media, as well as interdisciplinary projects spanning architecture, film,
television, photography, sound and new media.
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art is a nationally
recognized leader in aboriginal arts programming and one of the foremost
venues and voices for aboriginal art in Canada. The organization develops
new programming and new presentations of indigenous art, which results in
increased exposure and the expansion of venue activities.
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music and sound
recording
Winnipeg boasts a highly diverse and developed music production
and performance sector.
Winnipeg is known for its indie
music scene, which performs at a wide variety of live performance
venues throughout the city. Winnipeg’s eclectic music scene includes
local artists who perform in a diverse set of musical genres like
folk, pop, jazz
rock,
and other genres. Among the most notable
musical acts associated with Winnipeg are Neil Young, The Guess Who,
Bachman–Turner Overdrive, Streetheart, Harlequin, Chantal Kreviazuk,
Fresh IE, Bif Naked, Sierra Noble, Econoline Crush, Brent Fitz, Venetian
Snares, Propagandhi, The Weakerthans, Crash Test Dummies, The
Watchmen, Comeback Kid, Lenny Breau, The Wailin’ Jennys, Remy
Shand, Les Surveillantes and The Duhks. The creative musical talent in
Manitoba produced more than 226 new albums in 2011, 28 per cent
more than the previous year.
In total, there were about 1,200 Manitoban artists that actively
These
individuals collectively represent about 1,200
acts, including 951 solo artists and 283 bands.
performed, toured, or released material in 2011.
A total of 87 Manitoba acts performed at 33 major national and
international music industry conferences and private showcases in
2011.
The economic contributions of Winnipeg’s music industry are
significant. In 2007 (latest figures available), Manitoba’s music industry
reported revenues of $127.9 million, total labour income of $42.2
million and a GDP of $55.5 million. The music industry is comprised of
two broad categories: artists and music service providers.
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musicAL organizations in winnipeg
Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) is a statutory corporation funded by the Province of Manitoba
through the Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism. MFM supports film and music by
promoting Manitoba companies; producing and marketing film, television, video and music recording
projects; and showcasing Manitoba as a film location for offshore production companies. MFM is a
member of the Association of Film Commissions International (AFCI). www.mbfilmmusic.ca
Manitoba Music is a member-based, not-for-profit industry association representing over 750
members in all facets of the music industry, including artists and bands, studios, agents, managers,
songwriters, venues, promoters, producers and beyond. Manitoba Music offers programs and
services that provide information, education, communication, advocacy, industry development and
networking opportunities to nurture, develop and promote the growth and sustainability of the
Manitoba music industry. www.manitobamusic.com
The Manitoba Choral Association (MCA) provides resources and creates opportunities for
all Manitobans to experience and enjoy choral music. MCA presents choral festivals and workshops,
promotes choral opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, encourages the publication and
presentation of choral music by Manitoba composers, and provides opportunities for presentation of
Canadian choral works. www.manitobasings.org
Chartered in 1902, the Winnipeg Musicians’ Association (WMA) is a member local of the
American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. The association seeks to enhance
and protect the working opportunities for Manitoba’s professional musicians—and to promote live
musical performance. A few of the services the WMA provides its membership include contract
protection, emergency travel assistance, instrument and equipment liability insurance, job referrals
and work permits to the U.S. www.winnipegmusicians.ca
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music festivals
Winnipeg’s music scene is enriched by year-round
festivals that promote and strengthen the community
of artists in the city and the surrounding region. The
Winnipeg Folk Festival, the TD Winnipeg International
Jazz Festival and the Winnipeg Music Festival are
among the largest annual music festivals in Winnipeg.
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music festivals
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a year-round arts organization that presents one of North America’s
premier outdoor music festivals each July. The inaugural Winnipeg Folk Festival was held in 1974 as
a one-time celebration to mark Winnipeg’s 100th anniversary. The festival was free and attracted an
estimated audience of 22,000 over the three-day weekend. While the festival has grown considerably
since then, the gathering in 1974 laid down important roots in Birds Hill Provincial Park with a
community that remains strong today. Festival attendance now exceeds 80,000 people, attracting
thousands of visitors from outside Manitoba each year and drawing performers from across North
America and the world. www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Downtown Winnipeg comes alive each June for more than 10 days of exceptional live music featuring
the best local, national and international jazz artists. Started in 1990, the festival culminates in three
spectacular days of free music in Old Market Square. It is promoted by Jazz Winnipeg, a non-profit
organization promoting the art of jazz through concert presentations and community outreach. Jazz
Winnipeg is a vibrant organization dedicated to the enrichment of Winnipeg’s cultural community.
www.JazzWinnipeg.com
Since its inception in 1919, the Winnipeg Music Festival has grown in size and scope, currently
boasting over 3,000 entries in more than 500 classes. Running for 23 days, the festival utilizes 11
venues in Winnipeg. Participants come from all parts of Manitoba, from Northwest Ontario and
from the northern United States to compete. Many internationally known artists have developed
their talents at the Winnipeg Music Festival, including Emanuel Ax, Tracy Dahl, Douglas Finch, Irena
Welhasch, Tom Wiebe, Philip Ens, Valdine Anderson, Chantal Kreviazuk and Loreena McKennitt.
www.winnipegmusicfestival.org
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spectator sports
At the heart of Winnipeg’s
unquenchable spirit is a love of
sports. With the return of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets,
Winnipeggers have never been more enthusiastic. In
addition to the Jets, Winnipeg is home to two other
professional sports teams, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Football Club and the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club,
as well as numerous collegiate-level teams. Winnipeg’s
post-secondary institutions also represent hundreds of
amateur athletes through inter-collegiate competition in
Canada and the U.S. The University of Manitoba Bisons
represents the University of Manitoba in nine different
sports on 16 different teams. The Wesmen represent the
University of Winnipeg in men’s and women’s volleyball,
basketball and soccer.
Spectator sports have recently
employed about 500 workers in
Winnipeg (prior to the return of
the Winnipeg Jets) and have also
supported additional jobs for sports
promoters, agents and related
occupations.
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writing and
published works
Manitoba publishers produce a varied range of books that include
works of fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, the spoken word,
educational materials, children’s books and how-to guides. They
publish works in English, French and Cree. Many books are by
Winnipeg writers and tell Winnipeg (and/or Manitoba) stories.
Celebrated authors and writers from Winnipeg include Pulitzer Prizewinning novelist Carol Shields, novelists Miriam Toews and David
Bergen, journalist Ella Cora Hind, decorated author Meeka Walsh
and others.
There were 93 publishers in Winnipeg in 2011, including the
Winnipeg Free Press and 13 other newspaper publishers, 48
periodical publishers and 25 book publishers.
in Manitoba employed 2,700
Publishers
workers in 2011;
about 70 per cent of the Manitoba publishing workforce (1,900
workers) worked in Winnipeg. According to the Annual Survey of
total revenues for the Manitoba
publishing industry in 2009 were $9 million.
These organizations collectively paid wages of $1.4 million.
Service Industries,
The Province of Manitoba Arts Branch manages three programs supporting the Manitoba book
publishing industry:
The Manitoba Book Publishers Marketing Assistance Program helps Manitoba book
publishers reach new markets and audiences—and increase sales—by providing grants for publishers’
marketing activities.
The Manitoba Book Publisher Project Support Program helps Manitoba book publishers
upgrade and/or buy new technologies (e.g., design, preparation of galleys, accounting, billing,
inventory distribution controls) to improve company efficiency. The program also promotes the
upgrading of professional skills (e.g., publishing workshops) and publishing initiatives not normally
undertaken by a company.
The Industry-Wide Assistance Program helps the Association of Manitoba Book Publishers
defray costs for projects on behalf of its member publishers.
Featured Publisher
Arbeiter Ring Publishing (ARP), based in downtown Winnipeg, publishes a dynamic
combination of cultural, fiction and non-fiction titles—with an emphasis on progressive political
analysis of contemporary issues—while encouraging innovative new writing.
The name Arbeiter Ring (Workers Circle) expresses this publisher’s solidarity with the rich history of
the social justice movement in Winnipeg. The wide-ranging concerns of ARP are perfectly captured
in its recent titles, which feature short stories, feminist mothering, immigration and culture,
suburban development, civil rights, fables and foreign policy.
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key organizations for
writing and published works
The Manitoba Print Industry Association Inc. (MPIA) is a non-profit industry-based
organization created to attract and retain individuals into the printing industry in Manitoba. The MPIA
has partnered with the Province of Manitoba to focus on extending collaborative human resource
development and training initiatives. By working with employers and educational partners, the
organization is expanding training opportunities available in Manitoba. www.mpia.ca
The Association of Manitoba Book Publishers (AMBP) represents a diverse group of
Manitoba publishing houses. The AMBP strives to raise the profile of Manitoba publishers and create
awareness by drawing attention to one of the province’s most culturally dynamic industries. In doing
so, the AMBP works with people central to the business of publishing: publishers, writers, editors,
designers, booksellers, distributors, librarians, sales personnel and many others.
www.bookpublishers.mb.ca
Established as a non-profit organization in 1988, the Manitoba Magazine Publishers
Association (MMPA) has taken root as an effective voice of Manitoba’s magazine publishers. The
MMPA receives a modest annual operating grant from Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism, as
well as project grants through the Canada Periodical Fund, the Canada Council for the Arts and, on
occasion, from other granting agencies like Manitoba Education and Training and the Manitoba Arts
Council. www.manitobamagazines.com
The Manitoba Writers’ Guild provides professional and personal support to Manitoba writers
throughout their writing lives. The organization hosts the annual Manitoba Book Awards, and it
offers programming and services—including a writer-in-residence program—jointly with the Winnipeg
Public Library. Manitoba Writers’ Guild remains focused on its mission to be an active and relevant
organization within Manitoba’s writing community. www.mbwriter.mb.ca
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education for
writing, publishing
and written works
There are more than 2,100 authors, journalists, editors, translators and
other professionals in publishing and writing working in Winnipeg
(and more than 2,500 such professionals within Manitoba).
Major educational institutions contributing to Winnipeg’s writing and publishing industry include Red
River College’s Creative Communications program; University of Winnipeg’s Department of Rhetoric,
Writing and Communications; The School of Writing at Canadian Mennonite University; and the
Department of English, Film, and Theatre at the University of Manitoba. In addition, the Manitoba
Writers’ Guild also offers a variety of services to writers, including workshops, mentorship programs
and other educational services.
University of manitoba Department of English, Film and Theatre
The Department of English, Film, and Theatre at the University of Manitoba offers a wide range of courses
that cover literature and provide instruction in theoretical approaches and critical methods. The department
also offers courses in theatre, film and creative writing. The program helps students develop their creative
and interpretive capabilities and expand their writing skills.
University of Winnipeg
Students who major in rhetoric and communications practice writing in a variety of genres and read
contemporary non-fiction, analyze visual and verbal texts, trace the impact of print and electronic
media on western culture, and through the study of theory and close attention to textual practices
examine how ideology is embodied in discourse. Students with a bachelor of arts in rhetoric and
communications may enter graduate studies in such fields as communications, composition, media
studies and rhetoric. They are also suitably prepared for public- and private-sector careers that
depend on advanced analytical and communicative skills, especially in writing.
Red River College
The Red River College Creative Arts Department offers a program in Creative Communications.
The program has a multifaceted curriculum that prepares students for careers in four general areas:
advertising, media production, journalism and public relations. The aim of the program is to give
students a high degree of knowledge and competency in order to secure entry-level positions in a
broad spectrum of communication-based jobs. Courses are augmented by training in such diverse
areas as electronic publishing, web design, social media, creative writing, photography and marketing.
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film and video
production
For feature film production, Manitoba offers an
extraordinarily competitive value proposition to
filmmakers, including equity investment programs, one
of the most lucrative film tax credits in North America,
world-class and highly skilled film
labour force, and a variety of filming locations
a
ranging from historic buildings in Winnipeg’s Exchange
District to pristine beaches and rolling prairies. On film,
Winnipeg has ‘doubled’ for such places as Connecticut,
New York, Detroit and turn-of-the-century Boston. Some
of the world’s most renowned studios, distributors
and producers have elected to produce in Manitoba,
including Paramount, Fox, Warner Brothers, Universal,
Miramax and Spyglass. Film producers throughout the
world continue to source talent in Winnipeg because
of the creative and technical expertise found in the
city. Since the inception of its initial tax credit program
in 1997, the industry has grown from $17 million in
annual production activity in 1997 to a high of $145
an estimated 88
production companies operate in
Winnipeg, directly employing a labour
force of about 900.
million in 2007. As of 2011,
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leading film companies
in winnipeg
Winnipeg is home to a range of high-quality film production
companies, including Les Productions Rivard, Buffalo Gal Pictures,
Mid Canada Production Services and others. Winnipeg also houses
numerous aboriginal and Métis film and production companies. As
well, several postproduction firms are currently active in Winnipeg.
Founded in 1995, Les Productions Rivard is Manitoba’s premier bilingual independent film,
video and multimedia production company. Les Productions Rivard produces programming in
formats ranging from regular video to high-definition television for a variety of television networks—
including SCN, CTV, Vision TV, Radio-Canada, TVA, TFO, Canal D, RDI and ARTV. Les Productions
Rivard is also a full-service company that produces corporate videos and new media productions
for the public and private sector. The company employs a staff of 25 professionals and a host of
freelance personnel. The company manages all aspects of film and video production, including
financing, research and development, preproduction, production, postproduction and multimedia.
www.productionsrivard.com
Buffalo Gal Pictures is an independent film company that has developed and produced diverse
theatrical and television projects by creating collaborative relationships with creative talent and
building successful coproduction partnerships. Its team includes experienced producers and staff,
with expertise in business affairs, accounting and tax credit administration. Buffalo Gal producers
have completed over 20 feature films, 10 television dramas, eight documentaries and over 50 hours of
series television. www.buffalogalpictures.com
Mid Canada Production Services Inc. is an audio/video rental and production company
based in Winnipeg. It specializes in film production, commercial television production and video
production; SD/HD professional video camera rentals; equipment rentals; and sales/supply. Mid
Canada is Manitoba’s largest full-service video production facility, specializing in commercial,
corporate and television series productions and services. Besides production and services, Mid
Canada acts as the Winnipeg bureau for broadcasters and specialty services, such as TSN and the
Weather Network, which don’t need a full-time Winnipeg operation. Over the years, Mid Canada
has nurtured ongoing relationships with many of North America’s top broadcasters and production
companies. Networks such as CBC, CTV, Global, NBC and ABC (affiliates), YTV and WTN are longstanding customers. www.midcan.com
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winnipeg film industry
organizations
On Screen Manitoba is a non-profit, membership-driven association that has
been leading, building and representing Manitoba’s screen-based media industry
since 1987. Membership includes individuals and organizations like production
companies, labour groups, distributors, broadcasters, suppliers and supporting
organizations. www.onscreenmanitoba.com
The Winnipeg Film Group was founded in 1974 and is a charitable,
artist-run organization dedicated to promoting the art of cinema. The
Winnipeg Film Group is a resource for Manitoba filmmakers and video artists,
providing access to affordable training, mentorship, production funding,
experimentation opportunities, production and postproduction equipment
and facilities, as well as local, national and international programming and
distribution. www.winnipegfilmgroup.com
The City of Winnipeg Film Office actively supports the film industry in
Winnipeg. The office acts as a liaison between the arts community and City
departments, providing connections to specific departments as required for
permits and information. Details on permits, insurance, related links to goods
and services suppliers and other services are coordinated through the office.
www.winnipeg.ca/filmandspecialevents/FilmOffice
Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) is a statutory corporation funded by the
Province of Manitoba. The objective of MFM is to create, stimulate, employ
and invest in Manitoba by developing and promoting Manitoba companies,
producing and marketing film, television, video and music recording
projects. It also promotes Manitoba as a film location for offshore production
companies. www.mbfilmmusic.ca
equity investment in film
Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) administers film and television programs as well as tax
credit incentives for the Province of Manitoba for the purpose of attracting production to
the province. Manitoba boasts the most generous tax credit in Canada, which serves as a
key element in creating local employment opportunities and attracting significant economic
investment to the province. During fiscal 2011/2012, a total of 134 applications were received
for 115 projects. This represents production activity in excess of $130 million for projects taking
place in the current and prior years. www.mbfilmmusic.ca
film grANTS AND FUNDS
The Winnipeg Film Group (www.winnipegfilmgroup.com) is an artist-run education,
production, exhibition and distribution centre committed to promoting the art of cinema. It
operates three funding programs that support narrative, documentary, experimental and crossgenre work in film, video or hybrid forms. Since 1997, the Manitoba government has offered
the Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit, which was recently extended in the 2013
provincial budget. It is a refundable tax credit for film and video productions based on eligible
salaries paid to Manitoba residents and qualifying nonresident employees for work performed on
an eligible film or video produced in Manitoba. Since March 9, 2005, the credit’s basic rate has
been 45 per cent.
Winnipeg offers a highly skilled labour
force to support the city’s film production
and postproduction industry. Major
institutions contributing to skills
development include Film Training
Manitoba; the University of Manitoba’s
Department Of English, Film, and Theatre;
and other organizations.
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advertising,
creative design
and related
services
Winnipeg’s high-tech advertising
industry is growing. According to the
Annual Survey of Service Industries, revenues for the
advertising industry in Manitoba were $81.7 million
in 2011, an increase of 9.4 per cent over the previous
year. About 90 per cent of Manitoba’s advertising
labour force is located in Winnipeg.
Many of Winnipeg’s advertising firms are exportoriented, serving clients throughout the world.
These companies benefit from Winnipeg’s worldclass education infrastructure that continually
contributes to a highly skilled labour force.
Strong undergraduate and graduate programs in
creative design, 3D motion graphics,
computer science (for development of
interactive digital media), photography,
graphic design and other fields are
complemented by cutting-edge industry training
available through New Media Manitoba and other
industry-related training organizations.
Low factor costs help Winnipeg’s advertising firms
achieve higher-than-average margins. Throughout
the 2006 to 2011 period, Manitoba’s advertising
firms experienced the fourth-lowest labour costs as
a percentage of revenue when compared against all
Canadian provinces (30.2 per cent).
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Winnipeg’s advertising and related services
cluster employed a workforce of about 1,700
workers in 2011.
The advertising industry in Winnipeg has access to highly skilled
professionals and technicians employed in either the advertising
industry or in advertising-related occupations within Winnipeg’s
diverse industries.
More than 2,000 workers in Winnipeg are
employed as graphic designers, graphic design
technicians, web developers or photographers.
In addition, Winnipeg has a labour force of 2,300 workers employed
as computer programmers or interactive digital media developers,
and more than 3,500 workers employed as sales, marketing or
advertising managers.
Leading educational institutions supporting the labour force include
Red River College’s Creative Arts Department; the University of
Manitoba’s Asper School of Business, Marketing Department; and
the Department of Business and Administration at the University of
Winnipeg.
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broadcasting
According to the Canadian Business Patterns Database,
more than 30 establishments in Winnipeg are engaged in
broadcasting activities across television, radio and online
formats. Winnipeg is the headquarters of the Aboriginal
Peoples Television Network (www.aptn.ca), the first and
only national aboriginal broadcaster in the world. Other
television broadcast organizations in Winnipeg include
Radio Canada, CBC, CTV, Joytv, Global and others.
Labour Force and Education
There were about 900 workers employed in Winnipeg’s
radio and television broadcasting industry in 2011.
Employment in the industry has remained relatively stable
over the past six years, ranging from 900 workers to 1,400
workers in any particular year.
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Major education institutions supporting the broadcasting industry in Winnipeg include the
Academy of Broadcasting and the Creative Arts Department at Red River College.
The Academy of Broadcasting prepares students for careers as radio announcers,
news reporters, film actors, camera operators or stage performers (or similar occupations).
Hosting two specific training programs, the Academy of Broadcasting prides itself on small
class sizes, hands-on training, state-of-the-art equipment and professional instructors. The
Academy of Broadcasting is registered as a PVI under the Private Vocational Institution
Act, meaning that student aid, government grants and other similar programs are available
to qualifying students. Its administrative staff is experienced with the various bodies of
government and funding organizations that help students with this process. To learn more,
visit: www.academyofbroadcasting.com
Red River College (RRC) creative arts department offers a program in Creative
Communications that prepares students for careers in advertising, broadcasting, media
production, journalism, corporate communications and public relations. For more information,
visit: www.creativearts.rrc.mb.ca
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interactive digital media
Winnipeg is home to a cutting-edge and highly creative
interactive digital media cluster. It is highly convergent, with most firms
participating in multiple interactive media market segments ranging from visual effects,
motion graphics, mobile apps, web apps, games and other specialties. While many firms are
service providers working under contract for their clients, several of Winnipeg’s interactive
digital media firms develop their own intellectual property as well.
Many of Winnipeg’s interactive digital media firms have traditionally offered advertising,
marketing and promotion services, while others have historically offered services in
corporate information technology development. Some developers have a background in
film postproduction, while others are game developers. Collaboration among and within this
multidisciplinary and converging segment has resulted in award-winning advertising, gaming
and online application products that celebrate the level of expertise that exists in Winnipeg.
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mobile apps
The global and North American markets for mobile applications have expanded tremendously over
the past few years. In-Stat, one of the world’s leading market analyst firms for the mobile application
market, estimates that the size of the market for mobile applications will reach $29 billion by 2015,
with more than 48 billion downloads of mobile apps in that year. Shipments of smartphones that run
mobile apps are expected to increase from 23 per cent of phone shipments in 2010 to more than 45
per cent in 2015.
Winnipeg firms are actively pursuing this growing global market.
New Media Manitoba estimates that about 18 firms in Winnipeg are currently developing mobile
applications, with strong interest among many new media developers to expand into this growing market.
Winnipeg leaders in development of mobile applications include Tactica (www.tactica.ca) and Fresh
Code (www.madefresh.ca) among others.
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visual effects and motion graphics
Winnipeg firms boast some of the world’s leading experts in visual effects
and motion graphics. Opus Visual Effects, Coelement (formerly Elemental Motion Media) and
Systematic Design are among Winnipeg’s premier players, all with experience in developing motion
graphics and visual effects for major clients and feature films throughout the world.
Opus visual effects is a leading visual effects company based in Winnipeg. With over a decade
of experience, the Opus team has been instrumental in the realization of numerous CG effects in
projects ranging from large Hollywood productions (Avatar, Superman Returns, X-Men, Swordfish)
to independent films and TV miniseries (Storm of the Century, The Big Empty). Specializing in
3D animation, digital compositing, green screen integration, SFX animation/particle work, previsualization and stereoscopy, the Opus team brings a vision to life on time and on budget.
www.opusvfx.com
COElement provides strategic video content for organizations that need to convey brand value, explain
complex ideas or drive behavioural change. Major clients include McDonalds, United Healthcare, Manitoba
Hydro and many others across North America. www.elementalmotionmedia.com
Systematic Design is a multiple award-winning studio specializing in broadcast design. From
concept development to final on-air implementation, Systematic Design creates a spectrum of
broadcast design productions, such as network branding, station IDs, show openings, promos and
commercials. Major clients have included Super Bowl 2003 and 2006, ABC News, CBC, CTV, KTSF,
NBA on ABC, NBC Sports, Global TV and MBC in United Arab Emirates. www.systematicdesign.net
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winnipeg’s game
development cluster
Winnipeg is home to a growing group of game development companies and a thriving game
developer community. Many of the city’s promising gaming firms are early-stage companies
led by experienced developers. These successful small companies are actively developing
intellectual property and offer good opportunities for investment.
awards
Infinite Ammo Inc.
Grand Prize for Best Independent Game,
2007 Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards
Complex Games & Tactica Interactive
2010 Best Web Game, Canadadian New Media Awards
Winnipeg’s Indie Game Arcade Network
Winnipeg is home to a creative and active indie game community that created the
Winnitron 1000. The Winnitron 1000 is a free-to-play independent video game arcade
cabinet featuring new games created by indie game developers from Winnipeg and
across the globe. The goal of the Winnitron 1000 is to inspire and encourage
Winnipeg game developers to become active members of the independent video
game community. (The Winnitron 1000 currently lives at LoPub, located at
330 Kennedy Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.) www.winnitron.ca
“The Winnitron is a really fun way to celebrate the history
of video games, while inspiring the local game
developer community to build brand new games to
share with a social audience.”
— Alec Holowka
(Infinite Ammo)
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labour force and education
there are more
than 2,300 workers in Winnipeg employed as
computer programmers or interactive digital media
developers. The exact size of the interactive digital media workforce
According to the 2006 Canadian census,
is difficult to estimate due to limitations in definitions as well as methods
of data collection in surveys conducted by Statistics Canada. Indications
from New Media Manitoba and others involved in the industry in Winnipeg
are that the cluster is experiencing strong growth as a result of increased
demand for different forms of interactive media.
One such indication stems from the demand for students graduating from
Winnipeg’s premier education programs for interactive digital media.
Institutions active in education and labour force training include Red River
College’s programs in digital multimedia technology and in 3D graphics;
the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba; the
Department of Applied Computer Science at the University of Winnipeg;
and the New Media Arts program offered at Assiniboine Community
College, located in Brandon, Manitoba.
In addition, New Media Manitoba is a major training provider and is an
Apple Authorized Training Centre providing world-recognized certification
programs in Apple applications. It also provides Adobe hands-on lab
training.
financial support for
interactive digital media
The provincial government offers the Manitoba Interactive Digital Media
Tax Credit (MIDMTC) to support firms making investments. Companies that
develop and produce interactive digital media projects in Manitoba may
receive a refundable corporate income tax credit equal to 40 per cent of
Manitoba labour costs on eligible projects. The maximum tax credit on an
eligible project is $500,000. Projects must be approved by the Department
of Innovation, Energy and Mines. A qualifying company must be a taxable
Canadian corporation with a permanent establishment in Manitoba. To learn
more, visit: www.manitoba.ca/iem/business/idm_taxcredit.html
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university of manitoba
THE SCHOOL OF ART, established in 1913, is Western Canada’s oldest art institution. Originally known
as the Winnipeg School of Art, it has played a key role in the development of Canadian artists during
the 20th century. In 1950, it affiliated with the University of Manitoba and since has been known simply
The School of Art emphasizes traditional grounding
in skills-based visualization and historical art knowledge connected
to contemporary research into creative practices in art, design and
scholarly activities. Areas of focus include art history, ceramics, drawing, graphic design,
as the School of Art.
painting, photography, print media, sculpture and video. The School of Art graduates energetic
artists, scholars and designers who travel beyond the region to establish successful careers and make
significant contributions to local, national and international cultural communities. In 2012, the School of
Art moved into ARTlab, a 70,000-square-foot building with facilities to accommodate traditional studios
and technologies, as well as state-of-the-art digital technologies for experimentation and research. By
2014, renovations to the adjacent former student residence, Taché Hall, will add much-needed studio
spaces for graduate students, offices for School of Art faculty members and a student gallery.
THE MARCEL A. DESAUTELS FACULTY OF MUSIC at the University of Manitoba offers a small
conservatory atmosphere with individualized attention by internationally acclaimed artist-teachers and
scholars. Instructors at the Desautels Faculty of Music share a passion for teaching and are committed
to excellence and student success. The programs offer broad exposure to a wide range of classical and
jazz styles and include instruction in all orchestral, band, jazz, instrumental and vocal areas.
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The University of Manitoba COMPUTER SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT graduates many programmers who work
in Winnipeg’s interactive digital media industry. The
department is active in researching areas related to
computer graphics, including research on visualization,
surfaces and 3D modeling, spirals, cubic B-splines and
cubic Bezier curves, Clothoids and Arc splines. The
department’s human-computer interaction lab is a
centre for the study of many fields, including information
visualization analytics, human robot interaction, mobile
devices, large interactive displays, novel input devices
and other specialties.
The University of Manitoba’s Marketing
Department within the Asper School of
Business prepares students for careers in marketing
research, advertising management, public relations
and other marketing-related fields. The Asper School
of Business offers programs at the undergraduate and
graduate levels, including an MBA program and other
graduate research programs.
The University of Manitoba Film Studies
Program is one of the most comprehensive in
Canada and offers a wide variety of courses. Biennially,
the program offers its exceptional upper-level students
an intensive film production course designed to give
these students an opportunity to produce a featurelength film.
To learn more, visit: www.umanitoba.ca
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university of
winnipeg
The FACULTY OF ARTS is the
largest and most diverse
faculty at the University of Winnipeg and spans many liberal arts
departments. The Department of Theatre and Film is one of the
largest in Canada and offers the opportunity to obtain a bachelor
of arts in one of six different areas of study: acting and directing,
design, drama in education, filmmaking, playwriting, stage
management and production. The department also offers a joint
dance program stream between the University of Winnipeg and
The School of Contemporary Dancers in Winnipeg. This stream
offers an intensive education in modern dance technique and
performance in preparation for a professional career in dance.
Programs offered by the University of Winnipeg’s DEPARTMENT
OF APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE blend computing theory
and application in a broad range of scientific and business
environments. The program prepares students for careers in
web application development and in related fields. Courses
are designed to develop skills in database design, development
tools, graphical user interface (GUI) design, object-oriented
programming and project management.
multiple
undergraduate programs in business
administration that include courses related to marketing.
The University of Winnipeg offers
Each program prepares students for managerial work and also for
further study in business administration—such as an MBA or other
graduate degree program. The four-year degree is equivalent to a
bachelor of commerce at other Canadian universities. The fouryear bachelor of business administration gives students the option
of completing the program with a concentration in marketing.
For more information, visit: www.uwinnipeg.ca
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red river college
THE RED RIVER COLLEGE (RRC) CREATIVE ARTS DEPARTMENT offers programs in creative
communications, graphic design, digital multimedia design, 3D computer graphics, deaf studies, library
technology and technical communication.
The CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM at RRC has a multifaceted curriculum that prepares
students for careers in four general areas: advertising, media production, journalism and public
relations. The aim of the program is to give students a high degree of knowledge and competency in
order to secure entry-level positions in a broad spectrum of communication-based jobs. Courses are
augmented by training in such diverse areas as electronic publishing, web design, social media, creative
writing, photography and marketing.
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Red River College (RRC) offers two programs directly related to interactive digital
media: digital multimedia design (DMD) and 3D computer graphics. These programs
complement other programs offered in RRC’s Creative Arts Department, including
creative communications, graphic design and technical communication. DMD is a
two-year program that teaches video, 3D animation, motion graphics, web design
and graphic design. The program gives students the skills required to obtain entrylevel positions in a broad spectrum of new media jobs. The 3D computer graphics
program complements the DMD diploma program and focuses on building skills in
areas such as modeling, lighting, rendering, compositing, animation, motion capture,
and real-time 3D application and production management.
RRC’S CREATIVE ARTS DEPARTMENT offers programs in graphic design, creative
communications and other specialities that prepare students for careers in advertising
and related fields. The two-year diploma program in graphic design, for example,
gives students the knowledge and skills required to function effectively as a graphic
designer for print and electronic media. The program offers a balanced educational
approach, with courses in graphic design, art instruction and other academic areas.
It is designed to develop the technical skills and knowledge essential to professional
competence, while encouraging creativity, imagination and a sense of aesthetic
discrimination.
For more information, visit: www.rrc.mb.ca
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winnipeg’s creative industries
organizations
Winnipeg’s creative industries sector is strengthened by a well-developed network of industry and
professional associations. As the capital of Manitoba, Winnipeg is also home to several government
bodies that play a key role in the sector. In addition to organizations mentioned earlier, selected
entities span multiple components of the creative industries sector:
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
skill development through various workshops, courses and seminars, ACI helps members advance their
creative careers. www.creativemanitoba.ca
The Manitoba Arts Council is an arm’s-length agency of the Province of Manitoba established
in 1965 “to promote the study, enjoyment, production and performance of works in the arts.” The
council makes awards to professional arts organizations and individuals involved in all art forms,
including arts education, literary arts, performing arts and visual arts. The council uses a peer
assessment process in issuing awards based on artistic excellence. www.artscouncil.mb.ca
The Manitoba Arts Network is the provincial body representing community arts
programming organizations in rural and northern Manitoba. It assists presenters with performing
arts programming and coordinates block-booked tours. Each October, the Manitoba Arts Network
produces the Manitoba Showcase Contact event, featuring live performing arts showcases,
networking sessions and professional development. www.manitobaartsnetwork.ca
The Province of Manitoba’s DEPARTMENT OF Culture, Heritage and Tourism (CHT)
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. CHT’s goals are 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 the Winnipeg City Council
to assist the City 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 and individual artists and arts administrators working in all artistic disciplines.
Winnipeg’s public art program is administered through the WAC and is supported by an annual
allocation from the City’s capital budget. www.winnipegarts.ca
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CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES
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300-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2A9
Canada
204.954.1997
[email protected]
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