Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery

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About Urban Shaman

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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. Our focus on developing new programming and new ways of presenting it have resulted in increased exposure and the expansion of our activities. Urban Shaman is dedicated to the Aboriginal arts community and arts community at large.

• Committed to serving the needs of emerging, mid-career, and established Aboriginal artists through exhibitions and associated programming, workshops, residencies and curatorial initiatives.
• Dedicated to contributing to art historical and cultural critical discourses on a local, national, and international level.
• Committed to facilitating artistic production, education, and appreciation of contemporary art as an important and empowering tool for Aboriginal peoples.

Admission to the gallery is free.
203-290 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB
204.942.2674
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Language(s): English, cree, ojibwe
Grade levels that programming is provided for: Intermediate (7 - 8), Intermediate (9 - 10), Senior (11 - 12)
Communities served: Adults, Children, People with disabilities, Youth, Seniors
Price range of programming: Free
Venue accessibility: Elevator
Organization type: Artist-run centre, Non-profit

  • Digital & Media Arts

    Film, Game Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Video, Web Design, 3D Modeling, Audio Production/Sound Design, Radio/TV Broadcasting

  • Multidisciplinary
  • Music

    Other

  • Visual Arts

    Acrylic, Encaustic, Fresco, Oils, Tempera, Watercolour

  • Artist-Educator Partnership

    resource for artist contacts

  • Out-of-School Time

    visits

  • Field Trips

    when requested

  • Resources

    small library, some computer, meeting facilities/rentals

  • Professional Development

    light assistance with critical writing, CV writing, grant writing

  • Performances

    We have worked with youth and community orgs that may not have facilities to showcase artwork or art programs.

  • Group Classes

    Schools, Colleges, community classes and Universities in the past have worked on having classes at the gallery. And in the past if requested by the educational institute we visit and do talks. These are by request and Urban is open helping out with new ideas of learning about contemporary Aboriginal art.

  • Workshops

    Workshops and talks outside Winnipeg in rural towns and 1st Nations reserves, dependent on funding and if we are working with another organization/ educational institute/ rezerve.

  • Outreach Programs

    Urban works with and outside arts organizations to broaden the views of our gallery's regular programming, and to help service those organizations to showcase art programs with a venue (usually these orgs work mainly with Aboriginal youth or in the context of the Aboriginal culture).

  • Therapeutic Arts Services

    Urban works with and outside arts organizations to broaden the views of our gallery's regular programming, and to help service those organizations to showcase art programs with a venue (usually these orgs work mainly with Aboriginal youth or in the context of the Aboriginal culture).

Profile last updated: Jul 12 2024

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