February 2026 For this month, Winnipeg River Arts Council features James Niedermayer, a Manitoba-based chainsaw artist known for transforming raw timber into striking works of art that celebrate nature, craftsmanship, and the power of creativity. Niedermayer grew up in Powerview, Manitoba, and now makes art in his home near Silver Falls. Renowned across the prairies … [Read more…]
January 2026 For this month, WRAC features musician Joan Marion, who also serves as treasurer for the arts council. She grew up in the Whitemouth area where her parents owned and operated a dairy and beef farm. After she left the farm, she lived in Winnipeg with her first husband and raised three children. For … [Read more…]
November 2025 For this month, WRAC highlights the artistic career of photographer Rick McGregor. My art is wildlife photography. It started as a hobby about 10 years ago and has since become an almost fulltime passion. I am originally from Markham, Ontario. My wife and I bought a cottage on Pinawa Bay in 2015, and … [Read more…]
October 2025 For this month, WRAC highlights the artistic career of artist/writer Rhian Brynjolson. Although she grew up on the prairies, her favourite days are now spent hiking or kayaking where she lives, in the south Whiteshell area, with her camera or sketchbook in hand. She said, “I’ve had the good fortune to work in … [Read more…]
September 2025 For this month, WRAC features artist Jodi Griffith. In November of 2024, she moved from Lowe Farm in southern Manitoba to Lac du Bonnet area. Griffith and her partner were familiar with this community because, in 2017, they had already started transplanting their roots here. Griffith’s most consistent artistic endeavour has been her … [Read more…]
June 2025 How Pinawa Got Its Library (a tale of books, boxes, and big ideas) For this month, Winnipeg River Arts Council features Pinawa Library. Back in the early 1960s, the families moving from Deep River to the brand-new town of Pinawa, Manitoba, quickly realized something was missing: books! No bookstores, no libraries—just lots of … [Read more…]
May 2025 For this month, WRAC revisits the artistic career of the very busy visual artist Kelly Klick, who has received numerous awards for her painting and clay work. A former midwife, she has lived in Pinawa for the last ten years, and brings her passion for caring for others into her art. She said, … [Read more…]
April 2025 For this month, WRAC revisits the artistic career of local writer Donna Besel. Although she grew up at West Hawk Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park and went to Falcon Beach School, she has numerous connections throughout the rest of Eastman. After she attended high school in Whitemouth, she taught in Powerview, lived in … [Read more…]
March 2024 For this month, WRAC would like to feature visual artist Vi Preston. Although she grew up in Winnipeg’s East Kildonan, she ended up spending a lot of time in Eastman. From an early age, she remembers camping in the Whiteshell, where she learned to appreciate nature. She said, “I always loved how complex, … [Read more…]
February 2025 For this month, WRAC will share memories and information from Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s recent touring show. On February 23, at 1:30 p.m., the RMTC crew rolled up in a huge truck and a large minivan, both loaded to the hilt. The previous night, they’d presented their Arborg show, and were keen to … [Read more…]
January 2025 For this month, WRAC would like to feature itself. Over the fourteen years of its existence, many people have asked, “Why do we have an arts council? What does it do?” Here are some answers. In case you didn’t know, art does many things. · helps people express themselves · reduces stress · … [Read more…]
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