Exhibits

2026-2027 Exhibits

The public is invited to attend the opening ceremony of these exhibits. All ceremonies start on the first day of the exhibit at 6PM unless otherwise stated. Thank you!

Sept 11 – Oct 16, 2026: Marilyn Broesky

Oct 23 – Nov 20, 2026: Dawn Schmidt / SAC Fall Student Exhibit

Certain landscapes linger in our memories long after we’ve left them. In Places That Stay With Us, Dawn Schmidt captures the enduring beauty of Manitoba’s prairie horizons and Winnipeg’s iconic urban landmarks through luminous colour and expressive brushwork. Inspired by expansive skies, reflective waterways, and changing seasons, her paintings celebrate the emotional connection we form with the places that shape our lives. This exhibition invites visitors to revisit familiar scenes through fresh eyes and renewed appreciation.

Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027: Buy or Lease Christmas Sale

Jan 8 – Feb 12, 2027: Mennonite Heritage Museum & Lynn Friesen

Blending storytelling, symbolism, music, and imagination, Icon & Others explores the lives and legacies of women whose stories have echoed through history. Inspired by religious icons, saints, folklore, and the natural world, Lynn Friesen’s newest body of work reimagines these figures through a deeply personal lens. Rich with narrative and metaphor, the exhibition invites visitors into a world where memory, mythology, and contemporary reflection converge.

A face can reveal a story, preserve a memory, or raise new questions. Faces Known and Unknown presents a compelling selection of portraits from the Mennonite Heritage Village collection, offering a glimpse into the lives, identities, and histories of Manitoba’s Mennonite communities. Featuring both identified and anonymous subjects, the exhibition traces the evolution of portrait photography while reflecting broader social and cultural changes across generations. Visitors are invited to consider not only who these individuals were, but also how portraiture helps shape our understanding of the past.

Feb 26 – Apr 2, 2027: Southeast Open Judged Exhibit

Apr 9 – May 14, 2027: Haily Hildebrand

Born and raised in Manitoba, Hailey Hildebrand spent more than two decades working in nursing before turning to art following the loss of her eldest child in 2021. A self-taught painter working in watercolour, acrylic, and oil, she has exhibited in local galleries and art markets, sharing work that speaks to healing, personal transformation, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

May 21 – Jun 25, 2027: Val Stanger / SAC Spring Student Exhibit

Bold, imaginative, and delightfully unconventional, Whimsical and Eccentric Expressionism celebrates the freedom of creative exploration. Through vibrant abstract compositions and expressive painterly techniques, Val Stranger invites audiences into a world where curiosity leads the way and artistic rules are meant to be challenged. Balancing playfulness with sophistication, this exhibition encourages viewers to embrace surprise, emotion, and the unexpected possibilities found within abstraction.

Toonie admission encouraged. Thank you.

Hall Gallery Exhibit

Our Hall Gallery has proudly showcased an array of stunning local and regional art for over 25 years. From talented student exhibitors to seasoned professional artists, our walls have been adorned with creativity and inspiration. We invite the public to explore these visual treasures.

Applications for the 2026-2027 Steinbach Arts Council Hall Gallery are currently closed. Applications for 2027-2028 will open in January, 2027! 

Student Gallery Sponsor

For nearly a lifetime, creativity has been Marilyn Broesky's constant companion. In Diversity, Broesky presents a collection that reflects her lifelong exploration of artistic expression across styles, subjects, and mediums. Drawing from imagination, life experience, and personal reflection, her work invites viewers into a vibrant visual journey that speaks to emotional, spiritual, and human connection. Through colour, texture, and intuitive mark-making, she celebrates the uniqueness of every individual while revealing the...

🍁 The Steinbach Arts Council acknowledges that we are on Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we live and work is the traditional territory of Anishinaabe, Ininiw, Anishiniw, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.