Message from the Executive Director

Opening Doors. Building a Bright Future.

Nearly 30 years ago, the Steinbach Arts Council opened my eyes to the possibility of becoming an artist. I walked through these doors and was immediately inspired – challenged to work hard, collaborate, push my limits, and strive for something greater. That inspiration shaped my path, and today, it’s what drives us to do the same for the next generation.

Every year, we reach thousands of children and families. Whether through one of our 140+ subsidized classes and workshops, free after-school program or bursaries, or world-class concerts, our goal remains the same: to spark creativity, build confidence, and open doors to new possibilities.

As we celebrate 45 years of history, we also look ahead – to a future where arts and culture remain at the heart of our community.

Join us on May 2 as we raise funds to build a bright future. Your generosity could be someone’s open door.

– David Klassen, Exective Director

2025 Gala Details

You’re invited to an unforgettable evening featuring gourmet local cuisine, fine wines, live entertainment, a curated auction, live art, and an anniversary edition jewelry piece by GNM Fine Jewellers. All in support of providing subsidized arts and culture recreation for all ages, bursaries for those in need, and free youth programming.

📍Bentwood Hall, 41 Sunrise Lane, La Broquerie
🍷 Reception: 6:00pm
🎟️ Tickets: Individual $150 | Table of 8 $1200

Tax receiptable portion. Call 204.346.1077 for details.

2025 Venue

Over 650 students in our free After School Arts Programs

Approx. 140 subsidized programs, classes and concerts

Over $12,000 made available for bursaries and scholarships in the last 3 years

Over 165 local artists featured in our gallery since 1996

1,140 average visits to our centre each week

Over 1,000 active members

Approx. 3,000 direct contact hours each week

3,650+ social media followers

Thank You to Our Gala Contributors

Sustaining Partner 5000+

Leonard & Marie Klassen

Dr Sheila Harms & Warren Trimble

Linda Penner

Contributing Partner 2500+

Supporting Partner 1000+

Garnet & Trish Enns

2024 Event Highlights

🍁 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.

Skip to content