Tracing its roots back to 1890, the gallery's mission is to lead in visual art production, presentation, promotion and education in western Manitoba. Its focus is on contemporary art while respecting local heritage and culture. Tues to Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Thurs till 9 pm, Sat noon - 5 pm (Sat closed Jul/Aug).
Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba
710 Rosser Ave, Suite 2, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K9
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"Flags of Unsung Countries," Liz Ikiriko, 2020 and "This Too Shall Pass," Gloria C. Swain, 2020. (Main Gallery Exhibition)
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Pottery and ceramics classes are popular and take place in just one of our seven studios at the AGSM.
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A variety of children’s, teens’, and adult classes take place throughout the year.
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"Okasan & Papi: Remixing Hybridity," Kevin Ei-Ichi DeForest, 2019. (Main Gallery Exhibition)
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Handbuilding in clay.
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One of our students gets creative!
710 Rosser Ave, Suite 2, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K9
204-726-8139
Tues to Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Thurs till 9 pm, Sat noon - 5 pm (Sat closed Jul/Aug)
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J.J. KEGAN MCFADDEN: With Alec in Mind, April 19 to June 9, 2012, Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, Brandon
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