Recent Events.
If you missed one of our recent events, don’t worry! It’s all saved right here for you to catch the highlights. Be sure to follow our calendar and social media accounts to stay up to date with what’s coming soon to SNAC.
2023
Singer Songwriter Showcase | November 18th
The artists from the singer songwriter showcase:
Heartsleeve is a crowd favourite with their unique blend of rootsy folk music turned on its head. Website link.
Doug McArthur is a seasoned singer-songwriter who has been making music for over two decades. Website link.
Shay Wolf is born and raised in the Canadian prairies, Shay Wolf is a classical pianist turned singer/songwriter. Website link
Milt Homely slings classic country tunes with a delightfully dark and funny twist. He's a north end poet, prairie prophet and the self-declared Minister of Loneliness.
Metis celebration |October 28th
Metis celebration
October 28th
SNAC’s held a community metis celebration. An afternoon of family activity with Fiddling jigging, art and more metis fun with delicious traditional metis food and an amazing evening concert with brandi Vezina
Afro fall | September 24
Afro fall brought the south-end community together for an amazing music festival. African and black artists played with amazing food.
Mb food fest | September 17th
Botany in motion | September 1st
Bringing together Manitoba’s favorite local food and beverages at the 3rd annual MB Food Fest on Sunday. Sip, Sample & Shop!
A Performing Arts Festival at SNAC. Talented performers showcasing their skills in music, dancing, and painting.
GerryFest | August 12th
Emancipation day | August 1st
SNAC arts camp | July
Concert series
On August 12, 2023, SNAC hosts the Annual GerryFest in honour of Gerry Atwell, a musician, writer, community builder, and mentor to many, who was involved at SNAC in various roles for over 25 years. GerryFest and the SNAC Rise Up Mentorship program were created to continue Gerry's legacy and life long committment to mentoring emerging artists of diverse backgrounds.
Emancipation day was an event that took place on August 1st to commemorate those who paved the way for freedom and liberation for enslaved people. The keynote speaker for the event was reverend Dr. Milton W, chambers. The hosts for the event were Dr. Uche Nwankwo, Judy Williams, and Willard Reaves. The event also included a sacred fire at the spiritual grounds behind St. Norbert Arts centre.
The summer camp is a yearly event that takes place at St. Norbert Arts Centre. It's an opportunity for kids to get outside and explore the grounds, as well as express their creativity through a multitude of arts and crafts. W.R.E.N.C.H also provides free bikes for older children and gives them the skills to repair their bikes. The camp runs every July for a week at a time.
Boom Calypso is a band that features members of Voice of Boom and Rock Calypso, and performed at the Gerry Atwell amphitheatre on June 15th, 2023. Indian city is a Juno-nominated pop/rock band that performed at St. Norbert Arts Centre on July 20th, 2023.
Community day | March 26th
The SNAC community day in the spring was a day for the St. Norbert community to participate in some spring festivities such as outdoor games and activities, indoor crafts, maple syrup tapping, and a bonfire with hotdogs and drinks. There was also a live indoor concert featuring local artists Ingrid D. Jonson, a singer-songwriter and spoken word recording artist, as well as Daiisu, a singer-songwriter.
Community day | February 26th
The SNAC community day was a day for the St. Norbert community to participate in some winter festivities such as snow mural painting, a scavenger hunt, snowshoeing, snow golf, and a bonfire. There was also a live indoor performance by Daniel Boiteau and Patricia Cromwell-Clements.
Travel with Us
Be Inspired, Learn and Connect from Our Home to Your Home with local and international artists for tips on creating art, make a medicine wheel/dream catcher, design your own kite to fly and learn about the tradition of kite making and kite flying on Easter Mondays in Barbados.
Messages of Hope for a World Without Racism
What does a world without racism look like? Over 80 images were painted by visitors to GerryFest 2020 at the St. Norbert Arts Centre when asked this question. The collective art installation was displayed on 50’ of construction fencing for three months. Students from Marymound School in Winnipeg, selected the two paintings used on this poster and shared their words of wisdom.
2021 | From our House to Yours with Love
February 14, 2021
Join us for a free virtual evening of music, song and comedy!
1st Annual GerryFest
Dedicated to the life and work of Gerry Atwell
Music | Art | Theatre | Friendship | August 14th-16th, 2020
Featuring:
Indian City | Super Duty Tough Work | and other friends of Gerry Atwell.
Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm
Free and open to all to tour the gallery featuring an exhibition of the Life and Work of Gerry Atwell.
Sunday 11am to 4pm
Special Market and Showcase of Black Owned Business of Manitoba.
All weekend! Free “Express Yourself” art-making station to make your own statement about Gerry’s most important topic: cultural equity. Hang your poster, banner, postcard on our fences which will be up for a month after GerryFest.
Recent events around the globe have helped to refocus everyone’s attention on cultural equity. Many of us are asking ourselves “What would Gerry say”? Gerry Atwell’s work as a multi-disciplinary artist was dedicated to expressing the Black Canadian experience and the empowerment of others in need. GerryFest is dedicated to the journey of Gerry’s life and how we as a community of caring friends and family can continue that work to finally end racism.
The Gerry Atwell Memorial Mentorship Fund
GerryFest is a fundraiser for the Gerry Atwell Memorial Mentorship Endowment Fund – Inspired by Gerry’s lifelong commitment to mentoring emerging artists, the Atwell Family and the St. Norbert Arts Centre have established the Gerry Atwell Memorial Mentorship Fund. The Fund will provide support for professional artists to work with talented emerging artists from communities underrepresented in the Artistic sector. The mentorship fund is administered by the St. Norbert Arts Centre with the Atwell family’s direction and in collaboration with community organizations that were near and dear to Gerry’s heart.
Tax receipts will be issued for donations of more than $15.00. This fund will remain open for ongoing donations here.
Watch the GerryFest 2020 Documentary on CBC >>