COLUMN: Arts and Culture – Check out the K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park

The Steinbach Arts Council’s favorite free outdoor tradition is back! The 2026 K.R. Barkman Concerts in the Park series brings performing arts to the gazebo every week through June 17.

Concerts begin at 6:30 pm at KR Barkman Park (Main Street, southeast of the fire hall). Grab your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy live performances at the park!

2026 concert schedule

May 20 – Southern Sound, 4given Quartet, New Covenant Quartet

May 26 – Matt Zimmerman, The Academy

May 28 – Southeast Brass Quintet

June 3 – KW Duo, Looking Glass Theatre

June 9 – Above Bass, Jon Stoesz, Chammartin Family

June 11 – Darryl Marsch Band, Crossfire

June 17 – Jess & Janice, P-Noise

The Steinbach Arts Council is delighted to partner with the Barkman Concrete Foundation to continue this tradition of bringing local and guest artists together for our community.

Steinbach resin artist exhibits at the SAC hall gallery

The Steinbach Arts Council is proud to present “Shifting Realms: Ocean, Earth & Ether,” a solo exhibition by local resin artist Tanya Penner, running from May 22 to June 26. A self-taught talent from Steinbach, Penner’s geode-inspired designs and layered resin techniques capture nature’s duality—the calm of the shoreline and the raw energy of the earth. Many pieces incorporate sand and shells from her personal travels, offering a living history of the tide.

As a long standing showcase of local and regional talent, the Steinbach Arts Council relies on community support to continue presenting meaningful arts experiences. Toonie admission is encouraged to support the Steinbach Arts Council and its artists.

Arts4Tots preschool program registration continues for 2026-2027 program year

Arts4Tots offers a unique, community-focused environment where children ages three to five engage in a Montessori-inspired curriculum. Students benefit from regular instruction by professional clinicians in music, theatre, visual arts, culinary arts, and dance. Under the guidance of our experienced director and assistant director, children develop essential skills ranging from literacy and math to self-expression and confidence in a nurturing, creative setting.

Registration and program details:

Program Term: Sessions run from mid-September through early June.

Schedule: Half-day sessions are available two days per week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday options).

Location: Steinbach Arts Council, 304 Second Street.

To secure a spot for your child or to learn more about our curriculum and current availability, please visit SteinbachArts.ca or call 204-346-1077. Registration is accepted by phone or in-person only.

Thanks to Oakridge Garden Centre for sponsoring our preschool program.

2026 Summer Arts Day Camps open for families in the Southeast

Summer Arts Day Camps is back! Explore eight creative, themed weeks for children in age groups three to four, five to eight and nine to 12. These camps are intentionally designed to nurture well-being and personal growth, offering a safe and supportive environment where experienced instructors lead campers through music, dance, theatre, visual arts and culinary arts.

The Steinbach Arts Council is dedicated to removing barriers for families and opening doors for children through the Steinbach Dodge Creative Kids Bursary Fund, Roxanne Klassen Memorial Fund, and the Vera Friesen Memorial Fund, which provides support specifically for Summer Arts day campers. Apply for a bursary for camps online or in person at the SAC Administrative Office.

For the full camp schedule and to register for camps, visit SteinbachArts.ca or call 204-346-1077. Thanks to Canadian Tire Steinbach for sponsoring the Summer Arts Day Camp program.