COLUMN: Arts and Culture – Winter class and workshop registration opens

Registration for the Steinbach Arts Council’s winter 2027 season opened Nov. 4.

The winter lineup spans dance, pottery, visual arts, culinary arts, creative wellness, improv, and language classes, running January to April, alongside one-day workshops. A Steinbach Arts Council membership is required to register, and bursaries are available for families who need support.

Browse the full lineup and register at SteinbachArts.ca or call 204-346-1077.

Our Culinary Arts program is sponsored by Main Bread & Butter.

Homegrown returns with Manitoba comedian Matt Falk

Homegrown, the Steinbach Arts Council’s signature celebration of local talent and community, returns on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Steinbach Arts Council, 304 Second Street. Doors open at 7 p.m.

This year’s headliner is Manitoba comedian Matt Falk, described by CBC as “effortlessly funny.” One of Canada’s top clean comedians, Falk has appeared on CBC’s The Debaters and Laugh Out Loud, holds three #1 comedy albums on iTunes, and took second place at the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas.

Every ticket includes a locally brewed craft beer from The Public Brewhouse and Gallery and appetizers by Smitty’s Restaurant. Tickets are $40, including food and a serving of beer, at SteinbachArts.ca or 204-346-1077.

Homegrown is sponsored by Loewen Body Shop, with thanks to event partners Smitty’s Restaurant and The Public Brewhouse and Gallery.

Corks & Canvas returns as an in-person event to raise funds for new initiatives

The Steinbach Arts Council invites you to the annual Corks & Canvas Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 27, at Bentwood Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Enjoy an in-person event, with a sommelier-crafted tasting tour through Spain featuring six unique wines paired with a curated menu, alongside original local artwork and handcrafted items for purchase.

Proceeds support essential community outreach, including free senior programming, therapeutic arts, and youth musician mentorship program. Tickets are $100 with a tax receiptable portion. Call 204-346-1077 or visit steinbacharts.ca to reserve your spot!

Special thanks to our sponsors: onPoint, Chez Koop, Country Meat & Deli, Craft Financial Group, Re/Max Keith Unger Team, Gislason Targownik Peters, and Jones & Company Wine Merchants.

Creative Steps & Healthy Starts: Free Parent & Tot Art Workshops Return to Steinbach

The Steinbach Arts Council is offering a free Parent & Tot Art Workshop Series for families with children aged 1–4. Led by qualified instructors, these interactive sessions focus on arts-based learning and wellness, spanning dance, music, visual arts, theatre, and culinary arts. Each workshop includes a healthy snack to support active lifestyles.

Parent & Tot Art Workshop Series schedule

Music & Sensory Exploration Workshop: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

Visual Arts Workshop: Friday, Dec. 4, 2026

Theatre Workshop: Friday, Jan. 15, 2027

Culinary Arts & Nutrition Workshop: Friday, Feb. 26, 2027

This series is made possible with support from the Healthy Child Coalition – Southeast.

WORKSHOPS at SAC (October & November)

Join our engaging workshops designed for individuals of all skill levels, where participants will explore various artistic techniques and cultural traditions through hands-on activities.

Beginner Oil Painting Workshop (Ages 16+)

Learn core oil painting skills, including composition, colour mixing, and blending, to complete your own piece.

Schedule: Saturday | Nov 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Whimsical Pottery Teapot Series: Wheel-Thrown Teapots (Ages 18+)

Advance your wheel-throwing techniques by throwing, assembling, and glazing a complete teapot set.

Schedule: Saturdays | Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12, 2026, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For the full list of workshops and to register, visit SteinbachArts.ca or call 204-346-1077.

Steinbach Arts Council Selected Recipient for Rocco’s Pizza with a Purpose Fundraiser

Steinbach Arts Council has teamed up with Rocco’s Pizzeria as one of four local charities featured in their community fundraising initiative. From now until Nov. 8, $5 from every specialty “The Da Vinci” pizza sold will go directly toward supporting SAC’s arts and culture programming. Topped with tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, Italian salami, prosciutto, and parmesan flakes, the custom pie brings gourmet flavor to a vital local cause.

As one of the largest rural arts councils in Canada, SAC has seen its programming nearly double in size, serving thousands of participants across the Southeast through accessible visual, theatrical, and heritage arts. This grassroots partnership highlights how local businesses and community organizations can collaborate to foster creative growth. Residents can support the initiative by ordering a Da Vinci pizza at Rocco’s Pizzeria, ensuring that dinner does a little good for the community at the same time.

Dawn Schmidt Exhibits Places That Stay With Us at SAC’s Hall Gallery

Discover the expansive beauty of Manitoba’s skies, Lake of the Woods, areas in BC and urban landscapes in Places That Stay with Us, a captivating solo exhibition by Dawn Schmidt running until Nov. 20, 2026, at the Steinbach Arts Council Hall Gallery.

A member of the Manitoba Society of Artists and the Federation of Canadian Artists, Schmidt uses luminous color and expressive brushwork to celebrate familiar regional scenes.

Exhibiting alongside Dawn Schmidt is the SAC Fall Student Exhibit, sponsored by Ledingham GM, with works by visual arts students instructed by Nico Narvaez. This showcase invites audiences to experience our local surroundings through fresh, inspired eyes.

Viewing the gallery is free. Toonie donations are encouraged.