Martha Street Studio

Martha Street Studio will be closed to the public July 30 - August 3. Keyholders will have access to the building during this time. Happy printing! 🌞

to be held in two hands by Sonali Menezes (ON) and Snack Witch Joni Cheung (QC) is open until August 24!
 
Closing Reception: Friday August 23, 2024 @ 5 – 8 pm

Join us for an Demo Workshop hosted by the artists on Saturday August 24, 2024 @ 1pm at Martha Street Studio! This demo workshop is free to attend and open to the public.

See the full exhibition text on our website, link in our bio!

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It takes two,
 
hands to
 
clear off a table
 
wash a tower of dishes
 
cut a mango
 
serve a meal
 
feed others
 
nourish ourselves
 
 
We are reaching,
 
for a plate of food
 
for connections to the lands and waters we currently call home
 
to the places our ancestors cared for and flourished with
 
 
We call back
 
through food
 
patiently waiting for our voices to intertwine
 
over long distances
 
 
Staring at bright marigold stains
 
that are probably older than we are
 
our minds wander to meals shared with family members
 
While eating alone
 
Something we have had to learn
 
growing up in so-called Canada
 
 
Getting lost in the messiness
 
in the markings and spaces between
 
are our (hi)stories and relations
 
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Snack Witch Joni Cheung and Sonali Menezes grew up eating food. Often with two hands: to pull apart a steamed bun, to rip off a piece of bhatura to dip into channa; to offer a serving, to cut a mango.

Sometimes the messiness was cleaned up with a good morning towel, marks revealing the history of what food was shared.

Other times, haldi stains remain on skin, wooden spoons, and under nails. Both artists are part of Asian diasporas born here in so-called Canada, originating in Hong Kong, and Goa, India respectively.

As they navigate the in-betweenness of being settlers and second-generation immigrants, they reach back to their homelands through food. They connect to the land through taste, by eating, in gratitude, by sharing around a table.
 
 

Opening this Friday!

to be held in two hands by Sonali Menezes (ON) and Snack Witch Joni Cheung (QC)
 
Exhibition Dates: July 12 – August 24, 2024

Closing Reception: Friday August 23, 2024 @ 5 – 8 pm

Join us for an Artist Demo Workshop on Saturday August 24, 2024 @ 1pm at Martha Street Studio! This demo workshop is free to attend and open to the public.

See the full exhibition text on our website, link in our bio!

//
 
It takes two,
 
hands to
 
clear off a table
 
wash a tower of dishes
 
cut a mango
 
serve a meal
 
feed others
 
nourish ourselves
 
 
We are reaching,
 
for a plate of food
 
for connections to the lands and waters we currently call home
 
to the places our ancestors cared for and flourished with
 
 
We call back
 
through food
 
patiently waiting for our voices to intertwine
 
over long distances
 
 
Staring at bright marigold stains
 
that are probably older than we are
 
our minds wander to meals shared with family members
 
While eating alone
 
Something we have had to learn
 
growing up in so-called Canada
 
 
Getting lost in the messiness
 
in the markings and spaces between
 
are our (hi)stories and relations
 
//
 
Snack Witch Joni Cheung and Sonali Menezes grew up eating food. Often with two hands: to pull apart a steamed bun, to rip off a piece of bhatura to dip into channa; to offer a serving, to cut a mango.

Sometimes the messiness was cleaned up with a good morning towel, marks revealing the history of what food was shared.

Other times, haldi stains remain on skin, wooden spoons, and under nails. Both artists are part of Asian diasporas born here in so-called Canada, originating in Hong Kong, and Goa, India respectively.

As they navigate the in-betweenness of being settlers and second-generation immigrants, they reach back to their homelands through food. They connect to the land through taste, by eating, in gratitude, by sharing around a table.
 
 

Martha Street Studio is pleased to present "to be held in two hands", a duo exhibition by Sonali Menezes (ON) and Snack Witch Joni Cheung (QC)

Exhibition Dates: July 12 – August 24, 2024
Closing Reception: Friday August 23, 2024 @ 5 – 8 pm

Join us for an Artist Demo Workshop on Saturday August 24, 2024 @ 1pm at Martha Street Studio! This demo workshop is free to attend and open to the public.

Exhibition Response by Alana MacDougall

See the full exhibition text on our website, link in our bio!

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It takes two,

hands to

clear off a table

wash a tower of dishes

cut a mango

serve a meal

feed others

nourish ourselves


We are reaching,

for a plate of food

for connections to the lands and waters we currently call home

to the places our ancestors cared for and flourished with


We call back

through food

patiently waiting for our voices to intertwine

over long distances


Staring at bright marigold stains

that are probably older than we are

our minds wander to meals shared with family members

While eating alone

Something we have had to learn

growing up in so-called Canada


Getting lost in the messiness

in the markings and spaces between

are our (hi)stories and relations

//

Snack Witch Joni Cheung and Sonali Menezes grew up eating food. Often with two hands: to pull apart a steamed bun, to rip off a piece of bhatura to dip into channa; to offer a serving, to cut a mango. Sometimes the messiness was cleaned up with a good morning towel, marks revealing the history of what food was shared.

Other times, haldi stains remain on skin, wooden spoons, and under nails. Both artists are part of Asian diasporas born here in so-called Canada, originating in Hong Kong, and Goa, India respectively.

As they navigate the in-betweenness of being settlers and second-generation immigrants, they reach back to their homelands through food. They connect to the land through taste, by eating, in gratitude, by sharing around a table.

Heads up folks - we're closed todays, Thursday June 13, for the Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts!

We'll be open for regular hours again Friday and Saturday this week.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Martha Street Studio will be closed this Saturday, May 18 for the long weekend. See you next week, printmakers! 🌞

Assorted Editions: SoA Showcase continues until May 31, with works by 17 young printmakers from the School of Art.

Gallery is open 10-5 Tues-Sat.

See the full exhibition text and documentation photos on our website through the link in our bio.

Photos by Sarah Fuller

Thanks to everyone who came down for the opening of Assorted Editions: SoA Showcase!

The exhibition is up until May 31, with works by 17 young printmakers from the School of Art.

Gallery is open 10-5 Tues-Sat.

Photos by Bronwyn Watson

Martha Street Studio will be closed tomorrow, May 1. We will reopen on Thursday, May 2. See you then! 🌞

Opening tonight! 5-8 pm

Exhibition April 19-May 31, 2024

Assorted Editions: SoA Takeover features new works by the University of Manitoba School of Art printmaking students. Spanning screen print, lithography, etching, and relief techniques, Assorted Editions brings together the best of student work connected by a boundless enthusiasm to create.

See the full exhibition text on our website, link in our bio!

Opening tomorrow!

Reception: Friday, April 19, 2024 @ 5 – 8 pm

Exhibition Dates: April 19 – May 31, 2024

Curated by Pamela Baptista .mmyb and Gerald Johne Santos .san, Assorted Editions: SOA Takeover transforms Martha Street Studio into an exhilarating exploration of student artists and their creative visions in printmaking.

Featuring new works from the School of Art’s printmaking students, Assorted Editions showcases the diverse practices of Winnipeg’s emerging printmakers, highlighting the skills and novel approaches developed under the guidance of accomplished educators and peers.

Coming together at Martha Street Studio to amplify compelling new voices, these contemporary printmakers share exciting views of what it means to print.

Martha Street Studio is pleased to present Assorted Editions: SOA Takeover, a group exhibition by the University of Manitoba School of Art printmaking students.



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Exhibition Dates: April 19 - May 31, 2024

Join us for the opening reception Friday, April 19, 2024 @ 5 – 8 pm

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Assorted Editions: SOA Takeover transforms Martha Street Studio into an exhilarating exploration of student artists and their creative visions in printmaking. Featuring new works from the School of Art’s printmaking students, Assorted Editions showcases the diverse practices of Winnipeg’s emerging printmakers, highlighting the skills and novel approaches developed under the guidance of accomplished educators and peers. Coming together at Martha Street Studio to amplify compelling new voices, these contemporary printmakers share exciting views of what it means to print.

In Assorted Editions: SOA Takeover, Martha Street Studio is transformed into an overwhelming space filled with dynamic contemporary prints. Providing an intimate glimpse into the current landscape of the School of Art student printmakers, this exhibition bridges the gap between Winnipeg’s art and student communities. Opening a window into the School of Art’s industrious student printmaking community with emphasis on finesse and mastery of their craft, the works in this show range from intaglio to screen print and relief, each connected to the other by a boundless enthusiasm to create.

Assorted Editions draws together the best of student work in a celebration of the Flat Land Print Studio’s new generation of printmakers.

Call for Submissions!

2024 Grant Marshall Student Summer Residency applications are now open - link in our bio!

Application deadline: 11:59pm April 30, 2024

Current University of Manitoba students and 2023 graduates working in print media are eligible to apply.

The selected residency student will receive:

• 2 months free studio rental (July and August)
• $400 artist fee
• $200 materials fee
• Technician assistance up to 10 hours

See our website for the submission form and requirements- link in our bio!

Final days to see Printed Flight by Lisa Matthias

Open until 5 on April 5. See full exhibition documentation by Sarah Fuller on our website - link in our bio.

Printed Flight explores the worlds of songbirds, insects, and landscapes, through the media of woodcut printmaking, ecological soundscape, and stop-motion animation.

Printed Flight features Matthias’ largest work to date, The Ornithology Collection, a 15-foot woodblock print. This piece, part of a series depicting bird nests of various species, arose from the artist’s in-depth study of natural history specimens at the Royal Alberta Museum.

Martha Street Studio will be closed to the public from Friday March 29 to Monday April 1 for Good Friday and Easter.

Keyholders will still be able to access the building.

Printed Flight by Lisa Matthias is on view until April 5.

Printed Flight explores the worlds of songbirds, insects, and landscapes, through the media of woodcut printmaking, ecological soundscape, and stop-motion animation.

Printed Flight features Matthias' largest work to date, The Ornithology Collection, a 15-foot woodblock print. This piece, part of a series depicting bird nests of various species, arose from the artists in-depth study of natural history specimens at the Royal Alberta Museum.

See the full exhibition text on our website through the link in our bio.

Exhibition documentation by Sarah Fuller

Spots are still available in our Spring courses!

Three courses have open spots:
Introductory Screen Printing on Mondays and Wednesdays
Screen Printing Basics Workshop
Introduction to Etching: Copper Plates

Visit our website at printmakers.mb.ca for more information and to register - link in our bio!

Print exchange - call for submissions!

Marking the 150th anniversary of Winnipeg's journey as a city, Martha Street Studio is organizing a print exchange around the theme "The Peg?"

Make an edition of 11 and you'll get 10 prints in exchange, plus your work will be exhibited at Martha Street Studio from June 17 to 22, 2024.

Deadline for submissions: June 1, 2024

Submission requirements:
All traditional printmaking techniques are acceptable.
• Paper size must be 5" x 7"
• Image size full bleed (5"x7") or smaller
• Portrait or Landscape orientation
• Edition size of 11

$25 CAD fee to cover administration costs and return mailing.

Opening tonight! Printed Flight by Lisa Matthias

Reception 5-8pm Friday March 1
Artist talk @ 1pm Saturday March 2

Featuring a breathtaking 15-ft long woodblock print in between video and and soundscapes, Matthias explores the worlds of songbirds, insects, and landscapes through the works in Printed Flight.

Matthias seamlessly integrates her scientific knowledge as an ecologist, resulting in a collection of contemporary visual artworks that challenge and engage viewers, emphasizing critical themes of biodiversity and our environment.

Registration is open for spring courses!

Spring courses start in April with a range of screen printing, reduction linocut, and letterpress classes, and more!

See all courses on our website - link in our bio.

Martha Street Studio will be closed this Saturday, February 17 for the long weekend. See you on Tuesday, February 20! ❄️

Second drop of screen printed posters from our Steal This Poster Exchange with and are now installed in the North End! 🌈

Artwork by Nathan Carson , Ron Siu , Dana Edmonds , and Alexey Lazarev ✨💫

Final days to catch Summer Song by Shogo Okada

Closes 5pm on Friday Feb 16.

Don't miss your chance to see these vibrant, playful screenprints! Full of pop culture references and musical arrangement, Okada's handmade prints hit all the right notes.

Exhibition documentation by

We’ve finally released a set of our screen printed posters into the wild, created through our Steal This Poster Exchange with and !! 💖

We were lucky to screen print 4 gorgeous designs by Nathan Carson , Ron Siu , Dana Edmonds , and Alexey Lazarev . Find this set throughout the Exchange District, and keep your eyes peeled for our next drop in a different neighbourhood! We can’t wait to get these into your hands 🙌

Have an area you want to see us install posters? Comment below!

Summer Song by Shogo Okada continues until Feb 16. Drop in today and let these vibrant screen prints bring some warm joy to this grey week!

1) Virgo / 2022 / 18"x24"
2) Similar Elements / 2015 / 14"x12"
3) Reflection / 2022 / 18.5"x24.6"

Documentation by Sarah Fuller

Summer Song by Shogo Okada is up now until Feb 16!

Using manual techniques to achieve a stunning degree of precision, Okada explores playful visual expression through screen printed works with intuitive consideration.

Curating the works the way a DJ builds a set, Okada doesn't want you to think too much - instead, he wants you to feel the rhythm and relationship of each work, then experience them all like one playlist.

Documentation photos by Sarah Fuller

Final days to see Seasoned Ground at - exhibition closes January 28.

See more photos on our website through the link in our bio!

Documentation by Bramwell Enan

Summer Song opens tomorrow! Friday January 12 from 5-8pm.

installing "Lovely Day", one of twelve screen print works in his vibrant and playful collection that constructs visual language like a playlist to be experienced.

See the rest of these works and meet the artist in the gallery Friday evening, and catch Shogo's talk on Saturday at 1pm - in-person and via zoom. The Zoom link will be available in our bio and on our website on Saturday.

Opening next Friday! Join us for the opening reception Friday Jan 12 from 5 to 8pm.

Opens January 12, 2024
Closes February 16, 2024

Working within a multi-disciplinary practice reverberating between art-making and music-making, Shogo Okada explores playful visual expression through the print works in Summer Song with intuitive consideration. From the lushness of a tomato plant in full red bloom, to suggestions of an incomprehensible giraffe on a lazy dog day, Summer Song crafts an enigmatic view of warmer days that Shogo doesn’t want you to think too much about. Instead, he wants you to feel the rhythm and the relationship of each work, then experience them all like one playlist.

Martha Street Studio is pleased to announce Summer Song by Shogo Okada (QB).

Opens January 12, 2024
Closes February 16, 2024

Working within a multi-disciplinary practice reverberating between art-making and music-making, Shogo Okada explores playful visual expression through the print works in Summer Song with intuitive consideration. From the lushness of a tomato plant in full red bloom, to suggestions of an incomprehensible giraffe on a lazy dog day, Summer Song crafts an enigmatic view of warmer days that Shogo doesn’t want you to think too much about. Instead, he wants you to feel the rhythm and the relationship of each work, then experience them all like one playlist.