aceartinc.

The gallery will be closed today, Thursday January 26, due to staff illness. We’ll be back ASAP. ❤️

Call for submissions for 2023 - 2024 regular programming is NOW OPEN! Deadline December 9 2022.

aceartinc aims to exhibit 4 – 5 major exhibitions a year by contemporary visual artists from across the world. To this end, we encourage applications from all contemporary artists and curators, groups and collectives in all visual art mediums. For the 2023/2024 programming year, we are invested in providing exhibition opportunities to as many Manitoba-based artists as possible, keeping in mind artists who have traditionally been excluded from gallery spaces: including but not limited to people of marginalized genders, racialized artists, and disabled artists. Additionally, we are interested in receiving submissions from a wide range of collaborative models; if you are part of an artistic duo, or have a group proposal in mind, please feel emboldened to send us your ideas. Our minds are wide open, and we want to make space for new ways of supporting artists in exhibiting work.

For all information regarding selection process and how to apply, head to the link below.

OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR REGULAR PROGRAMMING 2023-2024, aceartinc.   aceartinc aims to exhibit 4 - 5 major exhibitions a year by contemporary visual artists from across the world.

On Saturday October 29th send + receive and aceartinc present the debut performance by Seracs, with crys cole and Oren Ambarchi.

Seracs is an experimental music duo formed in 2019 by longtime friends and serial collaborators Curran Faris and Cole Peters. Drawing on a deep and shared love of sound, Seracs reference the techniques of musique concrete, electroacoustic, and early electronic music while surfacing distinct forms through a process of dialogue and experimentation. After several years of preparation interrupted by numerous lockdowns and social distancing, Seracs will make their live debut on October 29.

Oren Ambarchi performs at aceartinc. on Saturday, October 29th for our last concert of 2022, with crys cole and Seracs.

Oren Ambarchi is an Australian multi-instrumentalist whose practice focuses on the exploration of the guitar. He is a prolific solo artist and consummate collaborator who has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists over the last three decades including; Fennesz, Charlemagne Palestine, Sunn 0)), Thomas Brinkmann, Keiji Haino, Alvin Lucier, John Zorn, Annea Lockwood, Alvin Curran, Loren Connors, Manuel Gottsching/Ash Ra, Merzbow, Jim O'Rourke, Keith Rowe, David Rosenboom, Akio Suzuki, Phill Niblock, John Tilbury, Richard Pinhas, Evan Parker, crys cole, Fire! and many more. He has released numerous recordings over the years for labels such as Touch, Editions Mego, Drag City, PAN, Kranky and Tzadik. Since 2009 Ambarchi has run the Black Truffle label. Ambarchi's latest album is Shebang released via US label Drag City.

On Saturday, October 29th crys cole performs at aceartinc with Oren Ambarchi and Seracs.

crys cole is a Canadian sound artist, currently based in Berlin, working in composition, performance and sound installation. Working in modalities that emphasize focussed listening, she develops pieces through haptic gestures and seemingly mundane sources to create texturally nuanced works that continuously retune the ear. Cole has performed in Canada, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, the USA, UK and throughout Europe. She has ongoing collaborations with artists Oren Ambarchi and with James Rushford (under the name Ora Clementi). She has also worked with Francis Plagne, Leif Elggren, Tetuzi Akiyama, Seiji Morimoto, Jessika Kenney, David Rosenboom, Annea Lockwood, Keith Rowe, Lance Austin Olsen, David Behrman, Tim Olive and many more. Cole's work has been published on numerous labels including Black Truffle, Penultimate Press, Ultra Eczema, Boomkat, Students of Decay and Second Editions. She has exhibited her work in Canada, Russia, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, the UK and Thailand.

On October 29th, send + receive and aceartinc. present crys cole (CA/DE), Oren Ambarchi (AU/DE), and Seracs (CA) in a one-time concert, concluding send + receive’s 2022 programming. Space is limited; advance tickets are available now and encouraged.

crys cole is a Canadian sound artist, currently based in Berlin, working in composition, performance and sound installation. Working in modalities that emphasize focused listening, she develops pieces through haptic gestures and seemingly mundane sources to create texturally nuanced works that continuously retune the ear.

Oren Ambarchi is an Australian multi-instrumentalist whose practice focuses on the exploration of the guitar. He is a prolific solo artist and consummate collaborator who has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists over the last three decades. Since 2009 Ambarchi has run the Black Truffle label. Ambarchi’s latest album is Shebang released via US label Drag City.

Seracs is an experimental music duo formed in 2019 by longtime friends and serial collaborators Curran Faris and Cole Peters. Drawing on a deep and shared love of sound, Seracs reference the techniques of musique concrete, electroacoustic, and early electronic music while surfacing distinct forms through a process of dialogue and experimentation. After several years of preparation interrupted by numerous lockdowns and social distancing, Seracs will make their live debut on October 29.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: aceartinc is wheelchair accessible through the door at 216 Princess Street; call 204-944-9763. Otherwise there are three steps to the front door. There are three washooms, one of which is wheelchair accessible. If you have questions, feel free to call or email [email protected].

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Leigh Lugosi as Program Assistant. Leigh brings a wide range of skills and experience to ace. Drop by to welcome them in their new role.

Leigh Lugosi is a multidisciplinary artist from the north end of Winnipeg. Their art practice has looked like a million things, but lately they’ve been focused on creating moving image and sound. They are inspired by animalistic impulses, fierce sexuality, nature, and local counterculture history. They are currently working on a record to be released on Makade Sta

We would like to announce the departure of Brianna Wentz from aceartinc. at the end of this week. Brianna started at ace in 2019. Through her positions as Program Assistant and Special Projects Coordinator, she has worked to support programming in a myriad of ways, such as exhibition installations, communications and administration. Brianna’s patient and thoughtful nature was vital in ace’s transition from McDermot to our new space at 206 Princess Street. Her sense of humor, compassion and warmth will be missed. We wish her well in the next phase of her career. 🍌💚

Tell All The Truth But Tell It Slant
A solo exhibition by Zahra Baseri

Opening + Artist Talk: Friday, June 24, 7 PM (ASL provided)
Run: June 24 - August 13, 2022

Tell All The Truth But Tell It Slant is a multi-media exhibition that addresses the atrocities of an oppressive ruling system in Iran that continually and deliberately uses socio-political suppression to control its citizens. From the viewpoint of an Iranian living in Canada, I create images, objects, and spaces that investigate power dynamics, means and instruments of power, omission, and censorship, among others. I employ allegory and representation of culturally significant imagery from Persian and Islamic art and architecture as my formal language. While accentuating the importance of materiality, my work questions the subject-object duality to more profoundly bring the political into the material realm.

Zahra Baseri is an Iranian-Canadian artist who has a BFA Honors from the University of Manitoba (2016) and an MFA from the University of Waterloo (2019). She continued her research in Lisbon, Portugal, through Maumaus, an independent study program in 2020. Baseri was Manitoba’s provincial winner for BMO 1st Art! (2016), and received the University of Waterloo Fine Arts highest honour of achievement, the Sylvia Knight Award (2019).

This exhibition includes engine oil which may be hazardous to people with fragrance sensitivities, allergies, asthma or any other medical conditions. Please contact us if you have any concerns.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for the arts and wish to play a part in the redevelopment of ace. We are looking for people from the community to participate in committees for fundraising, policy-making, finance, and human resources. Previous experience in non-profits, fundraising, law, business, HR conflict mediation, and marketing, are considered assets.

Please send a CV and cover letter outlining why you would like to join to [email protected] by Monday, June 27 at 4 pm CDT.

Join us on Wednesday, June 8 for a 35-minute qigong workshop with Yolanda Paulsen from 12:10-12:45 pm.

Yolanda will lead us in basic qigong (pronounced chi-gong) in her installation "Garden from the River". Qigong is described as "a form of traditional Chinese medicine which involves using exercise to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit."

"Garden from the River" is part of Mujer Artista: The Cure La Cura, which runs until June 11. On the last day of the exhibition, Yolanda will also be doing an improvised performance at 4pm.

Terms: 30 hours per week, 12 months, benefits through Canada Life
Pay: $19.00/hour
Deadline: Friday, June 10 2022, 4 pm CDT
Desired start date: Monday, July 4 2022 (some training in last week of June- flexible dates)
Apply to: [email protected]

We are seeking an organized, reliable, energetic, and cheerful individual who understands and champions Artist-Run Centres and contemporary art. Working with a small, enthusiastic, fierce, and friendly team, you will carry out duties necessary to realize ace’s mandate and vision. Full job description below.
This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong communication and organizing skills who has a deep interest in artist-run centres, arts administration, and contemporary art.

Skills & Competencies:
Experience in arts administration
Experience with online promotion.
Experience with artist-run centres and/or non-profit organizations including voluntary experience
Excellent time management skills.
Excellent communication, design, and writing skills.
The ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Promotion & Fundraising
Update and maintain website hosted on WordPress
Implement and monitor an ongoing social media strategy for the gallery, referring to ace’s Social Media Policy, in consultation with the Program Director
Maintain a professional presence on social media platforms under the management of the Program Director
Create and distribute an organizational newsletter via MailChimp on bi-weekly basis
Create graphics for digital and printed promotional materials, send to printers, online billboards, post to website and social media platforms
Coordinate the distribution of mailings to members, arts organizations, and political and social leaders
Assist with fundraising coordination
Provide assistance to exhibiting artists as required
Arrange hospitality for openings, talks or other events in conjunction with other staff

Administration
Keep statistics on online and in person visitors
Assist with the completion of CADAC data spreadsheets
Assist in writing and editing grant applications
Coordinate Volunteers
Contribute to monthly operations and programming board reports
Actively assist in daily operations of gallery under the management of the Program Director and the Director of Finance and Administration
Oversee tasks assigned to interns, as needed
Oversee programming archive
Help prepare contracts in regards to events, exhibitions, or contract employment
Recruit new members, maintain existing membership
Undertake tasks assigned by the Program Director and the Director of Finance & Administration on an ongoing basis

Maintenance
Clean, patch and paint walls
Assist with installation/striking of exhibition
Organize the storage areas
Tidy office, water plants, take out trash and recycling
Supervise contract technicians when appropriate
General
Respond to gallery email correspondence, record keeping, filing, answering phones
Greet visitors and track attendance
Invigilate gallery
Ensure smooth operation of gallery day to day, including keeping regular hours of operation, supplies maintained, maintenance of office, galleries, and storage areas
Occasionally working evening events
Available to work Saturdays
Opening and closing the gallery

Applicants must submit a cover letter detailing their relevant experience as it relates to the job description and why they want to be part of ace (two pages maximum), and a resume (2 pages maximum), to [email protected]. Subject line: Application- Program Assistant.

aceartinc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all applicants especially Indigenous, Black, People Of Colour, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, though only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In the age of disease, what heals us?

Mujer Artista: The Cure / La Cura
Friday May 20 - Saturday June 11, 2022
aceartinc / Winnipeg
206 Princess Street

Opening: Friday May 20 at 7 PM (RSVP to [email protected], 7 pm or 8 pm slots)
Artist Talk + Performances: Saturday May 28 at 2 PM (RSVP to [email protected])

Artists:
• Adriana Alarcon
• Carolina Araneda
• Beatriz Barahona
• Francesca Carella Arfinengo
• Caroline Dickie
• Gabriela Garcia
• Vanesa Harari
• Monica Mercedez Martinez
• Michele Melendez-Gallegos
• Yolanda Paulsen
• Lucy Pavez
• Esperanza Sanchez Espitia
• Daniela Smith-Fernandez
• Citlali Solis

Program Manager: Cecilia Araneda
Program Coordinator: Francesca Carella Arfinengo
Program Mentors: Franci Duran + Alexandra Garrido

About Mujer Artista:
In 2014, after a series of conversations between Latin Canadian women artists Cecilia Araneda, Praba Pilar and Monica Martinez, we came up with the idea of participating in an artistic process from the starting point of collective dialogue. We named this initiative Mujer Artista. From our core group of three, Mujer Artista has gradually expanded over the years to involve more artists

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mujer Artista acknowledges the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, MAWA: Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art and aceartinc.

image: The Big Symphony by Yolanda Paulsen

The gallery will be closed Wednesday, April 13, and Thursday, April 14, due to the incoming storm. We will remain closed for Good Friday, April 15.

Weather permitting, we will reopen on Saturday, April 16 from 12-5 pm.

❄️ Stay safe ❄️

Yesterday, we celebrated the official opening of our new location at 206 Princess Street. We would like to extend a huge thanks to the Government of Canada, the Winnipeg Foundation, the City of Winnipeg and CentreVenture Development Corporation for their generous contributions without which our new space would not have been possible. We would also like to thank the Manitoba Arts Council, the Winnipeg Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts for their continued partnership over the years.

We welcome everyone into our new space and thank the community for continuing to support us. We're thrilled about beginning a new chapter in ace's history.

Among the Falling Stars: Megwe-aya'iing anangoog gaa-bangishimowaad by Michel Dumont runs until May 7. Gallery hours are 12-5 pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Visit www.aceart.org for more info.

Canadian Heritage
City of Winnipeg – Municipal Government
The Winnipeg Foundation
Centre Venture Development Corp
Manitoba Arts Council / Conseil des arts du Manitoba
Winnipeg Arts Council
Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada

aceartinc. updated their business hours.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Monday, April 4th

aceart inc. We’re Hiring a Program Director Artist Run Centre

On Friday, April 1 at 7-10 pm, join us for our inaugural exhibition in our new gallery at 206 Princess Street, as Michel Dumont will launch his newest work in this solo exhibition, "Among the falling stars: Megwe-aya'iing anangoog gaa-bangishimowaad".

“The tile speaks of the terrazzo floors built by my Italian neighbours. It tells of mining, asbestos, and the hazardous chemicals required to achieve vivid permanent colours.

From these stories, I broke, smashed, and carved them into something new. I tell my own stories, and those of the animals of this region articulating the scars, chips, and scrapes we bear from survival in this colonial reality.

My disabilities pose unique challenges to my practice. I must rest my injured spine often. A heavy gas mask protects my hyper-sensitive immune system.

My reality of being a disabled, q***r, urban-Indigenous trauma survivor encompasses every inch of this work. The silver lining is the zen pain-free state I can achieve during high-focus work sessions.”

Launch: Friday, April 1, 7-10 pm (masks required, RSVP to [email protected])
Exhibition run: April 1 – May 7, 2022
Artist Talk: TBA
Gallery hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12-5pm (masks required)

About Michel Dumont: Michel Dumont is a q***r Metis two spirited disabled artist, and survivor of intergenerational trauma stemming Indian Day School. He currently resides in Thunder Bay. He works in wearable art, using packing tape, mylar, cellophane and LED lights.