The gallery's director, Richard Kroeker has over seventeen years experience in the field of Inuit and contemporary art. Richard has been involved with Winnipeg Art Gallery in the past as a tour guide specializing in Inuit Art. He has also traveled in the arctic to numerous communities including Baker Lake, Arviat, Repulse Bay and many others.
To Dream, To Imagine, To Create. A Space For Art In Every Life.MissionArt City is a community arts centre that offers high quality, free-of-charge art programming to those who need or wish to express themselves creatively.Our mission is to create a positive and expanding cultural impact on the unique needs of the community by:Fostering self-expression in participants, encouraging a sense of ownership, self-respect, and pride in their work and community.Being a part of the neighbourhood, a place that is safe, comfortable, and supportive.Being accessible by offering free-of-charge, quality programming with local, national, and international professional artists.Being sustainable and available to the community day after day, year after year.Being a model for future community art centres.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (OUTREACH)As Art City's legacy grows, so does the demand for accessible community art experiences. Art City responds to this need by providing high-quality workshops, to go!On a regular weekly basis, Art City sends facilitators and supplies to six different communities - working alongside people in other community organizations – to provide art workshops that are tailor-made to the interests and needs of members of each respective community
Art Therapy with us is a warm, welcoming and effective experience suitable for all ages. It makes challenging topics easier to talk about, provides an outlet for distressing emotions and can help increase confidence, curb anxiety, and break self-destructive behaviour. It can also be a lot of fun! Our time together will relieve stress, heals old wounds, uncover hidden strengths, and transform your current situation.
Note: you do NOT have to be an artist to participate in art therapy!