Designed for mid-sized non-profit and charitable arts organizations in Manitoba—including galleries, arts councils, and performing arts groups—with an established board and constitution in place for at least one year.
Includes full voting privileges.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
- Booking and Touring Support: Access to block booking programs, national artist networks, and assistance with artist fees and show bookings.
- Promotional Opportunities: Feature your events on MAN’s social media and email to our network
- Professional Development: board nominations, leadership and professional development opportunities, and access to member-only events like Manitoba Showcase.
- Resources and Templates: Access to policies and templates for finance, marketing, governance, and more, including HR and board manuals, grant templates, and artist contracts. Regular information through MAN’s quarterly newsletter and annual report.
- Fostering Connections: Development of networking events and collaborative initiatives.
- Encouraging Innovation: Advancing the use of digital platforms and other media in the arts.
- Meet other arts professionals/administrators/artists to share ideas/work/tours
- Connections to other resources/materials/ideas from business sector/non profit sector/social and economic development sector
Block booking programs
- Gain access to a national network of performing and visual artists
- Receive assistance negotiating artist fees and booking shows
- Host low cost, quality touring art exhibitions
- Access to the Performing Arts Directory – Organizational Members get login access to search this private directory.
- Collective buying power to book performing artists at better rates
Marketing Assistance connected to participation in our Block Booking program and Exhibition touring program:
- Design various graphics for use on social media and print
- Incorporate branding elements and key messaging
- Create engaging social media posts
- Develop a posting schedule to maximize reach and engagement
- Use hashtags and tagging to increase visibility
- Write compelling press releases highlighting key event details
- Distribute press releases to local and national media outlets
- Coordinate with media contacts for coverage opportunities
Promotional Opportunities
- social media and email to promotion to our Network
Leadership and professional development
- Eligible to be nominated to sit on the Board
- Participate in nominations for our annual Member Recognition Award
- Arts-focused, professional development opportunities and discussion groups
- Opportunities to participate in Coaching, mentorships and Special Projects as available
Members-only benefits at Manitoba Showcase
- Opportunity to host Manitoba Showcase; MAN’s annual conference and arts event
- Reduced Showcase registration fee
- Opportunity to participate on the Showcase Jury to select artists
Templates, forms and resources
- Organizational Policies: Administration, Finance, Governance, Marketing, Membership, Advocacy, and Programs
- MAN’s Bylaws and Strategic Plan
- HR Manual
- Committee Terms of Reference
- Arts Research/Studies
- Virtual AGM powerpoint slides
- Audience Survey/Form templates
- Workflow/social media calendars/time mgmt spreadsheets
- Performing and visual artist contracts
- MAN’s submitted grants to MAC, Canada Council, Winnipeg Foundation etc.
- Grants and foundations lists
- Tailored support letters for grants & funding
