About Urban Shaman

*Above image Urban Shaman as it pretty much is today at 290 McDermot Ave location

MISSION STATEMENT
Urban Shaman is an Aboriginal artist-run centre dedicated to meeting the needs of artists by providing a vehicle for artistic expression in all disciplines and at all levels by taking a leadership role in the cultivation of Indigenous art.

VISION
Urban Shaman presents contemporary Indigenous Aboriginal art with integrity while remaining rooted in our diverse Aboriginal cultures.

MANDATE
Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art is a nationally recognized leader in Aboriginal arts programming and one of the foremost venues and voices for Aboriginal art in Canada. Our focus on developing new programming and new ways of presenting it have resulted in increased exposure and the expansion of our activities. Urban Shaman is dedicated to the Aboriginal arts community and arts community at large.

• Committed to serving the needs of emerging, mid-career, and established Aboriginal artists through exhibitions and associated programming, workshops, residencies and curatorial initiatives.
• Dedicated to contributing to art historical and cultural critical discourses on a local, national, and international level.
• Committed to facilitating artistic production, education, and appreciation of contemporary art as an important and empowering tool for Aboriginal peoples.

Admission to the gallery is free.

Call for artwork 50 to 500

Artists details and requirements:
-Artist must be a member in good standing. Please contact Outreach Coordinator Liz Garlicki .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or go onto our website at urbanshaman.org to become a member.
-Drop off date starts October 12. DEADLINE: Monday, November 4, 2019
-100% of the sale goes to the artist (Artist/member can choose to donate a % of sale to gallery.)
-Artwork MUST have clear identification either on the work or paperwork of artist name, contact information, title, and price to sell.
-We ask that artwork be ready for hanging or set up.
-Size of works cannot be wider than 3 feet. If parameters go beyond or more than one piece please contact gallery before drop off.
-Urban has a small budget for out of town delivery of work (one way back). Contact gallery for details.

Description of the event:
Find artwork by our membership priced from 50 cents to 500 dollars, thus the name 50 to 500. The event consists of an opening reception Friday, November 15th from 8 to 11pm to celebrate an evening with amazing art, our members who support us throughout the year and the changing of the season! This event is great for stimulating conversation, getting to know artists in our community of Winnipeg and beyond. Enjoy refreshments and delish Indigenous food. Exhibition and sale continue till December 15. This is a great event to find amazing artwork, discover local artists, and support the gallery and artists this holiday season.

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