Here's just a small sampling of the opportunities at the MWAC
Art Classes
Whether it is watercolour, sculpture, acrylic or sharpies, we have the facilities and technical expertise to bring your inner creativity to light. Classes are available for all skill levels.
Throughout the year, we offer sets of art classes. Check our EVENTS page for current offerings:
Adult Beginner Art Classes (Heritage Arts Centre)
Adult Watercolour Art Classes (Heritage Arts Centre)
Rapid City Adult Beginner Art Classes (Rapid City Library)
Painting party!
An opportunity to bring creative minds together to celebrate and spend the evening painting. For all skill levels. One of our talented artists will take you step by step through the creation of an original painting.
See Events Calendar for upcoming dates.
Must pre-pay and pre-register ($35 per class, all materials supplied) by contacting MWAC at 204-764-2400 or email: midwestartscentre@gmail.com
Martin Penfold's beautiful exhibit "Over the Years" was on display at the Art Gallery in March 2017. Gallery hours are Mon.Wed. Fri. 1-4 pm or call for appointment!
gallery showings
Highlighting the beautiful artwork created by our local talent, each month brings something new to the main gallery. From carvings to quilts, paintings and much more, if you would like to showcase your art, please contact us!
Exhibition Schedule:
April 2020 - Creative Community Gallery - online gallery of works during social distancing
June 2020 - Hamiota Arts Club
July 2020 - Martin Penford
August 2020 - Hamiota and District Archives
Performances
Join us at the Heritage Arts Centre throughout the year for a variety of musical performances.
See Events Calendar for upcoming dates.
lessons for Children and Youth
We have regular afterschool art enrichment classes (supported by the Mb. Government Dept, of Youth, Culture, Heritage and Education) which welcomes one day a week afterschool for various age groups. Sheena Blanchard instructs a dynamic Grade 4 - 8 singing group at the Arts Centre.
Workshops
We advertise all workshops on our Facebook page or Website Events Calendar.
Past workshops include:
Moccasin Making
Macrema
Mosaic Projects
Barnboard painting
3-D Plaster projects
Fabric Painting
Clay sculpting workshops
Quilting projects
Acrylic Ink Workshops