ArtWalk: Unveiling Winnipeg's History through Public Art

Winnipeg's Public Art Program

This walking tour will explore public art that considers monuments, changing history, and Winnipeg's identity

Monument by Michel de Broin, 219 Provencher Boulevard

This tour will begin in the Jardin de sculptures (sculpture garden) at 219 Provencher Boulevard and focus on how public art can express and represent our histories, and how changing perceptions of history can change interpretations of art. Content warning that some of these histories reference residential schools and violence. We will visit: <ul><li>Monument by Michel de Broin</li><li>L﻿ouis Riel Statue by Marcien Lemay</li></ul><ul><li>Phare Ouest (Far West) by Marcel Gosselin</li><li>S﻿tephen Juba Park </li></ul><ul><li>High Five by Jennifer Stillwell</li><li>Lights on the Exchange</li><li>Bloody Saturday by Noam Gonick and Bernie Miller </li></ul>Tours will run as scheduled rain or shine but will be cancelled in the event of a thunderstorm. Please note this tour is not a loop; see map for details. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible; tour takes place on walking paths, conditions may vary. No facilities available on walk. More tours available <a href="https://winnipegarts.ca/public-art/tours" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>Download the <a href="https://winnipegarts.ca/public-art/app" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Public Art Tour App</a>

Doors Open: Architecture and Art

Justice artwork at Law Courts, York Avenue & Kennedy Street

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Phare Ouest  (across Tache from the St. Boniface Museum)

ArtWalk: First Friday Exchange District

High Five by Jennifer Stillwell (City of Winnipeg Public Art Collection) Winnipeg, MB R3C 0J2 Canada

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Rooster Town Kettle by Ian August (City of Winnipeg Public Art Collection)

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Bokeh by Takashi Iwasaki and Nadi Design (City of Winnipeg Public Art Collection)

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