Association of Manitou Arts & Cultures

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The Association of Manitou Arts & Culture Inc. (AMAC) promotes Manitou arts and cultures.

Our objectives are: to increase the awareness of, provide public access to, and facilitate the development of arts and cultures in Manitou Beach, SK. and Watrous, SK.
AMAC was incorporated as a Saskatchewan non-profit organization in 2013.
To date, we have 91 members.
AMAC pays CARFAC rates unless otherwise indicated.

A history of programming provided through AMAC includes:

  • Summer Youth Assistant. 2014-2025
    Summer Staff have provided tourist information, hands-on activities for families, retail assistance, and food/berverage services on location at Little Manitou Art Gallery, Manitou Beach.

  • Culture Days 2016-2022
    This is an annual event coordinated by Sask Culture. AMAC provided free, drop-in workshops for visual and music activities.

  • Periodic Art Workshops, Activities, & Classes (for Public participation) 2014 – 2023

  • Artist Retreats, Symposia, and Activities (for Artist participation)

  • Annual Event: WOW! Manitou 2018 - 2025
    Professional literary artists present poetry, storytelling, and song-writing on the outdoor stage.

  • Annual Event: Manitou Music Fest 2017-2025
    Professional musicians, songwriters, singers, and dancers performing a variety of genres including Traditional First Nations Pow Wow presentation, Banjo, Classical, and Hip Hop!

AMAC continues to expand the variety and depth of cultural experiences available in Manitou Beach, SK.

Contact

Sarah McKen
President
Association of Manitou Arts & Cultures