Although it’s primary purpose is to present music to audiences, the Winnipeg Folk Festival is also a strong supporter of the visual arts and artisans during the Festival weekend and year-round.

Craft Sales

In addition to our visual arts programs during the festival, the Winnipeg Folk Festival puts on a series of year-round craft sales in the Folk Exchange. The Winnipeg Folk Festival Craft Sales feature the work of local artisans and instrument makers. Drop by to find a special gift for a special person.

More information for buyers and sellers at the craft sales page.

Prairie Outdoor Exhibition

The Festival has introduced some innovative visual arts programs to its activities, such as the Prairie Outdoor Exhibition, a sprawling outdoor gallery featuring installations on the Festival site by local artists.

For photos & descriptions of the 2009 Exhibition, click here.
For photos & descriptions of the 2008 Exhibition, click here.
For photos & descriptions of who exhibited in 2007, click here.

To apply for 2010 & view the call for submissions & guidelines, click here.

Musicians on Stage by Dan Saidman (Prairie Outdoor Exhibition backdrop.) Photo: Ravi Shukla.

Campground Exhibition & Animation Projects

Deadline to apply is May 7, 2010.  Click here to view the guidelines:  2010 Campground Art & Animation Call for Submissions

Tipi Village by the Red Willow Tipi Group. Photo: L. Waldner.

Young Artists Program

The Young Artists Program is a week-long visual arts program co-presented with the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The program is a “traveling studio” where young artists ages 14-18 work with professional artists to create an outdoor art gallery on the Festival site.

For more information about the program and how to get involved, please click here.

Young Artists Program - Outdoor Gallery. Photo: R. Tinker.

Hand-Made Village

The Hand-Made Village is a craft village at the festival that features artisans who design and produce their own work. The Festival is proud to support the tradition of crafts both at the festival and throughout the year.
If you are an artisan interested in presenting your work, please click here.

Strange Folk - Booth in the 2006 Hand-Made Village. Photo: R. Tinker.

Art Shows

The Festival is pleased to use its Folk Exchange venue walls as an art exhibit space. Art @ The Folk Exchange can be viewed by entering through the Music Store at 211 Bannatyne Ave during Music Store opening hours: 11-6, Tues-Sat. Visual artists may inquire with exhibition proposals to info@winnipegfolkfestival.ca.
Click here for a list of exhibitions.