Winnipeg’s Best Commercial Art Galleries

Prints, originals and bronzes by local and international artists can be found at this bright and open gallery. Known internationally for his realistic paintings, local artist Hubert Theroux’s collection displays here (pictured). Insured international shipping is available.

Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm
Location: 1068 Pembina Hwy, 204‑888‑5840 or 1‑800‑822‑5840

This Exchange District gallery space rotates featured work by local artist members. Ever-changing exhibits showcase the best of local contemporary. The space also offers workshops instructed by professional artists.
Pictured: The Problem of Perception at Godrevy.

Hours: Tue-Sat 11 pm-5 pm
Location: 2nd floor, 125 Adelaide St, 204-944-0809

This small approachable frame shop and gallery space is located in the suburbs of St. Vital, and is committed to showcasing Manitoba artists. Locally handcrafted ceramics, jewellery, glassworks, and stone and wood carvings are also on display.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm
Location: 6‑200 Meadowood Dr, 204‑253‑9557

Canadian art is the primary focus at this airy off-the-beaten-path gallery space. The works of many Manitoba artists are featured, including those of gallery owner Terry Lacosse himself, and other artists like Sarah Angst, Les Brandt and Alice Crawford. 

Hours: Tue-Thu 10 am-5:30 pm, Fri 11:45 am – 5:30 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm
Location: 169 Lilac St, 204‑284‑0726

This gallery specializes in Canadian and European historical art and celebrated Canadian Contemporary artists with an emphasis on paintings and sculptures. Featured artists include Ivan Eyre, Group of Seven, Philip Craig and Leo Mol and Peter Sawatzky (pictured).

Hours: By appointment only
Location: 306 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-791-2239

More than 6,000 sq ft of bright and open gallery space is dedicated to early and contemporary Canadian art. Browse an array of sculptures, multi-media, landscape and abstract paintings. Artists represented include Joe Fafard, Abraham Ruben, Wanda Koop and the Group of Seven.

Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30 am-5:00 pm, Sun & Mon by appointment
Location: 212 McDermot Ave, 204‑255‑5690

This is the city’s only gallery specializing in Inuit sculpture, drawings and wall hangings by renowned artists from across northern Canada. It boasts a collection of more than 700 polar bear sculptures.

Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-5 pm
Location: 603 Corydon Ave, 204‑478‑7233

Located at The Forks National Historic Site, this gallery showcases the diversity of Manitoba’s talented artists. All work is done by local artists and includes original acrylics, water colours, mixed media paintings, photography, wood carvings, ceramic, and fibre arts.

Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-6 pm, Sun 12 pm-6 pm
Location: Main floor, Johnston Terminal, The Forks, 204‑957‑7140

This gallery offers one-of-a-kind antique rugs from tribal weaving groups in central and west Asia, with dates ranging from 40 to over 100 years ago. Collections include South Persian, Baluch, Afghan and Turkmen and Caucasian.

Hours: Mon-Thu 10:30 am-6 pm, Fri-Sat 10:30 am-7 pm, or by appointment
Location: 102-132 James Ave, 204‑223‑5177

This unique and inviting art gallery is housed within a two-storey home as well as now in a retail space in the Exchange District. Cozy up on the living room couches or wander down to the basement to enjoy the showcase of contemporary fine art, sculptures, painting, photography and more from artists all over the globe.

Pictured: Darrell Baschak, Writing on the Water

Hours: Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm (65 Albert St) by appointment only (163 Clare Ave)
Location: 163 Clare Ave and 65 Albert St , 204-781-8259

This co-operative studio displays ceramic work by its members, like Judy Marchand, Rachael Kroeker and Merilyn Kraut.  Stunning and varied works in earthenware, stoneware and porcelain dress the walls. The studio also offers ceramic and pottery classes.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm
Location: 778 Corydon Ave, 204‑475‑8088

This unique community-based gallery showcases original artworks of Artbeat Studio alumni who are using their craft as a tool in the journey of mental health recovery. Each piece is a deeply personal reflection of a person’s health journey, and the gallery aims to promote mental health awareness and challenge the stigma associated with unseen illness.

Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-5 pm
Location: Portage Place Shopping Centre, 2nd level, 204‑947‑957

A large and diverse selection of artwork, framed and unframed, as well as posters, limited editions and art cards fill this split-level space. Originals and prints by Manitoba artists like Roman Swiderek, Julie Harris and Mini Davis (pictured) are also available.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5:30 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm
Location: 222 McDermot Ave, 204‑943‑1681

This contemporary gallery housed in a refurbished River Heights home displays original art with a focus on oil and acrylic from Manitoba and Canadian artists, like Terry Ananny, Sophie Paquet and Carl Schlademan. The space also offers a rotating showcase of emerging local artists.
Pictured: Melissa Jean, Sunset Paddle Lac Lu

Hours: Tue-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm
Location: 535 Academy Rd, 204‑947‑0700