11-2nd Street NE Portage la Prairie MB R1N 1R8 Tuesday to Saturday 11:00am to 5:00pm
tel (204) 239 6029 fax (204) 239 1472 email pdac@mts.net
Facilities
The Portage & District Arts Centre, housed within the William Glesby Centre, is comprised of a Gallery, Gift Shop, Dance Studio, Pottery Studio, Classroom, Boardroom and Art Library.
The Gallery
Our gallery features a new exhibit or installation every few months, and showcases works from Manitoba and across the country. We have 200 running feet of wall space and approximately 1700 square feet of floor space.
Classrooms & Workspaces
A large classroom is available for classes and workshops. It is also used every Wednesday afternoon as a studio for artists to work independently in the company of other artists. The pottery studio is equipped with 8 pottery wheels and an electric kiln. Our dance studio has wooden spring flooring and dedicated washrooms.
Art Library
Members of the Arts Centre can enjoy the many interesting books housed in our library. We offer a space to come in and peruse the collection or books may be borrowed.
Gift Shop
Give a gift of original art...Our gift shop carries a selection of arts supplies, as well as giftware by local and regional artists. We partner with Artist's Emporium in Winnipeg, offering the same prices without the cost of traveling there...and we offer a 10% discount to members. Gift Certificates are available for any occasion at the Portage & District Arts Centre Gift Shop.
Membership
Student $20 Adult $25 Family $45 Group $75
Benefits of Individual/Family Membership:
Discount on selected classes.
10% discount on art supplies.
10% on tickets for selected performances offered by the Arts Centre.
Monthly newsletter e-mail to member.
Open invitation to monthly gallery exhibit openings.
Free access to Art Library.
Benefits of Group Membership:
Free rental of classroom or boardroom for meetings (max 1 per month).
Administrative assistance in securing and organizing classes and workshops of interest in your group.
Mailbox at the Arts Centre.
Monthly newsletter deposited in your Arts Centre mailbox.
Open invitation to monthly gallery exhibit openings.
Free access to Art Library.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart of the Portage & District Arts Centre. The smooth functioning of the Arts Centre depends to a large degree on the contribution of the many skills and talents of volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact us. We could really use your help!
Staff
Executive Director Interim: Lori Blight
Arts Promotion Coordinator: Lori Blight
Assistant to the Exec Dir: Erin McCallister
Gift Shop Coordinator: Terry Campbell
Part-time Gift Shop: William Chan
Newsletter: Sandi Storen
Website: Erin McCallister
Contact Us
Location
11-2nd Street NE, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1R8
phone: (204) 239-6029 fax: (204) 239-1472 e-mail: pdac@mts.net
Business Hours
Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm
Board of Directors
President: Doug Halmarson
Secretary: Carole Lupkowski
Treasurer: Jane Park
Directors: Catherine Barwick, Laurie Collier,
Antonio Martinez, Micheline Berard
For more information on how to join the Board of Directors for PDAC click on the following link.
Annual General Meeting
The Portage & District Arts Centre has it’s AGM on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 7:00pm.
The Portage & District Arts Centre: 25 Years
Thanks to Marguerite Ruddell, the Portage & District Arts Council has a record of its first 25 years. To view this history, please click Portage Arts Centre 25 Years
Portage & District Arts Centre
11-2nd Street NE Portage la Prairie MB R1N 1R8 Tuesday to Saturday 11:00am to 5:00pm
tel (204) 239 6029 fax (204) 239 1472 email pdac@mts.net
