About Us

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 each month, 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 wide 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.
artists left to right: Ruth Brownridge, Tobi Ann Baumgartner, Gabriele Neuschwander
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
	PDAC Manager: Jean Armstrong Arts Promotion Coordinator: Lori Blight Manager's Assistant: Erin McCallister Part-time Gift Shop: Lori Dickson