Celebrating 55 Years of Colour, Creativity & Community

SUMMER

EXHIBITIONS

Introducing our 2025 Exhibition Artist Line-Up.

The 2025 WCA exhibition season features a vibrant mix of artists from Manitoba and across Canada — those who’ve been part of our story for decades, and those we’re meeting for the first time. Inspired by the beauty of the land, the rhythms of life, and the power of place, their work invites you to look closer, feel deeply, and celebrate creativity in all its forms.

Welcome to our 55th season.

Current

Exhibition

June 27 - July 23, 2025

The Art Doesn’t Stop!

As summer kicks into gear, we’re thrilled to present the second exhibition of the Wasagaming Community Arts 2025 season. Running from June 27 to July 23, this vibrant show features the outstanding work of Aryn Robidoux, Anne-Marie Syslak, Louise Renée, Elaine Rawlings, Sara Bulloch.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 PM — all are welcome! Come meet the artists, enjoy a drink and some nibbles, and take in an evening of conversation and beautiful art.

Upcoming

Exhibition

July 25 - August 13, 2025

As the summer sun hits full stride, so does the art at Wasagaming Community Arts!

Our third exhibition of the season bring bold, dynamic work to the gallery — featuring the extraordinary talents of Frederick Spence and Patrick Paul. We’re thrilled to showcase a powerful range of contemporary artists, whose practices reflect their deep cultural roots and fresh creative energy.

Join us for our Opening Reception on Saturday, July 26 at 7:00 PM. Come for the art, stay for the atmosphere — meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate community creativity in the heart of Riding Mountain National Park.

Anniversary

Exhibition

August 15 - September 18

In August, we will present an exciting exhibition featuring artists who share a deep connection to WCA, Clear Lake, and Riding Mountain National Park. We’re thrilled to showcase the work of: Kathleen Baleja, Karen Clark, Jordan Miller, Brooke Piche, Robin Rice, and Karen Holden.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, August 16 at 7:00 PM! It promises to be a memorable evening — a chance to reflect on our 55-year legacy and celebrate the artists, volunteers, and creative community that have helped shape it.

Meet the Artists

  • ROBIN RICE

    BIOGRAPHY

    Robin Rice is a returning WCA exhibitor known for her successful boutique offerings, including original paintings and greeting cards

  • KATHLEEN BALEJA

    BIOGRAPHY

    Kathleen Baleja is an exhibiting artist and one of the founding forces behind our premier makers market, Rawhide & Jelly Roll

  • KAREN CLARK

    BIOGRAPHY

    Karen Clark, painter and daughter of founder Joyce Smedegaard, whose connection to WCA is both artistic & deeply personal

  • BROOKE PICHE

    BIOGRAPHY

    Brooke Piche is a painter who shares a lifelong connection with Clear Lake through her family cabin and creative family memories

  • JORDEN MILLER

    BIOGRAPHY

    Jordan Miller, an artist with historical ties to Clear Lake and a former instructor of our cherished children’s art classes

  • KAREN HOLDEN

    BIOGRAPHY

    Karen Holden is an artist and daughter of WCA Founder, Edythe Holden. As a young girl, Karen took workshops at WCA, and her mother’s love for art helped nurture what became Karen's own lifelong artistic passion.

Previous

Exhibition

May 23 - June 25, 2025

We're thrilled to open the summer season at WCA with a stunning new exhibition.

Featuring works by: Jolene Janzen, Ben Davis, Lynda Matchullis, Terry Lacosse, and Deb Fraser

This exhibition brings together a rich variety of mediums and styles. Each piece reflects the artists’ deep connection to nature and the landscapes that have inspired their own creative journeys.

Join us for the opening reception May 25, 2025 at 7pm at WCA.

Meet the Artists

  • TERRY LACOSSE

    ARTIST’S STATEMENT

    “Today, when asked where I am from, the answer comes quite naturally: “I’m from Manitoba”. My work today is primarily watercolour and it’s about the light in a place & the shorthand I’ve developed to tell a story.”

  • BEN DAVIS

    ARTIST’S STATEMENT

    Visual artist Ben Davis explores land and meaning through lenses of social and environmental justice, eco-aesthetics, decolonization, and perceptual theory.

  • DEB FRASER

    ARTIST’S STATEMENT

    “They say the best camera is the one that you have with you and that is certainly true of daily walks in RMNP. With the right eye, even an iPhone has the power to capture the natural beauty that surrounds us.”

  • JOLENE JANZEN

    BIOGRAPHY

    Jolene is a floral and landscape artist living in the countryside, where the beauty of her gardens, and nature inspires her work, inviting connection with the art inspired by the splendor in the world.

  • LYNDA MATCHULLIS

    ARTIST’S STATEMENT

    When the sky and land meet in the prairie horizon your eye is drawn to the parallel lines of prairie fields and atmospheric layers, vastness and the few buildings that remain.