Artbeat Studio

Thank you to all the generous donors to the Art Saves Lives 2018 fundraising campaign! Donations towards Artbeat’s sustainability are still gratefully accepted.
2018 Donor List

join us for the 27th biannual exhibition

opening reception
Thursday, July 19, 2018, 7 PM

featuring

Kristy Brown
Barbara Ellyn
Danielle Fenn
Jovain Hildebrand
Stephanie Jo
Josephine Kensley-Speelman
Nikki Elizabeth Sinclair […]

Art Saves Lives – goal reached!

Thank you to all the generous donors to the Art Saves Lives 2018 fundraising campaign! As of May 22, 212 generous donors (individual, group, corporate) from our community have raised $100,005!

Donations towards Artbeat Studio’s sustainability are still gratefully accepted.

introducing Megan Andres

Art Program Director, Studio Central

Megan Andres (Art Program Director of Studio Central, a project of Artbeat Studio) is a graduate from the University of Manitoba (BA Drama Adv.) and the University of British Columbia (MFA in Creative Writing and Theatre). Megan is a theatre performer, director, dramaturg, and playwright […]

Upbeat Artworks online

After many months of preparation, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Upbeat Artworks online store at www.upbeatartworks.com!

Over 260 artworks by 70 Artbeat Studio alumni are now available online, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more! […]

CBC features Alumnus Jamie Hogaboam

CBC News | Nov 20, 2017

A Winnipeg artist who once lived on the street has landed a gig most hockey fans would be envious of.

But for Jamie Hogaboam, painting the portraits of inductees to the Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame isn’t just a cool job — it’s a chance to bring attention to the issues of mental health and homelessness […]

what's new at Artbeat?

Upbeat Artworks Online

After many months of preparation, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Upbeat Artworks online store!

Over 260 artworks by 70 Artbeat Studio alumni are now available online, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more! As we are a social enterprise, all proceeds support both the artist and mental health advocacy work of Artbeat Studio.

Shop Online at:

www.upbeatartworks.com

Do Good. Buy Art.

“Art has saved my life.”

Nigel Bart on CTV Community Connection

CTV's Community Connection features Nigel Bart (Founder and Studio Facilitator) as he discusses recovery, his recent exhibition, and the Art Saves Lives 2018 fundraising campaign.

#artsaveslives2018

Employment Opportunity: Community Arts Projects Coordinator

Artbeat Studio Inc. is seeking a passionate and energetic team member for the position of Community Projects Coordinator to oversee the “Central Park; Ignite Your Creativity” project. This project enhances and extends Studio Central programming.

Applications will be received until Monday, May 21, 2018 [...]

featured exhibitions

Yellow Horizon

recent works by Cynthia Villwock runs from December 2 – 20, 2014 hours: tue – ...

Visual Emporium

recent works by Michelle Hermary runs from April 1 – 17, 2014 ...

Co-Existence

recent works by Graham Hnatiuk runs from March 4 – 22, ...

altered photos: a play of perspective

a collaborative work of art facilitated by Stew McCulloch and Laurie Green Altered Images: A ...

support Artbeat Studio!

Artbeat Studio is

a unique community based, peer directed program that provides social supports, working art studio and gallery space, and mentorship for individuals living with mental illness for the purpose of recovery and empowerment. Artbeat Studio is a non-profit registered charity committed to decreasing stigma and discrimination that coincides with mental illness and poverty through positive action, mental health education and advocacy.

Services are provided free of charge to participants. The intended beneficiaries include each participant artist, their caregivers, the local inner city community, and society as a whole.