Manitoba Society of Artists

The Manitoba Society of Artists was established in 1902 originally as an organization to recognize the merits of Manitoba's outstanding artists. In 1925, the society was re-organized and in 1926 the first annual exhibition was held in the Richardson Brothers Gallery on Main Street in Winnipeg. Since then, except for a few years, the Society has sponsored an annual open juried exhibition.

Today, the purpose of the Society is to promote and encourage Manitoba's professional, visual artists. Members of the Society exhibit together, enjoy social events and participate in educational ventures, such as lectures, slide presentations and workshops. However, the important event of each year is the Provincial Annual Open Juried Competition and Exhibition, which allows both amateur and professional artists an equal opportunity to participate in a major exhibition.