05 Mar 2021
Invitation to Virtual Preview 11th March, 2021: Quamajuq, The Inuit Art Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Subject line: INVITATION: March 11 VIRTUAL PREVIEW: Qaumajuq, the Inuit Art Centre

RSVP by March 8, 2021 with your selected time to receive the link to join. REGISTER HERE: http://manito.ba/qaumajuq

The world's first purpose-built Inuit art centre, is opening soon in Winnipeg, Manitoba and we want YOU to be the first to (virtually) see it!

Designed by architect Michael Maltzan, this contemporary, new attraction is inspired by the light and landscape of Canada's North. The centre is home to the largest public collection of Inuit art in the world, facilitating a new and evolving cultural dialogue in the heart of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Join us at one of two media preview events on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

(14.00 /17.00 UK time) 

Speakers include:

  • WAG-Qaumajuq Director & CEO Dr. Stephen Borys,
  • Qaumajuq Architect Michael Maltzan,
  • WAG-Qaumajuq Head of Indigenous Initiatives Julia Lafreniere, and
  • Curatorial Lead for INUA Dr. Heather Igloliorte.

This exclusive event includes a sneak peek of Qaumajuq, the inaugural exhibition INUA, opening event details and live Q&A opportunity.

A full media kit with photography and video assets will be shared with registered media on the day of the event.