Deadline: November 1, 2025
Artist Stories by Atha acknowledges that Winnipeg is located on Treaty 1 territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation. The Winnipeg Collection celebrates the creativity and vision of artists from across Treaty 1, whose voices are essential to the story of this place.
We’re excited to announce that Artist Stories is now accepting applications for The Winnipeg Collection.
This second collection will shine a light on emerging artists based in Winnipeg, MB, and across Treaty 1 territory.
Our goal is to celebrate the city’s vibrant creative community — offering a fresh, contemporary take on a place long known as the “Gateway to the West.”
We’d love to hear how Winnipeg has influenced your art and shaped your perspective as a creator.
The collections serve as a promotional opportunity for emerging artists, giving them a platform to formally introduce themselves to the industry. For more information on Artist Stories by Atha, please visit the About section of our website or review the artist profiles featured on The Paris Collection page.
Selected artists will be featured on our website with:
A dedicated profile including images of their work and a short bio
An in-depth interview about their artistic journey and practice
Application Requirements:
7–10 images of your original artwork
Artist Statement (max 250 words)
Social media and/or website links
Full Land Acknowledgement
Artist Stories by Atha acknowledges that Winnipeg is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional homelands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. While the collection is formally titled The Winnipeg Collection, we recognize that Winnipeg’s story cannot be told without honouring the rich Indigenous cultures and histories that shape this city and this land. In highlighting artists from Treaty 1, we are celebrating the depth of creativity, knowledge, and vision that these communities bring. Their voices and perspectives are vital to shaping an authentic, meaningful portrayal of Winnipeg. In the spirit of reconciliation, The Winnipeg Collection welcomes submissions from all artists across Treaty 1 territory, whether you live within Winnipeg or beyond it. Together, we hope to build a collection that reflects the richness and diversity of stories rooted here.