2022 Manitoba Municipal Elections

With upcoming municipal elections around the corner in communities around the Province, Manitoba Arts Network and Manitobans for the Arts are collaborating to equip organizations with strategies and information on engaging electoral candidates in their various communities.  This initiative will be carried out in three parts; an advocacy pre-election toolkit, three peer network conversations and an advocacy post election toolkit. Our thanks to the Manitoba Arts Council and the Winnipeg Arts Council for their engagement and participation. 

The advocacy pre-election toolkit is intended as helpful information for artists, arts workers, and arts and culture organizations on how to engage your candidates from door knocker questions, to elections do’s and don’ts. The toolkit is available here.

The Peer Network Conversation are three series of conversations hosted on Zoom featuring discussions with art industry professionals. Below are details about each event:

• Tuesday September 20 at 2 pm CT, Pre-Election – Peer Network Conversation with MAN 

  • This session will address the following topics:

    • Advocacy Dos and Don’ts

    • Embedding arts and culture in the municipal conversation

    • Questions to ask door-knocking campaigning candidates

  • Register for this session here: https://forms.gle/oUFJic6Cqo3HwsHQ8

• Tuesday October 4 at 2 pm CT, Pre-Election – Peer Network Conversation with MAN 

  • This session will address the following topics:

    • Engaging with candidates in meaningful conversations

    • Opportunities for fostering municipal support in your community

    • The value of collective action and partnerships

  • Register for this session here: https://forms.gle/oUFJic6Cqo3HwsHQ8

• Tuesday November 1 at 2 pm CT, Post-Election – Peer Network Conversation with MAN 

  • This session will address the following topics:

    • Fostering ongoing relationships with new (or returning) elected officials

    • Positioning arts and culture at the core of civic engagement 

  • Register for this session here: https://forms.gle/oUFJic6Cqo3HwsHQ8

For questions please contact info@manitobansforthearts.ca.