a laboratory for research and a nexus for the presentation of art that confronts ideas and issues affecting today’s society.

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Joined November 2010
💫 Tomorrow's the big day! 'One eye filled with night' featuring Laura Lewis officially opens tomorrow at 6PM and will run from October 23, 2026 - January 9, 2027. Join us in the galleries for a fun Friday night and make sure to come back for more events happening in November!
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🗓️ Come on down to the galleries on Thursday, November 12 at 5PM for our second Cinq à sept (five to seven)! Laura Lewis will be giving an artist talk at 6PM, discussing her practice and works featured in 'One eye filled with night'. 📸 : Laura Lewis, 2023.
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🍂 A reminder that our offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving Day. We will be back to our regular hours on Tuesday. Wishing everyone a restful long weekend!
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🌃 'One eye filled with night' featuring Laura Lewis is on display from October 23, 2026 to January 9, 2027. Join us in the galleries for the opening reception at 6PM on Friday, October 23! 📸 : Laura Lewis, 'Fade Into Blue', 2025, oil on canvas, image courtesy of the artist
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🧡 The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Wednesday, September 30. This day recognizes and commemorates the intergenerational harm that residential schools have caused to Indigenous families, communities, and survivors. 🔗 More info and resources linked in our bio.
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With that, the first week of our 2026 Fall Institute comes to a close.🍁🍂 🗓️To see more, join us at the open studio event highlighting the participants' activities over the course of the Fall Institute on September 24 at 6PM.
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🗓️ Thursday, September 17, at 6PM faculty Raymond Boisjoly will give an artist talk referencing his work in photographas part of the theme of this year’s Fall Institute. 🗓️September 24 at 6PM, we will host open studio event highlighting the participants of the Fall Institute.
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🍂 Our Fall Institute is now under way! Join us this Thursday, September 17, at 6PM where faculty Raymond Boisjoly will give an artist talk referencing his work which includes writing and craft-based approaches!
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🌟 Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is delighted to announce a new addition to our team for the fall and winter. Please join us in welcoming Brian Guevarra, our Communications Intern! This internship is funded by Young Canada Works through the Canadian Museums Association.
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📣 We have slight changes to our programming for this year's Prairie Art Book Fair. Take a look at the updated schedule and plan your weekend with us! 🖼 : Prairie Art Book Fair logos were designed in 2018 by Michael Dumontier and Neil Farber #pluginica #prairieartbookfair
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🎉 Two more days until 'Plug In 50/10' officially launches! We spoke with former Executive Director Jon Tupper about his time at Plug In ICA and what initially drew him to the organization. 📸 : Images courtesy of Plug In ICA archives.
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📢 With the 2026 Prairie Art Book Fair just two weeks away, we are excited to reveal the official programming schedule! Get ready for a weekend full of special events put on by exhibitors including readings, book launches, and zine workshops! ✨️
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🌟 Join us tonight for our first 'cinq à sept' at 5PM for some drinks and browse our bookstore before a final tour of the exhibition from 6 - 7PM. 📸: 'House on Fire', Sarah Anne Johnson, installation view at Plug In ICA, 2026. Image courtesy of Karen Asher.
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Plug In ICA's 50th anniversary celebration and publication launch is just around the corner and we can't wait! 🌟 📍 As we gear up to celebrate this milestone, participate in our fun scavenger hunt by watching our Instagram stories for clues! 📸: Images courtesy of Daisy Wu
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🗓️ Only a few weeks left to catch 'House on Fire' at Plug In ICA! * Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be closing at 6PM instead of 8PM tonight. 📸: 'House on Fire', Sarah Anne Johnson, installation view at Plug In ICA, 2026. Image courtesy of Karen Asher.
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Get excited, folks! Take a look at the 2026 Prairie Art Book Fair lineup of stellar exhibitors 🌟 🎨 To make our PABF programming possible, we kindly ask for material donations. Materials can be dropped off at the Plug In ICA bookstore from Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 6 PM.
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✨️ We bid a (temporary!) goodbye to our Communications Coordinator, Bronwyn as she takes a brief pause away from her role! In her absence, we would like to welcome Raquel Torres into the position of Communications Coordinator!
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🏡 Experience Sarah Anne Johnson's 'Kitchen' installation. Visit today from 12 - 6PM Learn more about Sarah Anne Johnson and this exhibition through the 🖇️ link in our bio. We would like to thank Michael Nesbitt for making this exhibition possible.
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🕞️ Due to an offsite meeting we will be closing early today. We will be open from 12 - 3PM today, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our regular gallery and office hours will resume tomorrow, July 29.
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🚨 There's only 1 week left to apply for our upcoming Fall Institute 'Citing the World: Points of Interreference', led by Raymond Boisjoly. Check out our website for more info! 🌟 The 2026 Fall Institute is made possible through Heritage Canada’s Canada Arts Training Fund.
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