WAG-Qaumajuq Archives & Special Collections

Identity area

Identifier

WAGA

Authorized form of name

WAG-Qaumajuq Archives & Special Collections

Parallel form(s) of name

  • Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq
  • The Winnipeg Gallery and School of Art
  • The Winnipeg Art Gallery
  • The Winnipeg Museum of Fine Arts

Other form(s) of name

  • WAG
  • WAG-Qaumajuq

Type

  • Regional

Contact area

 

Nicole Fletcher Primary contact

Type

Address

Street address

300 Memorial Blvd

Locality

Winnipeg

Region

MB

Country name

Canada

Postal code

R3C 1V1

Telephone

204-786-6641 ext. 263

Fax

204-788-4998

Email

URL

www.wag.ca

Note

Description area

History

Geographical and cultural context

Mandates/Sources of authority

The Winnipeg Art Gallery's mandate as spelled out in the 1963 Articles of Incorporation is to collect, preserve and exhibiting works of art. The mandate is put into action by two separate but mutually dependent forces; governance is provided by the Board of Governors, and management is provided through gallery staff.

Administrative structure

Records management and collecting policies

Playing a vital role in the community, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds, the Winnipeg Art Gallery thrives as a creative and accessible place for learning, discovery and inspiration through art, with a particular focus on Inuit art and culture. This mission is supported through an archival program that preserves the administrative, curatorial, and educational programs of the WAG.

Buildings

Holdings

The archival holdings at WAG-Qaumajuq consist of administrative, curatorial, and educational records related to the WAG's mandate to collect, preserve, and exhibit works of art. Holdings also include records related to the WAG's previous incarnations, The Winnipeg Museum of Fine Arts, The Winnipeg Gallery and School of Art, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery Association. There are several private collections related to various artists and donors including George Swinton, Arnold Brigden, Christianne Pflug, and Elizabeth Maude Macvicor.

Beyond the archival holdings, WAG-Qaumajuq stewards a significant collection of Inuit and Canadian art. As well as artist files, rare books, and a research library.

Finding aids, guides and publications

Access area

Opening times

The archives are available by appointment only. Please contact collections@wag.ca to set up a time to visit.

Access conditions and requirements

Access to the archives is free. A confidentiality waiver may be required to access certain materials.

Accessibility

Street parking is available for WAG-Qaumajuq in addition to several local parkades. WAG-Qaumajuq and the Clara Lander Library is wheelchair accessible. Please advise staff if any additional support is needed for access of archival materials.

Services area

Research services

Reproduction services

Public areas

Control area

Description identifier

WAGA

Institution identifier

WAGA

Rules and/or conventions used

Status

Level of detail

Dates of creation, revision and deletion

23 March 2015; revised 12 Oct 2021

Language(s)

  • English

Script(s)

Sources

Maintenance notes

Access points

Access Points

  • Clipboard

Primary contact

300 Memorial Blvd
Winnipeg, MB
CA R3C 1V1