WAG-Qaumajuq Archives & Special Collections

Identity area

Identifier

WAGA

Authorized form of name

Parallel form(s) of name

Winnipeg Art Gallery
WAG-Qaumajuq
The Winnipeg Gallery and School of Art
Winnipeg Museum of Fine Art
Winnipeg Art Gallery Association

Other form(s) of name

Type

Regional

Contact area

Nicole Fletcher Primary contact

Type

Registrar

Address

Street address

300 Memorial Blvd

Locality

Winnipeg

Region

Manitoba

Country name

Canada

Postal code

R3C 1VC1

Telephone

204-786-6641 ext 263

Fax

204-788-4998

Email

nfletcher@wag.ca

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-Qaumajuq thrives as a creative and accessible place for learning, discovery and inspiration through art, with a particular focus on Inuit art and culture. WAG-Qaumajuq Archives & Special Collections supports this mission through the library holdings and through an archival program that preserves the administrative, curatorial, and educational programs of the WAG.

Buildings

Holdings

The archival holdings in the WAG-Qaumajuq Archives & Special Collections 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. As well, there are several private collections related to various artists and donors including George Swinton, Arnold Brigden, Christianne Pflug, and Elizabeth Maude Macvicor.

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 is wheelchair accessible. Please advise staff if any support is needed for access of archival materials.