Wasagaming Community Arts.
Proudly based in the heart of Riding Mountain National Park, Wasagaming Community Arts (WCA) is a not-for-profit arts centre and gallery. We are dedicated to celebrating art, creativity, and connection — offering a welcoming space where artists, visitors and the community can come together to learn, engage, and be inspired.
We’ve opened the gallery doors for our 56th season, and we couldn’t be happier. Stop by to browse our Local Artist Boutique, register for a studio workshop, or enjoy the incredible work on display in our exhibitions.
Open for the 2026 Season
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Our gallery space in Clear Lake is open from May to September.
Free attendance. Open every day.
Monday - Sunday: 10am to 5pm
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110 Wasagaming Drive, Wasagaming (Clear Lake), Riding Mountain National Park
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Phone: 1 (204) 848-2993
Email: wasagamingcommunityarts@gmail.com
wasagamingartspresident@gmail.comMailing Address: PO Box 581, Onanole, Manitoba, R0J 1N0
WCA 2026 Calendar
What’s Coming Up…
FUNDRAISER
Saturday, May 23 from 12-3pm
Spring Fundraiser - Plant Sale
Pick-up at WCA: May 23, 12-3pm
We’re partnering with Parkside Gardens for our Spring Fundraiser. Choose from hanging baskets, planters, tomatoes and strawberries! Cultivate creativity while growing your garden.
Visit our Plant Sale page to find out more!
Sat, May 23 - Tue, June 16, 2026
EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition 1
Featuring the work of Textile and Fibre Artists of Manitoba (TFAM), Oluuji, and Lisa Whitehouse.
The WCA season opens with an exhibition as varied as it is vibrant – spanning painting, fibre art and mixed media.
Lisa Whitehouse’s bold, splashy paintings radiate pure joy – capturing the energy, colour, and spirit of the natural world. In Dual Impressions, the TFAM collective presents a fascinating experiment in fibre arts – pairs of artists responding to shared themes in their own distinct voices, with results as diverse and beautiful as the materials themselves. Nigerian-Canadian artist Oluuji brings quiet power and depth to the exhibition, weaving together painting, textile and mixed media in a search for identity, memory and belonging.
Free to attend. Opening Reception on Saturday, May 23, at 7pm.
Sat, May 23 - Thur, September 6, 2026
EXHIBITIONS
Weiming Zhao — Chasing Light & Colour in the Park
Chinese-Canadian artist Weiming Zhao has painted outdoors almost every day since 2003. He’s a master of capturing the shifting light and colour of western Manitoba. Zhao frequently visits Riding Mountain National Park, inspired by its sweeping natural beauty and the charm of the historic townsite.
For this featured exhibition, Zhao will showcase a rotating selection of works that will change as the seasons shift outdoors. Check out the listings below for Zhao’s intro class (July 4) or masterclass (Aug 2) at the WCA.
Free to attend. Reception in Honour of Weiming Zhao on Saturday, August 22 at 7pm.
Saturday, June 13 | 11 am
WORKSHOP
Watercolour Chickadee Painting
Instructor: Lisa Whitehouse
Join artist Lisa Whitehouse for a relaxed and beginner-friendly watercolour workshop inspired by one of Manitoba’s most beloved birds — the chickadee. Participants will be guided step-by-step through sketching their subject and gradually building layers of watercolour to create their own vibrant chickadee painting. Along the way, Lisa will introduce basic watercolour techniques, colour layering, and expressive brushwork in a welcoming and supportive environment. No previous painting or drawing experience is required — this workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to explore their creativity.
Booking Required. Cost: $35 Members | $40 Non-Members
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Sat, June 13 | 2:00 pm
Artist in Residence — Talk with Genevieve Pelletier
The Artists in Residence Program invites artists, authors, and creatives to escape their busy lives and create within the inspiring landscape of Riding Mountain National Park — sharing their work with the public through talks, readings, demonstrations, and workshops. Proudly supported by Parks Canada, the Manitoba Arts Council, and Wasagaming Community Arts.
Free to attend. All are welcome.
Location: Wasagaming Community Arts. Google Event Link
Saturday, June 20, 2026
WORKSHOP
Sun-printing with Plants
Instructor: Madelyn Gowler
Discover the magical intersection between nature and photography with this unique hands-on workshop. Instructor Madelyn Gowler will lead participants through the process of making phytogram prints. We will be composing flowers onto the surface of silver gelatin photographic paper to create haunting impressions of plant matter. All materials will be included, but participants are welcome to bring their own herbs, flowers or leaves.
Booking Required. Cost: $35 Members | $40 Non-Members
Click here to find out more!
Support the arts at WCA — and you could win a Clear Lake getaway!
Wasagaming Community Arts (WCA) is a volunteer-run, non-profit arts centre in Riding Mountain National Park. This raffle is our big 2026 fundraiser!
Raffle proceeds support WCA - through our arts programming, exhibition showcases, workshops, community events, and children’s arts initiatives — helping us create accessible, welcoming opportunities for artists, makers, and visitors in the Park
Tickets: $10.00 each
Raffle Dates: 1 May, 2026 - 15 August, 2026
Raffle Draw: Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 8:30PM at Wasagaming Community Arts (Riding Mountain National Park, MB)
Licence: LGCA 8143-RF-50414
Details
Learn more about the Raffle and the Prize Packages here
Your support is invaluable.
Thank you to our incredible sponsors, members, and volunteers for your generous time, energy, and financial support. Your contributions make everything we do at Wasagaming Community Arts possible.
