Welcome to a year of reflection!
25 years as Manitoba's original Artists' Studio Tour!
We, the Artists of the Eastern Interlake are celebrating an anniversary and are eager to include you! Proud to have created and held onto an annual tradition of art and culture for a quarter of a century, we once again open our individual spaces for two weekends of the summer, free to the public! Grab a friend, jump in a car, and tour around the country side to see all 21 of this years studios and galleries.
2026 promises to be a thrilling year packed with events! You won’t want to miss our exhibitions, as we are excited to welcome back a few old members in honour of our 25th year! Watch out for these in our events section below.
Come on a journey with us as we reflect on the years of growth and change. Celebrate with us
JUNE 13-14, 2026
and
September 5-6, 2026
on this milestone year!
This year to the tour the WAVE is happy to welcome new members: Catherine Bastedo, Shirley Cummer, Alice Smith, Dawn Sul, and Marissa Willms and welcome back Greg Palsson.
Have some talent and want to have some fun on the 2026 WAVE? Now is the time to join. Application deadline for the 2026 WAVE is September 30th, 2025. Click here for details.
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Events
A collaboration between WINNBAC and Lakeview Gimli Resort
From December until April go for a stroll down Lakeview Gimli's Gallery Hall to see original one of a kind works of art from artists of WINNBAC, the organization behind the WAVE Artist Studio Tour. All works are for sale by the artist.
March through September, Lakeview Gimli Resort Gallery Hall
June Tour 2026
The WAVE Interlake Artist' Studio Tour Turns 25! A quarter of a century! Come on a journey and reflect with us as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of art and culture in the Manitoba Interlake! Some of our artists are celebrating in their own special ways. Grab a brochure at participating sponsors, a friend, start your engines and we'll see you soon!
Reflect with artists in studio on June 13th & 14th, from 10am - 6pm.
Please note, some studios may not be open for the June Tour.
The Creative Cocoon - Hand Build Clay Sculpture Class
The Creative Cocoon Presents Hand Build Clay Sculpture Class with local artist Jerry Maryniuk
Join us for a multi-class workshop where you'll hand-sculpt a unique raccoon from potter's clay. Over the course of 3+ classes, you'll learn the techniques to create your very own raccoon sculpture, which will then be kiln-fired and transformed into a stunning piece of art, mounted on wood !!
*No experience needed, beginners are welcome!
Youth Welcomed: This workshop is open to youth 10 and older *when accompanied by a guardian.*
The Creative Cocoon Studio 440 Recreation Centre, Arborg
Instructor: Local Artist Jerry Maryniuk
Workshop start time: 6:30PM
Workshop length : 2 hours per workshop
Workshop fee: $ 80.00
Workshop Dates:
Monday, March 2
Monday, March 16
Monday, March 23
Monday, March 30 
Registration: email info@thecreativecocoon.ca
September Tour 2026
The WAVE Interlake Artist' Studio Tour Turns 25! A quarter of a century! Come on a journey and reflect with us as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of art and culture in the Manitoba Interlake! Some of our artists are celebrating in their own special ways. Grab a brochure at participating sponsors, a friend, start your engines and we'll see you soon!
Reflect with artists in studio on September 5th & 6th, from 10am - 6pm.
Please note, some studios may not be open for the September Tour.
WAVE Action – splash into something inspiring!
WAVE Action is awash with creativity. Artists from the WAVE Artists’ Studio Tour come together in a dynamic exhibition filled with movement, energy, and imagination. From sculpture and glass to painting, pottery, wood, jewelry, photography, and paper, each work captures action—bold gestures, shifting light, tactile process, and ideas in motion. Experience art that moves you, surprises you, and brings the creative spirit of Manitoba’s Interlake region vividly to life. No swimsuit required!
210 Gallery 210 Princess street
April 14 - May 26
April 18, 1-3:30pm - Opening Reception
First Friday May 1: Tiny Book, Big Week
Stay in the Loop!
More events are currently in the making! We'll be adding them throughout the year as their plans are completed. You don't want to miss out on Gayle's antics do you? Visit regularly to find more art experiences!
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