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Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is thrilled to announce in celebration of our semi-centennial anniversary, the launch of 'Plug In 50/10' our 50th anniversary publication๐Ÿ“–

Visit our website for more info! โœจ

05.12.2025 21:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘‹ Have you visited our current exhibition? Make time today and visit 'The Performance of Being', a Leesa Streifler retrospective. We are open until 6PM today!

This exhibition is curated by Wayne Baerwaldt & Jennifer McRorie. It is organized by the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery

28.11.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โŒ› Hours adjustment! We will be open from 2 - 5PM tomorrow in order to accommodate for a staff training session.

Our current exhibition is curated by Wayne Baerwaldt and Jennifer McRorie. It is organized by the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery.

25.11.2025 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ Join us on November 27 at 7PM for a curatorial walkthrough of our upcoming exhibition, 'The Performance of Being' with curator Wayne Baerwaldt and exhibiting artist Leesa Streifler.

07.11.2025 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŠ 'Betonwaves' has officially run its course here at Plug In ICA. Thank you to all who stopped by for a visit!

๐Ÿ“ฃ Our galleries will be closed as we prep for our upcoming exhibition.

๐Ÿ“š Our bookstore and offices remain open, 10 - 6PM Monday to Friday!

05.11.2025 18:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
๐Ÿ“ธ : 'Her Spirit Has Been Broken To Scream', oil on engraved reverse Plexiglas, gelatin silver print, 1988, image courtesy of Leesa Streifler.

๐Ÿ“ธ : 'Her Spirit Has Been Broken To Scream', oil on engraved reverse Plexiglas, gelatin silver print, 1988, image courtesy of Leesa Streifler.

Our next exhibition, 'The Performance of Being' A Leesa Streifler Retrospective opens in 10 days!

Please join us on November 14 from 7 - 10 PM for an opening reception ๐Ÿฅ‚

This exhibition is curated by Wayne Baerwaldt & Jennifer McRorie.

Visit our website for more info!

04.11.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Betonwavesโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Betonwavesโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ It's the final 2 days to visit 'Betonwaves' featuring Louise Witthรถft & Rodney LaTourelle, stop by Plug In ICA today!

Want to learn more about the exhibition? Click the ๐Ÿ”— link in our bio to listen to Derek Brueckner's interview with Rodney LaTourelle!

31.10.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Betonwavesโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Betonwavesโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ“ฃ It's the final week for 'Betonwaves' featuring the work of Louise Witthรถft & Rodney LaTourelle. The exhibition is open Tues, Wed, Fri from 12 - 6PM, Thurs 12 - 8PM and Sat 12-5PM.

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project.

28.10.2025 16:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Betonwavesโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Betonwavesโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

โœ‹ Need weekend plans? Visit our current exhibition, 'Betonwaves' featuring the work of Louise Witthรถft & Rodney LaTourelle, open 12 - 5PM this Saturday!

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project.

24.10.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽจ Head's up!
'Betonwaves' is not the first art work by Louise Witthรถft and Rodney LaTourelle featured at Plug In ICA---there's a colourful permanent installation on display just above you.

๐Ÿ“ธ : Untitled (2010); site-specific colour installation. Image courtesy of Jaya Beange.

23.10.2025 18:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Betonwavesโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Betonwavesโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ There is 2 weeks left to catch our current exhibition before it closes! Visit 'Betonwaves' featuring the work of Louise Witthรถft & Rodney LaTourelle, until November 1, 2025

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project.

21.10.2025 16:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ˜€๏ธ Stop by and visit our current exhibition 'Betonwaves', featuring the work of Louise Witthรถft & Rodney LaTourelle. Open until 6PM today!

'Betonwaves' is on view until November 1, 2025 ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project.

14.10.2025 17:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘‹ Did you know we offer group tours of our current exhibitions?

We offer FREE educational guided tours to groups. Perfect for high school or university classes ๐Ÿ“

๐Ÿ“ค Email info@plugin.org to find out more info or to book a tour!

10.10.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
๐Ÿ“ธ : 'Contained: Candy Apple Pin-up', chromogenic print, 2003, courtesy of Leesa Streifler

๐Ÿ“ธ : 'Contained: Candy Apple Pin-up', chromogenic print, 2003, courtesy of Leesa Streifler

Plug In ICA is elated to announce our upcoming exhibition, 'Leesa Streifler: The Performance of Being'.

Join us on 11/14 at 7PM for an opening reception.

This exhibition was curated by Wayne Baerwaldt & Jennifer McRorie and organized by the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery.

07.10.2025 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒ™ We're open late tonight! Come visit our new exhibition, 'Betonwaves' featuring the work of Louise Witthรถft and Rodney LaTourelle. Visit our gallery until 8PM tonight!

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project.

02.10.2025 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some artists preparing for the Open Studio tomorrow!

See you at Plug In ICA from 6 - 9 pm!

Plug In ICA thanks the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project and to Heritage Canadaโ€™s Canada Arts Training Fund for their generous contribution to the 2025 SI.

20.08.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The SI participants are getting ready for our Open Studio on Aug. 21 from 6 - 9 pm!

Plug In ICA thanks the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project and to Heritage Canadaโ€™s Canada Arts Training Fund for their generous contribution to the 2025 SI.

19.08.2025 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are excited to announce the 2025 SI Open Studio event on Aug. 21 from 6 - 9pm at Plug In ICA!

Plug In ICA thanks the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project and to Heritage Canadaโ€™s Canada Arts Training Fund for their generous contribution to the 2025 SI.

18.08.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Big thanks to KC Adams for talking with the Summer Institute participants yesterday!

Plug In ICA thanks the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project and to Heritage Canadaโ€™s Canada Arts Training Fund for their generous contribution to the 2025 SI.

15.08.2025 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The 2025 Summer Institute continues!

Plug In ICA thanks the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project and to Heritage Canadaโ€™s Canada Arts Training Fund for their generous contribution to the 2025 SI.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Sierra MacTavish

13.08.2025 20:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s the first day of our 2025 Summer Institute, led by Louise Witthรถft and Rodney LaTourelle!

Plug In ICA thanks the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project and to Heritage Canadaโ€™s Canada Arts Training Fund for their generous contribution to the 2025 SI.

11.08.2025 21:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€ผ๏ธ Our upcoming exhibition, 'Betonwaves,' featuring the work of Louise Witthรถft and Rodney LaTourelle, opens in one month! ๐Ÿ’ซ

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project.

๐Ÿ“ธ : 'Betonwaves (after Egon Wrobel)', 2022

05.08.2025 17:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ We are in the midst of prepping our space to welcome the participants and faculty of our 2025 Summer Institute: Magic Creek!

During this time our galleries are currently closed to the public. Our offices, library and bookstore remain open Monday - Friday, 10AM - 6PM.

29.07.2025 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Portrait of the artist, courtesy of Diana Thorneycroft

Image credit: Portrait of the artist, courtesy of Diana Thorneycroft

Plug In ICA is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Aganetha Dyck.

She was a pillar of the Manitoban โ€“ indeed Canadian โ€“ artistic community.

We welcome you to join us to celebrate Aganetha Dyckโ€™s life and art on 7 August, 6-9PM. We hope you will join us.

25.07.2025 18:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Halcyonโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Halcyonโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Have you visited our current exhibition? Now is your chance! Make time to visit 'Halcyon/Kawasemi' featuring Takashi Iwasaki and Joseph Kalturnyk, before it closes on July 26.

23.07.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ It's all in the details โœจ

Notice anything new? ๐Ÿ‘€ Takashi Iwasaki has been carefully adding delicate details to this piece 'The Halcyon and Fire' throughout the duration of the exhibition!

18.07.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Plug In ICA is thrilled to announce our upcoming exhibition, 'Betonwaves' featuring Louise Witthรถft & Rodney LaTourelle, opening September 5.

Visit our website for more info!

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project

17.07.2025 18:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Kawasemiโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

๐Ÿ“ธ: โ€˜Kawasemiโ€™ installation view at Plug In ICA, 2025. Photo courtesy of Karen Asher.

โฐ Only a few weeks remain to see 'Halcyon/Kawasemi' at Plug In ICA! The exhibition features work from Takashi Iwasaki and Joseph Kalturnyk.

Come experience the exhibition Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 12-6PM, Thursday from 12-8PM, and Saturday from 12-5PM.

11.07.2025 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Plug In ICA is looking for a Communications Intern to join our team this fall!

For the full job description please visit our website through the link ๐Ÿ–‡ in our bio

Applications are due August 4, 2025

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09.07.2025 21:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘‹ Plug In ICA is delighted to welcome our new Operations Manager, Nicole Shimonek!

Based in Winnipeg, Nicole is a visual artist working in sculpture, drawing, video, performance, and installation.

We look forward to having Nicole be a part of our team! โœจ

08.07.2025 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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