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Plug In ICA
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a laboratory for research and a nexus for the presentation of art that confronts ideas and issues affecting today’s society.

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Employment opportunity 📨

As of 01/21/26, Plug In ICA is seeking a recognized leader in contemporary art to build on its legacy, and serve as its Executive Director/Curator. This is your opportunity to have an indelible impact.

A full job call can be found 🖇️ linked in our bio
January 21, 2026 at 9:29 PM
👋 Thank you to everyone who made time to visit us over the course of 2025!

Friendly reminder, our galleries are currently closed between exhibitions. Our offices, library and bookstore remain open Monday - Friday, 10AM - 6PM.
January 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM
🎆 Happy new year from Plug In ICA! In collaboration with The University of Manitoba, we invite you to join us on January 15 at 7PM for a talk presented by artist Trevor Paglen

This is supported by the University of Manitoba’s Strategic Initiatives Support Fund.
January 6, 2026 at 9:24 PM
👀 A look in our archives! Check out this photo of our grand opening in our current location, 1-460 Portage Ave!

In 2010, we moved from McDermot Ave, which allowed for us to expand our gallery space, develop a research library & evolve our bookstore.

Thank you to all who made this move possible!
December 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
❄️ Happy holidays! ❄️

From December 22nd to January 2nd, our galleries and offices will be closed. We will open again, Saturday, January 3rd from 12PM - 5PM.

We would like to wish everyone a warm and bright holiday season ✨

❤️, Plug In ICA
December 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🎆 Planning ahead for 2026? Make sure to join us on January 3 at 1PM for an artist walkthrough led by Leesa Streifler. This will be the last day to visit 'The Performance of Being' a Leesa Streifler retrospective, so you won't want to miss this!
December 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
📣 We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Winter Institute, Too Two Spirited for You - Unsettling Two Spirited/Indigiqueer art in Canada.

This year's iteration of the Winter Institute will be led by Adrian Stimson and take place from February 9 - 20 ❄️

Check out our website for more info!
December 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🌙 We're open late tonight! Visit our current exhibition, 'The Performance of Being', a Leesa Streifler retrospective, open until 8PM tonight!

We will be hosting an artist walkthrough of the exhibition at 1PM on January 3, 2026, come by and learn more about the exhibition! 🖼️
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🗓️ Save the date! Plug In ICA will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 19 at 7 PM.

All are welcome to attend, but must be a member of Plug In ICA in good standing to vote.

Location: Plug In ICA, 1 - 460 Portage Ave

Visit our website for more info!
December 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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 publication📖

Visit our website for more info! ✨
December 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
👋 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
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
⌛ 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.
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
✨ 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.
November 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🌊 'Betonwaves' has officially run its course here at Plug In ICA. Thank you to all who stopped by for a visit!

📣 Our galleries will be closed as we prep for our upcoming exhibition.

📚 Our bookstore and offices remain open, 10 - 6PM Monday to Friday!
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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 🥂

This exhibition is curated by Wayne Baerwaldt & Jennifer McRorie.

Visit our website for more info!
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🗓️ It's the final 2 days to visit 'Betonwaves' featuring Louise Witthöft & Rodney LaTourelle, stop by Plug In ICA today!

Want to learn more about the exhibition? Click the 🔗 link in our bio to listen to Derek Brueckner's interview with Rodney LaTourelle!
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📣 It's the final week for 'Betonwaves' featuring the work of Louise Witthöft & 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.
October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
✋ Need weekend plans? Visit our current exhibition, 'Betonwaves' featuring the work of Louise Witthöft & Rodney LaTourelle, open 12 - 5PM this Saturday!

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project.
October 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🎨 Head's up!
'Betonwaves' is not the first art work by Louise Witthöft and Rodney LaTourelle featured at Plug In ICA---there's a colourful permanent installation on display just above you.

📸 : Untitled (2010); site-specific colour installation. Image courtesy of Jaya Beange.
October 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🗓️ There is 2 weeks left to catch our current exhibition before it closes! Visit 'Betonwaves' featuring the work of Louise Witthöft & Rodney LaTourelle, until November 1, 2025

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project.
October 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
☀️ Stop by and visit our current exhibition 'Betonwaves', featuring the work of Louise Witthöft & Rodney LaTourelle. Open until 6PM today!

'Betonwaves' is on view until November 1, 2025 🗓️

Plug In ICA would like to thank the Southern Chiefs' Organization for their support on this project.
October 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
👋 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 📝

📤 Email [email protected] to find out more info or to book a tour!
October 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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.
October 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🌙 We're open late tonight! Come visit our new exhibition, 'Betonwaves' featuring the work of Louise Witthöft 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.
October 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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 Canada’s Canada Arts Training Fund for their generous contribution to the 2025 SI.
August 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM